Valentine’s Day, Presidents’ Day, School Vacation, and even an extra day for Leap Year make February a great time to check out the local restaurant scene. Here’s what’s happening:
Minuteman Diner:
The Minuteman Dinner is open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Mondays through Saturdays and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays.
Special events include DJ Bingo from 7:30 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday and Trivia from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday nights.
Learn more at https://minutemandiner.com/
The Melting Pot:
Galentine’s Fondue
February is for celebrating bestie love, so come to the Melting Pot to dip, laugh, and indulge in some fondue fun.
From Feb. 5-8, enjoy a three-course Galentine’s (Girls’ Night Out) menu starting at $28.95.
29 Days of Valentine’s
Join the Melting Pot for 29 days of decadent delights where every dip is a celebration, and every moment is “:dipped in romance.” The Melting Pot’s new “Ultimate Five-Course Experience” is available every night. It’s five courses of celebration, complete with cocktails, Double Dippers to complement the cheese fondue, and premium entrées. And there’s a Chocolate Explosion Fondue.
See meltingpot.com for menu details.
Peppers Grille:
February events at Peppers includes:
Saturday Night Feb. 3rd Live Music by Missy and Mike unplugged 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3.
There will be music by Ben Couvee from 6 to 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, Feb. 14.
A “My Irish Friend” paint party with host Dave Daykin and Peppers Grille takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18. Ticket includes a charcuterie plate. The bar will be open. Book reservations at https://www.premierpaintparty.com.
For more information about Peppers Grille, check www.peppersgrille.com.
Red Heat Tavern:
The Red Heat American Tavern has launched special features and fun on Mondays through Wednesdays:
Mondays: Not-Your-Mama’s Meatloaf (marcho farms beef, pork and veal, cheddar, smoked ketchup, BBQ gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, bacon brussels sprouts)
Tuesdays: Tacos, Tequila, & Trivia (trivia starting at 6:30 p.m.)
Wednesdays: $1 wings (bone-in or boneless)
Red Heat is doing all the work for the Big Game so you won’t miss a play on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11. Order trays of half-sandwiches, platters of wings, mac ‘n’ cheese, and more. Order online: https://redheattavern.com/catering/
Tashan Bedford:
Tashan Bedford, located at 213 Burlington Rd., features India’s thriving culinary scene. Coming up in Februrary:
Special Curated Valentine’s Day Menu (regular dinner menu available, too) in Feb. 14
Every Tuesday from 5 to 9:30 p.m. is Punjabi Night.
Enjoy the weekend branch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
For more information about this restaurant, check www.tashanbedford.com.
Poke Brothers:
A Facebook page post on Jan. 30 says it is opening soon at the Bedford Marketplace, 158E Great Rd. – stay tuned.
Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/p/Poke-Bros-Bedford-100094939727738.