There’s a triple-negative in the title of this post, but I can’t think of any other way to say it.  So many people have expressed a desire to enter my Valentine’s Day Giveaway of $150 dinner for two at Georgia Brown’s, yet have not entered because they do not have a romantic interest with which to share $150 worth of Georgia Brown’s food.

O.

M.

Gee.

I guess y’all just don’t like food like I do! I would eat $150 worth of Georgia Brown’s food BY.MY.SELF.! But even more than this, I feel like we’re missing the point, here.  Valentine’s Day is a day we set aside to celebrate the love in our lives — ALL of it, whether romantic or familial.  And if we aren’t feeling the love from people in our lives, this is a GREAT time to examine why that is! Are we giving enough love to others? If Christ is the perfect example of love, then this is our road-map for showing love:

“This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.” — 1 John 3:16

Who have you put aside your own feelings for lately? Who do you know that deserves to be treated to a lovely dinner with live jazz at DC’s own Georgia Brown’s? Enter the contest, win and then TAKE THAT PERSON! Love is so much more and so much deeper than the fickleness of romance. Love is long-suffering, its being patient and kind and humble and faithful.  Let’s keep that in mind during this season of love, and let’s translate that season into a lifestyle.

And let your mouth water over Georgia Brown’s Valentine’s Day menu:

VALENTINE’S MENU

Georgia Brown’s Aphrodisiac inspired Valentine’s Menu 2012

Inspirations

Lobster Bisque
Puff Pastry Crouton
(Treana Viognier Marsanne/Loire Valley, France/$12/$55)

Blackened Scallops 
Pumpkin Puree/Roasted Wild Mushrooms
(Jean Luc Mader Pinot Gris/Alsace, France/$14/$65)

Fried Green Tomato 
Scallion Mayonnaise/Tomato Relish/Tomato Marmalade
(Robert Pepi Pinot Grigio/Santa Rosa, California/$8.50/$33)

Jerked Shrimp Cocktail
(Domaine Carneros Brut/Carneros, California/$10/$45)

Apple Cheddar Asparagus Salad
Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette
(Chandon Rose/California/$11/$55)

Lobster Deviled Eggs
Sesame Studded Seaweed Salad
(Rosenblum Sauvignon Blanc/Sonoma, California/$11/$40)

Entrees

Buttermilk Fried Chicken 
Mashed Potatoes/Collard Greens/Down Home Gravy
(Jean Luc Mader Pinot Gris/Alsace, France/$14/$65)

Saffron Bronzed Halibut 
Creamed Asparagus Corn Succotash/Griddle Cake/Mache
(Moulin des Vrilleres Sancerre/Loire, France/$13/$50)

Grilled Lamb Chop 
Huckleberry Lamb Jus/Grit Cake/Brown Butter Brussels Sprouts
(Yangarra Shiraz/McLaren Vale, Australia/$14/$55)

Devil Shrimp
Macaroni and Cheese/Sautéed Spinach/Lobster Nage/Chipotle Drizzles
(Paco and Lola Albarino/Baixas, Spain/$12/$55)

Bone-In Rib Eye
Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes/Wild Mushroom Duxelle/Bone Marrow Butter
(Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon/Alexander Valley, California/$17/$65)

Black Eyed Pea Cakes
Lemon-Cayenne Mayonnaise/Carolina Red Rice/Smoked Vegetable Medley
(Chalone Pinot Noir/Monterey, California/$11.50/$45)

Dessert

White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake 
Oreo Crust/Whipped Cream
(Chandon Rose/California/$11/$55)

Bacon Chocolate Waffle
Drunken Strawberries
(Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Port/$10)

Peach Cobbler
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
(Nutty Irishman – Bailey’s mixed with Frangelico/$11)

Two Layered Red Velvet Cake
Classic Cream Cheese Icing
(Quinta do Naval Fine Ruby Port/$9)

Molten Chocolate Cake
Berry Coulis
(Sticky Fingers – Hot Coffee/Bailey’s Irish Cream/Butterscotch Schnapps/Caramel /$11)

$60 per person/$95 to include Chef’s suggested wine/beverage pairings

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???! Enter to win this lovely meal!

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