Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will offer a special menu of appetizers, entrees, and dessert that are comprised of aphrodisiac ingredients designed to stimulate the appetite and inspire the heart. “A Taste of Love Aphrodisiac Dinner” will be available from Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14th and all items are available a la carte. The regular menu, except for sandwiches, will also be available. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

Some of the special Aphrodisiac menu items include:

Hearts of Romaine, Hearts of Palm and Fried Artichoke Hearts
Topped with Snow Pea Tendrils Gorgonzola Cheese, Grape Tomatoes,
Toasted Almonds and Strawberry Vinaigrette – $9

Jumbo Fried Oysters with Mustard Remoulade and Chipotle Cocktail Sauce
Garnished with Micro Cilantro – $12

Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Caramelized Onions and Melted Boursin Cheese
Topped with a Smoked Bacon Jam - $8

Charcuterie and Cheese Plate
Manchego, Drunken Goat, Beamster and White Cheddar
2 Year Aged Prosciutto, Spanish Chorizo, Lonza, Coppa and Dill Salami - $25

Grilled 16oz. Certified Angus Ribeye Steak
Served with Baked White Truffle Cavatappi Mac n Cheese
Finished Lobster Compound Butter and Natural Reduction - $40

Grilled Certified Angus Beef Tenderloin Served over Roasted Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Finished with Red Wine Hollandaise and Black Pepper Demi - $35

Pan Seared Hawaiian Butterfish (Walu)
Served over Roasted Tomato and White Cheddar Grits
Finished with a Corn Butter Sauce and Grilled Asparagus - $30

Seared Diver Scallops and Lobster Ravioli tossed with Spinach and Oyster Mushrooms
With a Savory Saffron-Lobster Butter Sauce Garnished with Truffle Ribbon Potatoes - $32

Add-On Scallops to any Entrée – $7 each

“Dessert for Two”
Peanut Butter Chocolate Banana Pie
Topped with Shaved Chocolate Served with Blackberry-Chocolate Chip Ice Cream - $12