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Hailing from the Ozarks, Addie Broyles expanded her cooking (and eating) skills on the West Coast and Spain before settling in Austin, mainly for the aguas frescas at the taco stand down the street from her house where she, husband Ian and son Julian are now attempting to grow their own food in the backyard. They recently welcomed another baby boy and two chickens to the family.

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By LeeAnn Pendley | Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 11:28 AM

Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday this year, which is bad news for lovers who have a hard time fitting a date night like Valentine’s in the middle of the week but good news for restaurant owners who always see a rush on weekend nights but rarely one of the caliber that Valentine’s Day will bring in the middle of the week. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be rounding up the Valentine’s specials, both the weekend before and the night of. Have a special dinner to submit? Send the details in an email to Austin360.com producer LeeAnn Pendley.

• Alamo Drafthouse (Ritz 320 E 6th Street, 476-1320, Village 2700 W Anderson Lane, 476-1320, South Lamar 1120 S Lamar Blvd, 476-1320, Lake Creek 13729 Research Blvd, 219-5408, drafthouse.com): ‘Princess Bride’ quote-along and feast. 7 p.m.

• Asti Trattoria (408 C East 43rd St., 451-1218, www.astiaustin.com/asti/event/): Special Valentine’s Day menu. Feb. 14. 5-10 p.m.

• Austin Cake Ball Kitchen & Bar(3401 Esperanza Crossing Suite #104, 215-3633, www.austincakeball.com/kitchenandbar): Three-course prix fixe dinner menu. Feb. 10-14. $45 per person. $75 per couple.

• Aviary (2110 S. Lamar Blvd., 916-4445, verdesupperclub.com): Verde Supper Club presents ‘Intercourses: A Night of Aphrodisiacs’ on Feb. 14. Six course meal. $90 per person.

• Bistrot Mirabelle (8127 Mesa Drive Ste A100, 346-7900, www.bistrotmirabelle.com): Three-course dinner, including a complimentary glass of champagne. Feb. 14. $37.95.

• Braise (2121 E. Sixth St., 478-8700, www.braiseaustin.com): Four-course fixed-price menu Tuesday, Feb. 14. $49.95 per person, $99.95 per couple.

• Buenos Aires Cafe Este (1201 E. 6th St, 382-1189, buenosairescafe.com) will be offering a five-course prix-fixe menu with a complimentary glass of bubbles. Accepting reservations for 7 and 9 pm for Tuesday Feb 14, $75 per person.

• Cannoli Joe’s(4715 US Hwy 290 West, 892-4444, www.cannolijoes.com): Feb. 14. Lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. for $8.99 (regular menu). Dinner from 4 - 8:30 p.m. for $17.99, with an extended menu.

• The Carillon (AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center, 1900 University Ave., 404-1900, www.thecarillonrestaurant.com): Seven-course dinner with wine pairings. Feb. 10-11 and Feb. 14. $120 per person. $80 without wine.

• Congress (200 Congress Ave., 827-2760, congressaustin.com/congress): Five-course menu. Feb. 14. $95 per person.

• Contigo(2027 Anchor Lane, 614-2260, www.contigoaustin.com): Three-course family style meal. Feb. 14. $35.

• EZ’s Brick Oven & Grill(3918 N. Lamar Blvd., 302-1800, www.ezsrestaurants.com/): Three-course dinner. Feb. 14. $25 per couple, exchange your two glasses of wine for a full bottle for $32.

• Fabi + Rosi (509 Hearn Street, 236-0642, www.fabiandrosi.com/): Four-course dinner. Includes wine pairings. Feb 14. 7 p.m. $75 per person.

• Fall Creek Vineyards (1820 County Road 222, Tow, 325-379-5361, www.fcv.com): Three course lunch with Fall Creek wine pairings at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Feb. 11. $34.

• FINO Restaurant Patio & Bar (2905 San Gabriel Street, 474-2905, www.astiaustin.com/fino/event/): Special Valentine’s Day menu. Feb. 14. 5-10 p.m.

• Frank (407 Colorado St, 494-6916 www.jivetickets.com/concerts/frank-valentine-s-dinner-w-soul-track-mind): Special three-course dinner with Soul Track Mind. Two seatings at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $100 per couple.

• The Grille at Rough Hollow (103 Yacht Club Cove, Lakeway, 261-3444, www.roughhollowclub.com/grille.php): Special Valentine’s tasting menu. Feb. 10 - 14.

• Hotel Saint Cecilia (, www.hotelstcecilia.com/): Feb. 14 6 to 10 p.m. $150 per person includes cocktails and wine pairings.

• Hudson’s on the Bend (3509 RM 620 N., 266-1369, www.hudsonsonthebend.com): Seven-course dinner with wine parings. Feb. 8. 7 p.m. $150.

• Hyatt Regency Downtown (208 Barton Springs Rd., 477-1234, www.hyatt.com): Pre-fixe dinner. Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. $49 per person.

• iPic Theaters at The Domain (3225 Amy Donovan Plaza, 568-3400, www.ipictheaters.com ): Special Valentine’s Day menu. Feb. 14.

• La Condesa (400 W 2nd St., 499-0300, www.lacondesaaustin.com): Normal menu with special desserts. Feb. 14.

• Manuel’s (310 Congress Ave., 472-7555; 10201 Jollyville Road, 345-1042, www.manuels.com): Three-course menu Feb. 10-14. $35.

• MAX’s Wine Dive (207 San Jacinto Boulevard, 904-0111, www.maxswinedive.com): A special evening of French cuisine on Sunday, Feb. 12th. Tickets include dinner for two with wine pairings. $150 plus tax and gratuity. Tickets purchased after Feb. 1 $199.

• Mesa Ranch Steakhouse(8108 Mesa Dr., 853-9480, mesaranchaustin.com): Four-course fixed price dinner. Feb. 14. $45 per person.

• Messina Hof Winery (9996 US Hwy 290 East, Fredericksburg, 830-990-4653, www.messinahof.com): Five course dinner paired with five different Messina Hof wines. Feb. 11 & Feb. 14. $80 per person.

• Mimi’s Cafe (10515 N. Mopac, 241-0309, mimiscafe.com): Three-course dinner for two. Feb. 9-15. $26.99.

• NXNW (10010 N. Capital of TX Hwy , 467-6969, www.nxnwbrew.com ): Four-course dinner. Feb. 14. $40.

• Paggi House (200 Lee Barton Drive, 473-3700, www.paggihouse.com): Four-course dinner. Feb. 14. $85 per person. Wine pairings available. Limited à la carte menu available.

• Restaurant Jezebel (Address disclosed upon payment. www.jezebeldining.com): Four-course intimate dinner held in chef Parind Vora’s East Austin dining room. Feb. 14 7:30 p.m. $120 per person.

• Sagra (1610 San Antonio St., 535-5988, sagraaustin.net/): Four-course traditional Italian dinner. Feb. 14. $45 per person, $20 for wine pairings.

• Soleil(6550 Comanche Trail, 266-0600, soleilaustin.com): Five-course dinner. Feb. 14, 5 to 9 p.m.

• Sullivan’s Steakhouse (300 Colorado St., 495-6504, sullivansteakhouse.com): Three-course Valentine’s menu for two. Feb. 11-14. $89.

• Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine(12407 N. Mopac Expwy., 837-4444, www.tajmahalaustin.com): Three-course dinner for two. Feb. 14. $39.95

• Trace (200 Lavaca St. at the W Hotel, 542-3660, www.traceaustin.com): Two three-course menus will be featured on Feb. 14th, including a vegetarian option. $65 per person (with wine parings for $90). 5:30 to 10 p.m.

• TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel (98 San Jacinto Blvd., 685-8300, www.trioaustin.com): Three-course prix fixe pre-Valentine’s menu Feb. 10-13. $55 per person. Four-course prix fixe Valentine’s menu. Feb. 14. $95 per person.

• Urban an American Grill at the Domain(11301 Domain Dr., 490-1511, www.urbanatthedomain.com): Three-course dinner. 5-10 p.m. Feb. 10-14. $55 per person, add wine pairings $35.

• Vivo Lake Creek (12233 RR620 Ste #105, 331-4660, www.vivo-austin.com): Five-course menu. $65 per person. Add wine pairings for an additional $20.

• Zed’s (501 Canyon Ridge Drive, 339-9337, www.zeds.bz): Special prix fixe menu with champagne toast. $40 for single, $75 per couple.

• Z’Tejas(10525 W. Parmer Lane 388-7772, 9400 A. Arboretum Blvd 346-3506, 1110 W. 6th Street 478-5355, www.ztejas.com): Special sweetheart dinner menu. Feb. 11-14.

Rodolfo Gonzalez for the Austin American-Statesman.

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