Get ready for a triple whammy weekend in February: Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, and Presidents’ Day
We will be offering special dishes to celebrate Chinese New Year for the week of Feb 15 – 21, 2010 This year, Valentine’s Day (February 14) coincides with the Lunar New Year. And don’t laugh, 2010 is the year of the GOLDEN TIGER. And to quote a website on what the year of the tiger means: “The Tiger is the 3rd sign in the cycle of the Chinese Zodiac which consists of 12 animals. It is a sign of courage. This fearless and fiery fighter was revered by the ancient Chinese as the sign that wards off the three main disasters of a household: fire, thieves and ghosts. On New Year’s Day itself, it is beneficial to celebrate, to be happy, to have smiling faces, and to refrain from scowling, quarreling or criticizing anyone.”
Sounds like a good plan to me.
Bring your fave partner to Purple Yam for great music (jazz and love songs) and food and drink to match.
VALENTINE’S DAY MENU
Sunday, February 14, 2010 Two seatings: 7 pm and 9 pm
$65 prixe fixe for a 5 course meal (does not include beverage, tax, and gratuity)
| Appetizer | Lobster & leek dumplings in broth |
| Course 2 | Grilled seabass in banana leaf with crispy seaweed |
| Course 3 | Poussin Inasal with mushroom & bamboo shoot rice (Visayan barbecued organic baby chicken marinated in pineapple vinegar & spices) |
| Course 4 | Purple Yam noodles with fresh water chestnuts & peashoots |
LIVE MUSIC: THE MARY ANN MC SWEENEY TRIO:
 Natalia Bernal |
 Mary Ann McSweeney |
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I cannot wait for the snow to thaw out and indulge myself by eating at Purple Yam. The more I read about the reviews in New York Times, other magazines, the more I am convinced that I would be missing out in life if I did not make a trip to try Purple Yam, after two wonderful experiences at Cendrillon.
I know what I want to try out: sisig, bibingka, kalamansi souffle, the adobo, and do you have karekare, and of course bicol express..
Thank you Purple Yam for such a wonderful Valentine’s!
Singing for you was a treat! I loved the staff, the customers, the atmosphere, the good energy of the restaurant and most of all: THE FOOD!!!
I look forward to the open patio in the Summer!
All the best to you all!
Natalia Bernal