Sushisamba Plays Matchmaker For Valentine's Day 2009

This year, both the naughty and the nice can celebrate the sacred day of love in New York City's most seductive venue. SUSHISAMBA offers a select Valentine's Day menu, with exclusive high-end offerings including: champagne, kobe, oysters and caviar. (see below for menu specials)

As a sweet prelude to the culinary seduction of the Valentine's Day menu, SUSHISAMBA 7 located at 87 Seventh Avenue South, 212.691.7885; will host Cupid's Sake Pairing, where singles meet their match, on Tuesday, February 10th from 7pm to 9pm on the rooftop. The class, taught by Sake Sommelier Franklin Ferguson, will include the comprehensive knowledge of SUSHISAMBA's signature SUSHI and SAKE 101 class, with a romantic twist.

Beginning Sunday, February 1st, NYC singles who register for the course can log on to www.sushisamba.com and fill out an official match-making questionnaire. Based on questionnaire responses, and with the help of the little love god himself, SUSHISAMBA will identify two to three prospective 'pairs'. Registered guests will be notified of their matches name by email. Then, at the February 10th event - singles will have the chance to mingle with their 'matches' (identified by nametag.)

In addition to these fun and flirtatious festivities, SUSHISAMBA friends and family will have the opportunity to share some extra samba love. As a special partnership with Children and Charity International, all SUSHISAMBA locations will receive Valentine templates to color for the charity's Saturday program participants. The templates will be presented to SUSHISAMBA kids of restaurant guests to decorate before their meal. Then, during the week of Valentine's Day - the valentines will be collected and sent to Children and Charity International to be opened on Valentine's Day.

Children and Charity International has for the past several years successfully worked with faith-based and community leaders and organizations in the United States and Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Ghana, Haiti, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Trinidad and Uganda dedicated to improving the quality of life in rural and indigenous communities with education, direct feeding and health programs. For more information, visit: www.childrenandcharity.org.

SUSHISAMBA Valentine's Day Specials

Maine Lobster Taquitos
lemongrass and frisee hearts of palm 9.00

Tuna Tataki
white asparagus, osetra caviar, avocado, yuzu garlic dressing 18.00

Lobster & Palmito Salad
fresh hearts of palm, maine lobster frisee, maracuya dressing and jalape�o 18.00

Oysters & Pearls
osetra caviar, kiuri & cava foam 15.00

Pan Seared Foie Gras
toasted brioche, onion compote, yuzu emulsion & lychee sorbet 21.00

Austrialian Wagyu Beef Tataki
shaved black truffle, ponzu & petite shiso 24.00

Kobe Gyoza
porcini crema, kabocha pumpkin pur�e & truffle su-shoyu broth 19.00

Japanese Style Salt & Pepper Mongo Ika
imported premium japanese squid, dried miso, crispy garlic, schichimi, smoked soy 16.00

Broiled Alaska King Crab
aji amarillo butter, panko & chives 25.00

Seared Muscovy Duck Breast
foie gras, cauliflower puree, raspberry marmalade 34.00

Braised"Bone In"
Short Ribsoft white polenta, maitake mushroom & candied brazil - nuts 36.00

Shared Cocktail

NAUGHTY
3 haves strawberries
1 pc watermelon off rind
Muddled jalape�o peppers
1.5 oz tequila
0.5 oz creme de fraise des bois liqueur
0.5 oz sweet and sour

Muddle fruit and jalapeno peppers in glass until pulverized. Add liquor, shake vigerously and strain.
Serve in martini glass and garnish with pierced strawberry and jalapeno.

NICE
3 haves strawberries
1 pc wate