The Taste of Dallas Valentine’s Special is specifically designed to provide a unique and elevated experience to appeal to couples who want to celebrate this romantic holiday by being able to sample and enjoy some of the best the great city of Dallas has to offer.

This special area will feature a few of the hottest new restaurants in the Dallas area. If you’ve had trouble getting a reservation at one of these spots which opened the last year then this is your chance to sample their delicious food.

OneSam Dim Sum & Sushi

• Dish: Thai Chicken Dumplings Green & Thai Curry Coconut Cream

Cry Wolf

• Chef: Mike Stites
• Dish: Heritage Berkshire Porkchop w/ Kimchi Collard Greens

Escondido

• Chef: Jon Alexis
• Dish: Guajillo Glazed Shrimp

Dea

• Chef: Justin Albertson
• Dish: Rigatoni Genovese-Lynae with Beef Short Rib

Birdie

• Chef: Joshua Harmon
• Dish: Nashville Hot Katsu BAO

Here we will feature six of the hottest new chefs in the 214. These chefs have built their resumes in exclusive pop-ups, food trucks, restaurants and their cutting edge creations will be a highlight of the event.

Burger Schmurger

• Chef: Dave Culwell
• Dish: The Schmurger

Smoke & Bone

• Chef: Ross Marquette
• Dish: Loaded Elotes

Hustle Town Pizza

• Chef: Desmon Coleman
• Dish: The Love Below

Resident Taqueria

• Chef: Parker Cantera
• Dish: Braised Pork w/ Apple Slaw & Pickled Chile

We couldn’t host Valentine’s themed event without a delicious area featuring the best pastry and dessert chefs in Dallas. This area may not work with your Keto diet but it will be the area you are likely to visit twice.

Nena Postreria

• Chef: Diana Zamora
• Dish: Gansitos De Gabby

Virgin Hotel

• Chef: Lisa Coats
• Dish: Opalys Pot De Crem

La Casita Bake Shop

• Chef: Marisca Trejo
• Dish: Bete Noire – Chocolate Cake w/ Raspberry

Soceity Bakery

• Chef: Roshi Muns
• Dish: Original Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cathedral Bistro

• Chef: Daniel Rosales
• Dish: Raspberry & Hibiscus Chocolate Bombe

The Finch

• Chef: Diamond Singleton
• Dish: Mini Ube Bunt Cakes w/ Coconut Ice Cream

We have plenty of features with cocktails, wine, and delicious light food but we wanted to have an area designed for people who love red meat and bourbon. We have the perfect creation with our Bourbon & BBQ area featuring Texas Bourbon and delicious brisket.