Romance sizzling for Valentine’s Day

Area chefs court diners with special fare and special prices.

Abuelo’s

Several Chattanooga restaurants will help set the mood for Valentine’s Day with romantic meals. Some of the promotions stretch over five days for couples who can’t make it on Tuesday. Some require reservations, which should be made ASAP.

Mexican restaurant, outside Hamilton Place, is cranking up the heat with Fajitas for Two plus free dessert. The promotion, priced at $29.99, runs today through Tuesday. The fajitas special offers a choice of up to four flavors of Abuelo’s fabulous fajitas: Marinated Steak or Chicken, Fajitas Al Pastor, Yucatan Shrimp, Fajitas Pescado, Vegetarian Fajitas or Bacon-wrapped Stuffed Shrimp. For dessert, couples can satisfy their sweet tooth by sharing warm sopapillas served with honey. For more information, call 855-7400.

Back Inn Cafe,

in the Bluff View Art District, will host its annual Valentine’s Wine Dinner on Saturday and Tuesday. The six-course meal will feature a selection of items from the restaurant’s award-winning menu, along with wines paired with each course. The price is $75 per person. For reservations, call 265-5033, ext. 4.

Broad Street Grille

will offer its delectable buffet aimed at couples today, Saturday and Tuesday. The meal starts with choices including house-smoked shrimp, beet gazpacho shots and Caesar salad. Selections for the main course range from beef tenderloin and grilled chicken to chorizo-crusted Gulf grouper. Follow up with an array of decadent desserts. The price is $80 per couple. Reservations are a must and may be made by calling 424-3700.

Easy Bistro,

203 Broad St., promises an Easy Valentine’s with its four-day tasting menu, offered Saturday through Tuesday. The menu includes a choice of three appetizers, three soups/salads, four entrees and three des- serts. Cost is $40 per person. For reservations, call 266-1121 or reserve online at easybistro.com.

inside DoubleTree Hotel, 407 Chestnut St., will set “a feast of love, honor and celebration” Tuesday night. The prix fixe dinner, set at $75 per couple, includes a choice of two soups, three salads and two desserts. The five entree selections feature gourmet versions of salmon, rack of lamb, New York strip steak, grilled lobster and chicken rollatini. A variety of spe-

Eleven,

cially priced wine and champagne pairings are available for separate purchase. Reservations are available between 5 and 9 p.m. Call 308-2510.

St. John’s Restaurant

will offer its Valentine’s dinners today, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday. In addition to its a la carte menu, from which you can choose from an abundance of fresh seasonal selections, a chef’s four-course tasting menu will be available. Call 2664400 for details and reservations.