The Waldorf Hotel is preparing for a memorable Valentine’s Day with an exceptional dinner and solo piano concert. The night will begin with an authentic Spanish meal, a specially designed four-course menu made for sharing, presented by The Leeteg Room. Guests will then move to the Cabaret for an intimate evening show with composer-producer Todor Kobakov, playing on a grand piano brought in just for the night.

The Dinner:

To Start

Ajo Blanco

Chilled White Almond Gazpacho with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Fresh Grapes

Croquetas de Hongos

Creamy Mushroom Croquettes

Pantomaca  con Manchego o Jamon

Crusty Bread Rubbed with Garlic, Tomato Seeds, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fleur de Sel. (Option of Manchego Cheese or Serrano Ham).

Setas al Ajillo

Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Red Chile, a Splash of Brandy and Parsley

First Course

Cogollos con Vinagretta de Pimientos y Jamon Crujiente

Hearts of Romaine with a Mixed Pepper Vinaigrette, Sherry Vinegar and Crusty Serrano Ham

or

Fabada Asturiana

Asturian White Bean Stew with Saffron, Bacon, Shoulder of Pork, Blood Sausage and Chorizo.

Second Course

Pisto Manchego, Trigueros a la Parrilla y Manchego

Grilled Marinated Asparagus with Tomato, Peppers, Onions, Eggplant and Zuchinni Stew and Shaved Manchego Cheese

or

Pescado en Salsa Verde

Traditional Basque Style Red Snapper Served with Clams and an Olive Oil, Garlic and Parsley Sauce, Served with Potato Confit

or

Solomillo de Res con Cabrales, y Terrina de Patata y Tocino

Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Cabrales Blue Cheese Sauce, and a Potato Gratin with Bacon

Dessert

Sorbete de Limon con Chinchon y Frutos Rojos

Lemon Sherbet with Chinchon (Aniseed Liquor) and Red Fruit

or

Torrijas al Vino con Quenelle de Queso de Cabra

Crispy Spiced Cinnamon Bread with Red Wine and a Goat’s Cheese Quenelle

Menu created by Ernesto Gomez and Cesar de la Parra

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As always, vegan and vegetarian options available. Wine Pairings will also be available.

About the Leeteg Room at The Waldorf Hotel

A warm nighttime space that lends itself to socializing, our dining room, the second restaurant in the Waldorf complex, has been named after famed artist and philanderer Edgar Leeteg whose works are featured prominently throughout the hotel. An ex-pat working in the Polynesian Islands, Leeteg pioneered a dark and exotic style of painting using vivid oil colour on black velvet. Earning a reputation as the “American Gauguin”, his talent made him a hugely popular artist and his dissolute lifestyle made him a legend. Leeteg was a fierce individualist who had no use for mainstream society, proclaiming: “My paintings belong in a gin mill, not a museum.” The indulgent Spanish menu, created by Ernesto Gomez (Nuba), Pedro Martin (Jaleo) and Cesar de la Parra (Nuba), was inspired with the spirit of Leeteg in mind, and is made for sharing and savouring.

General Information

Valentine’s Day Dinner and Evening Show with Todor Kobakov

Monday February 14, 2011

Ticket Price —$50 per person (Dinner and show), $40 per person for dinner.

Seating begins at 7pm and dinner served at 7:30pm. Performance begins at 10pm.

Tickets will be available at the door and on Eventbrite.