Love Shack…Newport Style

If Cupid’s arrow has struck and you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day over a romantic dinner in Newport, the Hotel Viking’s One Bellevue, a boutique American bistro, is whipping up a special menu by Executive Chef Kevin Thiele. Guests who want to amp up the romance can stay the night in one of the hotel’s luxury Mansion Suites, where socialites, celebrities and dignitaries have stayed throughout history including the Astors, the Vanderbilts, President and Mrs. John F. Kennedy, President Eisenhower, Will Rogers, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Joan Baez, Peter, Paul and Mary, Bob Dylan, Roberta Peters, and more.

Click the MORE link below to jump to the menu, but just to tease you, how does Passion Fruit Butter Poached Lobster with grilled artichokes sound??? I thought so…

Dinner is $149 per couple; Valentine’s Day night rates start at $449.  Dinner and hotel reservations can be booked separately or together by calling (401) 847-3300 or 800-556-7126.

Valentine’s Day Menu
February 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th 2011
Live Entertainment each night from 6pm to 10pm

Amuse Bouché
Chilled Lentils with Rendered Pancetta, Golden Raisins and Shaved Manchego Cheese

First Course (Choice of One)
Shrimp Chowder with Stewed Tomato, Basil and Fennel with Pesto Crustini

Charred Onion Bisque with Portuguese Sweetbread Croutons, Pickled Red Onion Romaine Salad with Feta, Kalamata Olives, Tomato and Lemon Vinaigrette

Peppered Arugula Salad with Strawberries, Toasted Pecans, Hearts of Palm and Champagne Vinaigrette

Entrees (Choice of One)
Choice with dinner of Fox Brooke Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Chardonnay

Grilled Fillet Mignon with Roasted Cippolini Whipped Potatoes, Green and White Asparagus Salad, Peppered Bacon Cream

Passion Fruit Butter Poached Lobster with Grilled Artichokes, Fresh Herbs and Sweet Potato Hash Brown

Cider Glazed Chicken with Pancetta Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Forest Mushrooms and Spinach

Winter Vegetable Risotto with Parmesan Crisp and Pumpkin Seed Oil

Desserts (Choice of One)
Strawberry Grand Marnier Cake

Black Forest Torte

Champagne Cheesecake

$149.00 Per couple 8% Tax and 20% Gratuity not included in price