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In celebration of the love-liest day of the year, Phoenix City Grille is rolling out a sweet Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu. This three-course menu is just $75, plus tax and gratuity per person, and is available during dinner service on Friday, Feb. 14:   First Course, choice of one: New England Clam Chowder Roasted Corn Soup with poblano relish Arugula Salad with fennel, candied pistachios, red onions, orange segments and basil oil vinaigrette Burrata Cheese with grilled bread and olive oil Romaine Salad—Romaine hearts, heirloom tomatoes, garlic croutons, Romano cheese and green chile citrus dressing   Second Course, choice of one: Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin with pomegranate gastrique, parsnip leek puree and caramelized cipollini onions; add sautéed shrimp for an additional $10 Colorado Herb Crusted Lamb Chops with mint pesto, sweet potato two ways and Meyer lemon gastrique; this selection is an additional $10 Rose Lane Chicken—Pan roasted, skin on all natural chicken breast, tarragon pan jus, Yukon Gold smashed potatoes and roasted carrots Cedar Plank Salmon—Faroe Island citrus-horseradish crusted salmon, fingerling potatoes, roasted carrots and lemon aioli Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with crispy fingerling potatoes, sauteed green beans, warm bacon vinaigrette and cherry tomatoes Vegetable Plate—Grilled asparagus, roasted squash, harissa-glazed carrots, arugula, tepary beans, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds and crispy fingerlings potatoes   Dessert Course, choice of one: Red Velvet Cheesecake with chocolate cookie crust, traditional cheesecake and seasonal berries Espresso Pot De Crème with biscotti, Chantilly cream, spiced Arizona pecans and berries PCG Original Buttermilk Pie—Sweet buttermilk custard and caramel sauce   Diners can add the following accoutrements to round out their meals:   Tuna Crudo with ponzu sauce, Fresno peppers, scallions, ginger, toasted sesame seeds and sriracha aioli, $20 Wild Mexican White Shrimp Cocktail with spicy cocktail sauce, $18 Eggplant Bites with piquillo peppers, tomato jam, goat cheese, arugula, sherry vinaigrette  and balsamic reduction, $16 Salmon Skewer with romaine hearts, heirloom tomatoes, piquillo peppers, Romano cheese and green chile citrus dressing, $18 Bacon Wrapped Shrimp—stuffed with cotija cheese, wrapped with smoked bacon and served with chipotle aioli, $14 Slow Simmered Green Chile Pork served in a skillet with Mama Lola’s tortillas and toppings, $18       For more about Phoenix City Grille or to make a reservation, visit phoenixcitygrille.com.

This Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, Rusconi’s American Kitchen presents the following three-course prix fixe dinner designed for lovebirds and all those who love food. Menu options include:   First Course, choice of one: Baby Gem Lettuce with San Joaquin Gold and Prosciutto, pear tomatoes, arugula pesto, chives and crispy corn fritters House Smoked Scottish Salmon with Wild Arugula, citrus and dill whipped ricotta, croutons and Nixon Square Meyer lemon vinaigrette Lobster Bisque with citrus crema and lobster ravioli Boneless Short Ribs Mild Piquillo Pepper Polenta with red wine sauce, candy cane beets, shallots and chives Seared Ahi Tuna with mango, avocado, cucumber, mild aqua chile, watermelon radish and cilantro Wild Blue Crab Cake with saffron corn jus, crustacean oil, cilantro and lemongrass   Main Course, choice of one: Blueberry and Apple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with yellow cauliflower puree, roasted brussels sprouts, cotija cheese and fine herbs Opal Valley Lamb Rack Crusted with Smoked Tomato, goat cheese polenta, rainbow cauliflower, black olive jus and crispy herbs Costa Rican Grouper with Garlic-Herb Spaetzle, Wilted Organic Spinach and Chef’s home-grown Meyer lemon emulsion Filet of Beef Tenderloin and Wild Blue Crab with potato puree, root vegetables and red wine syrup Forbidden Rice with Root Vegetables, sweet corn vinaigrette, edamame beans and tiny greens   Dessert Course, choice of one: Mango and Coconut Pannacotta in a Jar with strawberries and white chocolate chards Raspberry Cheesecake with lemon curd coulis Yin and Yang Crème Brûlée with white chocolate and dark chocolate   The cost for this three-course menu is $104 per person, plus tax and gratuity. For more about Rusconi’s American Kitchen or to make a reservation, visit rusconiskitchen.com.