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It’s never too early to make those reservations for a perfect Valentine’s Day celebration.
The Grove has put together a delicious menu for Sunday, February 14 that includes your choice of a three-course, prix-fixe dinner for $38 per person or a la carte choices such as their famous deviled yard eggs, wood-grilled salmon or a sweetheart surf and turf. Mia Bella Trattoria, located in both the Houston Pavilions and on Main, has a scrumptious $49.95 prix-fixe menu all weekend that includes black sesame crusted sea scallops over grilled mushroom polenta with raspberry citrus butter, grilled lamb chops over a mint apple chutney and flourless chocolate cake with a berry compote. Allow Mia Bella to pair your meal with just the right wine for an additional $20 per person. And at Andalucia Tapas Restaurant you can enjoy flamenco dancing along with a special menu.
The Alden Houston has an amazingly romantic overnight package that includes dinner and dancing, champagne and chocolate and a night in one of their luxurious guest rooms – all starting at $419 per couple. The Magnolia Hotel's package starts at $229 per couple and includes a king-size guest room, one dozen long-stem roses, champagne and strawberries, and fresh cookies and milk at bedtime. The Hilton Americas and the Hyatt Regency also have their own packages. The Hilton’s Romance package starts at $199 per night and includes early check-in, late check-out and a full American breakfast for two while the Hyatt’s Amour package includes chocolates and champagne, full American breakfast for two and complimentary valet parking.
And if you need something a little easier on the wallet, why not stop by Byrd’s Market & Café or the Downtown Green Market and put together a tasty picnic lunch to enjoy on the lawn at Discovery Green. If the weather’s right, you might even be able to hop a ride on the Administaff Holiday Balloon and steal a kiss from your sweetie! |
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Downtown's pick {of the week}
_glass.jpg) Cork Wine Bar is now open at Houston Pavilions and you can check them out with a tasting on Thursday, February 4 at 5 p.m. Wine expert Sandy Huffine will be on hand and featured wines will include Black Bart Marsanne, Black Bart Syrah, Krupp Brothers Merlot and The Doctor; and Veraison Cabernet and Synchrony.
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Good sports
 Catch the big game downtown at the House of Blues Super Bowl viewing party on Sunday, February 7. Doors open at 4 p.m. The Houston Rockets play Philadelphia on Saturday, February 6. And don’t miss the Harlem Globetrotters at Toyota Center on Friday, February 5 and Saturday, February 6.
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Amazing opera
 Some of the best emerging operatic talent will compete for top honors at the Concert of Arias – 22nd Annual Eleanor McCollum Competition for Young Singers on Thursday, February 4 at the Wortham Theater Center.
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Timeless tale
 Theatre Under the Stars brings Miss Saigon back to Houston and the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts starting Tuesday, February 9 through Sunday, February 21. Miss Saigon takes the familiar story of Madame Butterfly and makes it new again by placing it in the exotic setting of Vietnam.
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And the winner is...
 Experience the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards with the Houston Symphony's Red Carpet Oscar Party on Friday, February 5; Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7. Wear your most fabulous ensemble to Jones Hall, let the paparazzi snap your picture, and enjoy Oscar-winning scores from past winners such as Lawrence of Arabia, Exodus, Ben Hur and Titanic along with current hopefuls like Up, Nine and Star Trek.
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Jazz it up
 Da Camera brings Ben Allison and Man Size Safe to the Wortham Theater Center on Saturday, February 6. Allison and this quintet mix their jazz groove with exuberance, good-natured irreverence and the occasional political jab.
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Inspirational
 Nobel Prize nominee Greg Mortenson, best known for his bestselling books Three Cups of Tea and Stones into Schools, will recount his remarkable journey from mountain climber to global humanitarian on Monday, February 8 at Jones Hall. As part of the evening, the Houston Youth Leadership Awards will recognize young people from Houston who have shown exceptional efforts to change their communities and/or the world.
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Congratulations
 To the Finger Companies and One Park Place, which were recognized with a 2010 Urban Land Institute Houston Development of Distinction award last week. The award is part of ULI's efforts to identify and promote best practices in all types of real estate development. One Park Place, which overlooks Discovery Green, is downtown’s first new high-rise luxury apartment residence in 40 years.
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Week of
February 4 - 10, 2010 |
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