Foodie Fridays: Fleming's Raises The Bar On The 'Happy Hour' Experience!

Last week, C-Style checked out Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar  new late-night happy hour bar offer, the 8 for $9 ‘til 10 p.m. Guests can indulge in appetizer, dessert and drink options from 8 to 10 p.m. at all of Fleming’s 66 locations.

Invited guests were offered their choice(s) of Fleming's eight wines and signature cocktails which included:

• Rioja: Palacios-Remondo La Montesa, Spain 2012
• Prosecco: Mionetto, Italy, NV
• Bourgogne: Jean-Claude Boisset, France, 2012
• Bordeaux: Chateau de Parenchere, France, 2012
• Spiced Mango Smash: Kraken Black Spiced Rum
• Bourbon Peach Martini: Maker’s Mark Bourbon
• Chocolate Lava Milkshake: Bulleit Rye Whiskey

• Winter Chai Mule: SVEDKA Vanilla Vodka

Soon, the food arrived and we were able to indulge in the wonderful dishes below:

• Savory Ahi Tuna Tacos: Mini white corn tortillas, fresh ahi poke, Japanese wakamel radish-jicama slaw, creamy soy-lime aioli
• Housemade Burrata: charred grape tomatoes, wild arugula, toasted garlic crostini
• Filet Mignon Flatbread: Danish blue and Monterey jack cheeses, red onion confit

• Short Rib Empanadas: Tender short rib traditional latin pastry, sautéed peppers, onions and potato; creamy, fire-roasted poblano sauce (cover photo)
• Lobster Lettuce Wraps:  North Atlantic lobster, crumbled bacon, crisp onion strings, radish-jicama slaw, creamy soy-lime aioli

• The Prime Burger*: Wisconsin cheddar cheese, peppered bacon, double-cut french fries

With barely room to spare, there was more!  Two delicious desserts are also offered:

• Warm Cinnamon Dusted Donuts: served with fresh blueberry and vanilla-lemon dipping sauces
• Deconstructed Balvenie S’more: Decadent, molten callebaut chocolate, laced with Balvenie DoubleWood scotch whisky; served with artisanal marshmallows and graham crackers

The all-new 8 for $9 ‘til 10 p.m. provides Fleming’s Guests an opportunity to unwind and indulge in premium food items and craft cocktails at an incredible price each day until 10 p.m. (Sundays until 9 p.m.)  

For more information on the Fleming’s 8, for $9 ‘til 10 p.m., please visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com.

* The Prime Burger was not served during this tasting.

Photo credits: Photos courtesy of Fleming's Steakhouse and Turon Ivy for C-Style Magazine