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Valentine's Day at The Drunken Monkey in Shoreditch

Cult dim sum eatery, The Drunken Monkey, has created the ultimate Valentine’s experience for singletons and couples alike this February.

Shoreditch’s favourite oriental establishment is splitting the venue in two so that all East Londoners will be able to enjoy the 14th, whether they find Valentine’s Day Heaven or Hell.

Liang Shan Po, The Drunken Monkey’s VIP bar, has been transformed into an ancient Chinese love den, paved with rose petals and scented with ylang ylang. Reserved for only a few couples, this room will feature a specially prepared menu tailored for its aphrodisiac qualities. A passion fruit bellini is prepared on arrival and then followed by a multi-course meal, featuring Mountain Clouds soup, a selection of dumplings, noodles and followed by freshly made Chinese tea and ginger infused cupcakes decorated with the couple’s initials. This menu is priced at just £50 for two and available for just nine couples.

A cheaper menu at £20 per head is also available in the Wu Dan room, at the back of the restaurant, and will feature the same delicious courses, but without the oriental cupcakes.The main bar area has been set aside exclusively for Shoreditch singletons. With one of the resident Drunken Monkey DJs on the decks providing the perfect atmosphere for mingling and meeting next year’s Valentine’s date.

The Drunken Monkey
222 Shoreditch High Street
LondonE1 6PJ
www.thedrunkenmonkey.co.uk

 

Valentine’s Day at Restaurant Sauterelle, The Royal Exchange

The Royal Exchange is a luxury shopping destination and Grade 1 Listed building in the heart of London’s Square Mile.  Home to many of the world’s finest brands including Tiffany & Co., Hermés, Omega, Cartier and Theo Fennell, as well as an unrivalled collection of cafés and restaurants, the Royal Exchange is an internationally recognised symbol of London’s leading position in global trade and finance.  

Restaurant Sauterelle is situated on the mezzanine level of The Royal Exchange and offers sophisticated, contemporary French cooking, expertly prepared.  

Robin Gill, head chef of Restaurant Sauterelle, has created an amorous menu to tempt loved ones on Valentine’s Day. Each female guest will receive a stunning red rose, luxury chocolates from Paul A. Young and a red goody box courtesy of Kiehl's, the natural beauty specialists containing a luxurious selection of Crème de Corps, Crème de Corps Body Polish and Lavender Foaming Bath.  

Both Paul A. Young and Kiehl’s have boutiques within The Royal Exchange and are delighted to collaborate with Restaurant Sauterelle for Valentine’s Day. 

The Valentine’s Day menu is £50 per person or £75 per person with matched wine matched for each course.

To book please call Restaurant Sauterelle on 0207 618 2483 or visit www.sauterelle-restaurant.co.uk

Valentine's Day at Awana Restaurant

This Valentine’s Day, truly spoil your loved one with an indulgent three course menu at Awana.

Loved-up couples will start their romantic meal with a glass of champagne on their arrival. Choose from a mouth watering selection of four starters including Roti Ikan Salmon, a smoked salmon wrapped in Malaysian bread or Udang Garam Lada Hitam, a salt and pepper prawn dusted in cornflour with sea salt, cracked pepper and deep fried. 

Main dishes will include Daging Cha Kuew Teow, a stir fry thick noodle with beef, beans sprouts and kow choi or Sambal Udang, a stir fry fresh tiger prawns in sambal sauce and other mouth-watering fare will be on offer. 

No Valentine’s Day meal would be complete without a tantalising dessert to round it off and Awana have created an exquisite one for its diners: Sorbet Bunga Raya Dan Kek Strawberry Istimewa, a wild hibiscus sorbet with strawberry cheesecake which will satisfy any romantic’s pallet.

And for vegetarians, Awana has also devised a special menu. Awana is London’s finest Malaysian restaurant, located in Chelsea.

The stylish dining room features teakwood, traditional batik silk and luscious dark red leather, creating a contemporary interior reminiscent of a Malaysian plantation house. 

The Valentine’s menu costs £55 per person. Ladies will also be treated to a Malaysian gift on the night, so head to Awana for a truly enchanting and memorable Valentine’s meal. 

Awana
85 Sloane Avenue
Chelsea SW3 3DX
020 7584 8880
www.awana.co.uk

Valentine's Day at Boyd's Restaurant

Boyd’s Restaurant and Bar, located within a magnificent marble setting off Trafalgar Square, will be serving a special Valentine’s Menu on Saturday 12 and Monday 14 February 2011, priced at £34.95 per person.  

Built in 1887 as part of a 500-room ‘grand hotel’, the elegant and classical dining space is the perfect place to treat your loved one to a delicious Valentine’s dinner served with His ‘n’ Hers sorbets and a glass of Prosecco.

The four-course menu offers a choice of starters including Leek and potato soup with truffle cappuccino and cheese straws; London cure smoked salmon, blinis and sour cream; and Seared foie gras served with caramelised orange, toasted brioche and a hazelnut dressing.  His ‘n’ Hers sorbets are served between courses, with Strawberry and Champagne on offer for the ladies, and Apple and vanilla vodka for the gents.

For the main course, diners can sample dishes such as Artichoke, lemon and mascarpone risotto topped with arugula and parmesan salad; Pan-fried sea bass with watercress veloute, red onion confit and herb gnocchi; and a Duo of Scotch beef with a grilled fillet mignon, served with spinach, fondant potato, braised ox cheek and home-made horseradish mash.  

Dessert is equally delicious with a choice of three tempting treats.  Dark chocolate tart complemented by raspberry jelly and crystallised rose petals is the perfect Valentine’s sweet with other options including a Pineapple and mango brochette topped with sweet chilli lime syrup and coconut foam; and Brie de meux truffle honey with walnut biscuits. 

Boyd’s Restaurant & Bar, 8 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5BY
T: 020 7808 3344 or www.boydsbrasserie.co.uk

Valentine’s Day at Mango Tree

This year, why not treat your loved one to a delicious three course meal at Mango Tree. The restaurant is offering a special Valentine’s Day three course menu which promises to make a memorable night of fine dining and romance in London. 

Award-winning restaurant Mango Tree is located in the heart of Belgravia. The spacious feng-shui designed venue has a minimalist decor coupled with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The menu offers authentic Thai cuisine of the highest caliber, using the finest ingredients sourced from the best suppliers both locally and abroad. 

Mango Tree has devised an aphrodisiac menu which will kick-off with a selection of mouth-watering starters including Hug Me More, a mix of pomegranate, avocado, sweetcorn and kidney beans topped with lemon cream in Betal  nut leave, or Bag of Love, a chicken, water chestnut, onion and carrot dish wrapped with tofu skin. 

Mains will include a selection of dishes such as On the Beach, a grilled lobster tail with chu chi cream sauce or Swimming With Honey, a grilled chicken green curry with aubergine and other delectable fare will be on offer.

Finally, to finish off your romantic meal, Mango Tree has created a stunning desert for its diners: Poached Pear served with Clotted Cream which will satisfy any romantic’s pallet. And for vegetarians, Mango Tree has also devised a special menu too. 

The Valentine’s menu costs £59 per person. Every lady will receive a special gift, hand-selected from Thailand, so head to Mango Tree this Valentine’s Day to win your way into someone's heart! 

The Mango Tree                                        
46 Grosvenor Place                                  
London SW1X 7EQ                                     
020 7823 1888                              
www.mangotree.org.uk