McRae’s American Bistro & Cocktails is setting the stage for a romantic and sophisticated Valentine’s date night with special menus available beginning Friday, February 9.

Our Surf n’ Turf menu addition will complement our regular menu beginning Friday, February 9 through Tuesday, February 13. For $69 per person enjoy beef tenderloin, lobster tail, lemon confit butter, garlic mashed potatoes and green beans amandine.

For those dining on Valentine’s Day, we are pleased to offer an exclusive and specially crafted four course prix fixe dinner on Wednesday, February 14 only.

Our Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu begins with your choice of Spicy Mango Crostini, Wrapped Dates, or Southern Deviled Eggs followed by Love Salad or Lobster Bisque. Offering something for everyone, the entrée course includes Surf n’ Turf, Chili Glazed Halibut, Seafood Ravioli, or Lemon Caper Chicken, each served with delightful sides. Dessert closes out this spectacular dining experience with Raspberry Cheesecake, Espresso Chocolate Cake, or Strawberry Panna Cotta.

Don’t forget about our cocktails! The prix fixe Valentine’s menu can be expertly accompanied by one of our unique cocktails or impeccable selection of wine.

McRae’s is the newest restaurant in East Dallas and offers a distinctive, comfortable setting perfect for a casual but impressive evening of dining. With curated music, a warm and inviting patio, and surprising extras throughout, your Valentine will feel adored and appreciated.

Reservations are highly recommended for our intimate restaurant.

McRae’s is located at 9913 Garland Road in Dallas. Additional parking is available behind the restaurant. Visit our website https://McRaesAmericanBistor.com for more information or to make reservations.

Stan’s Blue Note will heat things up with their “Great Bowls of Fire” 12^th annual Chili Cook-off on Sunday, February 18^th. From 2pm-6pm the best self-proclaimed chili chefs from around the area will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights to be crowned the best! What makes this event even better is that we do it for an important cause – this year benefitting Foundation 45 and their efforts to provide mental health services in Dallas/Fort Worth.

How to enter? Register online and your $25 registration fee ($30 day of event) gets you in the competition for cash prizes PLUS domestic draft beer from 3pm-5pm.

Prepare your showstopping chili! With beans or without, spicy or not, vegetarian or venison – it’s up to you and we will try them all! Just make sure you deliver it to Stan’s by 2:30 on February 18 (see rules online) to be included in the judging.

Who will win? Two awards will be given - Judges’ Choice, by our special panel, and a People’s Choice Award.

Want to be in on the judging? Anyone can participate in the People’s Choice voting! Bring $10 and you’ll get a spoon, a ballot, and a beer to wash it all down. If you really love chili buy a couple ballots at $10 each.

How can we make it more fun? By offering raffle prizes, of course! Special thanks to our sponsors, East Dallas Automotive and Milo Butterfingers! Plus, we have several area restaurants and businesses who graciously donated gift certificates and prizes. There’s something for everyone to enjoy from Lounge Here, Salute Wine Brokers, Walton’s Garden Center, Sundown Granada, Lochland’s Irish Pub, Libertine, Terilli’s, Dodie’s Cajun Diner, Table 13, McRae’s American Bistro, Top Golf, and more!

And because it is Stan’s, our big screens will have all the sports! We also add to the fun with pool, darts, shuffleboard, music, great beer, and food.

Why? This event is all fun for a good cause. Proceeds from Stan’s 12^th annual Chili Cook-off benefit Foundation 45. Foundation 45 is a suicide, addiction, and mental health awareness group serving the Dallas/Fort Worth creative community by providing free top-tier mental health and recovery services while working to destigmatize the conversation around mental health. 

Stan’s Blue Note, Dallas’ oldest continuously operating drinking establishment has been named has been named one of the best bars in DFW and Best Sports Bar.  Stan’s is located in Lower Greenville at 2908 Greenville Avenue. 

(ADDISON, TX – January 5, 2024) A romantic evening of fine dining, live music and cocktails awaits your Valentine at Table 13 in Addison. Located at Belt Line and Inwood Road, Table 13 offers a memorable dining experience with upscale, personal attention and an ambiance reminiscent of the quintessential supper club.

The impressive four course prix fixe Valentine’s menu is offered for $125 per person beginning Friday, February 9 and will run through Valentine’s Day dinner (we are closed on Sunday). The regular menu will also be offered Friday through Tuesday. On Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, February 14) the dinner service menu will be our four course prix fixe Valentine’s menu exclusively.

Our Valentine’s menu sets the stage for romance beginning with your selection of appetizers of Firecracker Lobster, Bacon Wrapped Dates, or Jumbo Lump Crab-tini, followed by your choice of Lobster Bisque, Caprese Salad, or Caesar Salad. Entrée choices include Red Snapper, Surf ‘n Turf, Lobster Frittes, or a 16oz. Ribeye Lobster Oscar Style. Featured desserts include Table 13’s Famous Chocolate Cake, Berries and Cream, or Red Velvet Cheesecake.

The romantic setting is enhanced with live music by our featured entertainer.

With an inspired menu, classic and intimate environment, and exquisite detail to the dining experience Table 13 is the perfect place to impress your special date.

Call in reservations are required. Please call 972-789-9558 to book your table or visit our website https://Table13Addison.com for more information. Table 13 is located at 4812 Belt Line Rd.in Addison.