February 11, 2016

Valentine's Day Weekend Dining Specials in Boston (Dinner, Brunch and More)

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Wondering what to do to spice up this year's Valentine's Day? Worry no longer -- Boston's restaurants will make the day special, in more ways than one.

MJ O'Connor's - Park Plaza
27 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02116

Have a HEART-y Valentine's Day this year at MJ O'Connor's at the Park Plaza. A cozy place for romance, MJ O'Connors will be serving their full menu alongside some savory specials for your sweetie. Specials include: a 12oz center cut New York Strip steak topped with beer braised onions, saut�ed mushrooms, and herb butter served with mashed potatoes & fresh broccoli; Chicken Madras with flavorful chicken breasts saut�ed in an orange & vodka sauce, tossed with fresh cranberries served with jasmine rice & a field green salad; and Sesame Salmon featuring a pan seared salmon crusted with black & white sesame seed, topped with lemon beurre blanc served with saut�ed spinach & jasmine rice. This special menu is available Friday, February 12, through Sunday, February 14 and can be paired with a number of wines by the glass or bottle.

For more information, visit www.mjoconnors.com

Anthem Kitchen + Bar
101 S. Market St., Boston, MA 02109

Surrounded by the sparkle of Faneuil Hall, Anthem Kitchen + Bar will help you set the scene for a romantic Valentine's Day weekend in Boston. In addition to their full menu, Anthem Kitchen + Bar will also serve up a number of Valentine's Day specials for you and your sweetheart including Buttermilk Fried Oysters served with romesco sauce, br�l�ed lemon, baby arugula, and grans padano, Grilled Beef Tenderloin served with Jonah crab fondue, yukon potato cake, and warm asparagus salad, and a duo of Cr�me Br�l�e with strawberries & cream. Sip on a special pair pinot noir or chenin blanc -- both specially picked to pair perfectly with what Anthem has to offer. The special Valentine's Day menu additions will be served Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14.

Not in the mood for nighttime romance? Brunch it up with your sweetie or grab your gals and head out to celebrate Valentine's Day with some mimosa buckets (four mini bottles of La Marca with a carafe of fresh OJ for just $40) and people watching during Anthem's classic Sunday brunch.

For more information, visit www.anthem-boston.com

Posto
187 Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville, MA 02144

Heating things up this Valentine's Day Weekend, Posto, Davis Square's hottest wood fired Italian restaurant, will be adding special dishes and drinks to its regularly available dinner menu on Saturday, February 13 (5 - 11 p.m.) and Sunday, February 14 (4:30 - 10 p.m.). Specialty dishes include Scallop Crudo with preserved lemon, celery hearts and meyer lemon vinaigrette and Root Vegetables with wood-roasted vegetables, pickled carrots and herbed yogurt chardonnay vinaigrette for Antipasti, Love Letter Raviolis with beet and ricotta filling, mint and shaved parmesan, Ribeye Tender with Yukon gold puree, foie gras and black truffle madeira sauce and Risotto with parsnips, grapefruit, thyme and parmesan for entrees, and Dark Chocolate Cake with chocolate mousse and raspberry port coulis and Napoleon with marsala zabaglione and raspberry mousse for Dolci or dessert.

For more information or to make reservations, please call (617) 625-0600 or visit www.postoboston.com

Gather
75 Northern Avenue, Boston

Located at the heart of the Innovation District in Boston's bustling Seaport, Gather is serving up a number of savory Valentine's Day specials for lovers, friends and singles alike. Complete with a backdrop of the waterfront views of Boston Harbor, Gather blends its stellar menu with innovative offerings for a decadently delicious Valentine's Day meal. Starters include pan seared scallops paired with a parsnip puree and cherry sauce, and steak tartar served with a a spiced aioli, quail egg and toasted brioche. For dinner, feast on specialty dishes including duck breast with apricot carrot puree and hericovert with lemon sage butter sauce, or rainbow trout accompanied by baby vegetables and cheesy smoked grits. Sip on one of Gather's craft Valentine's Day cocktails or satisfy your sweet tooth with rich desserts including butterscotch pudding and extra berry cr�me br�l�e.

Known for its bold, innovative flavor pairings and creative dishes, Gather is the place to go for a unique twist on romantic Valentine's Day dining. Reservations aren't required, but suggested. For the full menu with prices, or for more information, visit www.gatherboston.com.

City Table
65 Exeter Street, Lenox Hotel, Boston

City Table in Boston's iconic Lenox Hotel offers Valentine's Day diners a sophisticated menu of American fare served in a cozy, elegant, and historic atmosphere. In addition to regular City Table menu, Chef Adam Wimes has created a number of savory Valentine's Day specials perfect for a romantic meal including short rib ravioli with chimichurri and herb salad, fresh seafood paella with clams, shrimp, mussels, crab claws, scallops basmati rice and saffron tomato broth and beef ossobucco with red wine braised ossobucco, cheese polenta, grilled asparagus, braised jus and gremolata. Enjoy every taste paired with one of City Table's fine wines, curated cocktails or single malt selections, and finish it off with a decadent dessert to round out your romantic experience in the heart of Boston's Back Bay.

City Table will also be serving their beloved Sunday brunch with special mimosa buckets (four mini bottles of La Marca with a carafe of fresh OJ for just $40) in addition to the dinner specials served throughout the weekend. Reservations recommended.

For the full menu or for more information, visit www.citytableboston.com

Night Market
75 Winthrop Street Cambridge

For the second year in a row, Night Market invites all of the Boston area's single revelers to the 2nd Annual Back Alley Blackheart's Ball. Twenty-five dollars buys you a seat at the party on February 14 from 5 - 10 p.m. and while you're sipping in singledom, drowning your sorrows, or filling yourself with liquid courage, you'll be presented with a parade of food provided by Night Market Executive Chef Jason Tom! Complimentary food with every ticket purchase and cash bar throughout the evening. Into love and looking for somewhere to sip sake slushies with your sweetie? Don't worry. Night Market will be serving their dinner menu all night for you lovebirds.

Located beneath the streets of historic Harvard Square, Night Market offers a fun and inviting dining experience inspired by Asian street food, and meant to be shared. Night Market is open from Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5:00 p.m. Executive Chef Jason Tom has created an innovative menu with modern interpretations of Asian-inspired classics to enjoy over a Sake Cocktail or a pint of craft beer.

For tickets and info, visit http://NMblackheartsball.eventbrite.com

Osteria Posto
99 Third Avenue, Waltham

Executive Chef Robert Fathman of new high-end Italian steakhouse Osteria Posto in Waltham has created a line-up of Valentine's Day specials that will make any mouth water and heart pump including Tortellini with scallop & tarragon mousse, leeks and lobster creme, Rib Eye Tender with creamed spinach, marsala, black truffle and foie gras, and a "Dessert Assiette" tasting with Rose-Mint Cr�me Br�l�e, a Strawberry Ice Cream Sandwich and Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake.

Valentine's Day specials will be served Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14 in addition to the stunning eatery's already outstanding menu of fresh pasta entrees, shareable small plates, and top quality meats served in a gorgeous, warm, and inviting setting.

For reservations and more information, visit www.osteriaposto.com

Rosebud American Kitchen + Bar
381 Summer Street, Davis Square, Somerville

Remember the days when courting was king and romance ruled the world? This Valentine's Day, Rosebud American Kitchen and Bar -- the iconic eatery in Somerville's Davis Square, is bringing you back in time and offering an old school love affair with their Retro Diner Date for Two. The special dinner combination will be served in the re-vamped, yet nostalgicly romantic diner car-turned-dining room -- a setting sure to make anyone swoon. Meant for sharing (between lovebirds, friends or just two foodies alike), Rosebud's Retro Diner Date for Two includes:

  • A signature boozy Conversation Heart Milkshake with two straws -- made with bourbon and your choice of strawberry or raspberry, served with whipped cream and conversation hearts;

  • Your choice of appetizer -- either smoked chicken wings with competition rub and agave glaze, or fried brussel sprouts with competition rub, tabasco bbq sauce and blue cheese dressing;

  • Two classic griddled cheeseburgers with house blend, yellow cheese, lettuce, tomato, shaved onion and pickles; and

  • A piece of your favorite famous Rosebud pie with two forks.

    Rosebud's Retro Diner Date for Two will be served from 5 p.m. to close on Sunday, February 14, and then again on Monday, Feburary 15 for their weekly installment of "Milkshake Mondays" (or for anyone who avoids going out on Valentine's Day altogether). The special is $49 per couple, and does not include tax and gratuity. Reservations are suggested, but not required. For more information or to reserve your space, visit www.rosebudkitchen.com

    The Painted Burro
    219 Elm Street, Davis Square, Somerville

    Enjoy Valentine's Day weekend while dining on brunch and dinner specials at the Painted Burro. In addition to their regularly available menus, The Painted Burro will also offer special menu items for brunch and dinner service on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14.

    Available for brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, The Painted Burro will be offering Lobster Benedict with poached eggs, chipotle hollandaise, refried beans, and a griddled English muffin for $21.

    Available for dinner from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, The Painted Burro will be offering Cotuit Oysters with lime, shallots, pickled onions, and tequila mignonette for $12; Grilled New York Sirloin with chipotle-roasted potatoes, white asparagus, oyster mushrooms, red wine demi glaze, and tequila butter for $21; and a Mexican Banana Split for Two with coconut-avocado ice cream, chipotle-chocolate ice cream, dulce de leche ice cream, caramelized bananas, tequila-soaked cherries, and horchata whipped cream for $12.

    "Let's Give Them Something to Taco 'Bout" Karaoke:

    Before the boxes of chocolates are eaten and sappy cards are exchanged, The Painted Burro will be hosting "Let's Give Them Something to Taco 'Bout" karaoke night for singles to have fun and poke fun at the red rose, teddy bear-filled holiday. On Tuesday, February 9 at 9 p.m., The Painted Burro invites guests to sing their (achy breaky) hearts out while enjoying specialty "cupid is stupid" cocktails, dressing up with anti-Valentine's Day photo props, taking a swing at a "broken heart" pi�ata, and munching on funny conversation heart cookies. Performances to the likes of "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "All My Single Ladies" are encouraged while duets and love ballads are not allowed!

    For more information, please contact (617) 776-0005 or visit http://thepaintedburro.com

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