Saturday, February 12, 2011

Valentine’s Day Specials and Events Announced

Valentine’s Day is this Monday, February 14, 2011. To celebrate the occasion, several Bonaire businesses are offering some fun specials to choose from.

For those who enjoy music, Club Roomer is presenting a Valentine’s Day concert with contemporary folk musician Jim Gilmour, entitled “Not your Daddy’s folk music.” The concert will be held at Hotel Roomer, located at 97 E.E.G. Boulevard in Belnem. Entrance is free for members and $10 for non-members. Jim has worked for many years in the music industry and has two solo releases with his band: “Flatworld” in 2010 and “Quarterline” in 2003. To listen to his most recent CD release “Flatworld” click here. Club Roomer is a charitable organization which plans events to bring Bonaire neighbors and friends together. Proceeds from the events are given back to the Bonaire community for special events and needs.

Sunset Bar & Grill has a special Valentine’s Day menu including delectable choices for everyone’s taste including a special cocktail of strawberries, Absolute vodka and chocolate brittles, fresh oysters, shrimp and crab puff pastry with a brandy bisque sauce, Peking duck breast with an orange glaze, grilled beef tenderloin with Foie Gras shavings, roasted lobster, banana leaf steamed wahoo with cilantro, chili pepper and lime, and finished off with a special Valentine’s chocolate cupcake filled with raspberries and fresh cream in a white and dark chocolate sauce. Call 788-2698 to make a reservation.

For those who would like to be on the water, Compass Bonaire is offering a Valentine sunset cruise with champagne and tapas from 4:30 until 7:00 PM. The price is $50 per person and for more information or to make a reservation, call 786-7757. (Source: Bonaire Insider Reporter)