Where to go and what to do for Valentines Day

10 February 2009 | by Karina Foo

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Valentine's Dinner at the Globe Restaurant in Parmelia Hilton, Perth

Chef Chad Miskiewicz's menu:

Seafood tasting plate to share

Pink peppercorn and coriander seeded salmon

Oyster with candied fennel

Seared scallops with eggplant mousse

Cardamom scented duck with crisp pastry filled with leek fondue, saffron & lime beurre blanc

Lemon sorbet with rosemary granita

Harvey beef fillet Stuffed with foie gras mousse wrapped in prosciutto, baby vegetables, veal consommé

or

Deep sea groper Roasted in basil, tomato fondue, caramelised witlof, local prawns

Valrhona triple chocolate mousse for two

Fresh berries and nougatine ice creamTea or coffee with a gift – a home made chocolate heart$120 per guest

No discounts apply. For bookings, call Penny on 9215 2484. For further details, contact Julia Clark, Marketing Communciations Manager at 08 9215 2490 or julia.clark@hilton.com

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Love is in the air at Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion Hotel & Spa, Melbourne

From $469, couples will enjoy:

• Luxurious overnight accommodation

• Delicious breakfast for two in Joseph’s Restaurant or the privacy of your own room

• Bottle of Moet & Chandon

• Chocolate coated strawberries

• Wine tasting at Shadowfax Winery

• Complimentary entry to the historic mansion and gardens

• Late check out of 4pm

The ‘Time for Romance’ package is available at Sofitel Werribee Park Mansion Hotel & Spa until 28 February 2009, subject to availability.

On Valentine’s Day, 14 February, Joseph’s Restaurant’s Executive Chef Martin Horsley will prepare a three course dinner with matching Shadowfax wines and a long-stemmed red rose (for the ladies) for $125 per person.

For bookings and further information, contact 03 9731 4000 or email reservations@mansiongroup.com.au.www.mansionhotel.com.au

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Delight your Valentine with a Cocktail from Ocean Spray®    

Indulge your passionate side this Valentine’s Day and delight your partner with the luscious cocktail from Ocean Spray®.

Designed by cocktail specialists Mixology Management the Cranberry Turkish Delight tastes exactly like the real thing.

Cranberry Turkish Delight

30ml Ocean Spray® Cranberry Classic™

10ml Rose Liqueur (Gabriel Boudier)

10ml White Cacao (Monin)

15ml Vodka

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Add a sugar rim or Rose petal if desired.

Ocean Spray® Cranberry Classic™ is available in 1 L and 1.5 L serves from leading Coles, Woolworths and independent supermarkets nationally, $4.79 (1L) or $5.75 (1.5L).

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Everything’s Rosy at Coast Sydney this Valentine’s Day     

At Coast Restaurant, a romantic Valentine day dining experience on the terrace or in the stunning interior is just the beginning.

There is an option of long stem roses delivered to your partner at the table – Coast along with its florist, Flower Atelier - can organise this at very special discounted rates*.

Coast and Observatory Hotel and Day Spa are also offering a lucky couple a chance to win a night’s luxury accommodation and a $150 Day Spa voucher*.

Celebrate Valentine's day at Coast - Bellini & canapé on arrival, with a 3 course menu, roses delivered to the table and a romantic weekend to be won - at $95 per person.

The Valentine’s Day menu includes:

A Bellini and Sydney rock oyster with saffron dressing on arrival

Primi

Kingfish crudo, white balsamic and capers

Buffalo mozzarella, olives and salsa salmoriglio

Southern calamari, eggplant, tomato and squid ink dressing

Secondi

Seared tuna, orange, honeyed almonds and braised fennel

Roast pressed lamb, potatoes and salsa verde

Roasted barramundi fillet, eggplant caponata

Dolci

Strawberries and cream with balsamic

Chocolate mouse with orange and vanilla cream

Selection of cheeses

Caffe / Te with torrone*Conditions apply. Advance reservations are required. Offers are subject to availability.

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Rejeuvenate your romance at the new Grand Hyatt Collins Kitchen in Melbourne     

Enjoy accommodation for two in a Grand King room with valet parking, receive a bottle of sparkling wine and handmade chocolates on arrival, and have a full breakfast for two in the new restaurant, Collins Kitchen, with a late checkout of 1pm.

Access to Grand Hyatt Melbourne’s health and fitness club, City club, including steam room and sauna, is also available.

This Amour package starts from $550.

For bookings, call 13 1234, or visit www.melbourne.grand.hyatt.com.

Collins Kitchen is also offering dinner for $95 per person.

Start the evening with a glass of Domain Chandon Rose NV, followed with a four course set menu with tastes from the multiple food concepts of the open kitchen, including Sushi, Deli, Crustacean, Grill, Woodfire Oven, Wok and Patisserie.

For bookings, contact the Food and Beverage office on 9657 1234 or email ghmelbourne.collinskitchen@hyatt.com.

The $45 million redevelopment of Grand Hyatt Melbourne is now complete, with new upper and lower lobbies, new restaurant, Collins Kitchen and RU-CO the new bar, now open.

The redevelopment also includes a luxury retail precinct with flagship stores from Bulgari, Emporio Armani and Paspaley Pearls.

The residence, a new events area the first of its kind in Australia, will open in February 2009. For more information regarding the redevelopment, visit melbourne.grand.hyatt.com

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Valentine’s Day at Sugaroom Restaurant, NSW

Enjoy a glass of Moet Champagne on arrival, followed by a 4 course menu with dishes such as:

  • Half dozen Sydney rock oysters with champagne dressing    
  • Crisp skin Barramundi with baby leeks peas, tarragon and truffle dressing
  • Roasted peaches with raspberries, amaretto and vanilla ice      

Bookings begin from 6pm and the cost is $110 per person. E-mail sugaroom@thesugargroup.com.au or call 02 9571 5055 for bookings.

Sugaroom Restaurant Bar Lounge at Shop 2, 1 Harris Street Pyrmont, NSW 2000.          

Shop 2, 1 Harris Street

Pyrmont, NSW 2000          


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