Start Restaurant Weeks Here!
Everything that fine dining should – that’s what you can expect from Masraff’s on the Boulevard. It’s just one of many terrific spots for eats come Houston’s annual month of munching, aptly dubbed ‘Restaurant Weeks‘. All of August is dedicated to your favorite meals in the most inviting of atmospheres. Dining out really makes a difference in this case, with a percentage of each lunch and dinner meal from participating establishments going directly to the fight against hunger at the Houston Food Bank. Watch the video above for a sneak peak with Chef Dominic! He’s displaying a number of new twists on Masraff’s fabulous summer menu. In fact, here’s exactly what you can expect:
Appetizer
Garlic Seared Calamari, Oyster Mushroom, Shaved Onion,
Cilantro, Soy Reduction
Chefs Daily Risotto
Bacon Wrapped Texas Quail Breast, Mushroom Duxelle,
Corn-Cauliflower Relish with Polenta and Homemade Barbeque Sauce
Baby Spinach Salad, Creamed Goat Cheese, Onion Confit,
Roasted Walnuts, Garlic Vinaigrette
Entrée
Roasted Nova Scotian Halibut, Butternut Squash, Baby Carrots, Charred Green Cauliflower,
Yellow Beet & Tobiko Emulsion
Filet Mignon a la Plancha, Corn and Arugula Risotto,
Organic Yellow Beets and Scallion Fresco
House Cured Berkshire Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes,
Ginger Braised Red Cabbage, Pineapple Confit, Char Sue Glaze
Duet of Seared Hawaiian Tuna and Diver Scallops, Lemon-Pea Risotto,
Sautéed Baby Zucchini and Sunburst Squash, Saffron Emulsion
Dessert
Warm Triple Berry Bread Pudding, White Chocolate, Blueberry Compote and
Cream Cheese Mousse
Molten Chocolate Eruption, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Sorbet Terrine, Passion Fruit, Lemon and Strawberry
Butter Roasted Peach Crème Brulée and Whole Berry Sauce
The Skinny:
More information on Houston Restaurant Weeks, including a full listing of registered locations, on their website: http://houstonrestaurantweeks.com/
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