Vin Bar to Open September 21 at Hotel Derek in Houston
HOUSTON-(Business Wire)-September 16, 2009 - Vin Bar, the eclectic and more informal dining environment of Valentino Houston, opens September 21 at Hotel Derek, followed by Valentino Houston, the fine dining restaurant on October 1. Innovative dishes served in a small plate or “primi” format and an ever-changing array of assorted cold crudo at the Italian raw bar; kind of like Italian sashimi, will be featured. Vin Bar will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week and will also offer an incredibly unique bar menu with drinks focused on food like the sophisticated BLT martini.
The Italian Raw bar will be unlike anything seen before in Houston, featuring more than 17 cheeses and an eye-popping display of Crudo di pesce, a large variety of Salami and Piadine (Italian flat breads) and some typical, regional Italian finger food. Vin Bar menu also offers original pastas, Carpaccio and Tartare as well as dishes like Swordfish “Braciole” with fresh tomatoes, olive and caper salad. And, this is Houston after all, so no menu would be complete without beef — Italian style, of course. Try Luciano Pellegrini’s favorite baby back ribs cooked slowly in a smoker and basted with an original Tuscan barbecue sauce.
The new Italian restaurant concept, masterminded by James Beard award winners, Piero Selvaggio and Luciano Pellegrini, will offer diners not one, but two exquisite experiences in the dual concept restaurant, stressing that food should be fun, fresh, and flavorful — like a true taste of Italy.
Expect stark contrasts in the appearance and the flavors served in Vin Bar and the more elegant Valentino fine dining room. Selvaggio’s philosophy is to present a variety of exciting experiences. “Good food and wine accompanied by spirited conversation — the gracious meal is the continuity in my life,” the restaurant owner said.
Boasting an enormous wine collection, Selvaggio is an ardent wine collector, and diners can count on Valentino for a vast wine list including an extensive variety of Italian and California small producers — hard to get little gems — and a special selection of verticals and rare vintages.
Vin Bar opens September 21. Valentino Houston, the fine dining restaurant, opens on October 1. Complimentary valet parking is provided when dining at Vin Bar and Valentino. To make reservations call 713-850-9200; toll-free at 1-877-484-4244. Or visit www.valentinorestaurant.com
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