How often can you celebrate Chinese New Year at the same time as Valentine’s Day? This year, Trader Vic’s rings in both special events with an extra festive menu. Spice things up with sizzling favorites hot from the wok and the wood-fired Chinese oven, plus romantic treats like Oysters on the Half Shell and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries For Two.

Now you can make Chef Justin Pfeilsticker’s most frequently requested recipe for yourself! Crab Ravigote, Baby Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes with Basil Vinaigrette & Chili Oil ½ cup mayonnaise 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat (cleaned) 2 tsp dijon mustard To taste salt & pepper 1 ea lemon (juice of) 6 ea heirloom tomatoes (large, diced) ½ cup red onion (minced) 1 ea red onion (sliced thin half moons) ¼ tsp garlic (minced) 4 heads lola rosa ¼ cup capers (rough chopped) 2 heads frisse 1 Tbs parsley (chopped) 3 oz basil vinaigrette 1 Tbs chervil (chopped) Drizzle chili oil 1 Tbs tarragon (chopped) In small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, onions, garlic, capers, parsley, chervil and tarragon. Mix well, then slowly fold in the crab. Be careful not to break the crab into pieces. Chill for a minimum of 1 hour. Then (in small mixing bowl) add tomatoes, basil vinaigrette to coat, salt and pepper. Toss lightly. Place mixture in middle of plate, place a bouquet of greens in the middle of the tomato mixture, and top with crab ravigote. Drizzle with chili oil and a little more basil vinaigrette. Chili Infused Oil 1 Tbs dark chili powder ¼ cup salad oil 1 garlic clove Heat for 10 minutes on low heat. Then let sit for 1 hour and strain through cheese cloth. Basil Vinaigrette 3 oz basil leaves (measure by weight for basil) 1 Tbs honey ½ oz dijon mustard 1.5 ea shallot 1 ea garlic cloves ½ cup rice wine vinegar 1 ¼ cups cups salad oil Clean shallots and garlic. Measure out all ingredients. Put honey, dijon, garlic and shallots in blender. Turn on blender on low and add rice wine vinegar. Once mixture is blended, start adding basil and mix well. Slowly drizzle oil and puree until smooth. Add salt & pepper to taste.

If you just can’t wait for a great martini, Vic’s makes it easy to enjoy one of its most popular specialties on your own. Check out the Ty Ku Sake Martini -- normally $9, but $6 for ladies on Thursday. 2 oz Ty Ku Sake ½ fresh lime squeeze ½ oz Trader Vic’s passion syrup Combine the sake, lime juice, syrup, and crushed ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake until chilled and pour entire contents of shaker (including the ice) into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime half.

Along with celebrating Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year at Trader Vic’s, make the rest of the weekend equally special. You can stay overnight at Hotel Valley Ho for just $229, and enjoy all the fun of downtown Scottsdale along with the attractions of VH Spa.

We can’t keep it bottled up any longer. Save 50% on bottles of wine every Sunday-Wednesday in the dining room. It’s a great way to savor wines you may not have tried before!

Enjoy the best Happy Hour deal in town at Trader Vic’s, with drink specials and a half-price bar menu from 4-6pm and 9-11pm every day of the week. Take advantage of specials like the $1 Pork Sliders, $2 Catfish Taco or Chinese Oven Roasted Burger, $3 Chinese Spare Ribs or Almond Duck Tidbits, and more. Make a reservation for 12 or more friends to enjoy Happy Hour any Monday-Friday from 4-7pm, and receive reserved space plus a selection of appetizers.

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night during February, enjoy live music by Myles David Lancette. This singer-songwriter has a vibe all his own, blending the likes of John Mayer, Stevie Wonder and Coldplay along with his own original works. Myles has been recognized locally and nationally for his production talent, and now brings his unique brand of Acoustic Soul to Hotel Valley Ho.

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