Marchand's Bar & Grill salutes the new Dalí Museum with a special menu

By James Ostrand on Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 11:56 am

ENTRÉE

Braised Short Rib, Tri Color Portobello Ravioli, Marsala Cream, or

Seared Scallops & Rock Shrimp, Butternut Squash & Parsnip Puree, Himalayan Red Rice, or

Grilled Chicken Breast, Crayfish Mac & Cheese, "Matignon" of Root Vegetables

DESSERT

Liquid Center Caramel Mocha Mousse Tower, Crème Anglaise, or

Blood Orange Cheesecake, Kumquat Compote, Pulled Sugar

[image-1]Executive Chef Mark Heimann and his culinary team crafted their "Salute To The Arts" after touring both museums, even honoring the respective artists' roots by pairing the menus with wines from Spain (Martin Codax Wines of Spain) and Washington state (Snoqualmie Vineyards), Dale Chihuly's home-state.

Dinner prices are $19.25 per person ($16.25 for lunch). Reservations are recommended.

Renaissance Vinoy, 501 Fifth Ave NE, St. Petersburg, 33701, 727-894-1000.

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[Photos by James Ostrand]

The downtown St. Petersburg art-scene, while vibrant for years, has surged lately with the opening of the Chihuly Collection and tomorrow's unveiling of the new Dalí Museum. Through April, Marchand's Bar & Grill inside the Renaissance Vinoy & Golf Club will be offering a three-course meal inspired by both the new Dalí and the Chihuly, and it seems only fitting that one seed of the mini-metropolis' rebirth tip its hat to its new neighbors. As such, Marchand's is offering the following special menu, which pays homage to the opening of the original Dalí in 1925:

STARTER

Carrot-Ginger Bisque, Roasted Heirloom Tomato, Basily Puree, with Avocado Sphere and Baby Green, Gazpacho Vinaigrette