For February 14th, Petite Abeille, radiating enticing coziness at its four Manhattan locations, will tempt Valentine’s Day diners of the romantic persuasion and those for whom Cupid’s big day is a dining out nightmare of overblown, over-priced prix fixe menus. Couples desirous of saluting love over a celebratory dinner can do so without feeling sinful about its cost at just $45 person, while non-lovers can savor Belgian classics from Petite Abeille’s always alluring a la carte menu. Either way, the standing Monday night policy of half-price on the city’s largest selection of Belgian beers can be embraced.
The special Valentine’s Day menu, which enables lovers to spend more on inedible gifts for her (or him), presents three beguiling courses, starting with a choice of Lobster Ravioli, scented with tarragon sauce Americaine and garnished with crispy leeks or Salade Gourmande “Petite Abeille,” mesclun and watercress with smoked salmon, country ham, wild mushrooms, marinated beets and fresh goat cheese crouton. The entrees are either Duo of Lamb, Trapiste beer-braised shoulder and roasted herb-crusted rack with parsnip and date puree and sauteed spinach or Sauteed Striped Bass with roasted Brussels sprouts with tomato, bacon and frisee salad … all topped off by a sinful confection dubbed Chocolate Addiction.
For those simply craving a soul-satisfying meal on a cold winter’s night, there are few better options in New York City than Petite Abeille with modestly priced a la carte offerings such as Carbonnade Flamande, Flemish-style beef stew and captivating burger preparations, all served with Belgian fries … especially on Valentine’s Day.
Petite Abeille: 401 E. 20th Street, 212-727-1505; 466 Hudson Street, 212-741-6479; 44 West 17th, 212-727-2989; and 134 West Broadway, 212-791-1360. http://www.petiteabeille.com
Contact: Shelley Clark, sclark@platformcomm.com, 646-489-8582