Valentine's Day at the Roof Terrace Restaurant February 14, 2008

Roof Terrace Restaurant at the Kennedy Center, which is usually only open when there are performances in the Opera House or Concert Hall, is opening its doors on Valentine’s Day. The most breathtaking, awe-inspiring views of the Washington DC moon-lit skyline will set the mood for romance. The Valentine’s Day dinner will feature a three course menu created by Chef de Cuisine Karen Hayes and Pastry Chef Bruce Connell and is priced at $75 per person. Reservations are required and can be made from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. To make reservations, please call 202-416-8555. The Valentine’s Day menu will include the following:

First Course (choose one)
Smoked Fish Trio – salmon, trout, peppered mackerel, horseradish cream
Winter Greens & Citrus Salad – mache, radicchio, endive, citrus-ginger vinaigrette
Roasted Stuffed Squid – basil, parsley, mint, cashews, blood orange emulsion

Second Course (choose one)
Lemongrass Marinated Shrimp – cashew-studded jasmine rice, coconut red curry sauce
Braised Boneless Short Ribs – sweet potato puree, Brussels sprouts, cabernet sauce
Forbidden Black Rice Vol-au-Vent – currants, leeks, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprout petals

Dessert (choose one)
Valentine’s Chocolate for Two
Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
Meyer Lemon Tiramisu

Official Website: http://www.roofterracerestaurant.com