PHOENIX – (Jan. 2014) – Love is in the air with a romantic Valentine’s Day dining experience. Enjoy a four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner in District American Kitchen and Wine Bar along with the ultimate, romantic overnight stay at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel. Couples in love or newfound flings can indulge in an exceptional culinary experience in downtown Phoenix that will leave sweet memories for years to come.

Valentine’s Day Dinner in District American Kitchen and Wine Bar
Amuse from the Chef: Tender Belly Bacon Wrapped Date with Crow’s Dairy butter pecan goat cheese, shishito chili paste and pecan confetti.

Appetizer includes a choice of: Butternut Squash Soup with mint crème fraiche and candied bacon or Winter Chop Salad with kale, romaine, diced apples, dried cranberries, heirloom carrot ribbons, fresh figs, Marcona almonds and apple cider vinaigrette.

Main course includes a choice of: District’s Lovers Duo featuring beef tenderloin atop roasted asparagus and blistered tomatoes finished with cabernet demi-glace and paired with seared Georges Bank scallops on a bed of creamed leeks and smoked chili oil; or Vanilla Butter Poached Lobster Tail with Arizona citrus, organic pea shoots, watercress and fennel puree; or Hudson Valley Duck Breast with celery root puree, petite green beans, braised duck ragout and mission fig vinaigrette; or Nimbus Oatmeal Stout Braised Short Rib with green chile and cheddar grits, roasted heirloom carrots and Nimbus Oatmeal Stout jus; or Vegan Scallops with golden seared tofu scallops, braised farm greens, tepary beans, organic quinoa, and candied Queen Creek olive gastrique.

Dessert is Better When Shared: Chocolate truffle flourless cake with mascarpone vanilla bean ice cream, crispy cocoa nibs, strawberry gel and foam kisses.

This Valentine’s Day dinner menu is available for $55 per person at District American Kitchen and Wine Bar only on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014. Each couple will receive a long-stem red rose. A selection of wines by the bottle will be available for $35. Limited restaurant menu is also available. Complimentary three-hour self-parking validation is available. Restaurant reservations are required by calling (602) 817-5400.

District American Kitchen & Wine Bar, 320 N. Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(Located at the northwest corner of Third Street and Van Buren in Downtown Phoenix)
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Dine in District American Kitchen and Wine Bar, Stay at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Enjoy a romantic dining experience and a one-night stay at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel with a sweet Valentine’s Day package that includes: Valentine’s Day dinner for two in District American Kitchen and Wine Bar, a bottle of rosé and chocolates delivered to the guestroom, and a heart-shaped rose petal turndown with rates starting from $310. At the end of the night, relax and slip into the comfort of a signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed. At Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, special moments are meant to be shared. This package is based on availability for stays only on Feb. 14, 2014. To reserve your stay, call (866) 716-8134 and mentioned rate plan LYPKG, or book online: www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com. (Overnight parking not included.)

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 340 N. Third Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(Located at the northwest corner of Third Street and Van Buren in Downtown Phoenix)
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@SheratonPhxDowntown

About District American Kitchen & Wine Bar
District American Kitchen and Wine Bar is designed to meld into the fabric of the downtown Phoenix core, embracing its inherent energy with open-air patio seating, local artwork, and live entertainment or DJs. Open for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner, the restaurant serves the best of innovative American heritage cuisine, wines, beers, and classic cocktails. District American Kitchen and Wine Bar features a rooftop garden, supports local food purveyors, and offers a wide selection of sophisticated yet accessible regional fare. Patrons can expect new twists on classic favorites as well as traditional favorites reinvented. District American Kitchen and Wine Bar is located at the northwest corner of Third Street and Van Buren in the heart of downtown Phoenix. For restaurant reservations, please call (602) 817-5400 or visit www.districtrestaurant.com.

About Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel opened on September 30, 2008, as the largest hotel in Arizona with 1,000 guestrooms. The hotel features signature services and amenities such as Sheraton Fitness® powered by Core Performance, the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed and the Link@Sheraton experienced by Microsoft®. Set in an urban oasis, the hotel offers guests a 4,500-square-foot outdoor pool and sundeck with an adjacent rooftop herb garden. The hotel provides more than 80,000 square feet of flexible, state-of-the-art meeting space and a restaurant, District American Kitchen & Wine Bar, with bar and lounge. It is located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix and adjacent the Phoenix Convention Center. For additional information or for reservations, please visit www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com.

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