Valentine’s Day at Chakra

Valentine’s Day at Chakra

Chakra dining roomOne of New Jersey’s most romantic and delicious dining destinations, Chakra (144 W. State Rte 4, Paramus, NJ, 201-556-1530, www.chakrarestaurant.com, @ChakraNJ), with its waterfall, Cambodian friezes, candle lighting and plush booths enveloped in shimmery organza for privacy, is one of the most popular tables for Valentine’s Day.

This year, Chakra will be serving a 4-course Valentine’s Day menu Feb. 14 – 16. The prix-fixe offers many choices, including favorite dishes from Chef Thomas Ciszak’s acclaimed menu including his signature Horseradish Crusted CrabcakeLicorice Glazed Pork Belly ConfitChili-Cinnamon Glazed Chilean Sea Bass with potato wrapped shrimp, Surf & Turf of filet of beef and lobster tail, and TC Steak with the chef’s own TC Steak Sauce. Vegetarians aren’t left out – Grilled Marinated Tofu with bok choy and coconut-pumpkin broth brings an Asian flavor to the meal while the Vegetarian Eggplant Tartwith Sacred Chow tofu and tomato bell pepper coulis is a hearty entrée. Dessert gives diners a chance to indulge their romantic sides by dipping marshmallows, fresh fruit and homemade cookies into a Valrhona Chocolate Fondue, as well as enjoy Valrhona Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding orPeanut Dacqouise with caramelized bananas. The full menu is listed below.

Chakra’s Valentine’s Dinner Menu is $89 (tax and gratuity additional) and will be served each night February 14 – 16. Reservations can be made by calling 201-556-1530.