Mardi Gras fun in Riverside

Deciding on where to dine this weekend for Valentine's Day with your significant other is a question on a lot of people's minds. But there's another reason to dine - and especially party - this weekend.

The Chew Chew restaurant in Riverside is celebrating Mardi Gras all week long, starting Wednesday, Feb. 10. The restaurant will have beads, a fortune teller, belly dancers, live music, strolling magic and costumed staff to celebrate the New Orleans day.

Mardi Gras dining specials include Blackened Red Fish, Bayou Crab Cakes, Shrimp and Alligator Jambalaya, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Crawfish Etoufee, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Traditional King Cake and more. Reservations are recommended. Call (708) 447-8781.