The great writer Nora Ephron once said, “I have made a lot of mistakes falling in love, and regretted most of them, but never the potatoes that went with them.”
Girl, preach.
So, if you’re looking for potatoes (and other delicious, possibly starchy, sides) as you celebrate the love of your life (short- or long-term, I don’t judge), check out these tasty Valentine’s Day possibilities:
Panhandle PBS: The station hosts “Lights, Cameras … Murder!,” an in-studio, Hollywood-themed murder mystery. (6 p.m. Feb. 12; 2408 S. Jackson St.; tickets $75 to $2,000; 806-371-5222)
Bar Z Winery: Gather your besties for a Galentine’s evening of apps, bouquet-building, music from Mila & The Blooms, and wine. (6 p.m. Feb. 12; 19290 Farm-to-Market Road 1541; tickets $50; 806-488-2214)
Toscana Italian Steakhouse: Executive Chef Marcus Snead curates this special pre-fixe dinner. (5 to 10 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14; 600 S. Polk St.; reservations $150; 8060414-2200)
Drunken Oyster: Enjoy a four-course meal and three types of bubbly. (5, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14; 7606 S.W. 45th Ave., Suite 100; reservations $150; 806-418-6668)
Metropolitan Steak & Seafood: Executive Chef Nori Karimi offers a five-course meal. (5 p.m. Feb. 14; 9181 Town Square Blvd., Suite 1201; reservations $190; 806-242-0117)
Pondaseta Brewing Co. in Canyon: Choose between a savory chicken or a surf & turf entree at this pre-fixe dinner. (5 p.m. Feb. 14; 1001 Second Ave.; reservations $120; 806-656-5100)
Savór: Take in a four-course, Spanish-inspired meal. (5, 6:30 and 8:30; 7669 Hillside Road, Suite 600; reservations $200; 806-310-2600)
Western Horseman Club:Willie Chuck and Jade Ramos offer music at different seatings at this holiday dinner. (5, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14; 2501 E. Interstate 40; reservations $150; 806-877-1600)
Courtyard by Marriott: Ruth Ellen Lynch & Jazz Plus provide tunes over an exclusive Valentine’s menu. (5:30 p.m. Feb. 14; 724 S. Polk St.; 806-553-4500)
Yolos: Looking for a more casual option? Try the burgers, mozzarella sticks and more at this new favorite. No reservations necessary. (5:30 p.m. Feb. 14; 3221 S. Western St.; $35 singles, $70 couples; 806-337-0508)
Nomad Napoletana: Go Italian with this pre-fixe dinner with optional wine or cocktail flights. (6 p.m. Feb. 14; 614 S. Polk St.; reservations $80; drink flights extra; 806-376-4700)
Additional food-related highlights:
Colton Amerson: 7 p.m. Feb. 6; 9th Inning Brews and Bites, 3130 S. Soncy Road; 806-358-2222
Horrid Demise with Stone the Sun: 9 p.m. Feb. 6; Golden Light Cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237
Marvin Davis & Friends: 9 p.m. Feb. 6; Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999
VR Taproom Takeover: 1 p.m. Feb. 7; Old Tascosa Taproom and Brewery, 3100 S.W. Sixth Ave.; tickets $20 and up; 806-681-4050
Rak-45: 8 p.m. Feb. 7; Smokey Joe’s, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698
Cole Edward Phillips and Ty Blackburn: 9 p.m. Feb. 7; Golden Light Cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237
Logan Samford: 9 p.m. Feb. 7; Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999
Matthew W. Charles: 9 p.m. Feb. 7; The 806 Coffee + Lounge, 2812 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover $10; 806-322-1806
Christopher Erin & The Obvious Few: 8 p.m. Feb. 13; Smokey Joe’s, 2903 S.W. Sixth Ave.; 806-331-6698
Kickback 2: 9 p.m. Feb. 13; Western Horseman Club, 2501 E. Interstate 40; 806-379-6555, Ext. 2999
Psyck and Mr. Pancake Man: 9 p.m. Feb. 13; Golden Light Cantina, 2906 S.W. Sixth Ave.; cover; 806-374-9237
