Blackwall Hitch – The Perfect Valentine’s Day

Sponsored by Blackwall Hitch.

Love is in the air with an evening getaway & a 4 course dinner

Ahoy, lovers. We know you’ve been looking for a special place to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Someplace with great food, character and beautiful modern nautical design, tucked away in a charming location near the water?

We’ve got you at Blackwall Hitch, the fine dining establishment with locations in Old Town Alexandria, Annapolis’ famed Eastport neighborhood and everyone’s favorite getaway, Rehoboth Beach.  

All three locations will celebrate Valentine’s Day with an exclusive 4-course menu for $65 per person. And if you can’t make it on Valentine’s Day, don’t worry. The special prix fixe menu will also be available along with the full dinner menu through Saturday, February 17th. The Annapolis and Alexandria locations have live music every weekend, and have developed a strong following with the locals as the place to go for a great weekend night out. The live music schedule can for Annapolis is here and here for Alexandria.

An added bonus? Consider booking Blackwall Hitch’s Old Town location, a spectacular setting that overlooks the Potomac. Guests who make reservations and dine in Alexandria for Valentine’s Day dinner will be entered in a contest where the winner receives Blackwall Hitch’s “Brunch for 2”, a romantic bouquet from Bloom Fresh Flowers and a couples massage from Serenity Day Spa.

The Blackwall Hitch 2018 Valentine’s Menu:

First Course

BLACKWALL SALAD
Fresh Field Greens mixed with Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion & Shredded Carrots dressed in Red Wine Vinaigrette

MANGO & BEET SALAD
Fresh Mango & Red Beets tossed with Baby Spinach, Candied Walnuts & Radish dressed in Lemon-Poppyseed Dressing

LOBSTER BISQUE
Decadent cream soup featuring a rich, savory Shellfish Broth & Aromatic Vegetables blended until velvety smooth garnished with Chive Cream & Lobster Oil

Second Course

BLACKWALL BEAUTIES OYSTERS
Four lush Oysters served on the half shell topped with Cucumber Salsa & Caviar

CRISPY CALAMARI FRITZ
Lightly floured & fried golden accompanied by Cajun Aïoli

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Sliced Green Tomatoes breaded with Cornmeal-Panko Breadcrumbs fried golden & accompanied by Roasted Corn Salsa & Cherry Pepper Remoulade

Third Course

POULET ROUGE
Heritage-Bred, Pan-Roasted half Chicken paired with Butternut Squash Risotto with Fava Beans & Crispy Ham finished with Cracked Pepper & Parmesan Cream Sauce

FILET & LOBSTER DUO
5oz Filet Mignon grilled to desired temperature with Butter-Poached Lobster Tail served over Truffle-Garlic Butter Whipped Potatoes & Roasted White Asparagus paired with a Red Wine Sauce

BAKED GROUPER
Topped with Jumbo Lump Crab, Lemon Butter & Garlic Toast Crumbles over creamed Lentils & Wilted Spinach

TOMAHAWK VEAL CHOP
16oz bone-in goodness grilled to perfection topped with Merlot Butter & Whole Grain Mustard Steak Sauce accompanied by Twice Baked Potatoes with Scallions

Fourth Course

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Housemade Yellow Cake layered with Roasted Strawberry-Brandied Cherry Jam, Vanilla Whip Cream & White Chocolate Shavings

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SMORES
Dreamy Milk Chocolate Cheesecake enrobed with luxurious Dark Chocolate Sauce lavished in decadence with Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker & Hazelnut Chocolate Cookie

RASPBERRY SORBET
Fresh Berries alongside Mint, Caramelized Figs, Apple & Banana

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For reservations:

Annapolis 410-263-3454 | Alexandria 703-739-6090 | Rehoboth  302-226-0550
www.theblackwallhitch.com