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For over 28 years, Rio Grill, located in the Crossroads, Carmel, has been the place to meet friends, enjoy delicious food and relax with a refreshing cocktail or glass of wine.  To celebrate Valentine’s Day on Tuesday, February 14th, Chef Cy Yontz has created a special menu bursting with flavors from the Southwest.  (The traditional Rio Grill dinner menu is also available on Valentine’s Day!)

FIRST COURSE (Choice of one)

• Tortilla Soup with Crispy Tortillas and Crumbled Farmers Cheese
• Hearts of Palm Salad Wild Arugula, Grapefruit sections and Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette
• Oysters On the Half-Shell with Miso Mignonette, Diced Watermelon and Wasabi Caviar

SECOND COURSE (Choice of one)

• Bone-In Veal Strip Loin with Pink Peppercorn Au Poivre, Hatch Green Chile-Scalloped Potatoes and Tomato Gratin
• Wood-Grilled Sea Bass with Smoked Chile Butter, Ricotta Gnocchi with Blistered Pear Tomatoes, Spinach and Pancetta
• Pan-Roasted Chicken Breast with Squash Blossom-Guajillo Broth, Queso Fresco-Corn Mashed Potatoes and Organic Baby Carrots
• Stuffed Poblano Pepper with Quinoa, Roasted Gold Beets, Sweet Corn and Pea Tendrils

THIRD COURSE (Choice of one)

• Peaches and Cream Cheesecake with Pecan-Graham Crust and Agav- Soaked Peaches
• Flourless Bittersweet Chocolate Torte with Peppermint Crème Anglaise and Sweetheart Candy
• Mocha Flan with Chocolate-Espresso Custard

The Valentine’s Day three course price fix is $50 or with specially paired wines $65   (Tax and Gratuity not included).  Menu available at dinner only.