It's
that time of year again when you scramble to come up with gifts and plans to
make Valentine's Day as special and wonderful as your partner. With
restrictions in place to save lives from COVID-19, it may seem hard to do the
holiday up big. Here are some places you might want to consider, either for
dining in or having a candlelit evening at home (candles not included).
Crescent City Steaks
Crescent City
Steaks has been in Mid-City since 1934. The rock-solid landmark
destination is the ideal place to toast your everlasting love over a
Porterhouse for Two. You could even enjoy your meal in one of their
vintage-looking private "photo booths" isolated by curtains. When COVID-19
partitions began going up in restaurants last spring, nola.com spoke with Anthony Vojkovich about their unique approach.
Vojkovich explained it had to do with the history and legends of the
well-established steakhouse. "It's everything that you can imagine about the
people who came in here through the years and the things they would want to do
in a private booth," Vojkovich said mysteriously. What's more romantic than a
little intrigue? 1001 N. Broad St.,
(504) 821-3271, crecentcitysteaks.com
Roses 4 Nola
There
is an Alice Walker quote that says, "In nature, nothing is perfect, and
everything is perfect." We can agree that a natural rose is exquisite, but we
might also want to tweak it a little. That's where online rose outlet Roses 4 Nola
comes in with their customized creations. The red and white Love Mist rose
looks like something from Alice in
Wonderland. Add a custom text or choose an icon to "stamp" on, like a cute
heart. More info at Roses4Nola.com
Nephew's Ristorante
In
the 19th century, the Great Migration brought thousands of Sicilians to
Louisiana. The long history, connection, and combining of the cultures lives on
today at places such as Nephew's
Ristorante in the form of Italian Creole food. This joint
with singing waiters calls for dressy attire, making it perfect for the
holiday. Call in for your dinner reservation, because Valentine's Day will be
the last chance you get until after Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday, and you won't
wanna wait that long for a plate of their pasta with pesto.
Alto on the Rooftop of Ace Hotel
Valentine's
Day falls on a Sunday this year, which means Alto at Ace Hotel is hosting
brunch. Their Sunday-only menu features music and menu items such as buttermilk
ricotta pancakes with satsuma syrup and pecans. Their spectacular rooftop
panoramic view over the CBD will make the meal extra memorable. 600 Carondelet St., (504) 900-1180, acehotel.com/neworleans/food-and-drink/alto
Briquette
On
Friday, February 12, Briquette is having a
five-course Mardi Gras Masquerade Dinner from 7 to 10 p.m. On the menu will be
a chilled jumbo lump crab with fried green tomato and remoulade drizzle paired
with The Snitch Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2018—and that's just the first course.
Expect shrimp and artichoke soup, Oysters Rockefeller, Mardi Gras Mambo Surf
and Turf, and Briquette's house-made king cake. The respective wines will be
Eternally Silenced Pinot Noir, Saldo Zinfandel, The Prisoner Red Blend, and
Blindfold White Blend, all by The Prisoner Wine Company. If that weren't
enough, there will also be a special Mardi Gras welcome cocktail. Savor
delicious food and wine while taking part in a mask contest and raffles. Call
in for your reservation. 701 S. Peters
St., (504) 302-7496, Briquette-nola.com
The Steakhouse at Harrah's Casino
The Steakhouse
at Harrah's has the romantic atmosphere and champagne choices you're
looking for to celebrate Valentine's Day. No matter what you order, make sure
to get a side of lobster mac + cheese to share, because that's real romance.
