Happy February, Baton Rouge. T-minus 13 days until Valentine’s Day, which means, if you haven’t booked a reservation yet, you’re too late. In full transparency, though, I’m not the first bird to catch the worm – but you can. This week, there are many Valentine’s Day events. So, explore your options, and take your pick.
Valentine’s Day dinner and live music
Everyone loves dinner and a show. Head to the Crowne Plaza Executive Center at 6 p.m., Friday, February 10 for live music by George Bell & Friends and a three-course gourmet menu with wine. There are two packages to choose from: the dinner and dance package for $231 and the total romance package for $296.83, which includes a guest room, dinner and breakfast for two. The dinner menu includes items such as lamb côtelette, raspberry duck, salmon en croute, chocolate mousse cake and cheesecake with raspberry compote.
Purchase tickets at eventbrite.com/e/valentines-day-dinner-concert-tickets-489015327007. For more information, call 225-930-0150 or email sales@executivecenterbr.com.
A celebratory menu at Juban’s Restaurant
For one night only, enjoy the Valentine’s Day menu at Chef Chris Motto’s restaurant. After dinner, head to the dance floor to enjoy live music. Some of the menu items included are tempura lobster, espresso-rubbed short rib and raspberry chocolate tart.
Visit jubans.com to make a reservation or call 225-346-8422. Juban’s is located at 3739 Perkins Road. The hours on Tuesday, Feb. 14 is 11 am to 9 pm
Galentine’s Day in the Tunnel
Gather friends and spend a night in the Tunnel to celebrate galentine’s day from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Monday, February 13 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, 201 Lafayette St . The event will include drinks, light hors d’oeuvres, party favors and a photo wall.
Tickets are $30 at eventbrite.com. For more information, call (225) 344-5866.
Louisiana Culinary Institute open house
Are you ready to start your culinary school journey? Join LCI for an open house event on two Wednesdays in February – February 8 and February 15, at 10550 Airline Highway. During the tour, attendees will have the opportunity to see the facilities, meet the chefs and ask questions. Tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and run every half hour until 2 p.m.
To RSVP, visit lci.edu. For more information, call (877) 533-3198 or email Info@LCI.edu.
Four course dinner at Carrabba’s Italian Grill
If you want to celebrate love the Italian way, look no further. Carrabba’s is hosting a special Valentine’s Day four-course dinner for two, starting Thursday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 19 for $65. The menu includes tomato caprese with fresh burrata, fettucine Carrabba, grilled salmon and more.
For more information, call (225) 925-9999.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, 7275 Corporate Blvd., 70809. Hours are 11 am to 10 pm Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 11 pm Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 9 pm Sunday.
Valentine cookie class
It’s time to put on your cooking hat and apron. Join Simply Sprinkles Sweets at Blush & Rouge Boutique at 1 p.m., Sunday, February 12 at 14241 Airline Highway for a cookie decorating class. The class includes six heart-shaped cookies (with more than a dozen design options), icing, sprinkles and a box for transportation.
To purchase tickets, visit simply-sprinkles-sweets.ticketleap.com/valentines…/ For more information, call (225) 443-0865.
Speed dating on Tin Roof
After last year’s great success, Tin Roof Brewing Company is hosting a sequel to their “Singled Out” Speed Dating Night for Valentine’s weekend at 6 p.m., Saturday, February 11 at 1624 Wyoming St. The event is low-stakes and fun, and the brewery disclosed that they are not match-makers, just brewery employees who like to have fun and try to make it easier for Baton Rouge singles to get together. The dating event is in partnership with Envie Smokehouse.
Visit signupgenius.com to register for the event. For more information, call (225) 377-7022.
Galentine’s Day Social
Bring your best friend, and party with a purpose. Join the Power Pump Girls for a galentine’s social from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, February 13 at Soji, 5050 Government St., to celebrate womanhood with old (and new) ong) friends. The social is a fundraiser event with all proceeds supporting PPG’s impact programs. Expect fun, awesomeness, food and PPG merchandise. The menu includes tuna nachos, vegetarian yakisoba noodles, general Soji chicken with fried rice and more. Pink and red clothing is encouraged.
Tickets start at $60. To register, visit eventbrite.com. For more information, email heygirl@powerpumpgirls.org.
Noodle bowl fundraiser
St. Thomas Moore is busy planning for their 2023 STM Festival, which means the noodle bowl fundraiser is back from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sunday, February 5 at 11441 Goodwood Blvd. Known traditionally as Bun Thit Cha Gio, the bowl includes rice noodles with grilled pork and an egg roll.
Pre-order is suggested. Tickets are $12; visit stmfestival.com to purchase.
Trinchero Family Estates paired the dinner
If you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day a week early, head to 18 Steak at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel for a wine pairing and four-course dinner from 6pm to 9pm, Tuesday , February 7 at 777 L’ Auberge Ave., 70820. The welcome reception begins at 6 p.m., and dinner begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person; reservations are required.
To make a reservation, call (225) 224-4142.
Cooking chili
Do you have a secret family chili recipe? Or maybe you just like to eat a secret family chili. Either way, join Zoar Men’s Ministry for a chili cookoff at 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Zoar Baptist Church fellowship hall, 11848 Hooper Road, Central.
Entry to the event is free and tasting is free. Sign up to enter the cookoff at zoarbaptist.org. For more information, call (225) 261-3434.
