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What is more romantic than oysters on the half shell? This Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Paul Turano, owner of Arlington’s Tryst, offers up a recipe for oysters with Champagne Mignonette.
Champagne Mignonette
2 teaspoons good quality Champagne vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped shallot
Pinch of coarsely ground black pepper
Pinch of sugar
1 teaspoon finely minced chives
6 oysters, washed and scrubbed free of any dirt
Combine all of the ingredients for the mignonette in a bowl and let stand for 30 minutes. Carefully open the oysters being careful to remove all of the top part of the shell. Discard the top and free the oyster from the bottom. Top with 1 teaspoon of the sauce and serve.
Not in the mood for cooking this Thursday? Then this Valentine’s Day Turano is planning to have Tryst live up to its reputation as one of Zagat’s “Most Romantic Restaurants” by offering a special 3-course prix fixe menu with specials such as Tagliatelle Bolognese, Berkshire Pork Porterhouse Chop, Grilled Flat Iron Steak and Miso-Glazed Sea Scallops.
MENU:
Appetizers
Maine Crab Cake
Red grapefruit, avocado & lemon
Prosciutto di Parma
Burrata, crostini & fig jam
Shrimp Tacos
Avocado, red onion & aji cream
Spinach Salad
Roasted apples, Vermont goat cheese, candied walnuts & cranberry crostini
1/2 Dozen Oysters
Champagne mignonette (recipe below)
Hand Crafted Mushroom & Ricotta Ravioli
Whipped celery root & Tuscan kale
Brussel Sprout & Kale Salad
Parmesan, toasted hazelnuts & Verjus
Entrees
Slow Roasted All Natural Chicken
Smoked ham & wild mushroom fried rice, sassafras glaze, ginger & garlic spinach
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Veal, pork & beef, mascarpone & Parmesan
Berkshire Pork Porterhouse Chop
Sweet potato hash & cider-braised onions
Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Potato puree, broccoli rabe & bordelaise
Miso Glazed Sea Scallops
Braised brussels sprouts & butternut squash risotto
Slow Braised Lamb
Potato puree, watercress salad & roasted winter vegetables
Faroe Island Salmon
Fingerling potatoes, roasted chanterelle mushroom, bacon & cippollini onions
Desserts
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Caramel mousse, Valhrona croquants
House-Made Twinkie
Meyer lemon filling, pomegranate sorbet
Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Blackberry compote, shortbread crust
Peanut Butter Layer Cake
Chocolate cake, peanut butter frosting & vanilla ice cream
$45 per person
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*Tax and Gratuity not included.
* Please Note: Menu is subject to change.
Tryst
689 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington
Valentine’s menu is from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Reservations suggested: 781- 641-2227 or log on to: www.trystrestaurant.com
www.trystrestaurant.com
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