Handshake Turns Up the Romance with Chef’s Table and Valentine’s Market
Handshake is turning Valentine’s Day into an all-day affair. From tintype portraits and fresh florals to a three-course chef’s table dinner, this Fayetteville spot has everything you need to make February 14th feel special without the usual holiday scramble.
The Deets
📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Handshake | 401 West Mountain Street, Fayetteville
🎟️ Chef’s Table: $80 per person | Limited tickets | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Market Pop-Up: Free entry
🔗 More info and Chef’s Table Ticket
An Evening Worth Savoring
Chef Jameson Hall, alongside Sous Chef Luke Lakes and Pastry Chef Lindsey Carrel, has crafted a three-course meal with curated wine pairings designed specifically for the occasion. Each course is prepared with intention, giving you and your date a chance to slow down and actually enjoy the evening without rushing through a crowded restaurant. This is the kind of intimate setting where conversation flows as smoothly as the wine.
Shop, Snap, and Celebrate
Holliday Tintype will be on-site capturing one-of-a-kind portraits. These aren’t your typical photos. Tintypes are permanent images on metal that give you something tangible to hold onto long after February 14th.
Juliet Florals brings fresh bouquets available for pickup and purchase, so you can skip the gas station flowers and grab something that actually looks like you put thought into it. A love letter station gives you the chance to put pen to paper, and the market’s curated gift selection means you won’t leave empty-handed.
Food and drink specials run throughout the afternoon, making this an easy spot to drop in early, browse, and settle into the holiday without the usual Valentine’s Day pressure.
Why It Works
Handshake has built a reputation for creating spaces where community and quality intersect. This event leans into that ethos by offering both an elevated dining experience and a casual, come-as-you-are market vibe. Juliet Florals is donating bouquet proceeds to the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter, adding a layer of purpose to your purchase. You can commit to the full chef’s table evening or just swing by for a portrait and a bouquet. Either way, you’re supporting local businesses and making the day feel a little more special.
For tickets to the chef’s table dinner or more details about the market pop-up, visit handshakefayetteville.com. See you there for the ultimate Valentine’s Day date!
