Cupid's Sake Pairing at SUSHISAMBA

SUSHISAMBA Valentine’s Day 2009 This year, both the naughty and the nice can celebrate the sacred day of love in the city’s most seductive venue. SUSHISAMBA offers a select Valentine’s Day menu, with exclusive high-end offerings including: champagne, kobe, oysters and caviar. (see below for menu specials) As a sweet prelude to the culinary seduction of the Valentine’s Day menu, SUSHISAMBA 7 located at 87 Seventh Avenue South, 212.691.7885; will host Cupid’s Sake Pairing, where singles meet their match, on Tuesday, February 10th from 7pm to 9pm on the rooftop. The class, taught by Sake Sommelier Franklin Ferguson, will include the comprehensive knowledge of SUSHISAMBA’s signature SUSHI and SAKE 101 class, with a romantic twist. Beginning Sunday, February 1st, NYC singles who register for the course can log on to www.sushisamba.com and fill out an official match-making questionnaire. Based on questionnaire responses, and with the help of the little love god himself, SUSHISAMBA will identify two to three prospective ‘pairs’. Registered guests will be notified of their matches name by email. Then, at the February 10th event – singles will have the chance to mingle with their ‘matches’ (identified by nametag.) In addition to these fun and flirtatious festivities, SUSHISAMBA friends and family will have the opportunity to share some extra samba love. As a special partnership with Children and Charity International, all SUSHISAMBA locations will receive Valentine templates to color for the charity’s Saturday program participants. The templates will be presented to SUSHISAMBA kids of restaurant guests to decorate before their meal. Then, during the week of Valentine’s Day – the valentines will be collected and sent to Children and Charity International to be opened on Valentine’s Day. SUSHISAMBA Valentine’s Day Specials Maine Lobster Taquitos lemongrass and frisee hearts of palm 9.00 Tuna Tataki white asparagus, osetra caviar, avocado, yuzu garlic dressing 18.00 Lobster & Palmito Salad fresh hearts of palm, maine lobster frisee, maracuya dressing and jalapeño 18.00 Oysters & Pearls osetra caviar, kiuri & cava foam 15.00 Pan Seared Foie Gras toasted brioche, onion compote, yuzu emulsion & lychee sorbet 21.00 Austrialian Wagyu Beef Tataki shaved black truffle, ponzu & petite shiso 24.00 Kobe Gyoza porcini crema, kabocha pumpkin purée & truffle su-shoyu broth 19.00 Japanese Style Salt & Pepper Mongo Ika imported premium japanese squid, dried miso, crispy garlic, schichimi, smoked soy 16.00 Broiled Alaska King Crab aji amarillo butter, panko & chives 25.00 Seared Muscovy Duck Breast foie gras, cauliflower puree, raspberry marmalade 34.00 Braised“Bone In” Short Ribsoft white polenta, maitake mushroom & candied brazil - nuts 36.00 Shared Cocktail NAUGHTY 3 haves strawberries 1 pc watermelon off rind Muddled jalapeño peppers 1.5 oz tequila 0.5 oz creme de fraise des bois liqueur 0.5 oz sweet and sour Muddle fruit and jalapeno peppers in glass until pulverized. Add liquor, shake vigerously and strain. Serve in martini glass and garnish with pierced strawberry and jalapeno. NICE 3 haves strawberries 1 pc watermelon off rind 1.5 oz tequila 0.5 oz creme de fraise des bois liqueur 0.5 oz sweet and sour Muddle fruit in glass until pulverized. Add liquor, shake vigerously and strain. Serve in martini glass and garnish with pierced strawberry.