Restaurant Events for February, 2009

We keep you up to date on special events at area restaurants. February is a busy month, beginning with the Super Bowl, then Valentine's Day the 14th, Mardi Gras on the 24th, and Howard County's Restaurant Weeks promotion running February 23 - March 8. Make your plans now for several special days or nights out!

Sunday, February 1: The River Hill Sports Grille has a Super Bowl Party with open bar and all-you-can-eat appetizers for $39.95 per person, starting from 5:00 pm. Reservations required.

Sunday, February 1: The Diamondback Tavern will have an anti-Steelers Super Bowl Party (or pro-Cardinals depending on which way you look at it) with $2 drafts (all taps, all day) and prize giveaways.

[Note: oZ Chophouse and The King's Contrivance will be closed on Sunday, February 1.]

Wednesday, February 4: The Elkridge Furnace Inn hosts an Afternoon Tea. Seatings 11:00 am - 2:30 pm. $26.50 per person. Reservations required.

Tuesday, February 10: Aida Bistro & Wine Bar hosts its first Wine Dinner for 2009, featuring Bill Owen from the Owen & Sullivan Winery in Washington State. The Dinner includes a special four-course menu featuring seven different wines, and runs from 6:30 - 9:30 pm. $79 per person. Reservations required.

Tuesday, February 10: The Elkridge Furnace Inn has an Adult Cooking Class with Chef Dan Wecker from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. $80.00 per person. Reservations required.

Tuesday, February 10: The Iron Bridge Wine Company hosts its annual Wines of Love dinner at 6:00 pm, with a special menu and selected wines, each with a love story behind them. $80 per person. Reservations required.

Friday, February 13: Aida Bistro & Wine Bar offers a special prix fixe Valentine's Day and a limited a la carte menu.

Friday, February 13: The Elkridge Furnace Inn offers its regular dinner service beginning at 4:00 pm. Reservations seated by 5:30 pm will receive 10% off their entire check. Reservations required.

Friday, February 13: The Iron Bridge Wine Company is offering a Sweetheart's Three-Course Menu option for $40 per person, in addition to its regular menu. Reservations suggested.

Saturday, February 14: Aida Bistro & Wine Bar offers a special prix fixe Valentine's Day menu.

Saturday, February 14: The Elkridge Furnace Inn offers a special Valentine's 3, 4 or 5 course prix fixe menu beginning at 4:00 pm ($65-80 per person). Reservations seated by 5:30 pm will receive 10% off their entire check. The Inn is also offering a very special "Top of the Inn" 6-course dinner, ($175 per person or $250 paired with wine). Reservations required.

Saturday, February 14: The Iron Bridge Wine Company has a special four-course Valentine's Day menu for $75 per person. Reservations required.

Saturday, February 14: The King's Contrivance will offer a special prix fixe Valentine's Day menu.

Saturday, February 14: oZ Chophouse has a special five-course Valentine's Day menu for $100 per person. Reservations required.

Saturday, February 14: Ranazul has a special five-course Valentine's Day menu, including a bottle of wine, for $150 per couple. Reservations required.

Saturday, February 14: Tersiguel's will have a special Valentine's Day Chef's Menu and no a la carte service. The Chef's Menu is $55 per person from noon - 3:30 pm, and $75 per person from 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Reservations required.

Sunday, February 15: The Elkridge Furnace Inn offers a special Valentine's Champagne Brunch from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm for $29.95 per person. The Inn is also serving a special Romantic Couple's Wine Dinner from 4:00 pm for $85 per person. Reservations required.

Sunday, February 16: The Iron Bridge Wine Company is offering a Sweetheart's Three-Course Menu option for $40 per person, in addition to its regular menu. Reservations suggested.

Thursday, February 19: The Elkridge Furnace Inn hosts an Afternoon Tea. Seatings 11:00 am - 2:30 pm. $26.50 per person. Reservations required.

Friday, February 20: The Elkridge Furnace Inn has a Varietal Wine Tasting from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. $29 per person. Special prix fixe dinner available after for $30. Reservations required.

UPDATE: Monday, February 23: Bistro Blanc hosts a Cooking Class with Chef Marc Dixon at 6:00 pm. $65 per person. Reservations required.

Monday, February 23: Howard County's Winter Restaurant Weeks begin, running through March 8. More than 20 of Howard County's finest restaurants offer special prix fixe menus ranging from $10.09 to $40.09. We'll have more details in a separate posting.

Tuesday, February 24: The Elkridge Furnace Inn has an Adult Cooking Class with Chef Dan Wecker from 7:00 - 9:30 pm. $80.00 per person. Reservations required.

UPDATE: Tuesday, February 24: The Ellicott City Restoration Foundation is hosting a Mardi Gras Magnifique event from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. The $25 tax-deductible ticket will give you one free drink at participating restaurants, a Ghost Tour ticket, and a raffle ticket. Restaurants include The Rumor Mill, Ellicott Mills Brewing Company, La Palapa and the Phoenix Emporium, each of which will also feature reduced drink prices and nibbles. For more information and tickets, call 410-313-1900 or email Ecrfpres@aol.com.

Thursday, February 26: The Elkridge Furnace Inn hosts a Murder Mystery Dinner from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. $56.00 per person. Reservations required.

Saturday, February 28: The Iron Bridge Wine Company is having its first Open House of the year. Wine to taste, food to snack on and 20% off all purchases of 12 bottles or more.