Valentine's Champagne Dinner 2005

Wednesday, February 9th at 7:00 PM
 

History Of Valentine’s Day

To fully understand St. Valentine and the origin of the holiday that bears his name, you have to travel back to the third century A.D., when Roman Emperor Claudius II issued a decree forbidding Roman citizens to marry.

Why would Claudius do such a thing? Because he believed that married men were too emotionally, physically and mentally attached to their wives, and were thus, less apt to be good soldiers in his army.

One Roman priest, however, believed that marriage was a holy institution and that two people in love should be able to receive that blessing from God.

That priest was Valentine. And in order to help these couples, he would marry them in secret ceremonies...until Claudius found out about his scheme.

The emperor offered Valentine an ultimatum: Bow to the Roman gods and stop performing these marriages, or die.

$75.00 per person
(tax & tip included)

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Menu

Monistrol Masi Cava Brut

Salmon Blinis with Vodka Dressing
smoked salmon on blinis with crème fraiche, quail eggs and vodka

Nicolas Feuillatte Brut   

Laurent Perrier Brut
Bouillabaisse ala Raimund
lovers seafood dish

Anton Bauer Wagram Reserve 2002  Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Sauté Gourmandizes
tenderloin of beef, veal and pork with   polenta and wild mushroom ragout  in Zweigelt Sauce

Moscato d’ Asti

Moor im Hemd
warm chocolate and hazelnut soufflé - pudding

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History
continued…

Valentine refused to recognize the Roman deities and was sentenced to death.

That act of courage, faith and convictions alone would have been reason enough for young lovers to dedicate this day to Valentine, but why do we send cards expressing our affection?

Well, while Valentine was in prison awaiting his execution, he met a jailer who had a blind daughter. The jailer, knowing of Valentine’s deep devotion to God, asked if the priest would heal his child. Through his faith, the girl was healed.

Just before his execution on February 14, 270, however, Valentine sent a note to the jailer’s daughter. It read: “From your Valentine.”

News of Valentine spread and his name became synonymous with love, cards of endearment, and for some inexplicable reason, chocolate and lingerie.

Join us for this very special event and treat your significant other to a memorable time

We are looking  forward to having a great evening with you!

Raimund and Klaus