Main Line newcomer, Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar, is keeping it simple with a special Valentine’s Day menu and suggested wine pairings. The a la carte menu will be served all Valentine’s weekend, from Thursday, February 13–Sunday, February 16. The special menu includes Carmel favorites and special featured dishes with hand-picked pairings from their extensive wine offerings. Reservations are highly suggested.
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Arancini ($7), parmesan, fontina, asiago
Basque Crab Cake ($11), roasted almonds, avocado salad
Crispy Scallops and Prosciutto ($10), crispy scallops wrapped in prosciutto, tomato jam, lemon-herb vinaigrette
Red & Yellow Roasted Beets Salad ($9), goat cheese, arugula, red onion, toasted pistachios, vinaigrette
Cup of Lobster Bisque ($6)
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Two Cold Water Lobster Tails ($30), Steamed and served with warm butter, haricot verts, vegetable cous cous
Seared Tuna ($20), Red wine reduction, wilted kale, vegetable cous cous
Suggested Pairing:
Peter Mertes Tradition Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany ($10/glass; $37/bottle)
Filet & Lobster Tail ($29), 6oz. filet medallions, port reduction sauce, portabella mushroom, haricot verts, vegetable cous cous, cold water lobster tail
Chicken Madeira ($17), Portabella, cauliflower mash, haricot verts, Madeira wine sauce
Suggested Pairing:
Ruffino Chianti, Italy 2011 ($10/glass; $37/bottle)
Filet Medallions ($25), Port reduction, portabella mushroom, cauliflower mash, haricot verts
Pappardelle Bolognese ($15), Smoked red pepper papperdelle, shaved grana padano
Suggested Pairing:
Sartori Pinot Noir, Provincia di Pavia, Italy 2010 ($10/glass; $37/bottle)
Sweet Endings
Lava Cake & 2 Glasses of Prosecco ($20)
Find Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar at 372 W. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne; (484)580-6725; carmelcafe.com
Artwork credit: Carmel Cafe & Wine Bar
