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Three Course Valentine’s Day Dinner at Zio Peppe

Three course Valentine’s Day meal at Zio Peppe (Photo credit: Jackie Tran)

Three Course Valentine’s Day Dinner at Zio Peppe

Feb 6, 20222 min read

If you’ve been waiting for a special occasion to give Zio Peppe a try (or a return visit), this Valentine’s Day is the time.

Chefs Devon Sanner and Mat Cable have worked up three delectable courses that also provide guests a small variety of choice per course.

The Valentine’s Day dinner at Zio Peppe  is filling up fast, but there’s still room remaining. This experience is $65 per person. Reservations can be made on OpenTable. For an added $20, a wine pairing is also available.

Salmonage á Trois for Valentine's Day 2021 at Zio Peppe
Salmonage á Trois for Valentine’s Day 2021 at Zio Peppe. (Photo by Jackie Tran)

Zio Peppe Three Course Valentine’s Day Dinner 2021

First Course

Select one:

Salmonage à Trois – Includes Salmon Mousse Parfait with Avocado and Beet; Tequila and Lime Cured Salmon Gravlax with Cucumber, Cilantro, Serrano; and Salmon Rillettes on Griddled Ciabatta

Oh, Sherry! – Sherry Black Bean Soup, Crispy Prosciutto, Parmesan Espuma, Guajillo/Orange Crema

Star-Crust Lovers Crostini Trio – Includes Parmigiano and Piquillo Fonduta; Heirloom Tomato Jam and Fresh Mozzarella, and Truffled Cannellini Bean Purée, La Reina Salsa

Star-Crust Lovers Crostini Trio from Valentine’s Day 2021 at Zio Peppe (Photo by Jackie Tran)
Entrées

Select one:

Tender Bone – Veal Ossobuco, Creamy Polenta, Gremolata

What a Catch – Citrus, Herb, and Crab Stuffed Branzino, Grilled Asparagus, Saffron Risotto,
Lemon & Caper Beurre Blanc

Eggplant Emoji – Smoked Eggplant Ravioli, Walnut Cream Sauce, Pomegranates, Cilantro & Chile Purée

What a Catch from Valentine's Day 2021 at Zio Peppe

Desserts

Select one:

Pick Me Up – Tiramisu, Horchata Panna Cotta, Orange Dulce de Leche, Coffee Crème Anglaise

With a Cherry on Top – Tortoni Cheesecake with Almond Crust, Tart Cherry Filling, Amarena Cherries

Reservations for Zio Peppe’s Valentine’s Day Dinner can be made on OpenTable by clicking here.

Zio Peppe is located at 6502 E Tanque Verde Rd. For more information, contact Zio Peppe at 520-888-4242 or visit online at ziopeppe.com.

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