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UPCOMING
EVENTS AT MEZZANOTTE
2012 VALENTINE'S CELEBRATION
TUESDAY 2/14/12
5:00 - 9:30 PM

TAPAS MADNESS
WEDNESDAY 2/15/12
$5 tapas and by-the-glass wines. From 5:00 to 9:00 PM
 
FILET MIGNON NIGHT
THURSDAY 2/16/12
Appetizer, 6 oz Filet Mignon, taste of creme br�l�e - all for $18!
Open seating from 5:00 to 9:00 PM

Reserva
UPCOMING EVENTS AT PIQUEO
VALENTINE'S DAY
TUESDAY 2/14
Please make reservations in advance.
5:00 - 9:00 PM 
 
Reserva  

ENTERTAINMENT

THIS WEEK AT MEZZANOTTE

KARENNA LEE

Friday 2/10

7 to 10 PM

Kareena Lee 

Karenna moves easily between jazz, blues, cabaret and pop. Her versatile style and extensive repertoire includes romantic ballads to latin favorites and broadway tunes. Her very entertaining and dynamic style are a welcome treat to a relaxing dinner on a Friday night. She is a must see!!

 

HARRY SHEPPARD
Saturday 2/11

7 to 10 PM

Harry Sheppard 

Even though Harry is a very good friend of the house he is very tough to book as his calendar is extremely busy!! A local mainstay since he moved here in 1985, this octogenarian is a seasoned vibraphonist whose long list of credits includes backing big jazz giants such as Billie Holiday and Benny Goodman. The New York Times referred to Harry as "a thoroughly original vibraphonist" and Jazz Times reviewed his CD Standards stating, "A major talent on Vibes ..... he has four-mallet technique to burn!" Pick a night and he's bound to be on stage somewhere in Houston - and tonight he is here at Mezzanotte!!

 
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S!! - ITALIAN STYLE
This is our 7th year celebrating and we have a specially designed menu for this very special event.
We anticipate to be very busy so if you want to join us please make a reservation to secure your table. You can go to our website to check out the menu or click the link below:
 
HAPPY VALENTINE'S - PERUVIAN STYLE
And, of course, we also created a very special menu at Piqueo as well. We are also running out of space here so please make your reservations soon. Here is the link to our menu:

NEW BEERS AND LIQUORS AT MEZZANOTTE
We are excited to be adding new items to our beer and liquor menus:

 

BEERS
 

DUVEL - Belgium                                                                                Bottle $7      

The Belgian golden blonde high-fermentation special beer. Its surprisingly high alcohol content (8.5%), huge, creamy head and silky smooth mouth feel is what distinguishes Duvel from other Belgian beers. Clear Bright gold, could almost be mistaken for a lager, if it wasn't for the thick white head that holds retention for quite some time. Strong yeast aroma, with hints of lemon and banana. Good foundation of malt make this a very bold smell. The taste of light malt comes across quite peppery. Finish is a clear malty taste that goes on for quite some time. Some beers talk of being liquid bread, Duvel is one of a few that can actually come close to tasting as such.

  

MAREDSOUS TRIPLE - Belgium                                                     Bottle $7

Belgian Abbey beer with 2nd fermentation in the bottle. Maredsous Triple is only served on special occasions at the abbey. This ale has a full, robust character, revelling in its glorious aroma and rich aftertaste. The abbey beer par excellence for the true connoisseur. This is a golden-bodied Triple, replete with festive sparkle, creamy body, and a luscious head. Its elegant smoothness belies the strong alcohol content (10%). You will revel in its balanced, long, and warming finish.

 
LIQUORS - Perfect for after dinner
 
GALLIANO - $8
Golden hello with a green hue. A perfectly balanced blend of Mediterranean and exotic herbs and plants, all sourced and blended in their natural form. The taste is rounded with a powerful aromatic top note that softens to a mellow deep taste. "Spirito Italiano".

 

GIOIA LUISA POMECELLO - $5

This pomegranate liqueur from the Amalfi coast opens with a unique aroma, followed by a gentle sweetness and finishes as a tasty, slightly tart delight! This delicious ingredient is versatile and will take any average cocktail or dish to the next level. Sweet reduction syrups, sauces and more will delight even the most discriminating palate. 

 

LUXARDO - CHERRY LIQUOR - $5

Luxardo is famous for its cherry based products, and this ultimate cherry liqueur proves why. The richness and full, fresh flavor brings you back to the glass again and again. Italian poet/patriot Gabriele d'Annunzio christened the liqueur "Morlacco's Blood" in honor of the Morlaccos, fierce warriors of Dalmatia who fought for the Republic of Venice and defended their homeland against the Turks.

 

MATHILDE CASSIS - $4

The first sniffs scream "black currants"; further aeration brings out the scent of black currant nicely, without fanfare, jamminess or sweetness. Palate entry is tart, concentrated and curranty; the midpalate is more balanced in that the natural acids offset the intense preserves-like sweetness. Aftertaste is long, more bittersweet than sweet and luscious.

SPECIALS AT PIQUEO
We are on a roll at Piqueo with exciting specials. This weekend we have three delicious dishes and one dessert:
 

BEEF HEART ANTICUCHOS - $8

Anticucho is more than a skewer with marinated meat. It is a tradition. It brings memories of cold nights outside football (soccer) stadiums, sometimes even more memorable than the match itself. It's something you ate as a (Peruvian) child without questioning what it was made of. So, go ahead, try something different and delicious. You won't be disappointed!

 

ARROZ CON PATO - $26

The duck was a delicacy in the Inca Empire. Later, in XIX century northern Per� the duck was married to a descendant of the Spanish Paella. Today's interpretation is a beautiful piece of duck marinated in black beer and spices and cooked and served with a cilantro risotto.

 
PESCADO A LA CHORRILLANA - $21
Dish originated in the fishing town of Chorrillos (now a southern suburb of Lima) bedrock of national heroes. Consists of filet of corvina fish delicately grilled and topped with a sauce made with saut�ed onions, fresh tomatoes and aj� amarillo.
 
FLOURLESS CAKE PIQUEO - $8
Super decadent piece of chocolate haven. We designed a fantastic sauce made with strawberries, wine and rocoto pepper to add a very unique sweet & spicy touch - you have to try it!!
SPECIALS AT MEZZANOTTE
Here is our line up of specials this week:

  

BURRATA CON TRE SALSA - $9
Imported burrata served with home made Basil Pesto, Salsa Romesco, and Black Olive Tapenade. 

 

GAMBERO ALLA CASALINGA - $9

Large shrimps saut�ed with celery, tomatoes, toasted fennel seeds, crushed red peppers, capers, and then flamb�ed with brandy. Finished with a touch of Marsala wine. 

 

BISTECCA CON PORCINI

FILET MIGNON - $32

RIB EYE - $29

Our "secret" rub mix includes the earthy and fabulous porcini mushroom. Overnight rest with the rub on ensures a unique flavor and tenderness. We recommend medium-rare but you can have it any way you'd like.

 

LIMONCELLO & MARCARPONE CAKE - $7
No description needed!!
WINE SPECIALS AT MEZZANOTTE
If you missed our last week's "Almost Free Wine" special (where we featured the fabulous Cain Five Bordeaux blend from Napa) you have a chance this week to try other fantastic wines by the same producer. We have very limited quantities as their production is small:
 

CAIN CONCEPT '06               Bottle $68

78% Cab; 20% Merlot; 2% Cab Franc - Napa Valley

After opening there are hints of black cherry liqueur, then comes a delicate note of cedar. A smooth, sweet entry carries along to a rich, chocolaty mid-palate followed by a warm and graceful but firm finish. With its iron backbone and finely honed edge, the Cain Concept will cut through the thickest of steaks beautifully.

 

CAIN CUVEE NV8                  Bottle $48

48% Merlot; 32% Cab; 14% Cab Franc; 6% Petit Verdot - Napa Valley

The NV8 is a blend of not only varieties, but also a blend of vintages. While in any vintage a winery is allowed to add up to 5% of a different year into its blend, this year Cain was not going to be held to this rule. Not with all of the delicious 1997 still waiting to be bottled. The small crop of 1998 provided elegant, aromatic, silky and perfumed wines, while the large crop of 1997 provided Cain with sweet, rich wines with lots of concentration. Together they create the "NV8". The final blend turned out to be 83% of 1998 fruit and 17% of 1997 fruit. Beautiful!