Valentine Day Cocktail from District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Katie Brashear, Director of Public Relations
(602) 817-5323 – Office (602) 502-3154 – Cell
SHARE SOMETHING SWEET AT District American Kitchen and WIne Bar
and stay the night At sheraton phoenix downtown hotel
Have a Love Affair with a Harmonious Four-Course Valentine’s Dining Experience
PHOENIX – (January 16, 2013) – A four-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day dinner at District American Kitchen and Wine Bar and an overnight stay at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel equals the perfect recipe for romance! Couples in love or newfound flings can indulge in an exceptional culinary experience that will leave sweet memories for years to come.
Amuse from the Chef: Cedar smoked gulf oysters on wilted spinach spiked with anise bitters, incorporated with I’itoi onion pesto and ham hock bits, and topped with oven roasted tomato relish.
Appetizer: Roasted baby beets, tiny lettuces and a fennel parchment composition served with Crow’s Dairy goat cheese, Arizona pistachios, pickled winter radishes and young carrots scented with blood orange mist. This starter pairs well with Patianna Organic Sauvignon Blanc from Mendocino County, California.
Dynamic Duo Scented with Passion – The Main Course: Wood grilled Cedar River prime filet mignon infused with Herkimer white cheddar cheese, Schreiner’s bacon and caramelized onion crumbles, and Alcantara Confluence-infused butter; presented in harmony with vanilla-basted Baja diver scallops accented with a corn puree, asparagus ribbons and brandied lobster knuckles. This main course pairs well with Simi Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California, or Heritage Cuvee Rhone Blend from Curtis Winery.
Dessert served with a long-stem red rose: Molten chocolate cake, strawberry clouds and champagne Jell-O infused with vanilla custard, a strawberry aged Minus 8 vinegar explosion, and champagne hearts of gold. This dessert pairs well with Quady Essensia Orange Muscat, California.
This Valentine’s Day dinner menu is available at District American Kitchen and Wine Bar only on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2013. Price is $55 for dinner and $20 for the additional wine pairing. A limited menu will be available for bar patrons. Happy hour will not be available on Valentine’s Day. Guests can enjoy a live acoustic guitarist and romantic vocals by ShouTheory in an upscale atmosphere that feels more like your neighborhood retreat. Complimentary three-hour self-parking validation is available. Restaurant reservations are required. Call (602) 817-5400 or visit www.districtrestaurant.com.
Add some “pop” to the night with the Valentini – a sweet martini made exclusively for Valentine’s Day. This cocktail is available for $10 at District American Kitchen and Wine Bar and only on Feb. 14, 2013.
Valentini Recipe:
Start to finish: 125 minutes (including prep time)
Servings: One Cocktail
- 1 ½ ounces Rain Organics vodka
- ½ ounce of house-made lavender essence with fresh herbs from the restaurants garden
- ¼ ounce of simple syrup
- Cotton candy
- Pop Rocks to garnish the rim
Preparation:
Lavender Essence
- Steep fresh lavender in hot water for two hours — water should turn light green.
- Strain through cheese cloth.
- Let cool.
Valentini
- Rim martini glass with Pop Rocks candies.
- Place large fluff of cotton candy into martini glass.
- Pour vodka, lavender essence and simple syrup into shaker.
- Shake vigorously.
- Stain into martini glass.
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)
Dine and Stay
Come for a romantic dinner and then stay at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel with sweet rates starting from $179. 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 and fun is for everyone!
Stay the night at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel with sweet rates starting from $179. To book, visit www.sheratonphoenixdowntown.com. (Dinner 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)
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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