Service Hotel Options to Cater to Conventions: 9D New Spine and Orthopedic

AN ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT TO THE BEAUMONT ENTERPRISE ■ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2010 ■ 1D Dining and entertainment: 2-3D Cajun eateries offer gum- bos almost as good as A good mix of bars quenches even the Grandma’s: Fine-dining establishments bring a richer most unconventional of thirsts: 2D 3D food experience closer to home: 3D Health and recreation: 4-6D New spine and orthopedic cen- Race organizers hit the ground There’s more on the menu ter works to heal mind, spirit running with Beaumont’s first than salad for a healthy and, of course, body: 4D Gusher Marathon: 5D meal out: 6D Business and retirement: 7-11D What do seniorsdowhen the Tourism officials hope for full- Retirees roll up their job is done? Three share se- service hotel options to cater to sleeves for volunteer work crets of post-work success: 7D conventions: 9D at Shangri La gardens: 11D Is there a cheaper 401(k) option than mutual funds? 8D SEC examines 12b-1 mutual fund fee: 10D 2D Wednesday, March 24, 2010 BeaumontEnterprise.com Have a spirited adventure Unusual cocktails please the taste buds with surprising flavors By Beth Rankin But you don’t have to be a ite drinks, or just ask them to [email protected] regular to taste off the beaten surprise you. (409) 880-0787 path. But be sure to be clear Forall the good that can The key is to try a variety aboutwhat ingredients you come of havingaroutine, of bars and restaurants, and don’t imbibe. And as always, find the bartenders who like sometimes it helps to shake tip well, because that extra things up abit. a good challenge. What better waytodothat Chat up your bartender dollar or twomight lead to than with a cocktail? and remember, they’re the the bartender tippingyou For those looking to taste experts. Ask for recommen- back in the form of new drink outside their comfortzone, dations based on your favor- adventures. localbarsand bartenders make it easy to embark on an eveningadventure without having to skip town. WINE At Easy’s Tapas and Mar- tinis on Calder,bartenders constantly are searching for the nextgreat cocktail. And, WEDNESDAYS like any good business, they invest in research and devel- opment. (A NICE BREAK ON YOUR MID-WEEK BREAK) Regulars often are in- volved in adrink’s creation, whether through taste-test- Join us at Carrabbas’s tonight and ing or by helping to create a new drink from scratch. let our food and hospitality Such was the case a few weeks ago when — finding remind you that the most themselves knee-deep in an overabundance of Bacardi important things in life Peach Red — bartenders don’t always happen sought peachy drink sugges- tions from customers. between9and 5. That collaboration be- tweenbartender and patron is how the Memphis Belle came to fruition. Ablend of peach Schnapps,cranberry juice, half-and-half and peach rum, this soft pink martini Youmade it to mid-week, — topped off with a sprig of mint—iscreamy, fruityand celebrate with abottle of vino. pleasantly sweetwithout an overpoweringsugarytaste, We’llget things started with making it an ideal dessert martini. But don’t sip on this one $10 off too long. As with most alco- holic cocktails that include anybottle of wine likeour milk products, the cream and alcohol eventually sepa- rate,leavingafluffy film on Estancia Pino Grigio or the top that will need to be stirredbackintothe drink. Coppola Claret. Easy’s also offers the Champagne Martini, made with Razzmatazz, peach It’sjust that good.TM Schnapps,champagne and orange juice — a mixture that creates a light, bub- bly concoction that dances pleasantly on the tongue. For traditional martini Beth Rankin/The Enterprise drinkers or those who enjoy Bartender Gordon Parrish pours a Memphis Belle at Easy’s Tapas & Martinis on Calder. gin, the Lohitoismade with vodka, lime juice, simple al drink that can’t be found venturouscrowd,some folks it’s hard to believe it’s mixed syrup and lemongrass Dry on the menu. alwayswill have ingredients with onlyKahlua,Frangelico Soda,anall-natural soda that “I have two questions,” she on their no-pour list. Vocal- and cranberry juice. gives the martini apleasant, said as she made her wayto izing tastes you can’t handle The cranberry gives it a dry kick. the rows of bottles lining the might spare you from having pleasant, softly sweet jelli- Thereal adventureinlocal bar. “Are you allergic to any- to send a drink back. ness, while the combination imbibing, however, lies in thing and is there anything At Easy’s, those in the of Kahlua and Frangelico sippingcocktails not offered you don’t like?” knowcan order the peanut creates a peanut butter taste on an establishment’smenu. Thesetwo questions are, butter and jelly martini, a that slowly creeps in from the At Madison’sonDowlen, in fact,exactlywhat needsto concoction that’s not listed corners of your mouth. The 1550 IH 10 South •Beaumont bartender Kandis Brown be addressed before embark- on the menu. mix creates a surprisingly ac- didn’t bataneye when asked ing on a spirit-filled adven- This drink has such an in- curate PB&J taste as it crawls 409.842.5561 to present an unconvention- ture. Even amongst the ad- terestingand complex taste, across your taste buds. [email protected] BeaumontEnterprise.com Wednesday, March 24, 2010 3D Forupscale appetites Sit down to an elegant dinner at these restaurants beaumont seared halibut with wild herb and white wine sauce, or By Jemimah Noonoo [email protected] treatyourself to shrimpwith (409) 880-0754 sundried tomatoes. And with almost1,000 There was once a time bottles of wine in their selec- when fine diningmeantan tion, you won’t leave thirsty. A lamb chop dinner is among the offerings at Bryan’s 747. 80-mile trek to Houston. Kids should be happytoo, Those days are no more. with achildren’smenuthat SEE WHAT’S NEW AT Want proof? Check out offers spaghetti and meat- PINE ARBOR Bryan’s 797, a five-star res- balls, personalpitza and NURSING CENTER taurant in Midtown. chicken tenders for $5. “Culture Change” Chefs Marcus Bruner and Goodfella’s has a relax- Most people have never heard the phrase DenaturaFontenot canget ing atmosphere and self- before, but at Pine Arbor,weare you started with their savory playingbabygrand piano embracing it! crab bisque or wild mush- to help make the restaurant What exactly does this mean for our room soups, for example. the “prettiest one in town,” residents? It means that they have a Save room for the main Randazzo said. choice in their care. It means that meals courses on the menu, which The restaurant is open will be served restaurantstyle. It means could include lambchops that bath time will be at their choosing Monday through Wednesday and with fluffy bath robes and warm with amintpesto or seared from 3:30-10 p.m., Thursday pacific salmon with a “whis- towels. Please stop by to find out more through Saturday from 3:30- per of pecan.” about this exciting new program. Ask for Sandra Womack •Admissions Director • (409) 385-0033 If you arefeelingbeefy, 11 p.m.,and from 10:30 a.m. sink your teeth into a juicy until 4 p.m. on Sunday. PINE ARBOR steak tenderloin. So, even if you don’t have your Italian down, you can HEALTH CARE CENTER Entrees generally run from 705 FM 418 WSilsbee, Texas $25 to $40. still enjoy the company and a •Short Term &Long Term Care Beyond the fancyeating, fine meal, too. •Rehabilitation Care customersare surrounded by elegant decor. The restau- Photos by Tammy McKinley/ The Enterprise rant is in atwo-storyrestored house, complete with a fire- Blake Olmsted polishes the silverware before dinner at Bry- Scrapbook All Scrapbook Easter Plush & Wooden & place and beautiful portraits. an’s 747 in Beaumont. Albums &Reﬁll Papers Stuffed Animals Metal Easter Pages OVER 200 TO Packaged& INCLUDES BUNNIES, Fresh flowers adorn the CHICKS, DUCKS &MORE Decor including the $3,500 bottle of effort to be a quality dining CHOOSE FROM! Single Sheets tables and dinners areserved EXCLUDES EK SUCCESS, SANDYLION, Romanee-Conti, Domde La experience,and we don’t K&COMPANY AND PHOTOALBUMS by candlelight. The seating SPECIALTY PAPERS TO CHOOSE FROM! Romanee-Conti. have to rip your head off EXCLUDES ART DEPARTMENT area fits about 100 people. Hours are 5-10 p.m., Mon- with the prices,” said owner And classical music is Stickers Polystone & day through Saturday. The Frankie Randazzo. FEATURING STICKABILITIES, DOODLEBUG, played to “set the mood,” said KAREN FOSTER, PEBBLES, 7GYPSIES, SEASONAL Ceramic Easter Tanya Hampton, manager restaurant is locatedat797 N. So, lift your fork for some &MORE. EXCLUDES 3D EMBELLISHED STICKERS. Figurines & Easter Baskets, and wine steward at Bryan’s. Fifth St. in Beaumont. pollo mamasala, which are Table Decor Grass&Shreds Reservations are sug- GoodFella’s,3350 Dowlen chickencutlets dredged in Scrapbooking Photo Easter gested, not required.But Road, also offers a qual- seasoned flour with a mush- Categories Shown Storage Crafts &Decor call first, because Bryan’s itydiningexperience with room marsala wine sauce Boxes fills up for privateparties. meals rangingfromabout $9 served with fettucine alfredo. % ASSORTED Categories Shown And thereisawine selection to $31. If you feel likeeatingfish, 50 Off STYLES for the pickiestofpalates, “We’ve made aconscious you might want to try the pan % the Paper Studio® &Stampabilities® 50 Off All Stamping Sale! FEATURING RUBBER STAMPS, Spare CLEAR STAMPS & INK PADS Parts® ALSO INCLUDES SETS &CLEAR MOUNTING BLOCKS Embellishments Easter Eggs Entire Stock of ALL SIZES by Scrapbook ALL MATERIALS All the Paper Studio® Easter CHOOSE FROM Page Kits by the Paper Studio® Crafts HUNDREDS OF BRADS, EYELETS, Furniture FLOWERS AND OTHER OVER 60 TO INCLUDES WOOD, GLASS, DECORATIVE ITEMS! CHOOSE FROM! 30% Off PAPER MACHE &PLASTER Garden Mobiles Polystone &Ceramic Aloha! OUR EVERYDAYLOW PRICES Aloha! FURNITURE AVAILABILITY & & Garden Decor & Spring Splash SELECTION MAYVARY BY STORE.

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