A Private Valentine
An Intimate Winter Experience
Designed for candlelit evenings and unhurried dining, this Valentine’s Day tasting menu celebrates precision, seasonality, and the quiet luxury of the East End. Each course unfolds deliberately, paired exclusively with benchmark Long Island wines.
OYSTER À LA MINUTE
Cucumber mignonette • yuzu kosho • chive oil
BEET TARTARE
Smoked yogurt • preserved lemon dill pollen • rye crisp
HOKKAIDO SCALLOP CRUDO
Brown butter dashi • winter pear • finger lime
BUTTER-POACHED TURBOT
Champagne beurre blanc • leeks fondue • Osetra caviar
DRY-AGED DUCK BREAST
Cherry-black pepper jus • celery root purée • confit leg agnolotti
BLOOD ORANGE GRANITA
Campari • olive oil • sea salt
VALRHONA CHOCOLATE CREMEUX
Rosewater • raspberry gel • cacao nib tuile
MIGNARDISES
Strawberry-balsamic pâte de fruit • hazelnut praline bonbon
Optional Enhancements
Seasonal White Truffle Service
Fresh white truffle shaved tableside over the duck course at peak aromatic expression.
Caviar Service Supplement
Osetra caviar presented with warm buckwheat blini, cultured crème fraîche, and fine herbs.
Optional Wine Pairing — Long Island Selection
North Fork & South Fork
A curated progression of Long Island wines selected to mirror the pacing, texture, and acidity of each course.
Featuring benchmark producers from the North Fork and South Fork, this pairing highlights the elegance, restraint, and maritime influence that define East End winemaking—moving from crisp sparkling wines through mineral-driven whites, refined reds, and late-harvest selections.
Optional Wine Pairing — Global Selection
A World-Spanning Approach
A thoughtfully composed wine pairing drawing from iconic wine regions across Europe and beyond, selected to complement each course with balance, restraint, and precision.
The progression may include wines from France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, and select New World regions such as New Zealand, South Africa, and Argentina, chosen for their clarity, terroir expression, and harmony with the menu.
Expect a journey that moves effortlessly between classic Old-World elegance and modern global refinement, allowing both the cuisine and the wines to unfold together.
Ideal for guests seeking a broader, internationally inspired tasting experience.
