571010 Mon Nov 10 10:15:01 -0800 2008 25 2 Los Angeles Area 0 4161940 i guess its going on 11/17-11/21 through opentable. any suggestions? the first one that catches my eye is Grace. not sure if the other places are worth the $34 dinner price. http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?m=6&ref=4684&pid=329 Mon Nov 10 10:15:01 -0800 2008 18267 samtron608 1 4161982 This promotion on the website needs work. I clicked on a few restaurants where a $34 three-course dinner could be a real bargain -- including La Cachette and Valentino -- and I could not find the menu for the promotion. On Lawry's Prime Rib, it is described in the narrative at the beginning of the Opentable description as including a special 8 oz. cut of their prime rib, which is small by their usual portions. At least the website for the Restaurant Week promotion gives the special menu choices when you click on the restaurant. Mon Nov 10 10:29:02 -0800 2008 4161940 10855 nosh 2 4161994 i noticed that too. but i went to Grace's website and they have a thing on this promotion and lists the menu. so if you find a place you like they might have the menu on their website. Mon Nov 10 10:32:09 -0800 2008 4161982 18267 samtron608 3 4163064 i checked two other restaurant websites to see if the menu is included: valentino does not show the menu ocean seafood does not show the menu. Mon Nov 10 16:40:49 -0800 2008 4161994 11935 westsidegal 4 4163143 I just got an e-mail from Valentino with their menu, so you might want to check the website again. It sounds pretty interesting. Mon Nov 10 17:09:38 -0800 2008 4163064 11375 perk 5 4163794 i emailed them asking for a menu-- so far, no response. still not on the website. Tue Nov 11 00:09:50 -0800 2008 4163143 11935 westsidegal 6 4165314 I made a reservation for Valentino on open table and the email confirmation said this: Please be advised that any reservations booked for Open Table's ASP Week on November 17-21 are for the vin bar only and are not valid in the Valentino dining room. If anyone has the menu please share. Thanks! Tue Nov 11 13:33:23 -0800 2008 4163794 60801 Obessed 7 4165763 Here it is-- Presenting the Appetite Stimulus Plan at vin bar Monday, November 17 – Friday, November 21, 2008 APPETIZER, ENTRÉE & DESSERT $35 appetizers panzarotti deep fried pizza pocket fill with mozzarella & tomato sauce Pesce Crudo e Colatura Di Alici Italian Sashimi, colatur di alici, organic greens & tomato Calamaretti Mediterranean fried baby squid in a cone, aioli sauce La salumeria Smoked prosciutto, salame calabrese, mortadella, bresaola, marinated olives Pizza alla griglia Individual grilled pizza, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, speck & arugola taleggio dip con chips taleggio fondue with pasta chips Barbabietole e Arancie Beet salad, fresh orange, Romaine lettuce, pine nuts, honey vinegar dressing entree I Fusilli Alla Norma Sicilian pasta with fresh tomato, eggplant, basil & aged ricotta lucana Gli Gnocchi Semolina-ricotta saffron pillow with porcini, peas & prosciutto I Tortelloni Sweet white corn filled ravioli with farmers market vegetables & spuma di pomodoro Pappardelle Al Cioccolato Chocolate Pappardelle, Main lobster ragu, cherry tomato Il Polletto alla parmigiana breaded free range chicken breast baked with mozzarella and maranara Tortino di funghi Wild mushrooms tortino, saffron sauce Branzino, Limone e Capperi Grilled mediterranean seabass, lemon and capers Porchetta e patate arrosto Roasted pork belly “Romana style”, potatoes, greens and red wine sauce desserts Milk and almond pannacotta Chocolate, walnut, and espresso mousse Sicilian cannoli Seasonal fruit sorbets Please inquire about our daily specials & Special Events (310) 829.0144 valentinoevents@aol.com Valentino - LA is located at: 3115 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone: 310.829.4313 Fax: 310.315.2791 Tue Nov 11 16:26:29 -0800 2008 4165314 11375 perk 8 4173998 So do you get to pick 1 app, 1 entree and 1 dessert? Fri Nov 14 12:11:30 -0800 2008 4165763 60801 Obessed 9 4175392 I believe that's the deal.... Sat Nov 15 05:49:58 -0800 2008 4173998 11375 perk 1 4162430 thanks for posting about this!! Mon Nov 10 12:52:32 -0800 2008 4161940 28279 Maxmillion 1 4163765 I was planning on making a reservation for either Grace (a long time favorite of my DH's) or to try Citrus at Social. I haven't gotten around to making the reservation yet, though. Thanks for reminding me. Mon Nov 10 23:09:02 -0800 2008 4161940 13235 lotta_cox 1 4170782 can anyone see the full grace stimulus menu? for some reason I can only see the first course. The whole menu can't consist of smoked salmon can it!?! Also, citrus at social has a downloadable menu, but it's basically: first: PUMPKIN SOUP lardon, “winter spices” Bex Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany, 2005 third: 72 HOUR SHORT RIB roasted salsify Kunin Wines, Syrah, “Alisos Vineyard”, Santa Barbara, 2003 dessert: CHOCOLATE PEAR TART noisette sauce, chocolate tuile Banyuls, La Tour Vieille, Langeudoc-Roussillon, France, 2005 uhmm. oddly enough they don't list a second. so that's not a typo on my part ::shrug:: also. I don't know why the font is so large. Thu Nov 13 10:45:41 -0800 2008 4161940 169564 morabbiton 2 4171475 on the lower part of the page between the listed menu items and the picture are two little arrows. you can use the down arrow to scroll down to see the rest of the menu. Thu Nov 13 14:13:33 -0800 2008 4170782 11935 westsidegal 2 4171497 full grace stimulus menu: Menu First Fall Squash Soup duck confit, pistachios 2005 Silvaner “Trocken,” Wittmann, Rheinhessen, Germany or House Cured Salmon roasted beets, heirloom tomatoes, horseradish crème fraiche NV Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Drusian, Veneto, Italy Second Monterey Bay Sand Dabs potato gnocchi, hazelnuts, haricots verts, sage brown butter 2007 Collioure “Cuvée Trémadoc,” Domaine Madeloc Roussillon, France or Oven Roasted Leg of Colorado Lamb Byaldi confit, olive infused lamb jus 2003 Madiran “Vielles Vignes,” Château Peyros Southwestern France Third Boca Negra Cake Affogato dark chocolate cake, vanilla malt ice cream, espresso, brandied orange slice 2005 Banyuls Rimage, Les Clos de Paulilles, Languedoc, France or Apple Upside Down Bread Pudding buttermilk ice cream, apple cider syrup, cranberries, brown sugar walnuts The Rare Wine Co. “Boston” Bual Madeira Special Reserve, Portugal $35 for food $35 for optional wine pairing Thu Nov 13 14:20:35 -0800 2008 4170782 10704 wilafur 3 4172856 that looks fanyastic. thanks for sharing! Fri Nov 14 05:59:51 -0800 2008 4171497 13235 lotta_cox 3 4176194 Thanks! I figured there must be some way to scroll down but for some reason was not showing up on my browser. Sat Nov 15 12:44:29 -0800 2008 4171497 169564 morabbiton 2 4171600 I'm pretty sure they meant "second" instead of "third". So, most likely, it's an app/main/dessert 1-2-3 dinner. Not bad for $35/pp WITH a wine pairing! Thu Nov 13 14:53:09 -0800 2008 4170782 198245 a213b 3 4171632 that is indeed a good deal with the wine. Thu Nov 13 15:09:56 -0800 2008 4171600 10704 wilafur 4 4172880 i believe that the wine pairing is an additional $35. so, without the pairing the cost is $35, and with the cost is $70. Fri Nov 14 06:14:16 -0800 2008 4171632 11935 westsidegal 5 4174720 http://www.chinagrillmgt.com/menuPDF/Citrus_OT%20ASP%20Dinner.pdf "$35 per person with wine pairing" Fri Nov 14 16:30:46 -0800 2008 4172880 10704 wilafur 6 4174826 *sprints to open table* Fri Nov 14 17:29:11 -0800 2008 4174720 13235 lotta_cox 6 4175566 maybe at china grill, but clearly that is not the case at Grace: http://www.gracerestaurant.com/index.php/grace/articles/opentable_appetite_stimulus_plan/ "$35 for food $35 for optional wine pairing" Sat Nov 15 07:52:35 -0800 2008 4174720 11935 westsidegal 7 4180120 yes, however, the focus of the $35 dinner w/ wine pairing was citrus at social, not grace. Mon Nov 17 10:00:21 -0800 2008 4175566 10704 wilafur 2 4182036 Anyone check this out on Monday and can report back? Edit - Not just Citrus... any of them. Mon Nov 17 21:26:39 -0800 2008 4170782 45125 tykapfh 1 4179910 I don't know if anyone's interested but here is Breadbar's menu for the promotion. just thought I'd share. LUNCH - MONDAY - Soup of the Day Penne Arrabiata, Grilled Calamari, Shrimp, Pecorino Bread Pudding - TUESDAY - Soup of the Day Halibut, Bok Choi, Vaudouvan Curry Ginger Sauce Wall Streets - WEDNESDAY - Soup of the Day Flank Steak, Potato Gratin, Green Peppercorn Sauce Bread Pudding - THURSDAY - Soup of the Day Roasted Duck Breast, Arugula Salad, Cocoa Sauce Hot Cocoa - FRIDAY - Soup of the Day Venison Tenderloin, Mushroom Risotto, Chestnut-Juniper Berry Jus Bread Pudding Lunch, Three Courses, $24 DINNER - MONDAY - Amuse-Bouche Soup of the Day or Cream of Cauliflower Penne Arrabiata, Grilled Calamari, Shrimp, Pecorino Dessert Trio - TUESDAY - Amuse-Bouche Soup of the Day or Cream of Cauliflower Halibut, Bok Choi, Vaudouvan Curry Ginger Sauce Dessert Trio - WEDNESDAY - Amuse-Bouche Soup of the Day or Cream of Cauliflower Flank Steak, Potato Gratin, Green Peppercorn Sauce Dessert Trio - THURSDAY - Amuse-Bouche Soup of the Day or Cream of Cauliflower Roasted Duck Breast, Arugula Salad, Cocoa Sauce Dessert Trio - FRIDAY - Amuse-Bouche Soup of the Day or Cream of Cauliflower Venison Tenderloin, Mushroom Risotto, Chestnut-Juniper Jus Dessert Trio Dinner, Four Courses, $35 Mon Nov 17 08:50:14 -0800 2008 4161940 169564 morabbiton