Gulf State Park’s Perch offering special Valentine’s Day menu

By Melanie LeCroy
Posted 1/22/20

Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it so the time to secure dinner reservations is now. Chef James Balster, of Gulf State Park’s Perch, has created a full-course Valentine’s Day …

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Gulf State Park’s Perch offering special Valentine’s Day menu

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Valentine’s Day will be here before you know it so the time to secure dinner reservations is now. Chef James Balster, of Gulf State Park’s Perch, has created a full-course Valentine’s Day menu.

The restaurant, known for its cuisine that features freshly sourced products from local fishermen and regional farmers, will offer sweethearts a delicious dinner that includes roasted crab bisque and pan seared scallops.

Perch Valentine’s Day Menu

First Course

Roasted Crab Bisque | Crab Salad, puff pastry Crouton

OR

Heirloom Tomato Salad | Pickled red onion, winter Radish, Herb Fried Honey Goat Cheese, Aged Balsamic

Second Course

Pan Seared Diver Scallop | Charred Artichoke, Trumpet Mushroom, Rosemary Citrus Reduction

OR

Ricotta gnocchi | Crisp Pancetta, English Pea, Truffle Scented Cream Broth

Third Course

Grilled Filet of Beef | Poached Shallot, Smashed Garlic Fingerling, Asparagus, Classic Demi Reduction

OR

Lobster Thermador | Roasted Corn, Bucatini Pasta, Saffron Cream Reduction

Dessert

Rose scented doughnut | Raspberry Gelée, Earl Grey Creme