Celebrate Valentine's Weekend at Valley's Most Romantic Restaurant February 12, 2011

Voted the Valley's most romantic restaurant, Sassi is celebrating Valentine's Day with a weekend of mouthwatering cuisine Feb. 12-14.
Nestled in the picturesque setting of Pinnacle Peak in the ambiance of an Old World Italian villa, Sassi Scottsdale is offering special Valentine's menus for two featuring the world's most romantic cuisine of Southern Italy.
Sassi's intimate atmosphere is an ideal setting for celebrating Valentine's dining by Chef Christopher Nicosia where two can share imported mozzarella di Bufala and heirloom tomatoes with basil and olive oil; oysters gratinata offering fresh Pacific oysters with caramelized onion and fennel to help send the rest of the evening off in the right direction; and filet e gamberetti featuring porcini-rubbed filet grilled over a wood-burning oven with foi gras butter, roasted shrimp, potato-parsnip puree and asparagus ribbons, Saturday, Feb. 12 and Sunday, Feb. 13 for $110.
The Valentine's dinner at Sassi on Feb. 14 brings on the romance with four delectable courses starting with a shared antipasti of artisan salumi, Italian cheeses, balsamic roasted vegetables, marinated shrimp and warm olives.
Savor the flavors of the first course that includes wild mushroom and ricotta
manicotti followed by a selection of main courses to choose from including grilled
Harris Ranch filet with a truffle demi glace, wild mushroom and gorgonzola budino; braised lamb shank topped off with caramelized artichoke hearts and organic fingerling potatoes; pancetta-wrapped gigantic shrimp with a citrus and rosemary glaze; or grilled Hiramasa Kingfish featuring braised baby fennel, roasted cherry tomatoes and salsa verde.
Continue cuddling over a sweet dessert of a decadent chocolate Valentine's masterpiece created by the Sassi pastry team.
The Valentine's Day dinner for two is $149.
Sassi's Valentine's weekend dinners for two include non-alcoholic beverages and a rose for each table served from 5 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 12, 13, and 14.
Reservations can be made at www.sassi.biz/restaurant/reservations.php and a credit card is required to confirm a reservation. Sassi is located at 10455 E. Pinnacle Peak Parkway in north Scottsdale.
A recipient of the AAA Four Diamond Award, Sassi is an exquisite dining destination located in a beautifully appointed Italian villa featuring artisan cuisine inspired by the traditions of Southern Italy. Encompassing 20,000 square feet including event space for weddings, private gatherings and business meetings, Sassi is nestled at the base of Pinnacle Peak in north Scottsdale offering majestic panoramic views of the McDowell Mountains, Sonoran desert and Phoenix city lights. Visit www.sassi.biz or call 480-502-9095 for more information.