Start early if you want to plan a Valentine's Day meal that your loved one will remember.
This year, February 14th falls on a Saturday.
That gives you the opportunity to plan a romantic weekend or one day with your true love and a couple more meals with friends close to your heart. A quiet dinner at home on the big night and a lovely Sunday brunch at a favorite spot is another option.
Some of you enjoy trying the special holiday menus at your favorite spots. Others avoid dining out on days like this unless they can order off the regular menu. And, this year, we noticed more places offering that alternative.
This is one of the busiest nights of the year for restaurants, so expect many special prix fixe menus. Also, don't be surprised if you have to leave a credit card to guarantee a reservation and a cancellation fee.
Have a Chocolate Lover to Impress?
Consider a visit to the Café Fleuri Chocolate bar where you can offer your love a choice of 25 different chocolate desserts.
A perfectly ordinary afternoon turned into a romantic memory when Ed and I shared this giant profiterole at Petit Robert in the South End.
When a Valentine's Day Lunch or Dinner Is on the Menu…
- Open Table has a list of restaurants, and note if they have a special menu or if their regular menu is available.
- Boston Chefs has a list with some information at this link.
- Most Romantic Tables In Town from UrbanDaddy
Reservations at wonderful, romantic restaurants go quickly. But, we have lots of ideas for all types of celebrations for budgets of all sizes. Today, we'll address where to dine. There are more ideas on some of our past Valentine posts. These are from other times, so check for details with the places mentioned.
Updates will appear here as we find lists of ideas from reliable resources:
From last year, here's The Cambridge Day guide to an Interesting Valentines Day
Related BostonZest Posts:
Sophisticated Pink Sparklers for Valentine's Day
Your Special Place, Free Romance for Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day Live Performances at Half Price
Eight Tips on Buying Jewelry for Valentine’s Day from an Expert
Romance at the Gardner Museum – Valentine's Weekend Destination
Romantic Dining in Boston with a Foreign Travel Theme (Some of our favorite restaurants offer an authentic taste of the cuisine they serve. A place where the decor, music, and food all bring you to another land.)
Beacon Hill Hot Chocolate and Ice Skating on the Common (A Romantic but inexpensive date.) And, now you can also skate at the Boston Harbor Hotel and slip into the bar for a glass of champagne after that hand holding exercise.
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Words: Penny Cherubino
Photo: top photo from iStockphoto.com, Chocolate Bar photo from Cafe Fleuri.
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