Make your plans now! Reservations are needed at most fine dining restaurants, so make sure you reserve early so you can be exactly where you want to be for your Valentines date!

1. The Grill by Arfeen Smith & Payne
Swanky is our opinion of this place! Cabana Bar, Live entertainment on the patio, attentive but not overbearing servers! Just right for a romantic and ”sure to impress” dinner! Reservations in advance for Valentines Day are a Must to make sure you get your seats! (Beaumont)

2. Make it a Sushi , Steak & Sake Night where they serve the best! The Tokyo artisans are at it again this holiday with amazing original & brand new Valentine cocktails along with picture perfect heart shaped fresh sushi rolls  all done in the colors of love (women like pink & red on Valentines day, really any day)! See Tokyo’s  Special Valentines Offers by clicking here. Tokyo Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar has two locations in Beaumont and one in Mid County.

3. Special Valentines Wine & Chocolate Tasting at WineStyles from 6p-8p.. Great wines and decadent desserts. (Beaumont)

4. Wanna make it a Valentine’s Lunch? ! Visit AMSET’s Cafe Arts on Tuesday, February 14 for a special lunch for you and your sweetheart prepared by Two Magnolias Cafe. For more information and to RSVP, call 883-5913! (Beaumont)

5. MCM Elegante’s Hemingway Cafe has a Valentine’s Dinner for Two, with  a great choice of appetizers, Salads,  Entree’s,  & Desserts!  Wine or Champagne, included,   for $69 per couple. Alex Rozell is the entertainment for the evening, from 6p-109.  (Beaumont) 

6. Painting with a Twist has two types of classes for Valentines. Ladies, get your friends together for a “Lady in Red” painting..and for couples the theme is “Tree Love”, partners can paint a tree that when put side by side makes a “whole tree” Reserve your seat today online, & show up 10-15 minutes before class with your snacks and “twist” (adult beverages)! Yes you can BYOB! (Beaumont)

7. Get an Appetizer, Fajita’s for Two plus Decadent Chocolate Cake at Valentines at Rancho Grande .  (Port Arthur).

8. Beau Rêve – Enjoy a special Valentines  five course meal  in this romantic historical home/ restaurant. Located at 4400 Atlantic Road in Port Arthur, See the Special Menu Here & Call today for reservations! (409) 962-2422 (Port Arthur)

9. Sanderson’s Steakhouse has their traditional Valentines Special - 12oz Ribeye & 6 Shrimp with 2 sides for only $16.99. You can cook these shrimp any way you want them, fried, blackened or grilled! Sanderson’s has 26 different  WINES for you to choose from on this special occasion. (Nederland)

10. Old Orange Cafe will be open for Valentine’s dining. Chef David will have a special menu. Reservations not required but suggested..(Orange) 

11. Dinner for Two @ Dylan’s on 9th, choices are Prime Rib, roasted red potato’s, saute’ mushrooms, and green beans or Flounder Filet with crab stuffing, rice pilaf and steam veggies. Followed by a Special Valentine’s Day Dessert. $30.00. Also, Chocolate Covered Strawberries are available for purchase on the 14th as well. Reserve your table or order your strawberries today 722-1600 (Port Arthur) 

12. Dim lights, fine cuisine, great wine or cocktails and you can Choose Your Music at Suga’s Deep South . Pianist/Vocalist  Kay Miller entertains Valentine diners at Suga’s downstairs while Saxophonist Earl Collins entertains on Suga’s stage upstairs (great dance floor)!.  RSVP by calling Suga’s Now! 409-813-1808 (Beaumont) 

13. A Play, Champagne, Chocolate, a Special Flower for the ladies along with the performance of “Almost, Maine”, a happy heart filled performance from the Beaumont Community Players.   The play’s story line takes place on a Friday night in the middle of winter, where residents of a small, mythical town in far northern Maine are falling in and out of love at an alarming rate.  Just $30 per person.  On Valentines Day the theater lobby opens at 6:30 pm for Champagne and Chocolate, show begins at 7:30 pm.  (if you can’t make this performance, the run dates are Feb 10th- Feb 25th)

More suggestions coming  for Valentines Day in Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange, Nederland, Silsbee, Lumberton, and all around the Golden Triangle  from EatDrinkSETX.com !

If you haven’t “geared up” for Mardi Gras yet,  the swag is galore in the stores, so go get you some, and make sure to have a designated driver! (more than likely, you will need it. If you don’t think so, get one anyway- you never know with Mardi Gras)!

Below is the Schedules for Mardi Gas Southeast Texas Parades & the Concerts.  And for Southeast Texas Mardi Gras Ticket info Click HERE

A History Lesson in Mardi Gras
Think New Orleans is the home of the very first Mardi Gras in the U.S?  It may be the biggest, but it’s not the first. The city of Mobile Alabama  has the bragging rights to our country’s most loved eat-drink fest!

America’s Mardi Gras celebration dates back to 1703 when the tiny French colony of Mobile observed North America’s first Mardi Gras. The Cowbellion de Rakin society took loudly to the streets of Mobile in 1703 armed with rakes, hoes and cowbells plundered from a hardware store. Although they marched on New Year’s Eve and not Fat Tuesday, they were a mystic society and the true founders of Mardi Gras in Mobile. The stress of the Civil War brought an end to the annual festivities in Mobile and after the war and under union occupation, the city was disillusioned and discouraged. On the afternoon of Fat Tuesday in 1866, Joseph Stillwell Cain set out to raise the spirits of Mobile and donned Chickasaw Indian regalia, climbed aboard a decorated coal wagon pulled by a mule and held a one-float parade through the streets of Mobile. Mardi Gras with all its frivolity was reborn and continues today in Mobile and has multiplied across our southern states and beyond.

For info on Mardi Gras Celebrations in our Eat Drink Network, see Galveston  Mardi Gras (Two Weekends)!, Houston Mardi Gras (Brazilian Carnival) ,  SWLA (Lake Charles area Mardi Gras),  New Orleans Mardi Gras (The BIG ONE), Texas Hill Country Mardi Gras (a Cowboy Mardi Gras , etc) and of course the original Marrdi Gras in Mobile Alabama!

Be sure to try one of these tasty Tokyo rolls or cocktail originals, and you don’t have to wait until Valentine’s Day because they are available now!

Stop by Tokyo soon and get your taste of Valentines! And Guys, you get automatic extra points from your girl by choosing Tokyo for Valentines night!

Join Tokyo Japanese Steak House on Facebook and visit their website here 

Tokyo on Dowlen Road
4438 Dowlen Rd Suite 104
Beaumont, Tx 77706
Phone (409) 896-2400
Lunch Hours:
Mon-Fri – 11a to 2:30p
Sunday 12noon to 3p
Dinner Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 4:30p-10p
Fri-Sat: 4:30p – 10:30p
Sunday 5p-9p

Tokyo – on IH-10
1970 IH-10 South
Beaumont, Tx 77707
Phone (409) 840-4255
Lunch Hours:
Mon-Fri- 11a-2:30p
Sunday- 12noon – 3p
Dinner Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 4:30p- 10p
Fri-Sat: 4:30p-10:30p
Sunday: 5p-9p

Tokyo Mid County
‎3300 Central Mall Dr
Port Arthur, TX 77642
Phone (409) 729-0641
Mid County Lunch Hours:
Mon-Fri- 11a-2:30p
Sunday- 12noon – 3p
Mid County Dinner Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 4:30p- 10p
Fri-Sat: 4:30p-10:30p
Sunday: 5p-9p

Tix are $25 and go on sale soon (word is somewhere between Feb 10th and Feb 13th) , so Get Yours FAST! These Toadie Tickets will most likely sell-out!

Tuesday February 14, 2012
There will be two seatings:
5:30p to 7p
7:30p to 9p
$140.00 per couple

Enjoy a five-course meal, entertainment, and each lady will receive a rose and a box of Beau Rêve treats.
Book your reservation with your server or call 962-2422.

Appetizer:
Spinach & Artichoke Dip (with or without Crab)
& Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms.

Salad:
House Salad & Dressing

Soup:
Corn & Crab Bisque and Roasted Red Pepper.

Entree:
Tilapia Rebecca – two strips of lightly fried tilapia with crab orzo & shrimp & lemon/ butter sauce, with steamed asparagus, and
Beef Tenderloin with vegetable orzo and roasted red potatoes.
Or,
(for those with shellfish restrictions)
Beef Tenderloin, and
Poulet Sarriette (Savory Chicken) -chicken breast with a savory sauce, vegetable orzo, andsteamed asparagus.

Dessert:
Sweet Dreams Chocolate Cake and Chocolate dipped Strawberries.

Beau Reve – Fine Dining
4400 Atlantic Road Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 962-2422

Venue: The Schooner Restaurant
Address: 1507 South Highway 69 Nederland, TX 77627
Hours/ Days Open: Mon-Sat open 11a-10p.  Closed on Sunday.
Phone: (409) 722-2323
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Description: Fresh Seafood Daily since 1947!  Seafood Platters, Steaks, Fresh Flounder,  Gulf Red Snapper, Bar-BQ Crabs & More.  The Schooner has banquet facilities available for business or associations meetings, wedding showers or rehearsal dinners, family or class reunions and just about any special event you are planning. Known for it’s Eclectic decor, the Schooners walls are adorned with mounted fish, aquariums, huge turtle, lobster tank.  Dine in or order to go.
Get Menu Here

Venue:

New Happy Hour Specials:  4p-6p EVERYDAY!
$2 MARGARITAS, / $2 DOMESTIC BEER,
$2.50 IMPORT BEER,/ $3 WELL DRINKS & INCLUDES MARTINIS,
$4.50 TOP-SHELF

Online Reservations

Planning a party?  Suga’s can host your party here and now also offers offsite catering for events!

Now serving over 50 wines by the Glass!

Suga’s Monthly Events : featuring live music from a variety of entertainers playing  Jazz , Rhythm and Blues, Pop, Funk, Soul and more.  

What’s not to love about Sweet Cream Ice Cream swirled with Strawberries and Fudge layered on top of yellow or chocolate cake.

Order Online by clicking here

                           409-866-4740

Wine Glass Painting Class! Wednesday, February 8, 6:30 pm

Join WineStyles for a special class where you can paint your own wine glass. You’ll be painting Mardi Gras themed glasses and  Alicia Daniel, artist, will be there to show everyone how it’s done.

Cost is $20 and includes all paints, supplies and light snacks. Space is limited so be sure to reserve your spot. A little wine…. a little paint …..good friends ….and a lot of fun!

RSVP Now, limited space!

 WineStyles Beaumont
4008 Dowlen Road,  Beaumont Tx. 77706
 (409) 347-1340

Venue: The Grill by Arfeen Smith and Payne
Address: 6680 Calder Ave, Beaumont, Texas 77706
Phone: (409) 866-0039
Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday, opens at 3p
Main Dining starts being served at 5p, (Tues-Sat)

Description: Upscale Beaumont restaurant dining with cabana bar and patio.  Live music.

The Cabana at The Grill   Visit for Social Hours, Tues – Fri from 5p 7p when  All cocktails  are 1/2 price and Bottle Wine is 25% off.

Dining accommodations for serving private groups, also! The Grill’s most impressive Chef Terry Bell has been the executive chef at Isle of Capri, Delta Downs and L’auberge casinos, as well as HOB (House of Blues) and has also worked with Wolfgang Puck’s catering & events team.

Closed to the public Sundays & Mondays but Private bookings are available.
Sundays are the perfect days to have your Wedding Shower, Baby Shower, Reception, Charity events, etc. The Grill has wine, full bar, amazing cuisine and the perfect place to bring your favorite band or dj.
Mondays you can reserve the ENTIRE restaurant for your business functions w/ their  Audio/Visual capabilities, you can use the Harbor Room for your meeting, then lounge and dine in the restaurant and Cabana….Impressive!
Call Chris (409) 866-0039 to reserve.

See The Grill’s Dinner Menu’s Here
* NEW Special Tues- Thurs  - See The Grill’s Special Half Portion Trio Menu & Drinks Menu Here

Upcoming Live Shows:
Jan 26th -Scott McGill
Jan 27th -David Joel and Nashville Fiddle player David Varnado
In February:
Feb 2 -Scott McGill
Feb 3 -Todd Howard and Lee Pelly
Feb 9 -Scott McGill
Feb 10 -Brad Brinkley
Feb 16 -Scott McGill
Feb 17 -Todd Howard and Lee Pelly
Feb 23 -Scott McGill
Feb 24 -David Lee Kaiser

With Southeast Texas Mardi Gras is just days away, ton’s of King Cakes are rolling fresh out of Rao’s Bakery ovens!

In typical Mardi Gras fashion, the Rao’s Traditional King Cake is sweetly “iced” in purple, green and gold. You can choose from these  favorite fillings of  blueberry, strawberry, rasberry, apple or the original King Cake flavor – cinnamon.  Add cream cheese to your order (except for the cinnamon cakes)  and you are ready to Les Bon Temp Roule!

If chocolate is your weakness, the Rao’s  Zulu King Cake is for you. This King Cake, made with chocolate chips, coconut cream cheese filling, and delicious fudge icing  topped with toasted coconut, is a representation of the history of Zulu.  Since Mardi Gras began, the legendary Krewe of Zulu has paraded down the streets of New Orleans.

Rao’s robust cake sales start the first week of January and continue to increase in demand throughout the Mardi Gras season.

You can call in your orders to any of the three Raos’  locations or visit Rao’s Bakery website to send the cakes as gifts to family and friends across the country.

Rao’s Bakery
2596 Calder St., Beaumont   (409) 832-4342
4440 Dowlen Road,  Beaumont    (409) 347-3400
3080 College Street,  Beaumont    (409) 212-7777
3504 Highway 365,  Nederland    (409) 729-7267

Visit Rao’s website  at www.RaosBakery.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

To stay up to date on Galveston food & drink happenings, visit our  latest site in our Eat Drink Network –  EatDrinkGalveston.com

Venue:

Get Chula Vista Main Menu
Get Chula Vista TO GO Menu
Get Chula Vista Catering Menu

Happy Hours: Monday through Saturday from 4p-7p,  including Chula  Vista’s  famous margaritas for only $2.89. PLUS Get Lone Star Light $2.99 –  All Day Every Day!!

Friday Nights – Live Music!
and for Sports Fans, Chula Vista has the NFL Ticket!

Check Out These Daily Lunch Specials at Chula Vista!
Monday: Lunchilada $5.75
Tuesday: Cheese Enchilada Dinner:  Two Cheese enchiladas served with Spanish rice and refried Beans $6.49
Wednesday: Cancun Dinner $6.49.  All day ladies Ritas $2.11
Thursday: Summer Special $6.49 /Beef or Chicken Fajitas for 2 $14.99
Friday:  Taco Bonito: A light combo of a Crisp Beef Taco, Tostada con Queso and Guacamole dip, garnished with fresh Lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheese … $5.99
Saturday: House Mega Rita Special Price ALL DAY
Sunday: All Kids Meals .99 cents All Day. Dine In Only

Check Out the 7 for $7 Dinner Specials at Chula Vista
(Mondays and Tuesdays, Starting at 4:30 PM, Seven Dinners under Seven Dollars)!
Chula Flameado $6.99 – A deep dish of chicken or beef fajita meat covered with cheese & queso, with three tortillas
Taco Dinner $6.99 – Two beef, bean, or chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, rice and beans
Flauta Dinner $6.99- Two fried flour tortillas stuffed with seasoned meat, with rice with sour cream and guacamole
Chimichanga $6.99- A fried beef or chicken burrito covered with verde sauce served with rice & sour cream
Cancun Dinner $6.99- One (1) cheese enchilada served with Spanish rice, refried beans and a crisp taco
Ensalada la Vista $6.99 – A bed of lettuce topped with frijoles, beef or chicken fajita, cheese, veggies, and pico
Deluxe Hamburger $6.99 – Lean beef patty served with mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, japs, grilled mushrooms, cheese, fries and a pickle spear

The proceeds of the Taste of the Triangle benefit local charities.

The Annual Taste of the Triangle features samples of food by area restaurants and beverage companies and entertainment.

Taste of the Triangle Tickets are on sale NOW!
Click Here to Purchase Your Tickets

There is to be over 60 booths in all!