A Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiac Prix-Fixe Dinner at Crema Restaurante

New York, NY, January 24, 2008 --(PR.com)-- What: $65 Prix-Fixe Dinner with Champagne Toast
When: 5:30 – 12 am February 14th 2008
Where: Crema Restaurante 111 W. 17th NY, NY 10011

This Valentine’s day, join Crema Restaurante’s 4 course $65 prix-fixe dinner and release your inner Latin lover. The dinner, accompanied by a champagne toast, includes dishes with aphrodisiacs such as oysters, avocado, chocolate, and chili. Crema Restaurante will also feature an All Red Cocktail Menu to spice up the mood. The drinks will incorporate ingredients such as hibiscus, pomegranate, and raspberries.

Some of the dishes include:

Chipotle Seafood Chowder
Chipotle Broth with Oysters, Crabs, Shrimp, and Cilantro Pesto Crouton

Pez Monje en Costra de Pistache
Chocolate-Habanero Sauce, Crusted Pistachio, Monk Fish, Roasted Corn Tamale

Ave a las Hierbas Finas
7 Spice Scented Chicken Cutlet, Huitalacoche(Mexican Truffle) Risotto, Green Chile Aioli

All Red Cocktail Menu
Hibiscus Cosmos
Pomegranate Margaritas
Sparkling Pink Sangria
Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail
Raspberry Gimlets

About: Chef Julieta Ballesteros, from Monterrey, Mexico, trained at New York's French Culinary Institute, fuses traditional Mexican cuisine with a beautiful French presentation. This Zagat listed celebrity chef has created a Michelin rated Chelsea hot spot that is refined and fun. Crema's interior plays with traditional Mexican colors and textures in a modern New York way. The original paintings on display were custom created for the space by the celebrated artist and mother of the chef, del Bosque.

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