Doing, Reading, Eating, Watching – Feb 13, 2023

February 13th, 2023 – February 20th, 2023

As Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, approaches (celebrated annually on February 14) people are getting ready to celebrate in various ways. If you are staying in or going out, there’s no wrong way to celebrate the people you love!

I went to the Mindful drinking festival and it was a really dope experience. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out, go read all about it! In this week’s Doing, Reading, Eating, Watching – Let’s talk events around town, what books to check out, food to eat and what interesting TV/Movies have been on!!! Contining to call in a year of good friends, dreaming big and travel, lots of travel!! If there are any events you think I should add to the roundup, feel free to shoot me a message!!

Doing – Feb 2023

Estuary: Miss-en-Place Galentine’s Dinner Featuring Judy Elahi of 101 Hospitality
What: Celebrate with the incredible women in your life with this four-course meal paired with a curated cocktail pairing by Judy Elahi of 101 Hospitality. A percentage of ticket sales will be donated to DASH– a DC based organization concentrated on long term housing for domestic violence/sexual violence survivors. Cocktail Hour begins at 6pm, dinner begins at 7pm. Menu here. Reservations available here for $125 per person.
Where: Estuary – 950 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
When: February 13

Alma Cocina Latina Music Series Continues
Join us at Alma Cocina Latina for the first music series of 2023! Mariah Bonner, a Baltimore born actor, singer, dancer and model will perform with New York City’s singer/actor, Natalie Smith on February 15th at Alma Cocina Latina. The two will perform a selection of songs ranging from American standards such as Can’t Help Falling In Love and You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me to pop tunes like Carol King’s Natural Woman and the Beatles’ Across The Universe to Latin classics like Quiereme Mucho and original material. Come enjoy Bonner’s dreamy, velvet voice and Smith’s soulful harmonies that make for a captivating duo while enjoying latin inspired dishes from David Zamudio.
Where: Alma Cocina Latina
When: February 15

Gravitas: An Celebration of Love, Tongue-in-Cheek Dessert for Dinner
What: For those celebrating the past week’s amorous traditions week-long, Chef Aisha Momaney’s popular Dessert for Dinner series is the move on February 19th (seatings start at 5:30pm). Her 5.0 edition includes playful dishes like “Netflix and Chill” (Milk chocolate palette, caramel, buttered popcorn ice cream), and “Breakfast in Bed” (Coffee, toasted oat, cinnamon toast ice cream). Grab your sweetheart or gal pal- reserve here ($115 per person).
Where: Gravitas
When: February 19th

MARDI GRAS

B Live: “Beads & Brews” Mardi Gras celebration
What: Join B Live in Clarendon on Saturday, Feb. 18 for a Mardi Gras-themed celebration. “Beads & Brews” will kick off at 8 PM and feature the JJ Rupp Band, a DJ, drink specials, giveaways, and, of course, Mardi Gras beads.
Where: B Live
When: Saturday, Feb. 18

Clarendon Ballroom: Mardi Gras “Retox Brunch”
What: Clarendon Ballroom will be hosting a Mardi Gras edition of its classic “Retox Brunch” on Saturday, Feb. 25! Join the party for bottomless food stations, multiple DJs, live music, dancing, giveaways, a mimosa ice luge, $15 champagne bottle specials + more. General admission is free with an RSVP, and priority seating is $25 (includes unlimited buffet, welcome shooter, fast pass entry, mimosa and champagne deals, and a reserved seat to see all the action upfront).
Where: Clarendon Ballroom
When: February 25

Michele’s: Laissez les bons temps rouler
What: Come hang out for a Mardi Gras Celebration and party like a New Orleanian at Michele’s! New Orleans style food (classics such as Cochon de Lait, Seafood Jambalaya, and King Cake, as well as some Michele’s classics like Crawfish Hushpuppies) and NOLA cocktails will be flowing with live music. Guests can reserve here, ($95 pp) children ($30+) are welcome during this daytime fest!
Where: Michele’s – 1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
When: Sunday, 2/26 at 12pm!

Open Mic Comedy Bingo
Who: Public Laughs
What: What is Open Mic Comedy Bingo? The cards have blocks you fill in when you see what they say in the show. For example, if a block says “pun” you would fill in that block when a performing comic says a pun joke. WIN BINGO ANY WAY – Any way you win bingo will win you a prize! But the first with a complete blackout card or the closest one to it, in the end, wins a gift card that could cover their entire tab!
Where: Public Laughs 1214 18th St NW Washington, DC 20036
When: Tuesdays, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EST
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-mic-comedy-bingo-tickets-423722644837?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Not Another Drag Show
Who: Logan Stone
What: Join Logan Stone every Monday at Dupont Italian Kitchen for ‘Not Another Drag Show’, a high energy good time show to kick off your week!
Where: DuPont Italian Kitchen 1637 17th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
When: Mondays at 8pm
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/not-another-drag-show-tickets-210258828817?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Who: Free Weekly Bingo Series at The Fainting Goat
What: Get out of the house and turn your Tuesday into fun with DC Fray and The Fainting Goat for our FREE, in-person, bingo series running on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fray will provide the game night host, bingo materials including daubers, and awesome prizes. COST // NOTHING! This event is totally free, all you have to do is show up just as you are. WHAT DO I GET? // Your ticket comes with six to eight rounds of bingo and an evening of fun!
Where: Fainting Goat
When: Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-weekly-bingo-series-at-the-fainting-goat-tickets-475260766747?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Fridays at the Saloon (presented by Kinda Live Comedy)
Who: Kinda Live Comedy
What: Join Kinda Live Comedy for a FREE comedy show at the non-profit Saloon on U St. Enjoy some of the regions best comics for a cause! Doors open at 7:30pm; show at 8:00pm. The show will have an hour and a half run time. Every week we bring you local and touring comedians right here for you to see for free. Comedians on our lineups have credits including Hulu, HBO, and Comedy Central. Every week is we have a new lineup, so every show brings you a unique experience with some of the best talent in the city. This show is held at the Saloon on U St. The Saloon is a non-profit bar and their proceeds go to building schools around the world. While the show is free, we recommend a purchase of a food or drink item to support the bar, and its mission of building schools around the world!
Where: Saloon 1205 U Street Northwest Washington, DC 20009
When: Fridays
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fridays-at-the-saloon-presented-by-kinda-live-comedy-tickets-238847588567?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Other Places to visit –
Museums – Rubell Museum – https://rubellmuseum.org/dc
Theaters – https://www.washingtonperformingarts.org/
DC Commedy Loft – https://www.dccomedyloft.com/events

Reading – Feb 2023

I started The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change Your Life, and Achieve Real Happiness by: Ichiro Kishimi & Fumitake Koga and The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture by Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté and am really enjoying it. Still working my way through Christine Platt’s The Afrominimalist’s Guide to Living with Less. Relistening to the High Five Habit, Mel Robbins is truly a treasure and sometimes you gotta read it twice!!

Added To The Reading List:
*Tricia Hersey, aka The Nap Bishop – Rest Is Resistance
*Glory Edim – On Girlhood: 15 Stories from the Well-Read Black Girl Library
*Chloe Louvouezo – Life, I Swear
*Helena Andrews – The Mamas: What I Learned About Kids, Class, and Race from Moms Not Like Me
*Yasmine Cheyenne – The Sugar Jar, Create Boundaries, Embrace Self-Healing, and Enjoy the Sweet Things in Life
*Bevy Smith – Bevelations: Lessons from a Mutha, Auntie, Bestie
*Alex Elle – How We Heal: Uncover Your Power and Set Yourself Free
*April Ryan – Black Women Will Save the World: An Anthem
*Jennette McCurdy – I’m Glad My Mom Died

Eating – Feb 2023

I love food (obvi!!) and wanted a space to share some exciting food/eating.

VALENTINE’S DAY

Wilson Hardware: Say “I love you” with Surf & Turf + speciality cocktails this V-Day 2/14 – Wilson Hardware in Clarendon will be offering a special Valentine’s Day date night menu on 2/14! They’ll be serving their signature entrees in addition to Valentine’s Day specials like the Surf & Turf with petite filet, shrimp and vegetables ($34), a classic filet mignon with potatoes au gratin ($34) or seafood pasta with salmon, shrimp and cajun cream sauce ($28). They’ll also be offering specialty cocktails like their “Valentini” with strawberry syrup and a candy heart, a “Love Potion #9” with pomegranate and tequila, + more.

Pupatella: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with speciality red cocktails, dinner for two, + more: Try the “il Bacino” specialty cocktail at Pupatella: Celebrate love day with a “little kiss” cocktail at Pupatella! Made with gin, basil, lime juice and strawberry syrup, the il Bacino will be available at participating Pupatella locations (S. Arlington, Dupont, Mosaic, Reston, Leesburg, Springfield) for just $7 from 2/9-2/14. Proceeds to benefit the American Heart Association.

Win a romantic dinner for two this Valentine’s Day: Want a night out in Naples without the jetlag? Pupatella is hosting a Valentine’s Day contest for two guests to win a dinner for two! One winner will be selected per DC-area location (N. Arlington, S. Arlington, Leesburg, Springfield, Mosaic, Reston, Dupont). The meal will include appetizers, pizza, drinks and dessert for two along with white tablecloth service.

Lupo Verde Osteria (Palisades): Three course Valentine’s dinner 2/14 – The vintage, Italian neighborhood hotspot is offering a three course Valentine’s Day dinner with Tuna Tartare and Carpaccio di Manzo to start, Lamb Shank and Lobster Risotto for mains, and Forbidden Apple for dessert (cinnamon roasted apple, apple ganache, raspberry & apple gel). Menu here. $55 with option of $35 wine pairing.

CitySwing: Galentine’s Day Prosecco Putts & Presents 2/15 6:30-9:30PM – Gals! This one is just for you. Join us for a special Galentine’s Day event at CitySwing. Sip on Prosecco, nosh on savory & sweet treats, take a swing on the simulator and putt on the green, snap some pics with your girlfriends in the photo booth, and, the best part? Every gal will go home with a special gift valued more than the price of the ticket. Tickets are $50.

Immigrant Food (White House): Galentine’s wine flights and Vday dinner!
Galentines: Immigrant Food at the White House will be kicking off their Valentine’s Day celebrations with a week long “Galentine’s” wine flight featuring all female produced wines starting on 2/11 – 2/18.
Valentines: The White House location will also feature a 3 course Valentine’s Day dinner for two ($65) with highlights like Shrimp Ceviche, Indian Samosas, the Falafel Bocadillo, and Coconut Tres Leches Torrijas.

Mr. Bake Sweets: Valentine’s Day cupcake decorating class for kids! 2/11 – Join recent James Beard semifinalist, Kareem Queeman, as he teaches his Valentine’s Day cupcake decorating class on 2/11. Each apprentice baker will walk away with four decorated cupcakes, a certificate of completion, and specialized baking tips and knowledge from Mr. Bake. Parents are invited to join the fun and accompany their baker, as well as enjoy food and drinks (including a special kid’s menu) for breakfast or lunch following their session. Kids ages 5-11 can join the first hour-long session at from 11am-12:30pm, while bakers 12-16 are invited to Mr. Bake’s second hour-long session from 1pm-2:30pm. Parents must accompany children ages 5-11 to the first session. Tickets start at $40.

Dolce Vita: Romantic Mediterranean dinner 2/10 – 2/14 – Celebrate Valentine’s Day all week with Dolce Vita’s $50 pp four course meal. For starters, options include Beet Salad, Spanakopita, Hummus, or Grilled Baby Eggplant. For seconds, try Artichoke and Tomato Flatbread, Crab Stuffed Piquillo, Koftes, or Moussaka. For the main, options include a Dorada Filet, Lobster Ravioli, or Grilled Ribeye. For dessert, Caramel Flan or Churros & Hot Chocolate.

Mr. Bake Sweets: Char-Cutie-Boards from James-Beard 2023 Outstanding Baker Semifinalist! – The unapologetic Black, Queer baker behind Mr. Bake Sweets, Kareem Queeman, is partnering with 2TopFoods to bring two Valentine’s Day Charcuterie board offerings ($50 each). The boards include fruit, two meats, two cheeses, brownie bites, Lindsor cookies, Shortbread cookies, hazelnut spread, and macaroons. Local pickup, order here. Kareem will also be offering a selection of Valentine’s Day themed cupcakes from 2/1 – 2/14 at his location in the LeFantome Food Hall.

Donahue: “Passage to Eros” four-course tasting ft. Veuve Clicquot & Dom Perignon 1/14 – The luxurious Georgetown lounge is offering a $95, four-course tasting menu from Chef Binyam Alemayehu called the “Passage to Eros.” The four courses tasting experience includes the “Euphoria” course (Salmon (or Mahi) Crudo, Pickled Candy-Striped Beets, Compressed Pineapple, Yuzu Aioli or Beef Carpaccio, Whisky Barrel Aged Shoyu, Fried capers, Quail Egg, Baby arugula) and the “Devotion” (Pan Seared Halibut, Chanterelle Mushroom Risotto, Tartufo Bianco or Braised New Zealand Lamb Shank, Smoked Cauliflower, Pomegranate Molasses, Blue Corn Grits). Optional Wine pairings 95$, featuring Veuve Clicquot and Dom Perignon. Reserve online.

Alma Cocina Latina (Baltimore): Valentine’s Day Chef’s Choice 2/14 – Alma Cocina Latina will be celebrating Valentines Day all week long with elongated hours, special music appearances and a chef curated tasting menu for couples and more.

Michele’s: A Valentine’s Day Dinner in the South 2/10 – 2/14 – Frigid winter temps got you down? Elect to travel to warmer weather and dine at Chef Matt Baker’s New Orleans and Houston-inspired restaurant featuring french culinary techniques. Lovers of all backgrounds and designations can feel welcome at this Eaton Hotel hotspot with dishes like Crawfish Bisque, Vegetable Etouffee and desserts like a Passion Fruit Tart. Menu here (offered February 10th-14th), guests can reserve online.

CMB at Home: A night in with your Valentine! – Curl up with Chef Matt Baker’s special chef-driven take-home dinner- the 101 Hospitality Team is offering a special 4-course menu for DMV sweethearts featuring dishes like Burrata Salad to start, a MD Jumbo Lump Crab Cake or Parisian Gnocchi with Roasted Mushrooms as a 2nd course, a 3rd Course (choice of 1 per couple) of Beef Wellington with Mushroom Duxelle, Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb or Grilled Filet Mignon and Lobster Duo and a Chocolate Torte for dessert. Guests can order here via TOCK, contact Holly@ElevenElevenPR.co for more details.

Wildset Hotel: Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaway – Looking for a romantic getaway not too far from home? The Wildset Hotel is your answer. From freestanding tubs, in-room gas fireplaces, private balconies, and a top-tier on site restaurant Ruse (recently reviewed in the Washington Post and named one of the best meals in America by Men’s Journal) you can’t go wrong with booking your Valentine a special stay. The team will have unique surprises for both guests and diners throughout the weekend including .

• Guest staying with us 2/10-2/16 will be entered to win a weekend winter getaway in the Downing Suite
• Complimentary candy bar for hotel guests 2/10 -2/16
• Complimentary cocktail voucher given at check for stay dates 2/10-2/16 to be redeemed at Ruse during normal business hours

KNEAD Hospitality + Design: Celebrate Valentine’s Day all weekend long with KNEAD (2/10-2/14)

Gatsby (Navy Yard): What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with lobster? Gatbsy’s special three-course dinner menu is the perfect seafood feast for two. Start off with a half dozen or a dozen of their specialty oysters topped with pink guava and chile granita. Then, for the main event, try their butter-poached lobster with shrimp, mussels and linguine. Skip the trip to neighboring Mah-Ze-Dahr and finish the night with the bakery’s special “Devil in Ganache” dessert delivered right to your table.

Mi Casa (Dupont): Check out Mi Casa in Dupont for a Valentine’s Day date that will transport you to a romantic Tulum vacation. The shrimp salad with smoked chile vinaigrette is the perfect seafood starter to try before diving into their pistachio-crusted short rib. Finish the night off with a classic strawberry flan topped with candied pumpkin seeds.

Bistro Du Jour (The Wharf): Nothing says “je t’aime” like a romantic dinner for two! Join Bistro Du Jour on The Wharf for a three-course Valentine’s Day dinner from February 10-14. The special menu will include a “Påté de Champignons” dish to start, followed by scallops with cognac cream for the main course and a “Devil in Ganache” chocolate dessert from Mah-Ze-Dahr bakery.

Succotash (National Harbor): Visit Succotash from February 10-14 to try their special Valentine’s Day menu stacked with southern favorites. Keep things casual in the “dating” stage with a Maryland crab cake topped with a curry remoulade, or take things up a notch and say “I love you” with their Roasted Duck Breast. Finish your meal by splitting a Valrhona Chocolate Brownie with raspberry ice cream, Bourbon syrup and smoked sugar.

Succotash Prime (Penn Quarter): Succotash Prime in Penn Quarter will also be offering a special Valentine’s Day menu, featuring a spicy tuna tartare dish to start, as well as their Roasted Duck Breast entree and their Valrhona Chocolate Brownie. Add on their Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktail, the “Red Royal” made with vodka, hibiscus, strawberry and bubbles.

Mi Vida (14th Street + The Wharf): Tell your loved one “te amo” with Mi Vida’s three-course Valentine’s Day special. From February 10-14, the restaurant’s two locations will be offering Oysters Rockefeller with poblano peppers, lobster enchiladas with a creamy tomatillo sauce, followed by the “Corazón De Chocolate” which is a double-layered chocolate heart cake topped with hazelnut-ganache mousse and raspberries.

Seven Restaurant Group (Imperfecto, JOY, Quadrant, Seven Reasons): Singles Dinners and a Romantic Cocktail Experience!

Seven Reasons, JOY by Seven Reasons, and Imperfecto: “Cupid & Friends” Singles dinner! – Join Chef Enrique Limardo and Seven Restaurant Group for their “Cupid & Friends” singles dinner at Seven Reasons, JOY, and Imperfecto! This Valentine’s Dining Experience is for single people (you can bring a friend, of course!) who want to celebrate love and friendship guests by sharing one long communal table.The events will be on Tuesday, February 14th. The ticket is a deposit and will be applied to your final check. Tickets are available on Tock.

Quadrant: The Valentine’s Day Cocktail Experience – Seven Reasons’s famous “Cocktail Experience” is coming back, but this time under a new roof. Exclusively designed by Chef Enrique Limardo and Beverage Director Carlos Boada, the experience will consist of a cocktail tasting menu along with a series of bites specifically designed for Valentine’s Day. Limited seating. Tickets on Tock.

Moon Rabbit: Valentine’s Day dinner for Two, or One – Celebrate Valentine or Galentine’s Day….or revel in your single status on the Southwest Waterfront with a Modern Vietnamese feast by Chef Kevin Tien and team. Dinner ($180 for 2ppl, $90 per person) is available from February 11th-14th this year, and includes dishes like Oysters with Ensaymada Brioche & Prosciutto to start, mains like Garlic Miso Cacio y Pepe or Thai Basil Buttered Grilled Lobster and desserts like Chocolate Torte with Coconut, Caramel and Banana Macadamia. Reservations available via RESY.

Bresca: French-inspired Valentine’s Day dinner – Enjoy a weekend of love at Bresca, Chef Ryan Ratino’s 14th St Michelin-starred restaurant inspired by French Bistronomy. Guests can enjoy a sumptuous six course spread of luxurious fare from February 10th-14th (Friday 10th to Monday 13th, $195 per person February 14th, $245 per person) – plus caviar and champagne.

JÔNT: Love & Luxury – Experience Love & Luxury at Chef Ryan Ratino’s Two Michelin-Starred and newly minted World’s 50 Best Discovery restaurant this February 14th (and all weekend long, 2/10-2/13) with a menu designed for the holiday with the most luxurious ingredients in the world.

Gravitas: Enjoy the holiday at Northeast DC’s only fine dining destination! – Escape the hustle and bustle of downtown and cozy up with your loved one at Chef Matt Baker’s Ivy City Michelin-starred restaurant with a 4-course dinner with optional wine pairings from Sommelier Angelo Perez. Champagne and Caviar Supplemental Course available as an add-on!

Blue Rock: Restaurant Valentine’s Day Dinner (Menu available from February 10-14) – Treat your Valentine to dinner at Blue Rock! The Restaurant at Blue Rock’s multi-course Valentine’s menu will showcase seasonal dishes and feature optional wine-pairings curated by Chef Bin Lu. Reservations available here for $150 per person.

Estuary: 3 Course Valentine’s Day Dinner (February 14, 2023) – Celebrate the day of Romance and Love with a specially curated 3-course meal by Chef Ria Montes. Menu highlights include Bone Marrow Onion jam & grilled bread, Frisée Poached apples, cheese custard, candied walnut, Butter Poached Monkfish Sauce meuniere, charred leeks, preserved lemon and a specialty dessert. Full menu here. Reservations available here for $125 per person.

Crooked Run and Pizza Serata: Wine and dine your significant other this V Day! – Looking for low key Valentine’s Day plans that won’t break the bank? Crooked Run and Pizza Serata at Union Market District has you covered. Dine in the newly opened space and enjoy Crooked Run’s natural, low intervention wines alongside Chef Chris Morgan’s selection of pan pizzas, or stop in for takeout and grab a bottle of wine (all bottles under $30) or a pack of beer from the fully stocked to go fridge. Delivery is also available by ordering here: https://bit.ly/3ZYAuOI.

The Oregon Grille: Romantic Valentine’s Day dinner in Maryland’s countryside – Nestled in a 200-year-old farmhouse in the rolling hills of Maryland’s horse country, The Oregon Grille is the perfect romantic dining destination this Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a menu including locally sourced and seasonal contemporary American cuisine curated by Executive Chef Amanda Brennan and live jazz nightly.

Watching – Feb 2022

I really enjoy entertainment of all forms, books are my favorite but I also love television and movies. I watch an embarrassing amount of television sometimes, often while trying to find the bottom of my inbox. Here are some of my favorite series and movies I’ve watched lately.

Just finished the Pez Outlaw which I enjoyed way more than I expected

On Netflix – I’m definitely STILL a Wednesday addict, I’ve watched it 3 times now while working on posts and emails. I started watching “The Worst Witch and The Good Witch and I’m starting to notice a bit of a theme here, and I’m not really mad at it.

Peacock – Bel-Air is gearing up for a new season so if you haven’t watched the first season, now’s a great time!!

HBO – I finished watching His Dark Materials and I kind of hated the ending, like I get why it had to be that way, kinda, but I didn’t really support it.

Disney – I’ve been watching National Treasure: Edge of History and it’s been really good, a twist fom the original that I wasn’t expecting and loving the female lead.

Check back next week for more to do, read, eating and watch!!

PS Upcoming Holiday – Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Blue Rock Restaurant Valentine’s Day Dinner (Menu available from February 10-14) – Treat your Valentine to dinner at Blue Rock! The Restaurant at Blue Rock’s multicourse Valentine’s menu will showcase seasonal dishes and feature an optional wine-pairings curated by Chef Bin Lu. reservations available here for $150 per person.

Estuary Miss-En-Place Galentine’s Dinner (February 12, 2023)  – Celebrate with the incredible women in your life with this four-course meal paired with a curated wine list, all created by some of the top culinary women of DC. Cocktail Hour begins at 6pm, dinner begins at 7pm. Menu here. Reservations available here for $125 per person. 

Estuary Valentine’s Day Dinner (February 14, 2023) – Celebrate the day of Romance and Love with a specially curated 3-course meal by Chef Ria Montes. Menu highlights include Bone Marrow Onion jam & grilled bread,  Frisée Poached apples, cheese custard, candied walnut, Butter Poached Monkfish Sauce meuniere, charred leeks, preserved lemon  and a specialty dessert. Full menu here. Reservations available here for $125 per person.

The Bygone (Baltimore, MD): Drivable from DC: Celebrate Valentine’s Day at one of America’s “most scenic restaurants”, 2/14 – Enjoy a romantic evening this Valentine’s Day at The Bygone, named one of OpenTable’s “100 Most Scenic Restaurants,” located at the top of Baltimore’s Four Seasons Hotel. Step into the gilded glamor of the 1920s as you take in the breathtaking views of Baltimore while enjoying seasonally inspired dishes curated by Executive Chef Alejandro Reiley, from Massachusetts sea scallops to koji aged prime filet mignon.