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Untamed Hearts: An Intimate Valentine's Day Dinner

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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010

6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. seatings
McDonnell Center at River Camp

Enjoy Valentine's Day with your special Valentine in a memorable way. First, you and your Valentine will enjoy a romantic, sumptuous, four-course meal by candlelight at the McDonnell Center at River Camp. Then you'll have a fascinating and entertaining look at some of the secrets of animal attraction at the Zoo. You just never know how cupid strikes in the Animal Kingdom! The evening will guarantee an unforgettable evening for you and your special someone.

Meal

includes bottled wine selection

Appetizer
Amuse Bouche
Goat cheese wonton with fresh beet vinaigrette

Second Course (choice of 1 salad)
Wilted baby spinach salad with toasted walnuts, crisp black forest ham, shaved winter squash and Roquefort bleu cheese tossed in a warm maple vinaigrette

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Iceberg wedge with crisp peppered bacon, vine ripe tomato and chives topped with Green Goddess dressing

Third Course (choice of 1 entree)
All entrees are paired with red Windsor cheese whipped potatoes and haricot vert string beans

Roast medallion of beef tenderloin with a wild mushroom duxelles, crisp golden pastry and Cabernet Sauvignon jus

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Seared airline breast of free range chicken finished with an aromatic ragout of heirloom tomato, shallot and fresh tarragon

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Fresh farm raised walleye with a sweet potato gaufrette finished with a white truffle beurre blanc

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Vegetarian Napoleon layered with grilled ratatouille vegetables, whipped mascarpone cheese, red wine reduction and fresh rosemary

Fourth Course (dessert)
A symphony of melted dark chocolate, long stem strawberries, pineapple, pound cake and marshmallows

Reservations

$125.00 per couple (gratuity and tax included)

Limited reservations. Call (314) 646-4857 by Friday, February 12, 2010.