Dancing Stars Lovebirds Celebrate Early Valentines Day

pros and real-life couple Emma Slater and Alan Bersten clocked in for a pre-Valentine's Day 'shift' at Raising Cane's Global Flagship Restaurant this week.

The event took place on Tuesday in Times Square in .

Fresh off the Dancing with the Stars: Live! tour, the Mirrorball Trophy winners brought their off-the-floor chemistry to the heart of NYC, serving fans hand-battered, cooked-to-order Chicken Fingers.

During their time behind the front counter, Slater and Bersten embraced the Cane's experience.

They also had a playful 'Lady and the Tramp' moment with a crinkle-cut fry, dancing on the counter and hanging out with fans in the Caniac Corner. 

Between serving Box Combos and snapping photos, the couple chatted with media about life on tour, Valentine's Day plans and why Cane's hits all the right notes for a Valentine's date.

'I love that we get to dance together in front of a crowd on Valentine's Day this year. It feels really special,' said Bersten. 'We even have a number together, which makes it even better.'

Slater added that their Valentine's Day plans are all about keeping things simple.

'Nothing says Valentine's Day like watching us dance,' she said. 'We'll probably find a coffee shop, sit, chat and decompress. I'm romantic though. I already bought him chocolates.'

The couple also shared their excitement for recently announced DWTS Con, which they described as an immersive fan experience designed to recreate the magic of the ballroom with live panels, Q&As, shows and exclusive merchandise. 

Offstage, the two say they love exploring cities together while on tour, whether that's playing basketball, discovering local spots or bonding over food.

'We're foodies, so this is totally up our alley,' Slater said. 'It's honestly killing me that Cane's is right here in front of me and I haven't eaten it yet!'

Bersten didn't hesitate when it came to his Cane's order. 'I would totally get a full cup of Cane's dipping sauce,' he joked. 'The little cups aren't enough for four Chicken Fingers.'

Both agreed their favorite part of Cane's is the hand-battered, cooked-to-order Chicken Fingers, which are marinated for at least 24 hours and served fresh every time, and that the Restaurant makes the perfect Valentine's Day stop thanks to its comfort food and welcoming vibe.

'Cane's just feels friendly,' Bersten said. 'It's the kind of place you can relax, enjoy great food and have fun together.'

Raising Cane's is one of the fastest-growing Restaurant Brands and will soon surpass 1,000 locations, with plans to open nearly 100 new Restaurants this year. 

The Chicken Finger Brand, founded in 1996 by owner and founder Todd Graves, is also expanding internationally, debuting its first U.K. Restaurant this year.