On February 17th the Garden Restaurant at the Barnes Foundation invites guests to a five-course love themed dinner

-Courtesy of Cashman & Associates

Lovers and friends are invited to enjoy an evening of art and food among one of Philadelphia’s most beloved collections of art. Guests are invited to explore the Barnes Foundation’s permanent collection from 5pm-6pm, followed by a very special dinner and pairing at the Garden Restaurant from 6pm-8pm.

Dinner will be a 5-course culinary love letter from the Garden Restaurant kitchen complete with cocktail and wine pairings. $120 per person (not including tax & gratuity). Reservations can be made by calling 215.278.7070 or emailing: Alfonzo.luna@constellationculinary.com.

Love, The Barnes- Dinner Menu

Amuse

Buckwheat Blini | caramelized crème fraiche, osetra caviar

(eggplant caviar for vegetarians)

Paired with: Primrose Cocktail | gin, grenadine, rose water, sparkling wine, rose petals

First

Winter Fruit Salad | grapefruit & orange, pickled kumquat, persimmon, micro amaranth, vanilla vinaigrette

Paired with: Albert Bichot Cremant de Borugogne Brut

Second

Pan Seared Day Boat Scallops | truffled pea puree, carrot emulsion, porcini dust, caramelized salsify

Paired with: Marquis de Pennautier Chardonnay, France

Third

Hudson Valley Duck Breast | pistachio, cauliflower brandade, bing cherry gastrique

Paired with: Ventana Pinot Noir, Arroyo-Seco Chateau Eulalie Minervois, France

Sweet

Lover’s Tart | pate briseé, dark chocolate & vanilla mousse mousse, raspberry gelee

Paired with: Spice Things Up | vanilla vodka, calvados, espresso, cinnamon syrup