On Valentine’s Day weekend, Friday, February 14 – Sunday, February 16, one of New Jersey’s most romantic and delicious dining destinations, Chakra (www.chakrarestaurant.com) in Paramus, NJ, will be serving a special four-course prix fixe menu…
First Course (Choice of): Grilled Shrimp Roll: Shiitake Mushrooms, Avocado, Wasabi Mayonnaise; Parma Ham Roll: Spicy Tuna, Wild Arugula, Spicy Miso Mustard; Malpeque Oysters on the Half Shell: Cucumber-Yuzu Concasse, Soy Pearls; Caesar Salad: Romaine Hearts, Lemon Confit, White Anchovies; Mesclun Greens: Fines Herbes, White Balsamic Vinaigrette; Duck Salad: Arugula, Roasted Apples, Pumpkin, Cured Duck, Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette; Day Boat Scallop Crudo: Lemon, Jalapeño, Pickled Shallots, Cilantro
Second Course (Choice of): Lobster Bisque: Orange-Scented Asparagus, Orange Powder; Horseradish Crab Cake: Snow Pea Shoots, Mustard Seed Vinaigrette; Fried Calamari: Crispy Cherry Peppers, Aioli, Sofrito; Licorice-Glazed Pork Belly Confit: Pumpkin Purée, Brussels Sprouts Slaw; Lobster Cake: Snow Pea Shoots, Mustard Seed Sour Cream; Grilled Marinated Tofu: Bok Choy, Coconut-Pumpkin Broth
Third Course (Choice of): Peanut-Crusted Salmon Medallion: Spaghetti Squash, Sage-Brown Butter; Chili-Cinnamon Glazed Chilean Sea Bass: Potato-Wrapped Shrimp, Baby Bok Choy, Lemongrass Nage; Surf & Turf: Filet of Beef, Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Tail, Sweet Potato, Orange-Scented Asparagus; “TC Steak”: 40-Day-Aged Colorado Sirloin Steak, Truffled Creamed Spinach, TC Steak Sauce; Mediterranean Lamb “Top Sirloin”: Green Olive Quinoa, Fennel Smoked Bell Pepper Jus; Goffle Farm Chicken: Roasted Root Vegetables, Sage, Cippolini Onion, Cornbread Stuffing, Cranberry Jus; Vegetarian Eggplant Tart: Sacred Chow Tofu, Tomato Bell Pepper Coulis
Dessert (Choice of): Valrhona Chocolate Fondue: Treats to Dip; Valrhona Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding: Macerated Raspberries, Vanilla Ice Cream; Peanut Dacquoise: Caramelized Bananas, Jivara Milk Chocolate Chantilly, Hawaiian Sea Salt
The cost of the Valentine’s Day weekend prix fixe is $89.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more information, or to make reservations, please call (201) 556-1530.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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