 Valentine's Day is On the Way...
Whether you are looking for the perfect gift for your sweetheart or selecting a romantic dining destination, The Reynolds Group has all the details you need to create an unforgettable Valentine's Day.
Sotto Sotto
For a romantic neighborhood dining experience on cupid’s holiday, cozy up table side at Atlanta’s most celebrated authentic Italian restaurant, Sotto Sotto. Chef-owner Riccardo Ullio’s Inman Park mainstay creates classic Italian dishes with flavors developed from centuries of culinary traditions, from risotto ai frutti di mare and tagliatelle ai funghi to lombata di agnello and pesce arrosto, complemented by an inspiring all-Italian wine list along with delicious desserts including the chocolate soup.
The Federalist
The Federalist restaurant and The Madison hotel in Washington D.C. have teamed up to offer "suite for your sweet.” Check out this great weekend package tailored especially for Valentine’s Day in our nation’s capital. No time to stay the weekend? No problem. The Federalist has a special Valentine’s Day four-course prix fixe menu for $75 per person. Make your reservations today!
4th & Swift
Treat your favorite foodie to a romantic feast at the Old Fourth Ward’s 4th & Swift. Dine on a seasonal five-course Valentine’s menu from chef Jay Swift complete with amuse-bouche and dessert. The prix fixe menu is $75 per person and will feature the freshest ingredients from local and regional sources and sustainable farmers. Add to the celebration with the wine-pairing option for only $35. Call 678.904.0160 for reservations.
The Mansion Café
Celebrate the amorous holiday with an intimate dinner in The Mansion Café. The enchanting menu will include grilled vegetable torchon with black olive vinaigrette, a choice of gulf shrimp and scallop bisque or strawberry and arugula salad with Sweetgrass chevre, toasted cashews and roasted strawberry balsamic reduction and a choice of espresso-crusted rack of lamb with white asparagus, red beet risotto and almond mascarpone foam; pan-roasted Hudson Valley duck breast with pappardelle, English peas, braised fennel and wild mushroom jus or halibut en pappillote with glazed seasonal vegetables and Chervil Beurre Blanc. A presentation of Valrhona chocolate fondue will follow the decadent menu offering. The specialty menu will be offered Friday, February 10, Saturday, February 11, Tuesday, February 14, Friday, February 17 and Saturday, February 18, for $75 per person or $99 with wine pairings, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Call 404.995.7500 for reservations.
eleven
This Valentine’s Day, the Loews Atlanta Hotel’s signature restaurant eleven will treat guests to a flavorful five-course menu complete with a champagne toast. Available on Tuesday, February 14, the menu includes tuna and cured tomato tartar with passion fruit vinaigrette and heart of palm salad; artisan lettuces with smoked pear and vanilla vinaigrette, local feta cheese, grilled sourdough and candied pecans; lobster curry broth with lime cilantro cream and curried sweet tuile and a choice of fennel dusted snapper, mango tea cured duck breast magret or grilled filet mignon. A decadent dessert offering of a strawberry treasure or duet mousse will round out this romantic feast. The Valentine’s Day dinner is $68 per person exclusive of tax and gratuity. Call 404.745.5745 for reservations.
Spa Sydell
Treat your loved one to a luxurious and relaxing spa day or escape to Spa Sydell together for an unforgettable indulgence this Valentine’s Day. Special spa packages available this month include the “romancing the stone” couples’ hot stone massage, “l’amour” couples’ massage and facial and the “facial fantasy” signature Sydell facial with shoulder and neck massage. For more information, please call 404.255.7727 or visit spasydell.com.
reMARKable meals
Enjoy Valentine’s Day dinner in the most romantic place you know – your living room. Acclaimed private chef Mark Alba of reMARKable meals is available to create the ultimate Valentine’s Day menu, freshly prepared in your very own kitchen for you and your special someone. reMARKable meals is available to cater to your every need for the evening or prepare you to impress by prepping each dish and leaving detailed heating and plating instructions to let you orchestrate the meal. Each menu is catered to your requests and includes your choice of chef Alba’s classic dishes including prosciutto-wrapped shrimp, rosemary and garlic rack of lamb and parsnip bread pudding. Services are available by appointment only. Visit remarkablemeals.com for more information.
The Melting Pot
Things are heating up at The Melting Pot this Valentine’s Day. Guests can indulge in a choice of two exclusive holiday menus with limited-time only fondues including marshmallow walnut temptation chocolate fondue and strawberry mascarpone shortcake chocolate fondue. Make the holiday the ultimate night out and upgrade your evening to VIP status with a dozen roses, a bottle of Moet & Chandon “Imperial” Champagne, secluded romantic seating and more for only $350 per couple. For more information or to make a reservation visit meltingpot.com.
Looking for something a little more low key? Diamonds may be forever, but chocolate tastes better. This year, say “I love you” to that special somebody with The Melting Pot’s signature chocolate-covered strawberries available Wednesday, February 8, through Saturday, February 18. Guests can choose packages ranging from three strawberries to a dozen plus a dozen red roses. To make this promotion even sweeter, proceeds from the strawberries’ sales will be donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Wahoo! Grill
Nothing says “love” like a creamy bowl of white cheddar grits. Guests can celebrate Valentine’s Day with their loved one at Wahoo! Grill and enjoy the best in classic European bistro cuisine meets seafood on Wahoo!’s classic winter menu and savor special treats for the holiday. In addition to the regular menu options, guests can indulge in the limited-time offerings of bacon-wrapped scallops, lobster spaghetti, grilled black grouper and shrimp, filet mignon and a decadent Kahlua-mocha cheesecake.
Latitude Food and Drink
Looking for a romantic cocktail recipe for Valentine’s Day? Latitude Food and Drink has the love potion solution with their "Romeo and Juliet" cocktail paring perfect for sharing with that special someone in your life.
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo
2 ounces Millers gin
1 ounce ginger shrub
Splash coriander soda
Pour all ingredients in a glass and stir.
Garnish with a coriander-dusted ginger slice.
Juliet
2 ounces Alma tequila
Drop Rose tincture
Pink peppercorn honey syrup
Shake all ingredients in a martini shaker and strain over ice.
Garnish with a candied rose petal.
MARKET Buckhead
Make MARKET Buckhead your Valentine’s Day destination and enjoy acclaimed cocktails and dishes from award-winning chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s greatest hits. Enjoy flights of champagne and a decadent five-course prix fixe dinner menu in our sleek and modern dining room from Friday, February 10, through Tuesday, February 14. Prix fixe menu highlights include oysters, lobster, filet and warm chocolate cake in addition to the regular dinner menu offered. Wine pairings with each course are available in addition to the $65 fixed price.
For those not looking for love this Valentine’s Day, be sure to join us for our “Brunch with Benefits” Party Brunch on Sunday, February 12, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. DJ Hakim will be spinning your favorite tunes and $14 bottomless mimosas and bloody marys will keep the party going well into the afternoon. Cheers to being single! Call 404.523.3600 to make your reservations for Valentine’s Day and Party Brunch.
SoRen Tea
SoRen Tea, a new line of luxurious, fashion-inspired, gourmet loose-leaf teas developed by sisters and avid tea enthusiasts Sonnia Shields and Rena Williams is the perfect gift of relaxation this Valentine’s Day. Through their extensive European travels and experiencing tea at the finest establishments, Shields and Williams’ love for tea evolved. As entrepreneurs and avid tea enthusiasts, they drew upon their experiences to shape the vision for SoRen Tea, proving that tea can be fun, fashionable, hip and luxurious.
Uncorked Glass Company
Toast to a year of love with Uncorked Glass Company’s timeless, eco-friendly glassware handcrafted from recycled wine bottles donated by local restaurants, wineries and consumers throughout Georgia. Perfect for the home entertainer, environmentally conscious or artisan-made collector, Uncorked glassware is available in five colors options including gold, green, amber, clear and tinted clear and in two sizes, including 12 ounce (4 inches tall) and 16 ounce (5 inches tall). Ideal for both hot and cold beverages as well as your favorite wine, these unique finds are all dishwasher safe and offered in sets of four and six through online purchases.
Village Tavern
This Valentine’s Day weekend from Friday, February 10, through Tuesday, February 14, Village Tavern restaurants across the country will be offering romantic holiday menu specials. Visit villagetavern.com and click on Events to see the specials in your area!
Serpas True Food
Enjoy Serpas True Food’s regular menu as well as a special three-course prix fixe dinner of seasonal favorites available for $50 per person or $90 per couple from Friday, February 10, through Tuesday, February 14. Indulge in lemon crab and cream cheese fritters; filet of beef tenderloin with buttermilk whipped potatoes and red chile asparagus; crispy lobster tail with parmesan, artichoke and parpardelle pasta and Grand Marnier cheesecake with tangerine gelee and blood orange soup. For reservations, call 404.688.0040.
Miller Union
Reserve a table for two at Miller Union on Tuesday, February 14, and enjoy a seasonal meal of savory and sweet local fare prepared by executive chef Steven Satterfield and pastry chef Pamela Moxley. Named one of the Best New Restaurants in America by Bon Appétit and Esquire, Miller Union will serve its award-winning regular menu and select specials. For reservations, call 678.733.8550.
Star Provisions
From unique gifts and specialty cookware to fresh-baked treats and highest quality meats, cheeses and fresh-cut pasta, Star Provisions is Atlanta’s one-stop Valentine's Day shop. Make the holiday memorable with the store’s signature mise en plase dinner for two, complete with everything desired for a restaurant quality dinner at home. Featuring soup, appetizer, entrée, bread, cheese, dessert and chocolates, the meal comes complete with heating and preparing instructions for $140. All orders must be placed by Friday, February 10, at 5 p.m. and are available for pick-up after 12 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, or Monday, February 13. Please call 404.365.0410, ext. 134 to place your order and specify which day for pick-up.
Table & Main
Wine and dine your loved one this Valentine’s Day at Table & Main | a Southern tavern and enjoy executive chef Ted Lahey’s specialties including Charleston she-crab soup with lump crab, sherry and chili oil; tender meatloaf meatballs featuring beef and veal with brown sugar ketchup and all-natural deep fried chicken with apple fennel slaw and redskin potato salad. Homespun side items comprised of mac ‘n cheese with Velveeta béchamel and toasted panko, fried green tomatoes and yellow sweet creamed corn with Vidalia onions. For more information or to make reservations, visit tableandmain.com or call 678.869.5178.
Escorpion
Spice up your Valentine’s Day by dining at Midtown’s most authentic tequila bar and cantina, Escorpion! For $30 per person, the restaurant will offer one shared appetizer and dessert for the table; one entrée or taco plate and one Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktail. For more information, please visit www.urestaruants.com or call 678.666.5198.
GARDEN
Give the gift of green this Valentine’s Day from GARDEN, maverick landscape designer Matthew Klyn’s ethereal floral design and home goods boutique located at the Shops Around Lenox. Recognized for innovation in modern aesthetics and urban design founded on sustainable, green principles, GARDEN offers a beautiful selection of eclectic accents, living home décor and vintage accessories to swoon your love bird.
Abattoir
Make lasting memories this Valentine’s Day by dining at Abattoir, a Southern chophouse offering the freshest local and organic proteins and vegetables. Using a rustic approach to preparing beef, fish and pork, executive chef Tyler Williams utilizes the bold complexities yet simple flavors characteristic of French cooking methods in his dishes. For more information or to make reservations, visit starprovisions.com or call 404.892.3335.
Pinnacle Fitness
Give the gift of health and wellness this Valentine’s Day. From Saturday, February 11, through Saturday, February 18, Buckhead’s premier personal training fitness center, Pinnacle Fitness, invites you to bring in your partner for a complimentary workout when you book a personal training session. Training session prices are available upon request. Call 404.228.3705 for more information.
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