Saturday, January 20, 2007

Loving BOKA for Valentine's

Valentine’s Day at Seattle’s destination for urban American cuisine means savoring a fantastic aphrodisiac menu from Executive Chef Seis Kamimura, set amid chic, sleek surroundings.All courses of this special menu are paired beautifully with several Champagne selections (an optional addition to the courses outlined below). Bubbly and BOKA, what's not to toast?!Start with Aperitif Lucien Albrecht Cremant d’Alsace rosé and move into the first course parade of three kinds of oysters, quail eggs and caviar, and a hearts of palm and avocado salad (Champagne pairing: Duval Leroy NV brut rosé).

The second course brings a choice of grilled scallop with plantain puree or ricotta ravioli (Champagne pairing: dumont père et fils nv brut rosé).

Spellbinding entrees include a choice of jasmine steamed Dover sole, chicken roulade with black truffles with Madeira jus or a grilled fillet of beef with chef’s accompaniments (Champagne pairing: Thierry Triolet-Bethon NV brut rosé).

At dessert, sip Veuve Clicquot NV brut rosé.Dinner $65; optional Champagne $40 per person. Cheers!Save yourself a table by calling (206) 357-9000.