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Ever since I set foot in the Spice Market in NYC’s historic Meat Packing District, I was smitten. It was 2004 and I was working as a consulting designer for the Table Top division at Williams Sonoma in SF. I was asked to pick a good restaurant for “food trend” for the team (we were in NYC for a housewares show), and it being NYC, there was no shortage of fabulous offerings. I settled on Spice Market because of it’s ambiance, the mix of ancient Orient/Indian sensibilities, and it’s yummy menu, perfect for sharing. The team was overjoyed, the food creative and delicious, the drinks a sublime work of mixology (ginger and tamarind!). I recently had an encore experience there a few weeks ago when in NYC for the Eco Beautiful Weddings Magazine launch and NYC press trip for Destination I Do. With my girl friend Candice Lapin of the fabulous Paratinovia social community as my dining companion, it was nothing short of perfection. Spice Market is beautiful, otherworld, and transformative. Now how many restaurants have that on the menu?

Spice Market Valentine’s Day & Chinese New Year

One of the Meatpacking District’s most stylish destinations hascreated a Valentine’s Day package both unique and romantic – Jean-Georges’ Spice Market. Spice Market is celebrating the 2010 Chinese New Year as well with special fortune cookies.

This year marks a special occasion: both Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year fall on Feb. 14, 2010. Spice Market has planned a special menu for both of the holidays and the pastry chef is serving two fortune cookies in celebration: Chocolate and Green Tea. A timeless paean to Southeast Asian sensuality, Spice Market lights up Manhattan’s Meatpacking District with Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s piquant elevations of the region’s street cuisine served in a casual, sexy atmosphere. Have a magical evening and feast on a $78 5-course prix-fixe menu (Vegetarian option available).

When: Lunch & Dinner
Where: Spice Market, 403 West 13th Street (Corner of 9th Avenue)
Price: $78, 5-course prix-fixe
Reservations: www.spicemarketnewyork.com or call 212.675.2322

Spicy romance awaits you at the Spice Market NYC.

Valentine’s Day Menu 2010

$78.00 per person

Lobster Roll with Dill and Sriracha

Shaved Tuna with Chili Tapioca, Asian Pear and Lime

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Spiced Chicken Samosas with Cilantro Yogurt

Black Pepper Shrimp with Sun Dried Pineapple

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Steamed Red Snapper, Shiitake Mushrooms,
Ginger, Scallion and Tarragon

Baby Corn and Broccoli with Lemongrass and Chili

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Grilled Strip Steak with Garlic, Coriander and Sesame

Ginger Fried Rice

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Dessert

Crushed White Chocolate and Yuzu Pavlova

Choice of Sorbet (Coconut, Mango, Passion Fruit)

House Made Fortune Cookie

$78 per person (a la carte menu also available)

Valentines Day Vegetarian Option 2010
$78 per person (a la carte menu also available)

First Course
Avocado and Radish Salad
Chinese Mustard, Tempura Onions

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Second Course
Fragrant Mushroom Egg Rolls
Galangal Emulsion

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Third Course
Vegetables in Green Curry

Baby Corn with Lemongrass and Chili

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Fourth Course
Spicy Shanghai Noodles
Chilled Silken Tofu, Garlic and Herbs

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Dessert
Crushed White Chocolate and Yuzu Pavlova

Choice of Sorbet (Coconut, Mango, Passion Fruit)

After a special “winter comfort food” dinner for two, guests settle into a grand suite and enjoy winter inspired cocktails by the in-room fireplace

This holiday season, beat the winter chill in style and “cozy up” with that special someone at one of Los Angeles’ most stylish urban retreats– Chamberlain West Hollywood . Travelers are invited to enjoy a special dinner for two at The Bistro and repose in a Grand King Suite complete with a cozy Chamberlain throw blanket and two winter inspired cocktails to be enjoyed by the in-room fireplace.

Tucked off the lobby in a setting reminiscent of a garden greenhouse, Chamberlain’s exclusive hotel-guest only dining destination, The Bistro, offers the finest in West Hollywood restaurant dining. Executive Chef Mark Pierce treats guests to a 5-course tasting menu of winter comfort foods complete with wine pairings.

After dinner, guests settle into a luxurious Grand King Suite, styled to evoke the feel and spirit of a private home and are invited to “cozy up” with their special someone and enjoy winter inspired cocktails by the in-room fireplace. A Chamberlain throw blanket completes the experience and can be kept as a souvenir.

After the November-December holiday season has come and gone, Chamberlain West Hollywood keeps the fireplaces roaring, offering the “Cozy Up” Package for a romantic Valentine’s Day retreat.

Chamberlain West Hollywood’s “Cozy Up” Holiday Package is available at $550 for two people, including room tax and service charges. Available dates are November 1, 2009 to February 28, 2010, with blackout dates of December 31, January 17 and 31.

About Chamberlain West Hollywood

Chamberlain West Hollywood combines the comforts of a metropolitan boutique hotel with the eclectic ambience of a residential pied-à-terre. With classic styling updated for the contemporary eye and stone’s throw proximity to the pulse of the Sunset Strip and Robertson Boulevard, Chamberlain has been carefully crafted to appeal to style-conscious business and vacation travelers alike. The hotel’s 114 guest suites combine residential touches such as high-thread count sheets, gas log fireplaces and designer body products. The rooftop deck is classic California with a heated swimming pool and 360-degree city views, while the stylish lobby offers a modern Bistro with light meals and cocktails. A fully equipped fitness facility and distinctive indoor and outdoor event venues round out this distinctive L.A. property. Chamberlain was named to Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List in 2006.

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