Seasonal & Holidays
Austin 2020 Valentine's Day Guide
It's a day largely benefiting commerce but if you don't plan a romantic day on Feb. 14, you might end up in the dog house. Here's a guide.
AUSTIN, TX — Your spouse, partner or bestie might express disdain for Valentine's Day — the crass commercialism, floral price markups and forced, calendar-driven affectionate overtures of it all — in dismissing it as a fabricated holiday meant only to increase the profits of florists, candy makers and restaurateurs.
While such critique may be valid, we all secretly yearn to have our love celebrated in style with a grand romantic gesture. We're not animals after all.
Patch has got your back as we assemble a guide to romantic spots to celebrate the day of love and affection that's right around the corner on Feb. 14. It's never too early to start planning. Those of you intractably dismissive on partaking do so at your own peril, and are on your own.
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For the romantics out there, here are some of Austin's best spots for St. Valentine's Day:
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1911 Aldrich St., Suite 120
- Details / Specials: Alamo Drafthouse in Mueller will be offering several special viewing parties and events in the month of February, including a Valentine's Ghost Dinner Party on Thursday, Feb 13, which includes a viewing of Ghost and a three-course meal featuring a decadent cheese plate, chicken saltimbocca served with potato “pottery,” and a warm, flaky apple-pear galette
- Alamo Drafthouse will also offer $5 Love Notes for Friday, Feb 14, where guests have the opportunity to compose short notes that will display on the big screen ahead of the feature film. The money will be donated to charity, and Alamo Drafthouse will match donations up to $10,000. Those who participate will also be entered to win the Ultimate Schmalentine’s Day Package, which is comprised of two Season Pass memberships, each valid for an entire year; one for the winner and one for a recipient of the winner's choice. Plus, the package will be delivered by someone dressed as a movie character of the winner's choice.
Pastry makers at Bakery Lorraine are poised for the upcoming celebration of love, offering specially made confections for the holiday. Here are some of the mouth-watering details:
- Strawberry Pop Hearts (2/14-2/16)
- Raspberry Rose Japonaise (2/14-2/16)
- Red Fruit Tart (topped with all raspberries - 2/1)
- Heart Moonpies (chocolate shortbread with a house made marshmallow filling dipped in chocolate - 2/14-2/16)
- Grapefruit Tiramisu (2/1)
- Chocolate Brownie Tart (2/1)
- Red Velvet Cake (available now)
- Lemon Cake (2/1)
An example of the mouth-watering pastries being offered by Bakery Lorraine on Valentine's Day. Photo by John Huskin used with permission.
Whether you venture out the night of Valentine’s Day or are looking to celebrate before and after the crowds, your local Carrabba’s Italian Grill is spreading the season of love with an ultimate four-course Surf & Turf dinner for two starting Monday, Feb. 10 through Sunday, Feb. 16 for $60.
Four-Course menu includes:
First Course: Choose one to share
· Tomato Caprese with Fresh Burrata
· Mozzarella Marinara
· Calamari
Second Course: Select one per person
· Salads: Caesar, House and Italian
· Soups; Mama Mandola’s Sicilian Chicken Soup, Minestrone and Sausage & Lentil
Third Course: Select on land and one sea per person
· Land: 6 oz Sirloin, Chicken Bryan, Chicken Marsala, Pollo Rosa Maria
· Sea: Crab Cake, Lobster Ravioli and Spiedino Di Mare
Fourth Course: Choose one to share
· Cannoli Cake for Two
· Sogno Di Cioccolata
To find a location and make a reservation, click here.
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Photo courtesy of Carrabba's Italian Grill, used with permission.
This small-batch brewery located in the central business district is launching its Roasted Coconut Stout and Champurrado Stout on Monday, Feb. 17. The beers, developed in close collaboration with East Austin taco restaurant Nixta Taqueria and Executive Chef Edgar Rico, will also be included alongside Nixta’s Valentine’s Day menu as an optional beer pairing on Friday, Feb. 14.
“With this collaboration, we were really trying to develop beers that complement the flavor profiles found at Nixta,” Central District Brewing’s Master Brewer Adam Duley said in a prepared statement. “For example, the Roasted Coconut Stout pairs wonderfully with the restaurant’s Coco Rico paletas. We love the idea that some of Nixta’s customers will get an exclusive taste of these beers before it's officially available at the brewery beginning on Feb. 17.”
On Friday, Feb. 14, Nixta Taqueria will be celebrating Valentine’s Day all day long at its Eastside restaurant with a special Valentine’s Day menu, featuring items such as a whitefish ceviche tostada, a crispy dessert taco made with dulce de leche ice cream, a mole negro short rib taco, and more. Beer pairings, including the collaborative brews, will be available with a $5 donation to New Leaf Agriculture, a local nonprofit that connects refugees to sustainable farming opportunities by operating community gardens and a commercial farm. The regular menu will also be available for guests to enjoy.
Additionally, Central District Brewing will be serving beers on the patio from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a $2 donation per pour to benefit New Leaf Agriculture. Restaurant officials noted Nixta Taqueria does not accept reservations.
"It's been very humbling having our baby taqueria so well-received by our community in Austin," Chef Rico said. "We opened in October 2019 and have been stoked to see our vision come to life. Teaming up with Central District Brewing has been awesome — we can't wait to show everyone what we've created together! Through this partnership, we'll also be able to give back to an organization that constantly provides economic opportunities to refugees at New Leaf Agriculture, through the Multicultural Refugee Coalition. Come through, get some dank tacos and beers, and feel good knowing that you're also donating to a great cause."
Beginning at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, Central District Brewing will officially release its Roasted Coconut Stout and the Champurrado Stout for all guests to try at its downtown brewery. Nixta Taqueria will also pop up at the brewhouse to serve its highly acclaimed Beet “Tartare” Tostadas and Coco Rico paletas from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A dollar from every stout purchased that day will benefit New Leaf Agriculture.
Visit either Central District Brewing or Nixta Taqueria for more information.
A portion of the Central District Brewing bar area. Courtesy photo used with permission.
1911 Aldrich St., Suite 100
- Galentine’s Day on Thursday, February 13: Guests can enjoy bubbly cocktails, half off wine and a special menu for $22 per person, featuring deviled eggs, pimento cheese, chicken and waffles, and a sweet treat.
- Valentine’s Four-Course Dinner, Friday, February 14: Colleen’s will be hosting a special evening of Southern hospitality with an intimate, fun setting decked out with candles, flowers and vintage valentines, and offering a special four-course meal. Reservations are $60 per person and available starting at 5 p.m. Guests can add on optional wine and craft cocktail pairings. Reservations are bookable via OpenTable or by calling 512-580-2413.
- Menu:
- First: Buttermilk Biscuit, wild orange butter, tomato jam
- Second: Choice of: Port Fig Salad, mission figs, herbed goat cheese, pickled red onion, arugula; She-Crab Soup, Atlantic blue crab, chive oil, house crackers; Petite Grilled Veggie Salad, patty pan squash, asparagus, pearl onion, charred tomatoes
- Third: Choice of: 6oz Grass Fed Dry Aged Petite Filet, duchess potatoes, smoked onion, swiss chard, garlic butter, red wine reduction; Seared Black Drum, sweet corn puree, corn, bell pepper, mustard greens, herb cream sauce; Herb Roasted Airline Chicken Breast, butter roasted baby carrots, fried chili grit cake, micro basil
- Dessert: Choice of: Passion Fruit Mousse, pistachio, sweet lime gelée, white chocolate; Pineapple Tart, compressed pineapple, meringue, honey crunch, candied lime zest; Spiced Chocolate Cake, espresso cream cheese, pepita brittle, candied fresno
- Menu:
- Website: Facebook event HERE + HERE
- About: Colleen’s Kitchen is a locally owned, southern inspired restaurant delivering refined, yet uncomplicated fare. Dishes reminiscent of your favorite family recipes served in a down-home Austin environment. Located in the family-friendly neighborhood of Mueller, Colleen’s Kitchen is a favorite for Austinites with its close proximity to The Thinkery, a full-service indoor/outdoor bar, and daily chef specials.
- Location: All locations HERE
- Details / Specials:
- Website: https://cover-3.com/
- Details:
"Roses are red, violets are blue, COVER 3 should be the Galentine's Day destination for every Austin lady and her crew!" That's the missive from Cover 3, as received by Patch. This Galentine's Day, COVER is celebrating the gals with “Fries Before Guys” dining and drinking specials that will make each and every guest feeling love at first bite.
On Thursday, Feb. 13 from 4 p.m. to close, all COVER 3 locations, in addition to COVER 2, will be offering the ladies a choice of "Fries Before Guys" specials including:
- Shoestring truffle fries served with ketchup and truffle aioli for only $5
- Half-price bottles of Rodney Strong wine
- The "Be Mine, Galentine" special including an order of truffle fries and two glasses of house sparkling for only $10
In celebration of Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb. 14, from 4 p.m. to close, all COVER 3 locations, in addition to COVER 2 will be offering lovebirds delicious specials including:
- Chef's Prime Rib Special available for $22.95
- Molten Chocolate Cake
- Served a la carte for $8 -or- served with two glasses of sparkling rosé for $12
Sports and quality cuisine-lovers Doug and Matt opened COVER 3 to bring a unique and sophisticated approach to sports bars. Serving upscale food, craft cocktails, and high-end wines, COVER 3 remains elegant and stylish while giving guests the feeling they are enjoying their favorite sporting events in their own private box. The name COVER 3 was taken from a football play: a zone pass defense where the field is divided into three deep zones. At COVER 3, their three “zones” include dining, spirits and sports... and they work hard to keep all three zones covered. COVER 3 focuses on the entire entertainment spectrum, from the food and drinks to the atmosphere, all the while creating an enjoyable experience for diners and sports enthusiasts alike. For more information on COVER 3, visit www.Cover-3.com or follow @cover3dining on Instagram and Facebook.
238 W. 2nd St., Suite 13
- PRICE: $60 for 4 courses
- DETAILS: CRÚ Food & Wine Bar in 2ND Street District invites you + your sweetheart/best pal to reminisce and enjoy a luscious Lobster Bisque topped with crabmeat and sherried crème fraîche. The menu continues to delight your heart and your mouths as it skips along to the First Kiss and your choice of a Golden Beet Carpaccio, Maine Lobster & Asparagus Risotto, Heirloom Tomato Salad or Crawfish Ravioli. The Courtship ensues with Prime Filet Mignon, Rosemary Crusted Rack of Lamb, Pan Seared Diver Scallops or Pan Roasted Chilean Sea Bass. All good things must come to an end and CRU gives you the choice of Marque Chocolate, Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée or Molten Chocolate Cake for your Sweet Ending.
Behold the rack of lamb at CRÚ Food & Wine Bar in 2nd Street District in this photo sent by the restaurant, and used with permission.
11821 Rock Rose Ave.
- Details/Specials: Domain NORTHSIDE is the one-stop destination for all of you Valentine’s Day dining needs. Perry’s will be offering a special menu starting at $60 per person. On Feb. 14. From Feb. 7-16, Paul Martin’s American Grill will offer a special menu for your special someone featuring celebratory dishes such as a Filet & Lobster Tail with champagne butter and a 22 oz Bone-In Ribeye with Napa cabernet sauce. And don’t forget the decadent Triple Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert! Throughout Valentine’s Day weekend, dine at Second Bar + Kitchen with an exclusive menu for $75/person plus an additional $40 for wine pairings.
- About: Domain NORTHSIDE, home of Rock Rose, is the latest evolution in mixed-use real estate in North Austin. The unique lifestyle center features iconic global brands and local Austin businesses, including Apple, RH Gallery, Nordstrom, Theory, Peloton, AWAY, Warby Parker, STAG, Viva Day Spa, Birds Barbershop, and many more. The destination boasts award-winning restaurants and chefs, including Sway, Thai Kun, Second Bar + Kitchen, and Bakery Lorraine, and combines the best in fashion, cuisine, technology, health, beauty, and entertainment. For more information, please visit www.domainnorthside.com or follow @domainnorthside.
This South Lamar newcomer is taking dinner reservations for Valentine’s Day dinner, served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. In addition to the regular menu, El Naranjo will also feature:
- Ceviche de Hongos: local mushroom ceviche with arugula and watercress.
- Pipián Rosa for two: rare pink pine nuts and sesame seed mole served with pork tenderloin and beets.
- Camarón a la Veracruzana for two: prawns served with Veracruzana sauce and potatoes
- Mexican Chocolate Flan: served with raspberry sauce.
Reservations can be made online or by calling 512-520-5750.
- Location: SkyHouse, 51 Rainey St., Suite 110
- Details / Specials: $100 pre fixe menu with optional $55 wine pairings.
Pre Fixe Menu is as follows:
-Oyster, Smoked Cream, Dill
-French Breakfast Radish, Beurre Rance, Beef Tallow, Paddlefish Caviar
-Chicken Liver Mousse, Strawberry, Rye Cracker
-Red Snapper, Preserved Daikon, Bok Choy, Benne Shoyu
-King Trumpet Mushroom, Red Miso, Dried Beet
-White Sonora Tortellini, Freedom Ranger Chicken, Brodo
-Glazed Carrots, Habanero Glaze, Gochujang, Fried Snapper
-Dry Aged Wagyu NY Steak, Confit Potato, Wild Onion, Chive Sabayon
-Citrus Sorbet, Salted Cream, Meyer Lemon
-Dark Chocolate Mousse
- Website: https://emmerandrye.com/
- Client boilerplate: Helmed by Owner and Executive Chef Kevin Fink, Emmer & Rye brings cuisine that is rustic and seasonally inspired to Rainey Street. Emmer & Rye is the first contemporary American restaurant in Austin to offer dim sum service as part of their meal, where guests are able to order items directly off of circulating carts, along with a weekly rotating menu using local farm-to-table ingredients. Emmer & Rye opened in late 2015, and Chef Fink was quickly named one of FOOD & WINE Magazine’s “Best New Chefs” and one of the “Best New Restaurants 2016” by Bon Appetit. Fink was named a 2018 James Beard semifinalist and 2019 finalist for "Best Chef Southwest" and in 2017 he received the StarChefs Rising Star award.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar invites guests to share their love in style with an all-inclusive Valentine’s Day experience featuring a three-course dinner for two, premium champagne and a special gift from David Yurman. Priced exclusively at $500 or $1,000, the “Wine, Dine & Sparkle” packages are available from Feb. 12-15, with a curated assortment of jewelry gift options for her or him. This exceptional experience also includes a guaranteed reservation during one of the busiest times of the year.
The Valentine’s Day “Wine, Dine, & Sparkle” Prix Fixe dinner includes:
· Taste: Crab & Cavier Blini
· Salad: Pear & Pomegranate Salad with Blue Cheese featuring shaved pears, pomegranate seeds, blue cheese crumbles, sweet & spicy walnuts with citrus fig vinaigrette
· Entrée Options:
o Petite Filet Mignon with choice of Lobster Tail Scampi, Crab-Stuffed Colossal Shrimp Scampi or Twin Pistachio-Crusted Lamb Chops
o Prime Surf & Turf for two featuring a 35 oz. Prime Tomahawk, lobster tail, two crab-stuffed colossal shrimp and sautéed roasted Campari tomatoes with white wine herb butter
· Dessert: New York Cheesecake topped with strawberry champagne sauce and chocolate gooey butter cake bites
To view the “Wine, Dine, & Sparkle” Valentine’s Day packages including the David Yurman jewelry gift options, visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com/winedinesparkle.
In addition to “Wine, Dine, & Sparkle”, Fleming’s is offering a three-course, prix-fixe Valentine's Day menu at all 68 locations from February 12-15. Guests can also order from the full dinner menu. The resturants in Austin are located at 320 E 2nd St. downtown and at 11600 Century Oaks Terrace, Suite 140, in North Austin.
A limited number of Wine, Dine & Sparkle packages are available at each Fleming's location. To make a reservation, e-mail [email protected]. For all other Valentine's Day reservations, visit www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com.
101 Red River St.
- Details / Specials: Garrison will have a $110 special 5-course tasting menu with $50 optional wine pairings. The full menu can be found HERE. Reservations can be made HERE.
- Website: https://www.garrisongrill.com/
- About: Dedicated to open flame, wafting smoke, and the highest quality meats, seafood, and local produce available, this Modern American Grill House is an ideal place for culinary exploration. Served by the truly passionate and prepared by the most skilled, flavors start with superior ingredients and are defined by unique preparations. Expectations are exceeded, provisions are complex, experiences are extraordinary. Meant to pair with wines from an impressive selection, dishes redefine dining in the heart of Austin. Follow Instagram or visit https://www.garrisongrill.com/.
Customers can enjoy caviar at Garrison for Valentine's Day. Photo by Molly Suttle, used with permission.
607 W. 3rd St., Suite 105
- Details / Specials: Hestia will be offering a $100 pre-fixe menu with optional wine pairings. Reservations can be made by calling 512-333-0737 or emailing [email protected].
- Website: https://hestiaaustin.com/
- Client boilerplate: Hestia, named after the “Greek goddess of the hearth,” is a live-fire, modern-day grill house lead by Executive Chef Kevin Fink and partner Tavel Bristol-Joseph. This modern grill house integrates chef-focused service to provide a more intimate look into the food. At Hestia, all dishes start with the 20-foot hearth. The menu which includes snacks, small plates, and large format entrees, utilizes fire techniques from around the world and applies them to seasonal products.
Skeptics: Indulge your disdain for Valentine's Day while still going out with your squeeze on the big day if only ironically. This Valentine’s Day, Hotel Ella is celebrating with a murder mystery dinner soirée complete with twists and turns at every course. It's the perfect date for your murder mystery & true-crime obsessed partner — an interactive whodunnit, perfectly matched with a 3-course dinner and wine pairings.
During "Murder at the Mansion," participants will be able to help a not-so-happy couple — described by organizers as a raging bride and non-enthusiastic groom — figure out the murder of a member of their wedding party in their nuptial nightmare. The clues will begin during cocktail hour at the Hotel Ella courtyard while sleuths wash down their canapes while getting to know their fellow guests — and potential suspects (cue dramatic music).
The gathering will then move to Goodall’s for a 3-course dinner with wine pairings while trading clues with fellow guests toward the goal of solving the mystery.
Organizers of this unique Valentine's Day experience urge guests to don their best wedding attire as the best-dressed couple that evening will be sent home with a voucher for a future complimentary stay and a bottle of bubbly courtesy of Hotel Ella.
Murder at the Mansion: A Valentine’s Day Dinner at Hotel Ella
- When: Friday, Feb. 14
- Cocktail Hour: 6pm in the Pool Courtyard
- Dinner + Start of Show: 6:30 p.m. in Goodall’s
- Tickets: $100 per person including:
- Cocktail hour with passed canapes and welcome drink
- 3-course dinner with wine pairings
- Full murder mystery show with guest interaction
- Valet parking
Murder at the Mansion Menu
Meet Cute
Cocktail Hour in the Hotel Ella Courtyard
Passed canapes
Bouvet Brut Rosé, Loire Valley, FRA
First Date
Amuse-Bouche: beet cured crab eggs
Proposal (served together)
Shrimp Boil pickled shrimp, andouille, warm potatoes, charred corn remoulade
Ham & Pickles benton's country ham, tuna ham, house pickles
Wine Pairing (choice of)
Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
Olema Pinot Noir, Sonoma, CA
Big Day (served together)
Chicken Fried Trout alabama bbq, smoked buttery cabbage, mushrooms
Beef Wellington red eye gravy, creamed collards, baby turnips
Wine Pairing (choice of)
Stonestreet Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, CA
Fortress Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, CA
Cut The Cake
Brownie Gateau meringue, hazelnut cremeux, chocolate red wine sorbet
Olive Oil Cake whipped creme fraiche, raspberry gel, candied orange, citrus white wine sorbet
Image courtesy of Hotel Ella, used with permission.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Hotel Granduca Austin and enjoy a romantic evening and extravagant dinner you won't forget! The four course dinner special will be offered on Friday, February 14th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Priced at $115 per person, the four course dinner menu at Visconti Bar & Ristorante, 320 S. Capital of Texas Highway, includes Beet Salad, Zuppa di Aragosta, a choice of Ribeye Steak, Arctic Char Pontchartrain, or Boneless Half Roasted Chicken, and Créme Brûlee. Reservations must be made by calling 512-306-6500 or by emailing [email protected]. The restaurant is loc
FIRST COURSE:
- Beet Salad -- Red and yellow heart-shaped beets, caraway beet threads, honey almond goat cheese crumbles
SECOND COURSE:
- Zuppa di Aragosta -- Lobster bisque, brandy tarragon cream, lobster claws and knuckles
MAIN COURSE (CHOICE OF):
- Ribeye Steak -- Italian marinade, roasted pink potatoes, jumbo grilled asparagus, and cabernet béarnaise
- Arctic Char Pontchartrain -- Creamed red char, pink rice pilaf, creole sauce, Italian accent
- Boneless Half Roasted Chicken -- Truffle rosemary sauce, sunburst squash, basil orzo, feta tomatoes, cucumber dill
DESSERT:
- Créme Brûlee — Vanilla bean, chocolate strawberry, limoncello
Image provided by Hotel Granduca, used with permission.
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa
Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, one of Texas’ leading resorts located right outside Austin, will provide a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at its Stories restaurant, officials said in a press advisory.
“We are excited to provide a romantic Valentine’s Day destination for our guests and local residents,” Brooke Grant, marketing manager at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, said in a prepared statement. “For one night only, the resort will feature a delicious holiday special at our on-site Stories restaurant. Additionally, Spa Django will be featuring several relaxing couples’ treatments, offering guests the perfect combination of quality time and dining, packaged into one memorable weekend.”
The Valentine’s Day special at Stories restaurant will include a seared filet mignon with poached lobster tail, truffle whipped purple potatoes, and asparagus topped with spiced hollandaise sauce. Additionally, a “Lovers Royale” cocktail featuring La Marca Prosecco with a floating top layer of Chambord Liqueur will be served throughout the evening. The holiday dining specials will be available between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. Dinner reservations are required and can be made by visiting https://www.opentable.com/stories-fine-dining-establishment-at-hyatt-regency-lost-pines or by calling the resort at (512) 308-4860.
For this special double holiday weekend, extending into President’s day, the resort’s Spa Django will feature various couples’ spa treatments including its signature Soulmate Sunset package, a two-part spa experience beginning with a 60 minute side-by-side massage followed by a second hour dedicated to rest and relaxation as the couple has the entire spa to themselves, along with a chocolate covered strawberries and champagne amenity. Treatments can be booked by visiting https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/spas/Spa-Django/treatments or by calling (512) 308-4789.
Photo courtesy of Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, used with permission.
Independence Brewing Co. has collaborated with Garrison Brothers Distillery to host Beer My Valentine — a one-night event that's free and open to the public to feature a limited-edition beer bottle release, free bourbon tastings, Texas two-step dance lessons, flowers, chocolates, a live bluegrass band and 2-for-1 beer specials.
While the event itself is free, attendees can pre-order a “Beer My Valentine Kit” that includes:
- 2 Indy draft beers
- 1 small bouquet of assorted flowers from Lovelily Flowers
- 1 small assortment of chocolates from Crave Artisan Chocolate
Attendees can also pre-order a screen printed poster and a live screen printed t-shirt for an additional fee. Kits are $25 and can be purchased via this Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-my-valentine-tickets-90830078209.
The limited-edition bottle release is Indy’s first ever since last year’s legislative change to Texas alcohol laws, officials noted. The beer is a bourbon barrel-aged version of Convict Hill, Independence’s robust and heady oatmeal stout. It was aged for over six months in the same 20 barrels that yielded Garrison’s 2019 Balmorhea expression, which won Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible US Micro Whiskey of the Year in both 2019 and 2020. The resulting brew has a robust 10.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) suffusing a smooth and boozy drink, with sweet notes of vanilla and oaky tannins. Only 500 750 milliliter bottles were produced and will be available for purchase only at the brewery starting on Valentine’s Day. Because bottles are limited, there is a purchase limit of two bottles per person.
WHEN
Friday, Feb. 14 | 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 6 p.m. - makers market + beer bottle release
- Bourbon barrel aged beer from Independence Brewing Co. + Garrison Brothers Distillery
- Texas bourbon tasting by Garrison Brothers Distillery
- Peruvian meets Texan big bites, snacks, and sweeties from Killa Wasi Food Bus
- Flower bouquets from Lovelily Flowers
- Chocolates from Crave Artisan Chocolate
- Gifts + art + watercolor illustrations from Cholé Jane Made
- 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Two-step group lesson with instructor Eric Moreno
- 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. - live music by Rye Mountain Revelry
WHERE
Independence Brewing Co. Tap Room (images)
3919 Todd Lane #607
Austin, TX 78744
Image provided by Independence Brewing Co., used with permission.
"What’s more romantic than chocolate and wine with your favorite person?" Intero Restaurant officials asked in an email. Their answer: Chocolate, wine and pasta. Intero, the East Austin restaurant known for sustainable Italian cuisine and house-made chocolates, is giving guests a Valentine’s Day to remember with a complimentary champagne toast, special, seasonal dishes guaranteed to inspire love, and a dessert wine and chocolate pairing to die for. Customers also can order chocolate or wine with Intero in advance. As an added incentive, Intero offered the following photo on the chocolate collection:
Photo provided by Intero, used with permission.
1610 San Antonio St.
- Details/Specials: Olamaie will be offering a $95 three-course pre-fixe menu to help all of you sweethearts crush it for your crushes. Join them for a menu of favorites (with some special touches, of course). Reservations can be made here: https://olamaieaustin.com/events.
- About: Owned by 2018 and 2019 James Beard finalist Michael Fojtasek, Olamaie serves a modern interpretation of traditional Southern classics. The cuisine respects the ideas of seasonality and locality inherent in the vintage cookbooks, from celebrated Southern cooks like Edna Lewis and Bill Neal, used for inspiration. In honor of the past, Olamaie serves produce from growers no farther than two hundred miles away, as well as Texas beef and chicken, and sustainable seafood. The beverage program at Olamaie is designed to reflect the same values as the menu, with a focus on sourcing locally and expressing seasonal change. Olamaie’s wine list is entirely domestic, features producers who farm organically and sustainably, and highlights both wines that have become classics and producers who are redefining American wine. The cocktail list comprises contemporary interpretations of the classics. A curated selection of beers represents the best of the American craft movement. For more information, please visit https://olamaieaustin.com/ or follow on Instagram @olamaieaustin.
Olive Garden is offering a special Valentine’s Day ToGo Dinner for Two – a convenient and affordable date-night option featuring three courses of craveable dishes guests love, and a built-in gift, starting at just $34.99.
After introducing Breadstick Bouquets online last year, Olive Garden is making the one-of-a-kind gift available in-restaurant for the first time starting February 13. This year’s bouquets feature new designs and pair perfectly with never-before-seen Chocolate Mint Boxes for your favorite after dinner mints. The bouquet wrappers and chocolate boxes will be included in Olive Garden’s special Valentine’s Day ToGo Dinner for Two.
The wrappers are available in-restaurant while supplies. If you want to snag the wrappers in advance, the Breadstick Bouquet wrappers are also available now for download on Olive Garden’s website.
Flowers schmowers. Olive Garden knows the best way to celebrate your love: A Breadstick Bouquet. After introducing Breadstick Bouquets online last year, Olive Garden is making the one-of-a-kind gift available in-restaurant for the first time starting Feb. 13. This year’s bouquets feature new designs and pair perfectly with never-before-seen Chocolate Mint Boxes for your favorite after dinner mints, Olive Garden officials added.
The bouquet wrappers and chocolate boxes will be included in Olive Garden’s special Valentine’s Day ToGo Dinner for Two. The convenient and affordable date-night option features three courses of craveable dishes guests love, and a built-in gift, starting at just $34.99.The special includes:
- Breadsticks & soup or salad;
- dipping sauce for starters: Five Cheese Marinara or Alfredo;
- shareable entrée for two: Five Cheese Ziti al Forno or Chicken Alfredo (+$6);
- Shareable dessert: Black Tie Mouse Cake or Tiramisu.
The wrappers are available in-restaurant while supplies last as part of the Valentine’s Day ToGo Dinner for Two, so hurry in! If you want to snag the wrappers in advance, the Breadstick Bouquet wrappers are also available now for download on Olive Garden’s website.
Valentine’s Day ToGo Dinner for Two
- Breadsticks & Soup or Salad
- Dipping sauce for starters: Five Cheese Marinara or Alfredo
Feast your eyes on the Breadstick Bouquet from Olive Garden. Photo used with permission.
Start or end a romantic walk in Zilker park at Juliet Italian Kitchen. Juliet created a special Valentine’s Day menu featuring festive beet pasta and a bourbon bread pudding far more mouth-watering than your traditional Valentine’s Day sweets. The special cocktail list is made-up of celebratory sips like the Love Letter and Cupid’s Flute. For those that can’t celebrate on Friday, Juliet is serving it’s Valentine’s Day menu all weekend long.
Photo courtesy of Julie Italian Kitchen, used with permission.
Juniper is hosting a five-course menu for $85 this Valentine’s Day. The dinner menu begins with an appetizer of either Puffy Potato with whipped dijon or Kampachi Crudo with toasted pistachio, meyer lemon, chive and olive oil. The second course gives the option of a Gem Little Lettuce salad or Stracciatella with warm focaccia. The third entrée offers Cacio e Pepe, Aleppo Malfadini with braised lamb and anise hyssop or Casonsei with bagger flame beets and a poppy salad. The fourth entrée offers Grilled Branzino, Ranger Cattle Striploin or Pan Roasted Cauliflower. Finally, the fifth course offers dessert options of Tiramisu or Ricotta Torte.
To view the website and/or make reservations click here.
Located in East Austin, Juniper is a farm-to-fork restaurant concept offering contemporary fare inspired by the old world standards and culinary traditions of Northern Italy and the rich flavors of Texas. Helmed by Owner Nic Yanes, Juniper’s menu features comforting yet innovative classics driven by locally sourced, sustainably minded ingredients, along with a forward-thinking beverage program. Through these offerings, Juniper provides a warm and memorable dining experience for all who visit. Since opening its doors in 2015, the neighborhood restaurant has gained attention and support as a rising star in the local community, boasting accolades like “2016 Best New Restaurants” in Austin Monthly, a top 10 spot in Austin American-Statesman’s “Top 25 Restaurants in the City,” and more.
Located at 2400 E Cesar Chavez, St #304, Juniper offers dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday - Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information on Juniper, please visit juniperaustin.com or call (512) 220-9421. Follow Juniper on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Photo provided by Juniper, and used with permission.
400A West 2nd St.
- Details/Specials: Fall in love with curated specials for Valentine’s Day. La Condesa is giving its heart this year, including “Corazon,” beef heart tartare — heart on a plate. Enjoy a celebratory mezcal-based cocktail titled “La Dama Roja,” with Del Maguey Vida, Amaro Nonino, lime ambrosia, and smoked hibiscus foam.
- Other specialty menu items include:
- Tacos de Lengua
- Flautas de Papa y Queso
- Fresa y Chocolate,
- Website: https://lacondesa.com
- About: La Condesa is an award-winning modern Mexican restaurant, nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award for ‘Best New Restaurant.’ Helmed by Executive Chef Rick Lopez, La Condesa is located in Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District, across the street from the W Hotel and the world-famous Austin City Limits.
The Corazon beef heart tartare offered at La Condesa. Photo courtesy of La Condesa, used with permission.
Wanna pamper your loved one? Lake Austin Spa Resort is offering special Valentine's Day outings:
- It Takes Two | Optimal Loving (Feb 15 4-5:30pm)
We all want "optimal love," but what does that mean? This is the question posed by Lake Austin Spa Resort officials. They ask in a follow-up: "What makes a love relationship stand the test of time, become stronger during life transitions, and be able to help individuals live their optimum lives and become their best selves?" Their answer to these existential questions: "You are invited to explore this dynamic topic in a small, intimate group setting to intentionally spend time diving deeper and exploring the art of loving more optimally."
To that end:
- Picnic, Prosecco & Paddle Outing (one-hour with guide followed by unlimited private picnic time together)
Your guide will have your paddle gear of choice (kayak, paddleboard, hydrobike, tandem kayak) prepped and ready to take you on a scenic excursion filling you in on the history and lore of the area. After approximately 45 minutes of paddling they’ll leave you with your choice of brunch or lunch picnic, prosecco and some quiet time to connect, enjoy and relax with just the two of you.
- Recommit, Reconnect & Reclaim | Vow Renewal
This special time is all about you and your relationship – to reconnect, recommit and reclaim your life partnership. Your private ceremony is led by our ordained officiants who will visit with you prior regarding details and preferences and then carefully craft a memorable experience tailored just for you.
- If Trails Could Talk | Forest Bathing & Picnic for Two (2 Hours)
This guided reconnection journey through nature is a moving experience for two. Your guide is experienced in nature and water, with relationships, mind body consultations and energy work.
1900 Simond Ave.
From Thursday, Feb 13 through Saturday, Feb 15, L’Oca d’Oro will be offering their Valentine's Mash-Up Vol. IV - Beastie Boys v. Madonna. Guests will have the choice between the vegan Beastie Boys menu or the omnivore Madonna menu featuring playlists and videos to set the mood. Each couple chooses which menu they’d like to share and can supplement with options from the other menu. The dinner is $100 per person (which includes menu, hospitality charge and sales tax). Beverage pairings are available as an add-on. Cancellations with full refund are available until Feb 11. After that, there is a charge of $20 per person cancellation fee.
Website: https://www.locadoroaustin.com/special-events/
This one's for the kids. McAlister's Deli restaurants nationwide will stage the annual Family Date Night on Valentine's Day when kids can eat for free. "In addition to enjoying a delicious, fresh McAlister’s meal together, families can make the most of their quality time with special activities to get everyone talking!" officials wrote in a press advisory.
For this special day, McAlister’s Deli will provide an interactive “Make It McAlister’s” Kid Activity pack, plus a fun place mat with conversation starters and McAlister’s trivia at participating locations.Those unable to make it into their local McAlister’s Deli on Valentine’s Day can download the place mat for family time at home at https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/family-date-night.
“Quality family time is rare these days and we wanted to create an opportunity for learning and unity during our Family Date Night,” Joe Guith, president of McAlister’s Deli, said in a prepared statement. “With a heart for our community and a passion for serving others, we are proud that McAlister’s Deli is a place where families can gather and create lasting memories for generations to come.”
The McAlister’s Deli Valentine’s Day Family Date Night and Kids Eat Free offer is valid on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 only for dine-in or carry out orders. The offer is valid for up to two free kids meals per adult entrée purchase, offer may vary by location. Free kids meal is only available for kids 12 and under ordering from the kids menu. The Kids Eat Free offer cannot be combined with any other offer and there is no cash value. Valid at participating restaurants. A list of participating restaurants can be found on our Facebook page.
For more information and to stay updated on the latest news, visit McAlistersDeli.com and connect with McAlister’s on Facebook.com/mcalistersdeli and Twitter and Instagram at @McAlistersDeli.
The offer is valid on Feb. 14 only for dine-in or carry out orders. Offer applies to 2 kids meals with purchase of 1 adult meal. Kids 12 and under from kids meal only. Cannot combine with any other offers. No cash value. The offer is valid at participating locations.
The day before Valentine's Day, on Thursday, Feb. 13, McAlister’s will also be celebrating Galentine’s Day, offering a fun way to enjoy a night-in with friends with free delivery via UberEats.
There are two McAlister's Deli locations in the Ausin area: 4710 183A in Cedar Park and 1013 West University #301 in Georgetown. To find a restaurant near you, click here.
Image courtesy of McAlisters, used with permission.
- Details/Specials This Valentine’s Day, Pitchfork Pretty is serving up a six-course prix fixe menu for $85 per person (not including tax + gratuity). Menu highlights include aged duck with red cabbage, cranberry, and orange, or caviar, smoked egg yolk, and cultured cream. Executive Chef Max Snyder is also featuring his signature fried chicken for 2. The menu includes a complimentary round of bubbles. At 9:30 p.m., the Love Bird Special kicks in, which knocks the $85 per person price tag down to $65 per person. Reservations can be made at pitchforkpretty.com.
Caviar, smoked egg yolk and cultured cream offered at Pitchfork Pretty. Photo by Alexander Dubey, used with permission.
Pluckers Wing Bar
The date Feb. 14 will call for the return of the popular anti-Valentine's Day celebration at Pluckers. To that end, Pluckers will offer $1 Bud Lights and 75-cent wings on Valentine’s Day at all of its 25 Texas locations. Important note: You do not have to be on a date to be eligible for this promotion.
Owners Mark Greenberg, Dave Paul, and Sean Greenberg, 2017 Ernst and Young Central Texas Entrepreneurs of the Year, opened their first Pluckers restaurant in Austin in 1995. Over the past 22 years, Pluckers Wing Bar has opened 25 locations. Pluckers is known for their signature wings and is consistently recognized as the best sports bar and chicken wing restaurant in the cities where it is located — including locally, where there are three Austin-area Pluckers locations.
Offering guests a fun, laid-back atmosphere where friends, family, and co-workers can enjoy a great meal and watch sports, Pluckers has been named in USA Today’s “Top Ten Wing Restaurants” and ESPN’s “Top 5 Sports Bar in North America,” along with being named one of “Austin’s Best Places to Work 2017” by the Austin Business Journal and Dallas Observer’s “Best Sports Bar.”
For more information, visit www.Pluckers.com or download the Pluckers app now available on iTunes and Google Play.
Sample of chicken wings offered at Pluckers. Photo courtesy of Pluckers, ands used with permission.
On Feb. 14, Scholz's menu will feature a special candlelit 3-course steak and wine dinner that will include a cured meat and cheese board with haus pickled veggies, 10oz prime ribeye steak with whipped sweet potatoes and white asparagus, and dark chocolate and caramel mousse. All lovers will receive a glass of complimentary bubbles. The main menu will also be available for a la carte options.
Since 1866, Scholz Garten has grown with the Austin community, making it the oldest restaurant, bar, and live music venue in the state of Texas. Throughout the years, Scholz has become a place for UT fans, local musicians, music lovers, and families to feast and rejoice. Scholz Garten is located at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd., Austin, TX 78701 and it is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday noon - 8 p.m. Note that times may change due to events at the Biergarten. For more information, visit www.scholzgarten.com or follow Scholz on Facebook and Instagram. For event booking inquiries, email [email protected].
Modern Mexican restaurant Suerte will feature a prix fixe menu for two on Valentine’s Day only. Chef Fermín created a romantic menu guaranteed to impress your date with his take on oysters and steak, plus a special dessert by Pastry Chef Derrick. Suerte will still serve its regular menu.
- Location:
- Sway Rock Rose: 11501 Rock Rose Ave #100, Austin, TX 78758
- Sway South First: 1417 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704
- Sway West Lake Hills: 3437 Bee Caves Rd, West Lake Hills, TX 78746
- Details/Specials: Each of the three Sway locations will be serving specials for Valentine’s Day - available until 2/16. Highlights include:
- Coconut Mushroom Ramen
- Smoked Oyster
- Ora King Salmon
- “Berry Me in Chocolate” dessert cocktail.
- Website: https://swaythai.com
- Sway is an award-winning Thai restaurant by Austin-based hospitality group New Waterloo. Inspired by an Australian style of Thai cooking, Sway is an interpretation of a traditional northern Thai-style lanna house. On weekends from 11 am to 3 pm, Sway features a fully reimagined brunch menu that unites its Thai flavors with brunch classics for a unique yet familiar dining experience. For more information, visit http://www.swayaustin.com.
Not to be left behind, Taco Cabana is poised to offer a deal on Valentine's Day with the concept of sharing. From Feb. 13-14, guests can enjoy any shareable menu item and a pitcher of beer for $12.99 ALL day long! Shareable menu items include the Kickin’ Grande Nachos, Trio Sampler or Dippin’ Trio.
1830 Simond Ave.
- Details / Specials: Thinkery will be offering their next Parents' Night Out on Valentine's Day from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Parents can drop their kids off at Thinkery to enjoy a romantic evening on the town. Kids (4+) will get to enjoy an exclusive night of fun complete with pizza, hands-on STEAM activities, exhibit exploration, and more.
- Website: https://thinkeryaustin.org/program/parents-night-out/
Truluck's invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with indulgent cuisine and an accompanying exceptional libations list, including a special TruLuv cocktail, and an upscale dining experience on the most romantic day of the year.
A notably refined dining experience centered around the ocean’s finest seafood and crab, and an award-winning wine selection, Truluck’s Arboretum and Downtown feature savory dishes, perfect for sharing with a significant other this Valentine’s Day. In addition to the restaurants’ always-fresh Florida Stone Crab, delivered directly from its dedicated team of crabbers to guests’ tables within 24 hours, diners can delight in an array of other enticing menu highlights including:
- Tuna Tartare Tower: Sushi-grade tuna, avocado, seaweed salad, forbidden rice and dynamite sauce
- Lobscargot: Maine lobster cooked in herb garlic butter with gruyere and Havarti
- Miso-Glazed Seabass with crab fried rice and chilled cucumber slaw
- Pan-Seared Scallops: Japanese Hokkaido scallops, parmesan mashed potatoes with lemon-garlic butter
- Alaskan King Crab Cluster with lemon-garlic butter
For the perfect mealtime pairing, Truluck’s wine list, recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence, offers more than 70 coveted varietals available by the glass and bottle or hand-crafted libations using only premium spirits mixed with fresh fruit and hand-squeezed citrus juice.
Offered Valentine’s Day only, Truluck’s will feature a specialty libation fit for true lovers – the TruLuv cocktail – a sensory tour de force of dry ice smoke, Vodka, cava, Chambord, pineapple juice and raspberries.
Valentine’s Day is all about sweetness, so ending mealtime with a decadent sweet treat is only right. Keep the evening’s romance ignited with fresh-made desserts such as Chocolate Malt Cake, Baked Alaska and the restaurant’s signature Carrot Cake, topped with caramel drizzle and spicy pecans – all made in-house daily.
True love lasts, but tables on Valentine’s Day may not. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Call Truluck’s Arboretum at (512) 794-8300 or Truluck’s Downtown at (512) 428-9000.
Truluck’s Arboretum (10225 Research Blvd., Suite 4000, Austin, Texas) is open Monday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Social Hour daily, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Truluck’s Downtown (400 Colorado St., Austin, Texas) welcomes diners Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., with Social Hour daily, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Those wanting to enjoy a romantic evening at home can opt for William Chris Vineyards' Valentine's Red 3-Pack valued at $95 (shipping included) featuring their 2017 Hunter, 2016 Enchanté, and Skeleton Key Red.
- 2017 Hunter: When the fireplace starts up again, so does full-bodied red wine enjoyment. Usually a little much during the peak temperatures of summer, the richness (and higher alcohol content) of these wines provide the pleasure and warmth we all crave during the colder months. Red blends, and specifically ones with a significant amount of Merlot (like those from the Right Bank of Bordeaux), provide the body, spicy oak character, and rich fruit profile that make them a holiday roast’s best friend. This wine pair nicely with rich meat dishes and sauces that might overpower lighter style wines. It also pairs perfectly with cozy blankets and fireplaces, perfect for your Valentine's evening.
- 2016 Enchanté: Each year, Enchanté (the first wine Bill and Chris created together) proves to be a testament to the high-quality fruit that the Texas terroir can produce. In 2016, heavy rains delayed the ripening of the fruit and it proved to be a difficult harvest. Despite the less than perfect growing season, the winemaking team, led by Chris, was not deterred and took on the challenge of the 2016 harvest overcoming the difficulties and creating another vintage of our flagship red that will inspire you.
- Skeleton Key Red: In 2010, a skeleton key found on the vineyard estate became the inspiration behind this label, and this wine unlocks the flavors of William Chris Vineyards and Texas. Stylistically, this wine showcases a different approach to the traditional William Chris wine. Skeleton Key gives the winemakers the chance to express themselves creatively using more blending techniques and oak aging, thus defining an approachable introduction to Texas wine. In addition, the variety of grapes used in this blend translates to greater production capacity and allows William Chris to further support Texas farmers.
William Chris Vineyards is helmed by two of the foremost winegrowers in Texas, William "Bill" Blackmon and Chris Brundrett. Since founding WCV in 2008, WCV has set the bar high for other area wineries, being a trend-setter instead of simply following the crowd. Unique characteristics help them stand out, including:
- William Chris Vineyards prides themselves on only using Texas-grown grapes and are also fierce advocates for the farmers that cultivate them.
- Winemaking techniques at WCV are decidedly Old World, utilizing farming as well as local culture. In line with this thinking, the wines themselves serve as a true and unique reflection of Texasʼ distinctive terroir.
- William Chris Vineyards produces many varietals of wine, including Mourvèdre (of which WCV is the leading producer in Texas), Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Blanc du Bois, Petit Verdot, Tannat, and Trebbiano, all of which are made using a "low-impact" method to ensure a quality sustainable product.
Photo by Kirsten Kaiser, used with permission.
Yard House
Yard House has introduced a NEW Lifestyle Menu – featuring nutrient-dense ingredients, high-protein and more plant-based options, in addition to its existing menu of new American cuisine and globally inspired flavors. And when dining out, most people like to enjoy a cocktail, beer or wine. Yard House has perfectly paired a few popular dishes from the new menu with the perfect beers, cocktails and wines.
Appropriate for a day celebrating couples, the popular spot has introduced some interesting pairings:
Lifestyle Menu + Beverage Pairings
- Pair the Steak Bowl with:
- Old 43 – The rich and full-bodied Woodford Reserve Bourbon in this cocktail is delicious with steak, as it is loaded with notes of dried fruit and sweet spice, while a balance of citrus complements the earthiness of the mushrooms and the crisp fresh vegetables.
- Liquid Compass IPA – This big double IPA with aromas of ripe stone fruit, sweet orange peel and a palate loaded with tropical fruits holds up to the flavors of the sirloin, while the tropical fruit flavors of the beer complement the fresh crisp vegetables found in the Steak Bowl.
- Pair the Shrimp Zoodle Bowl with:
- Yard House Honey Blonde – This light blonde ale with soft honey notes and orange blossom pairs perfectly with the fresh basil, lemon and garlic in the Shrimp Zoodle Bowl and adds a touch of sweetness that complements the shrimp.
- Veuve Clicquot – The strong fruit notes of this champagne pair extremely well with the citrus and basil and offer the perfect balance and structure to complement the shrimp.
- Pair the Avocado Toast with:
- Grand Patron Margarita – With fresh aromas of agave and citrus on the palate and a pepper finish complemented by the rich orange cognac in Grand Marnier, this cocktail pairs perfectly with the freshness of Avocado Toast.
- Noble Pursuit IPA – This margarita-inspired IPA with agave, lime and salt makes it the perfect complement to the fresh, creamy avocado.
- Pair the Beyond Burger™ with:
- Yard House Cuvee – The beer made to pair specifically with food! The bold characteristics and complexity found in strong Belgian beers and the brightness and approachability of a great Belgian Wit makes this beer chock full of bold fun flavors, pairing perfectly with the plant-based burger. The flavors of the beer hold up to the pepper flavor of the arugula and balances the sweet red onion and earthiness of the avocado.
- Pair the Roasted Halibut with:
- Jean Luc Colombo Rosé – The aromas of peach, rose petal, watermelon and tropical fruits holds up perfectly with the rich porcini miso broth, yet are delicate enough to pair with the light, flakey, roasted halibut.
Photo of Shrimp Zoodle Bowl at Yard House used with permission.
Yummi Joy in 2nd Street District
409 W 2nd St.
Share something sweet with your sweetie this month and indulge in an assortment of creamy, chocolate truffles! There's also homemade fudge and heavenly vegan ice cream from Sweet Ritual for an extra special treat.
Photo courtesy of Yummi Joy in 2nd Street District, used with permission.
Z'Tejas is offering a special Valentine's Day menu at both of its Austin locations from Feb. 14 through Feb. 16. For $100, couples can build their own romantic dinner with the following courses:
- An appetizer to share.
- A choice of soup or salad.
- Choice of two entrees.
- Filet Mignon served with roasted poblano mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables over tamarind and serrano reduction and herb butter.
- Sea Scallops with Sal de Gusano served with roasted corn arborio, sautéed spinach with roasted red peppers, smoked guajillo reduction and a fresh radish and fennel salad.
- Cuervo Marinated Chicken Breast served with sautéed cremini mushrooms, heirlooms and ajos on agave reduction and roasted poblano mashed potatoes.
- Lovers dessert to share.
- Choice of one bottle of house red or white wine.
- Other drink specials will also be available.
Photo courtesy of Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill, used with permission.
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