Dragonfly Gainesville Event: Valentine’s Day 2016
Posted on: 02.09.2016
ARTFUL FLAVORS, CREATED DAILY
As lovers of our craft, we inject creativity and imagination into our food and drinks daily. But, for Valentine’s Day something extra special is a must. This year, chef Jeff and the team have brought in fresh baby bonito, created two new sushi rolls, new squid and pork dishes and a Japanese inspired cupcake to make a perfect dessert. Here’s a quick look at what’s in store for you!
FIRST COURSE
Baby bonito with wasabi mascarpone, heirloom tomatoes, micro basil, baby cucumbers, radish and shallot vinaigrette
Suggested Pairing: 2014 Crossbarn Chardonnay by Paul Hobbs | Sonoma Coast
SECOND COURSE (choice of one)
Savory Roll: braised rib, asparagus, yuzu cucumber, tamago, beet cream cheese, bok choy, beet balsamic
Refreshing Roll: (pictured) yellowtail, fresh jalapeno, king crab, wakame, lemon, avocado, fried tomato, garlic vinaigrette, matcha salt
Suggested Pairing – Ken Nihonkai Tokubetsu Junmai | Shimane Prefecture
THIRD COURSE
Crispy Squid with pickled pearl onion, aji nori furikake, karashi mayo
Suggested Pairing – Emperor’s Concubine | highwest double rye, ginjo sake, shiso simple, plum bitters
FOURTH COURSE
Pork Jowl with black pepper sauce, shimeji mushrooms, roasted radish, tempura nori and soft poached egg
Suggested Pairing – 2013 Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon | Central Coast
FIFTH COURSE
Steamed Rasberry Cupcake with yuzu whip, toasted brown rice anglaise, espresso jelly, candied orange
Hungry yet? Valentine’s Day is almost here, and reservations are filling up fast. Give us a call to make your reservation and give your Valentine what they deserve—Dragonfly!
Reservations: (352) 371.3359
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