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February 3, 2009

Three Village Inn Offers Romantic Week Of Valentine's Festivities

Three Village Inn (150 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY 11790 [631] 751-0555 www.threevillageinn.com), voted #1 "Most Romantic Dinner" by Long Island Press readers, will host an array of romantic Valentine's Day dining experiences beginning Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15. Reservations are recommended.

**On Thursday, February 12, Seniors' Valentine's Luncheon takes place from noon to 4 p.m. and includes lunch and romantic dancing. Cost is $30 per person and is all-inclusive.

**Candlelight Wine Dinner on Friday, February 13 is available from 5 p.m. and includes a tasting flight of three wines with three courses for $49 with wine or $39 without wine, plus tax and gratuity. A sample menu is as follows:

APPETIZERS: Homemade Soup of the Day * Winter Salad of Mache, Frisee, Endives, Pear Shavings, Caramelized Pecans * Steamed Mussel Pot, White Wine Garlic or Marinara * Trio of Baked Stuffed Chopped Clams Oreganata * Classic Caesar Salad, Rosemary Focaccia Croutons (+$4) * Crisp Fried Calamari, Plum Tomato Basil Sauce (+$5) * Chilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail (+$6)

MAIN COURSES: Roast Prime Ribs of Beef, Natural Juices, English Popover, Fresh Horseradish, Baked Idaho Potato * Pan Seared Chilian Sea Bass,
Shrimp Risotto, Sauteed Spinach, Pink Peppercorn Sauce * Long Island Duck Confit,
Pomegranate Reduction, Braised Red Cabbage, Sweet Potato Puree * Grilled Double Rib Pork Chop, Apple Sage Compote, Whipped Sweet Potatoes, Cider Reduction * Seafood Medley over Fettuccini, Shrimp, Scallops, Mussels, Calamari,
Fresh Basil, Roasted Garlic, Plum Tomato Broth * Surf and Turf, Stuffed Brazilian Lobster Tail, Grilled Petite Filet Mignon, Baked Potato, Drawn Butter (+$6)

DESSERTS: Warm Apple Crisp, Fresh Whipped Cream * Trio of Sorbet, Lemon, Mango, Raspberry * Chocolate Brownie Sundae, Warm Chocolate Sauce, Godiva Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, Raspberry Drizzle * Creme Brulee Cheesecake, Graham Cracker Crust, Caramel Glaze

**A Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Lunch will be offered Saturday, February 14 from noon to 3 p.m. and includes three courses, Mirabelle Champagne Cocktail, and coffee for $35 per person, plus tax and gratuity. The menu is as follows:

APPETIZERS: Artic Char Gravlax, Toasted Brioche, Shaved Fennel Salad, Salmon Caviar * Carrot and Ginger Soup, Cilantro Oil, Roasted Almonds * Green Asparagus in Puff Pastry, Maltaise
Sauce * Lobster Ragout, Cauliflower Custard, Lobster Sauce, Fried Parsnip * Caesar Salad * Watercress and Frisee Salad, Pear Julienne, Caramelized Pecan, Maytag Blue * Field Green Salad, Banyuls and Parsley Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSES: Grilled Branzini, Savoy Cabbage Fondue, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Herb Gnocchi * Pan Roasted Cod,
Blood Orange Sauce, Truffled Potato Cake, Baby Spinach * Roasted Loin of Pork, Red Cabbage, Bacon Confit, Apple and Curry Chutney * Red Beet Risotto, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Horseradish Cream * Long Island Duck Confit, Turnip-Kraut, Carbonade Sauce, Carrots * Roasted Prime Rib, Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Honey Glazed Shallots

DESSERTS: Vanilla Creme Brulee * Chocolate Mousse Crystaline * Strawberry Soup, Raspberry Sorbet * Passion Fruit Panna Cotta, Coconut Cream

**Valentine's Candlelight Dinner on Saturday night features a four-course prix fixe menu for $55 per person and $27.50 for children under age 10. Reservations are available from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and 8 to 9:30 p.m. The menu is as follows:

APPETIZERS: Artic Char Gravlax, Toasted Brioche, Shaved Fennel Salad, Salmon Caviar * Fried Peconic Oysters, Mango Salsa, Scallions, Jalapeno Pepper Verde * Carrot and Ginger Soup, Cilantro Oil, Roasted Almonds * Green Asparagus in Puff Pastry, Maltaise
Sauce * Cider Braised Short Ribs, Roasted Sweet Potato Puree, Micro Greens * Lobster Ragout, Cauliflower Custard, Lobster Sauce, Fried Parsnip

SALADS: Caesar Salad * Watercress and Frisee Salad, Pear Julienne, Caramelized Pecan, Maytag Blue * Warm Goat Cheese Salad, Banyuls Vinaigrette

MAIN COURSES: Grilled Branzini, Savoy Cabbage Fondue, Champagne Beurre Blanc, Herb Gnocchi * Seared Diver Sea Scallops, Blood Orange Sauce, Truffled Potato Cake, Baby Spinach * Pan Roasted Berkshire Pork Chop, Red Cabbage and Bacon Confit, Apple and Curry Chutney * Red Beet Risotto, Black Trumpet Mushrooms, Horseradish Cream * Duck Confit, Turnip-Kraut, Duck Breast "Nuggets," Carbonade Sauce * Roasted Black Angus Prime Rib, Yukon Gold Potato Puree, Honey Glazed Shallots
 * Pan Seared Black Angus Filet, Pickled Cipollini Onions, Red Wine Port Sauce, Potato Gratin

DESSERTS: Ginger-Almond Tart "Mirabelle" * Chocolate Mousse Cake, Caramel Sea Salt Ice Cream, Chocolate Fudge Sauce * Passion Fruit Panna Cotta, Raspberry Caramel Sauce, Crystaline * Apple Tart Tatin, Green Apple Sorbet, Julienne

**Valentine's Brunch with Cupid on February 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. includes a three-course brunch with complimentary mimosa, basket of homemade brunch pastries, coffee and tea. Cost is $27 for adults and $15 for kids under age 10.

APPETIZERS: Hearty Potato, Cheddar and Leek Soup * Sliced Harvest Fruits and Berries, Raspberry Puree * Almond Crusted Brie, Poached Bosc Pear, Blackberry Puree * Spinach and Feta Cheese Strudel, Parmesan Cream Sauce * Baked Stuffed Clams Oreganata, Fresh Herbs, Shallots * Cupids Lovers Festival Salad, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Dried Cranberries, Golden Raisins, Candied Pecans

MAIN COURSES: Giant Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake, Fresh Whipped Cream, Vermont Maple Syrup * Three Egg Frittata, Maine Lobster, Chives,
Bliss Potatoes, Crumbled Goat Cheese * Apple Cinnamon French Toast, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Country Sausage * Tavern Style Eggs Benedict, Rosti Potato Pancake, Canadian Bacon, Dijon Hollandaise * Baked Seafood Crepe, Shrimp, Scallops, Crab Meat, Roasted Lobster Sauce, Rice Pilaf * Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon, Wilted Spinach, Tri Color Cous Cous, Pinot Noir Reduction * Roast Pork Loin, Apple Cinnamon Raisin Stuffing, Smashed Sweet Potatoes, Apple Brandy Demi * Grilled N.Y. Strip Steak, Country Style Scrambled Eggs, Tavern Home Fries * "Three Village Inn" Traditional Yankee Pot Roast, Homemade Potato Pancakes, Applesauce * Lobster Ravioli, Fire Roasted Jumbo Shrimp, Asparagus Tips, Pink Cream Sauce

FOR THE KIDS (Kids Fruit Cup or Apple Sauce, Entree, Dessert and Drink): 
Scrambled Eggs, Crisp Bacon, Waffle Fries * Fresh Chicken Fingers, Waffle Fries * Penne Pasta, Marinara or Butter Sauce * Grilled Hamburger or Cheese Burger, Waffle Fries * Golden French Toast Cinnamon Sticks, Vermont Maple Syrup

SWEETS: Cupids Ice Cream Sundae, Sweetheart Cookie, Chocolate Sauce * Triple Chocolate Mousse Cake, Raspberry Puree * Chocolate Walnut Brownie Sundae, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Warm Chocolate Sauce * Chocolate Brownie Sundae, Warm Chocolate Sauce * Maple Pecan Pie, Fresh Whipped Cream, Caramel Drizzle * Creme Brulee Cheesecake, Caramel Glaze * Warm Apple Crisp, Fresh Whipped Cream

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