Special Occasion Package Also Offered for Overnight Celebrants – Plus Valentine’s Afternoon Tea Saturdays Throughout February

ST. LOUIS, MO. -- January 10, 2019 –The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis will present a special February 14-16 Valentine’s dining experience at The Restaurant, to be highlighted by a four-course epicurean menu  with selections of Filet Mignon, Chilean Sea Bass, Coq au Vin, Lamb Oscar, Shellfish Trio and more. Offered from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on all three evenings, the special romance menu is priced at $109 USD per person, with hotel parking included. For those wishing to add The Ritz-Carlton Barons de Rothschild Champagne to their dinner experience, special per-bottle pricing of $80 USD will be available.

Also for romantics, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis will present Valentine’s Afternoon Tea every Saturday in February 2019. The beloved tradition will feature an added Valentine’s month highlight of chocolate-covered strawberries, rose petals on the table, and a menu of afternoon tea delights from finger sandwiches and freshly-baked scones to festive pink desserts of Strawberry Profiteroles, Black Forest Bites, Raspberry Meringue Tarts and more. Priced at $49 USD for adults and $39 USD for children, Valentine’s Tea will be offered Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., throughout the month of February. Pricing includes parking.

Additionally, and for those in search of a luxurious getaway during Valentine’s weekend, the hotel’s Special Occasions overnight package will be offered from $499 USD per night. The romantic stay features deluxe accommodations, American breakfast for two, double-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries, special edition Ritz-Carlton Champagne and overnight parking.

The Restaurant Valentine’s dining experience is as follows and may be pre-reserved now:

WHAT:                 Valentine’s Dinner at The Restaurant
WHEN:                 February 14, 15 & 16, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE:               The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis, 100 Carondelet Plaza, St. Louis (Clayton), MO
PRICE:                   $109 USD per person
RESERVE:             314-719-1433
MENU:

FIRST COURSE (select one)
Seafood Chowder
Shellfish, Langoustine Basil Purse, Grilled Corn, Dried Chili, New Potatoes Micro Golden Chive and Carrot Salad

Warm Endive Salad
Chicory, Belgian Endive, Crispy Prosciutto, Baby Spinach, River Blue Cheese, Charred Radicchio, Citrus Hazelnut Meringue with Bruit Dressing

SECOND COURSE (select one)

Shellfish Trio
Broiled New Zealand Green Mussel, Tuna Sweetheart Roll, Oyster with Strawberry Mignonette

Lamb Oscar
Crab, Tarragon Béarnaise, Asparagus Silk, Onion Ash and Pistachio

INTERMEZZO
Champagne and Strawberry Sorbet

THIRD COURSE (select one)

Adore Duo
Filet Mignon and Chilean Sea Bass, Potatoes Anna, Broccolini, Fig Jam with Lobster Crème

Chicken Coq au Vin
Roasted Heirloom Carrot, Smoked Cipollini Onion, Pancetta, Exotic Mushroom, Root Vegetable Crisp, Fingerling Potato, Micro Celery

Strip Loin
Smoked Mushroom Purée, Confit Butterball Potato, White Asparagus, Shaved Winter Truffle

Warm Butternut Quinoa Salad
Braised Apple, Spiced Almond, Sunflower Shoot, Mascarpone Cheese

DESSERT (select one)

Passion Fruit Pavlova
Crisp Meringue, Passion Apricot Sorbet

Turtle Dove Tart
Rich Dark Chocolate Ganache, Caramel, Candied Pecans

Reservations are highly recommended for Valentine’s offerings at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis and may be made by calling +1-314-719-1433 for dining/tea requests, or +1-800-241-3333 for overnight packages. Room reservations may be made online as well, at http://www.ritzcarlton.com/stlouis or through a travel professional. Valentine’s menu pricing is exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity, and valet/self-parking is included. Holiday dining reservations are based upon availability, subject to change and subject to a 48-hour cancellation policy.