FEB. 14: Four-course meal at Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces
Appetizer: Crab cakes for two or spicy meatballs and fresh mozzarella
Soup or salad: Tomato bisque or wedge salad
Intermezzo (to help cleanse the palate): Tequila infused sorbet
Entrée: 8 oz. filet mignon, mushroom demi, boursin whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus, or grilled salmon, spinach. Blistered heirloom tomatoes, rice and saffron tomato sauce
Dessert: Cheesecake Factory original cheesecake with or without fresh berries
$89 per couple + tax and gratuity
Call for reservations: 575-522-4300
FEB 15-16 AND 22-23: For the Love of Art Month events
One standout event includes the popular Artist Studio Tours. Each are held on the coming weekends: February 15-16 and 22-23. Studios open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. (hours may vary). Different studios will be open each weekend offering an array of artwork. There also will be demonstrations, works of art in progress and the opportunity to meet the artists. Maps that include the participating studios are available in the event guide and an interactive map online at www.artformsnm.org.
NOW - FEB. 16: Three-course Valentine’s dinner specials at La Posta de Mesilla
Specials run now through February 16
Appetizer: Chile con queso or guacamole salad
Entrée: Combination plate No. 1, surf and turf or fajitas
Dessert: Sopaipillas, tres leches cakes or flan
Includes a complimentary glass of champagne and one stemmed rose
$49.95 per couple + tax and gratuity
Reservations recommended 575-524-3524 or at www.la-posta-de-mesilla.com
FEB. 14: Four-course meal at NMSU’s Villanueva Victory Club
First course: Roasted red pepper bisque or Caesar Salad
Second course: Lobster ravioli with champagne caviar cream sauce
Entrée selection served with fingerling potatoes and grilled asparagus: Filet mignon with crab meat bearnaise, seared sea bass with tomato and oyster confit or ratatouille tart with whipped goat cheese butter
Dessert: Dark chocolate lava cake
All courses served with champagne or sparkling cider.
Cash bar available
$65 per couple
Reservations required by Feb. 12, 575-646-4802
NOW – FEB. 29: A Hacienda-style Valentine’s celebration
- Dinner only
Appetizer: Green chile crab bisque or Hacienda salad
Entrée: Filet mignon, Hacienda crab cakes or Chilean sea bass
Dessert: 1 selection from menu to share
Includes two glasses of Proseco and a rose
$99 per couple + tax
Reservations recommended 575-652-4953
- Dine and Stay
One-night stay for two in a Hacienda queen room
Welcome cocktails
$75 gift certificate for food and beverage purchases
Breakfast for two
$199 + tax
FEB. 14: Ramada Valentine’s room packages
King Room Valentine’s Day Package: Two-night stay, bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses for $215 + tax
Queen Room Valentine’s Day Package: Two-night stay, bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses for $185 + tax
King Room Valentine’s Day Package: One-night stay, bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses for $119 + tax
Queen Room Valentine’s Day Package: One-night stay, bottle of champagne, chocolates and roses for $105 + tax
Reservations required 575-613-4693