The Dark Room is closing—temporarily!—as it moves to its new location. Final service at the current location on Grand will be Sunday (1/29).

The new location inside Grandel Theatre debuts on Wednesday, February 22 with a few changes. More details later.

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Valentine’s Day is on Tuesday, February 14. Cantina Laredo in Clayton is offering a Valentine’s Especialidad on February 11-14. Cost is 35/person for this 3-course meal (soup/salad, entrée, dessert).

Entrée choices include:

Camarones con Pasilla Mango Molé — Sautéed shrimp with spicy mango molé sauce.

Pollo Asada Tropical — A grilled chicken breast topped with Monterey Jack cheese and mango-avocado pico, served over two Monterey Jack cheese enchiladas with tomatillo sauce.

Filet Negro Peppercorn — Seven ounce Certified Angus Beef filet mignon topped with black peppercorn dijon sauce.

Cantina Laredo is located at 771o Forsyth. For reservations call 314-725-2447.

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The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis Grill restaurant has a 4-course (plus chocolate covered strawberries!) Valentine’s menu, available February 10, 11 and 14. Cost is 99/person.

Entrée choices at the Ritz Grill are Rack of Lamb with Grilled Asparagus, and a duo of Grilled Beef Tenderloin and Lemon/Fennel-Glazed Halibut.

Call the Ritz at (314-719-1433) for dining requests, or (800) 241-3333 for overnight packages.

BTW, the Ritz is also serving up a Valentine’s Chocolate Martini throughout February in its Lobby Lounge.

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The Biergarten at the A-B brewery is having a Food and Beer Pairing Dinner on Friday, February 10 at 6:30 p.m. Cost is 75/person. Click HERE for ticket info.