Proving that opposites do attract, RUSTICA’s Valentine’s Day five-course tasting menu has options to please every palate. The Fashion Island restaurant is offering this special menu in addition to its regular dinner menu Friday, February 11 through Monday, February 14 for $55 per guest with optional wine pairings for each course for $40 per guest (prices exclude tax and gratuity).

VALENTINE’S TASTING MENU

Hot or Cold
Hot Poached Coastal Oyster in White Wine, Ginger Beurre Blanc, Micro Chives
Cold Cambridge House Smoked Salmon, American Caviar Cream, Crispy Potato Galette
J Vineyards Brut Rosé NV, Russian River Valley, CA.  6.5oz

Sweet or Spicy
Sweet Dungeness Crab Salad, Cucumber, Sweet Citrus Vinaigrette
Spicy Ahi Tuna Parfait, Mango, Siracha, Crispy Ginger
Illumination (Quintessa) Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, CA.  3oz

Light or Creamy
Light Crispy Skin Branzino, Israeli Cous Cous, Saffron Fume
Creamy Herb Dusted Salmon, Green Beans, Truffle butter Sauce
Hirsch Vineyards, Pinot Noir, Bohan Dillon, Sonoma Coast, CA.  3oz

Dry or Wet
Dry 6oz Petite Filet, Foie Gras Mashed Potato, Cabernet Wine Reduction
Wet Beer Braised Kobe Short Ribs, Brown Sugar Yams, Natural Jus
Heitz Cellar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA.  3oz

Black or White
Black Valrhona Dark Chocolate
White Valrhona White Chocolate
Dow’s Colheita Port, Portugal. 2oz


Reservations can be made by calling 949.706.8282. RUSTICA is located in Fashion Island in Newport Beach (1133 Newport Center Drive, on the second level next to Nordstrom). For more information, visit www.rusticafashionisland.com.