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Have the perfect Valentine’s Day
February 2nd, 2010 at Tue, 2nd, 2010 at 11:19 am by lindsaylarin
It is that time of year to pick out a mushy Hallmark card and impress your significant other with the perfect dinner reservations. Bellevue offers an abundant number of restaurant choices, so make your pick and place the call to reserve a table for two on February 14.
Executive Chef at Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill, Noel Sanchez, offers his recommendations for the ideal Valentine’s Day dining experience:
1. Choose a restaurant you trust and make a reservation at least three days before. Some may be booked weeks or even a month out. The later you wait the fewer options you will have.
2. On Valentine’s Day, never be late to your reservation. Because of how busy the restaurant is and the number of people waiting to be seated, if you are late you may have to wait.
3. If you have an appointment or event immediately after dinner, please let your server know so they can help get you out on time. With that said, plan enough time so food can be cooked.
4. Try the specials. Most restaurants will have high-quality specials for Valentine’s Day at a good price.
5. With Valentine’s Day on Sunday, look to celebrate on Friday or Saturday to avoid larger crowds. Z’Tejas will be offering their Valentine’s Menu Feb. 11-14. Reservations are recommended each day.
On the Valentine’s Day Menu at Z’Tejas:
Surf & Turf – Pistachio crusted beef tenderloin, topped with caramelized onion sauce, served with sautéed spinach and jumbo chipotle marinated shrimp. $23.99
Seared Chile Crusted Scallops – Chile dusted and seared scallops on a bed of green chile and PAMA Liquor sweet potatoes, topped with a Serrano parsley chimichurri sauce, served with green apple and avocado salad. $16.99
Dessert:
Chocolate Mousse – Decadent chocolate mousse made with PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur. $5.95
Valentine Specialty Drinks:
PAMA ‘Rita’ – PAMA pomegranate liqueur floated on top of their famous 6th Street margarita.
Pomegranate Mojito – SKYY Vodka, PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur, POM Wonderful, Monin Mojito, fresh mint leaves, lime, soda water and Sprite®
Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill is located in The Lodge at Bellevue Square on the third level next to the sky-bridge.
For more information on hours or to make reservations, call (425) 467-5911 or visit www.ztejas.com.
lindsaylarin I am a writer and reporter for the Bellevue Reporter and The Scene, covering a variety of community-based topics. I live, work and play on the Eastside- sometimes all at once. Find out the inside scoop and get a behind the scenes exclusive of Bellevue at its best- from fashion runway shows to wine events and new boutique openings.
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