VARSITY GRILL

The downtown Tacoma sports bar has $3 steaks, $2.50 Coors Light drafts, $4 Jacks and 12-plus flat screen for the Super Bowl. Grab a seat at 1114 Broadway.

KNIFE SKILLS

Urban Gourmet on Sixth Avenue will teach you to mince, dice and make julienne fries Monday, Feb. 9 for $45. Reserve your spot at 253.272.3111.

EL GAUCHO

The swanky downtown Tacoma restaurant offers Chateaubriand and lobster carved tableside for two for $135 on Valentine’s day besides its regular menu. To make reservations, call 253.272.1570.

BABBLIN’ BABS BISTRO

The Proctor District bistro hosts an Evening in New Orleans with the Chef dinner featuring gumbo, gnocchi creole salad, peaches and cream bread pudding and more Sunday, Feb. 15 and 22. Cost is $75 per person. Reserve your spot at 253.761.9099.