By Becky Billingsley

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, Myrtle Beach - A romantic haiku contest, Super Bowl finger foods, new menus and winter teas are on today's fresh restaurant news chalkboard.

Valentine Haiku Contest

Charleston Cafe in Surfside Beach has reopened for the season with a new menu and a romantic contest. You can see the new menu here, and check out the contest on the restaurant's facebook page. All contestants have to do is write a love-ly haiku and post in on the page, and the one that gets the most likes will earn dessert and after dinner drinks for two.

Super Bowl Munchies

Super Bowl snack platters are available from Bliss Restaurant in Murrells Inlet. Each platter feeds 10 people and range in price from $15 to $30. Choices include crudités, crab dip, cheeses, finger sandwiches, tomato salsa, pimento cheese and spinach dip. Chef Ernest Bledsoe is also making chicken wings in portions of 25, 50 or 100 wings for $20-$65. The number to call to place your order is 282-6737.

Frank's Gets a Facelift

Frank's and Frank's Outback in Pawleys Island are open after renovations and innovations with new menu choices, dining and drink specials and a cozy "casual corner." 

The new bar menu is available from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and on Tuesdays it is half-price.

New Frank's Bar Menu

Low Country Egg Roll with Country Ham, Collard Greens, Black Eye Peas and Cabbage with Spicy Sweet Mustard Sauce 4.25

1/2 pound USDA Prime Burger with Pecan Wood Smoked Bacon and Sharp White Cheddar  12.95

Oyster Poor Boy Salad with Bacon, Parmesan Croutons and Remoulade Dressing 12.95

White Bean Bruschetta with Prosciutto, Truffle Oil and Grilled Radicchio 6.95

Hummus and house-made Flat Bread 4.95

Spicy Italian Sausage, Rustic Marinara, Peppers and Onions over pasta with Garlic Bread 11.50

Tempura Fried Flounder with Hand Cut Fries, Tartar Sauce and Malt Vinegar  12.95

Other Frank's specials include:

Mondays - 3-3-2 happy hour with $3 house wine, $3 bar brands and $2 domestic beer along with a display of complimentary cheeses.

Tuesdays - 1/2 price bar menu at Franks and the "casual corner," and Outback hosts family night with 20% off pizzas and burgers. 3-3-2 drinks 4:30-7:00.

Wednesday - Wine down Wednesdays at both Franks and Outback with 1/2 off all wines by the glass at the bars and "casual corner" from 4:30-7:00, plus also have 20 wines for 20 dollars. Both bars serve 3-3-2 drinks from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays - 1/2 price martinis at both bars and the "casual corner " from 4:30-7:00 and 3-3-2 drinks.

Fridays and Saturdays - Live music from John Lammonds on Fridays and Jessie and Friends on Saturdays at Outback.

Winter Teas

Brookgreen Gardens is serving Winter Teas with seatings at 3:30 and 4 p.m. on Saturdays during February. Tickets are $20 for Brookgreen members, and $27 for non-members. The ticket purchase comes with a discount coupon for same-day purchases in the Brookgreen Keepsakes shop. Call (843) 235-6016 for reservations.

The winter tea menu includes:

Savory Sandwiches:

Smoked Salmon and Cream cheese
Bleu cheese chicken salad
Green tomato and roasted red pepper
Pineapple cream cheese

Sweet Delights:

French Macaroons
Petit Fours
Mini Lemon Pound Cake
Fruit Skewers
Strawberries

Traditional Scones
Southern Butter Biscuits
Served with jam, honey butter and lemon curd

Tea options:

English Breakfast
Rooibos Herbal caffeine free
Served with sugar and milk
Artificial sweetener, honey and lemons available upon request