NEW ORLEANS (press release) – It’s sure to be a festive February with the marriage of two beloved holidays, Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day. And while Carnival Season will look a bit different this year, Arnaud’s is making it easy for diners looking to impress their special someone.
Arnaud’s Restaurant is teaming up with Mardi Gras World to offer a unique, one-of-a-kind float flower as an add-on to the restaurant’s seven-course Valentine’s Tasting Menu, available nightly Feb. 12-14. The optional add-on is also available for those planning to enjoy offerings from Arnaud’s a la carte menu.
To give the gift of a float flower and support a local artist, diners must pre-order the add-on by calling Arnaud’s at (504) 523-5433 by noon, Wednesday, Feb. 10. Payment of $25 is required for the custom flowers upon ordering, with proceeds to benefit Mardi Gras World and its local artists.
Full table participation is required for Arnaud’s seven-course Valentine’s Tasting Menu, priced at $75.00 per person (exclusive of tax and service charge). The special offering will feature:
First Course
Souffle Potatoes
With Béarnaise Sauce
Second Course
Shrimp Arnaud
A demi portion of our signature dish
Gulf shrimp marinated in our famous tangy Creole Remoulade Sauce
Third Course
Turtle Soup
With Sherry
Fourth Course
Gulf Fish Amandine
Sautéed demi fillet topped with almonds and Lemon Butter Sauce, and alongside haricots verts
Fifth Course
Plaquemines Honeybell Tangerine Sorbet
Optional shot of vodka available
Charged on consumption
Sixth Course
Veal Chantal
Sautéed and served in Wild Mushroom Sauce with savory risotto
Seventh Course
Coffee and Beignets
Traditional beignets served with a coffee Brandy Alexander
Arnaud’s Restaurant is located at 813 Bienville Street. For reservations and to view the entire menu, visit www.arnaudsrestaurant.com. The restaurant is open from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday – Saturday. Sunday Jazz Brunch is served from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended due to limited availability.
