Executive Chef Dernier Buleje Announces Christmas & New Years Eve Menus at “The Dan”
1920’s Inspired Speakeasy in Downtown Tampa Features Fungi Cacio E Pepe, Decadent Lamb Chops, & Winter-Inspired Cocktails
Tampa Bay, FLA (December 12th, 2024) – Tampa’s “The Dan” presents two special holiday menus for Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve crafted by award-winning Executive Chef Dernier Buleje. These limited-time offerings feature an array of exquisite dishes, such as Fungi Cacio E Pepe, Cauliflower Steak, Salmon Oscar, Pan Seared Sea Bass, and Lamb Chops. The Christmas menu is exclusively available on Wednesday, December 25th and the New Year’s Eve menu is available on Tuesday, December 31st, during The Dan’s regular dinner hours. Reservations are encouraged to secure a table for these spectacular culinary experiences.
Salmon Oscar | Seared, Crab, Asparagus, Sauce Bearnaise
Cauliflower Steak | Roasted, Pistachio Pest, Cranberry, Chickpea Cream, Pickled Onions
Branzino | Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade, Yukon Potato, Bon, Artichokes
Tuscan Dumpling Soup | Roasted Chicken, Tuscan Kale, Dumplings, Cream
Pot De Crème | Milk Chocolate, Black Tahini, Orange, Chantilly Cream
Sea Bass | Pan Seared, Spinach, Orange Beurre Blanc
Fungi Cacio E Pepe | Roasted Mushrooms, Parmesan, Cracked Pepper, Linguine
Lamb Chops | Colorado Lamb, Mint Chimichurri, Artisan Greens
Petit Filet | 8 Ounce Center Cut Filet, Roasted Mushrooms, Demi-Glace
Lavender Crème Brulée | Chantilly Cream, Berries
View the full menu here or online at www.dineatthedan.com.
For a limited time, The Dan is offering winter cocktails that complement both holiday menus. These festive drinks include the Jack Frost Margarita, Peppermint Bark Martini, and Winter’s Warmer Old Fashioned, each capturing the essence of a “winter wonderland.”
Jack Frost Margarita | Cazadorez Tequila, Blue Curaçao, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup, Pineapple Juice
Peppermint Bark Martini | Tito’s Vodka, Crème de Cocoa, Crème de Menthe, Cream
Winter’s Warmer Old Fashioned | Makers Mark, Pimm’s, Simple Syrup, Dashes of Angostura Bitters
BOOK YOUR TABLE: Reservations are highly encouraged. Guests can reserve their table online via OpenTable or call The Dan directly at (813) 318–9719.
THE DAN: Settled in Downtown Tampa at Hotel Flor Tampa, The Dan is a modern fusion of Gulf Coast cuisine and old school speakeasies. The Dan serves dinner seven days a week, weekday lunch, and Sunday brunch. The restaurant is located 905 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 – entrance on Cass St. www.dineatthedan.com
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