The Brass Elephant's Love It Hate It menu
As I understand it, Marcus Olson feels the pain of those who don't like Valentine's Day but might still want to eat out on Feb. 14.
Therefore the Brass Elephant's new chef has come up with a Love It, Hate It menu for the big day.
The romantic Love It menu will be served in the beautiful downstairs dining rooms. If you aren't with your sweetie that night, head for the Tusk Lounge, the upstairs bar, for the Hate It menu.
Here are the two menus. If the Hate It menu appeals to you more but you're in a serious relationship, dump your significant other for the evening and eat in the Tusk Lounge.
We foodies know what's important. ...
“Love It” Menu!
(For The Brass Elephant Restaurant)
An Everything Red Valentine’s Day Menu
Entrees & Desserts Are for Two People Enticing You to Share Together
$69.99 per person
Appetizers
Maryland Crab & Sea Scallop Consommé
Cauliflower & Parsnip Soup,
Beet Crisps
Heart Tart of Leeks & Goat Cheese
topped with Tomatoes
Louisiana Crawfish Strudel,
Andouille Sausage, Holy Trinity, White Cheddar Custard
Lola Rosa Salad
“Low Rose"
Rumor has it that Lola Rosa was not eaten and given to lovers as a gift
Lola Rosa, Strawberry, Pecan Encrusted Brie,
Strawberry & Champagne Dressing
Heirloom Tomato Ceviche,
Marinated Hearts of Palm, Homemade Paprika Crackers
Main Course Meant to Be Shared for Two
Sweet & Savory Whole Chicken
(For The Brass Elephant Restaurant)
An Everything Red Valentine’s Day Menu
Entrees & Desserts Are for Two People Enticing You to Share Together
$69.99 per person
Appetizers
Maryland Crab & Sea Scallop Consommé
Cauliflower & Parsnip Soup,
Beet Crisps
Heart Tart of Leeks & Goat Cheese
topped with Tomatoes
Louisiana Crawfish Strudel,
Andouille Sausage, Holy Trinity, White Cheddar Custard
Lola Rosa Salad
“Low Rose"
Rumor has it that Lola Rosa was not eaten and given to lovers as a gift
Lola Rosa, Strawberry, Pecan Encrusted Brie,
Strawberry & Champagne Dressing
Heirloom Tomato Ceviche,
Marinated Hearts of Palm, Homemade Paprika Crackers
Main Course Meant to Be Shared for Two
Sweet & Savory Whole Chicken
Cognac-Glazed Whole Chicken*
Pistachio Fried Red Carrots
Walla Walla Sweet Onion & Pear Tart, Manchego
Maryland Crab Cake & Nova Scotia Lobster
Smoked Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper & Pancetta Risotto,
Sautee Trevisano, Red Caviar Beurre Blanc
Earth & Ocean
Roasted Prime Rib with Grilled Gulf Shrimp
Horseradish Compote, Creamed Corn, Roasted Garlic Flan
Brooke Trout Meets Nova Scotia Salmon
Sauteed Brooke Trout & Cedar Planked Nova Scotia Salmon
Buttermilk Fried Cauliflower, Spinach & Wild Rice Timbale,
Red Wine Pan Sauce
Hot Beef Alongside Cold Beef
Bistecca Fiorentina & Carne Cruda,
Arugula, Fried Spinach, Brussel Sprouts, Red Pepper Romesco
Whole Grilled Red Snapper,
Red Olive & Sage Jus, Thyme Polenta
Dessert
Black Raven’s Red Devil Cake
Molten Chocolate Souffle,
Red Cherry Jam
Sea Salted Caramel Poached Tomato,
Pomegranate Crème Anglaise, Tomato Sorbet
Valentine’s “Hate It” Bar Menu
For The Brass Elephant's Tusk Lounge
Drinks
Death in the P.M.
Anise-Flavored Liqueur and Sparkling Wine
$5
Pistachio Fried Red Carrots
Walla Walla Sweet Onion & Pear Tart, Manchego
Maryland Crab Cake & Nova Scotia Lobster
Smoked Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper & Pancetta Risotto,
Sautee Trevisano, Red Caviar Beurre Blanc
Earth & Ocean
Roasted Prime Rib with Grilled Gulf Shrimp
Horseradish Compote, Creamed Corn, Roasted Garlic Flan
Brooke Trout Meets Nova Scotia Salmon
Sauteed Brooke Trout & Cedar Planked Nova Scotia Salmon
Buttermilk Fried Cauliflower, Spinach & Wild Rice Timbale,
Red Wine Pan Sauce
Hot Beef Alongside Cold Beef
Bistecca Fiorentina & Carne Cruda,
Arugula, Fried Spinach, Brussel Sprouts, Red Pepper Romesco
Whole Grilled Red Snapper,
Red Olive & Sage Jus, Thyme Polenta
Dessert
Black Raven’s Red Devil Cake
Molten Chocolate Souffle,
Red Cherry Jam
Sea Salted Caramel Poached Tomato,
Pomegranate Crème Anglaise, Tomato Sorbet
Valentine’s “Hate It” Bar Menu
For The Brass Elephant's Tusk Lounge
Drinks
Death in the P.M.
Anise-Flavored Liqueur and Sparkling Wine
$5
Filthy Martini
Caperberries and their Brine give a Twist to the Classic Cocktail
$6
Appetizers
Smoked Salmon,
Red Onions, Herbed Crème Fraîche on Crisp Lavash
$7
Red & Golden Beets,
Garlic Custard
$7
Cornmeal Veal Sweetbreads,
Fried Capers, Parley, Ligurian Olive Oil
$9
Seared Sea Scallops,
Emulsified Black Truffle, Porcini Mushroom, Chicken Liver
$11
Crawfish-Cauliflower Croquettes,
Buttermilk Fried Cauliflower, Green Heirloom Tomato Jam
$8
Beaten then Grilled Octopus,
Black Garbanzo Beans, Bacon Lardon, Garlic, Parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$10
Chocolate Braised Beef Short Ribs,
Peanuts & Shallot Rings
$10
Dessert
Toasted Bites of Red Devil Cake,
Intense Coffee Sauce
$6
Molten Chocolate Souffle,
Cherry Jam
$12
Caperberries and their Brine give a Twist to the Classic Cocktail
$6
Appetizers
Smoked Salmon,
Red Onions, Herbed Crème Fraîche on Crisp Lavash
$7
Red & Golden Beets,
Garlic Custard
$7
Cornmeal Veal Sweetbreads,
Fried Capers, Parley, Ligurian Olive Oil
$9
Seared Sea Scallops,
Emulsified Black Truffle, Porcini Mushroom, Chicken Liver
$11
Crawfish-Cauliflower Croquettes,
Buttermilk Fried Cauliflower, Green Heirloom Tomato Jam
$8
Beaten then Grilled Octopus,
Black Garbanzo Beans, Bacon Lardon, Garlic, Parsley, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
$10
Chocolate Braised Beef Short Ribs,
Peanuts & Shallot Rings
$10
Dessert
Toasted Bites of Red Devil Cake,
Intense Coffee Sauce
$6
Molten Chocolate Souffle,
Cherry Jam
$12
(Photo courtesy of Editor Tim Swift's iPhone)
Comments
*Brooke* Trout? Sounds more like cannibalism than a type of fish.
Posted by: Lissa | February 2, 2009 8:33 AM
Lissa, Brooke Trout is a special, celebrity trout.
Posted by: Hal Laurent, VoR | February 2, 2009 11:34 AM
Sorta like Carly Salmon?
Posted by: Joyce W. | February 2, 2009 12:07 PM
Petula Carp...
Posted by: Brockelman | February 2, 2009 1:17 PM
Hal, it must have been Brooke Trout who was in "The Blue Lagoon."
Joyce, I always knew there was something fishy about that woman!
Posted by: Lissa | February 2, 2009 1:19 PM
always knew there was something fishy about that woman!
I think she was a Pisces. Probably working for S.C.A.L.E.
Posted by: Hal Laurent, VoR | February 2, 2009 2:49 PM
Brooke Trout? Didnd't she make a movie with that great Hungarian actress, Anne Chovy?
Posted by: Michael A Gray | February 2, 2009 3:06 PM
Lissa, you know, she was married to James Tuna...
Posted by: Joyce W. | February 2, 2009 3:45 PM
No, Michael... Brooke made a movie with Dick Van Pike.
Posted by: Brockelman | February 2, 2009 3:50 PM
But what about that poor octopus, beaten then grilled? Someone alert PETA.
Posted by: Dahlink | February 2, 2009 4:55 PM
My favorite Brooke Trout movie was "The Mackerel of Morgan's Creek," directed by James Whale, co-starring Buster Crab with production design by Saul Bass.
Posted by: Michael A Gray | February 2, 2009 5:06 PM
I think I'd better clam up. I don't have the gills for this.
Posted by: Lissa | February 2, 2009 5:09 PM
Didn't Bucky have a post recently that collected these? Even reached 100.
A similar post so soon after seems mighty fishy to me.
Posted by: PCB Rob | February 2, 2009 5:16 PM
Fl Rob - looks like it's in the cods to go for it again.
Posted by: Joyce W. | February 2, 2009 6:34 PM
Two whole chickens. I hope it comes with a side of white toast and a coke.
Posted by: Robert of Cross Keys | February 3, 2009 8:18 AM
RoCK, I didn't know cocaine gave you the munchies. I thought only pot did that.
Posted by: Lissa | February 3, 2009 9:01 AM
Dahlink, the last thing we need is a PETA ad featuring scantily-clad women covered in octopi.
On second though...
Posted by: sean | February 3, 2009 1:36 PM
sean, google the term "hentai".
Just, for the sake of all the gods, not at work!!!
Posted by: Lissa | February 3, 2009 2:52 PM
Funny thing is, we've actually had a brief discussion of hentai before, many moons ago. I said something about a Hokusai piece. Can't find it now.
Posted by: sean | February 3, 2009 4:06 PM
Lissa, you make me giggle!
Posted by: Stacy | February 3, 2009 4:39 PM
Yes, I remember, Sean, but we've got some new folks I must perver...erm...break in!
Posted by: Lissa | February 3, 2009 5:07 PM
sean and Lissa -- here's Lissa's original comment.
Posted by: hmpstd | February 3, 2009 5:42 PM
Thanks, hmpstd.
You know, I bet PETA would do hentai, if they thought it'd bring them recruits. I don't think they are big in Japan, though. Something tells me PETA wouldn't like ikezukuri.
Posted by: Lissa | February 3, 2009 6:40 PM
Thanks hmpstd. Although the less said about it, probably the better...
But I should say that PETA would probably find hentai to be the cruel exploitation of octopi, squids, aliens, monsters, mutants, and other tentacled creatures.
Posted by: sean | February 3, 2009 10:33 PM
PETA should be called PITA. What ever happened to live and let live?
Posted by: Joyce W. | February 4, 2009 5:33 AM
Probably, sean. Makes me want to send them all a copy of _Ender's Game_.
Posted by: Lissa | February 4, 2009 6:46 AM
Lousy buggers.
Posted by: sean | February 4, 2009 9:56 AM
PETA is also against guide dogs for he blind, rescue dogs, and honey (because bees have to work to produce it). No work for animals! They are the logical extension of the libeal welfare state.
Posted by: ceramic kitty | February 4, 2009 10:59 AM
Libeal? I assume that is the lazy neo-con way of writing "liberal?"
I'm very grateful that welfare was there for the 5 or 6 months I needed it. I couldn't get it today (I don't have children) and that worries me. Without that few months of aide, I doubt society would have gotten the last 20+ years of taxes out of me.
Posted by: Lissa | February 4, 2009 12:42 PM
An acquaintance whose daughter works at PETA headquarters told her parents (the aquaintance & spouse) that they could not come to her house for Christmas because her dog did not want their dog in "his" house. The acquaintance said, "It's OK, we'll put her in a kennel" to which the PETA employee responded, "Would you put ME ina kennel?"
If she were my kid, the answer would have been, "In a heartbeat!"
Posted by: Eve | February 4, 2009 1:48 PM
Eve, wonder how the daughter knew what her dog was thinking?
Posted by: Dahlink | February 4, 2009 3:27 PM
Eve, I'm sure the daughter will be more than understanding when the parents leave all their money to the dog!
Posted by: KristinB | February 4, 2009 4:06 PM
Point to KristinB!
Posted by: Kate | February 4, 2009 4:53 PM