Dreamy (and Safe) Ideas for Valentine's Day
Roses and Rosé at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden
WHAT: Open-air concert featuring world-renowned Troy Anderson and his Wonderful World Band, interpreting the swinging sounds of Louis Armstrong. Ticket includes an epicurean dinner basket, Whispering Angels Rosé and more!
WHERE: Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr.
MORE INFO: Buy tickets here
Moonlight and Music at Deering Estate
WHAT: Pack a picnic and settle into your lawn chair or cozy up on a blanket and enjoy the sounds of Miami jazz singer Melinda Rose with an opening performance by Leesa Richards. Or pick up a dinner catered by Joanna’s Marketplace aavailable at the concert (order first).
WHERE: Deering Estate, 16701 SW 72 Ave.
MORE INFO: Deering Estate
Freehold + Peach Room Pop-up
WHAT: Freehold’s new Free Swim Sundays weekly brunch series, a socially distanced pop-up that will feature brunch, surprise entertainment, funk, house and disco.
WHEN AND WHERE: Starts Feb. 14 at 3pm at Freehold Miami, 2219 NW 2nd Ave.
MORE INFO: Freehold Miami
Swan in the Design District
WHAT: Open-air oasis with an outdoor patio in the Design District. Try hamachi crudo. lobster and shrimp sliders or caviar pasta, plus their signature cocktails.
WHERE: Swan, Design District, 90 NE 39 St.
MORE INFO: Swan
PLANTA Queen in Coconut Grove
WHAT: Asian-style plant-based dishes with flavors and cooking techniques from Thailand, China, Japan, and Korea, including dim sum, Thai creamed spinach, noodles and buns.
WHERE: CocoWalk, 3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove
MORE INFO: Planta Queen
Prime Surf & Turf for Two at Fleming’s
WHAT: Splurge on their three-course menu that includes a 35-oz prime Tomahawk with lobster tail scampi and crab-stuffed shrimp.
WHERE: Order for delivery/takeout from their Coral Gables or Brickell locations.
MORE INFO: Fleming's
Three-course Prix Fixe Menu at Tur Kitchen in Coral Gables
WHAT: Choose from dishes like Wagyu Tartare, Pan-Seared Gnocchi, Chocolate Tart with pecans and gold flakes, among other dishes.
WHERE: 259 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables
MORE INFO: Tur Kitchen
Steak and Seafood to Go at Smith & Wollensky
WHAT: Order USDA prime steaks and fresh seafood and get complimentary red velvet cupcakes. Order a Red Velvet Martini for extra romance.
WHERE: 1 Washington Ave., South Pointe Park
MORE INFO: Smith and Wollensky
Dim Sum Lovers Sampler, Sweets at The Doral Yard
WHAT: Share shrimp dumplings, crispy pork dumplings, veggie spring rolls from YIP, and finish it off with heart-shaped made-to-order churros and ice cream desserts from Santo Dulce.
WHERE: The Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53 St., Doral
MORE INFO: The Doral Yard
Pastificio Propaganda in Wynwood
WHAT: Dreamy Sicilian cuisine. Try black truffle fettuccine, spaghetti with vongole, arancini and wines from small Italian vineyards.
WHERE: 97 NW 25th St.
MORE INFO: Pastificio Propaganda
Mexican Food from Bakan Wynwood
WHAT: Authentic dishes like cochinito pibil sopes, aguachile de camaron con mango fresco and cocktails in a romantic outdoor setting.
WHERE: 2801 NW 2 Ave., Miami
MORE INFO: Bakan Wynwood
Valentine’s Day Treats to Go from Market at EDITION, Miami Beach
WHAT: A treat tin containing a dozen sweet treats, like salted chocolate chip cookies, housemade marbled chocolate bars, 24K gold chocolate shortbread, heart-shaped French macarons and more.
WHERE: Market at EDITION, Miami Beach
MORE INFO: 786-257-4600
My PINCHO Valentine Pop-up in Fontainebleau
WHAT: Dine in candlelit splendor on pork belly pinchos, vaca frita, tacos, naughty burgers and banana caramel fried cheesecake.
WHERE: Only at their Flagler location at 9251 W Flagler St.
MORE INFO: Pincho
Valentine’s Weekend Shady Distillery Tour & Tasting, Sistrunk Market
WHAT: Walk through Shady Distillery to learn the basics of distilling vodka and rum. Taste two signature Shady cocktails and light bites.
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14 from 6-7pm
MORE INFO: Tour and Tasting Tickets
Bento Box to Go from Osaka Nikkei Miami
WHAT: Fresh nigiri, makimono and sashimi or ceviche for two for your at-home date night.
WHERE: 1300 Brickell Bay Dr.
MORE INFO: Osaka Nikkei Miami
Lido Bayside Grill at The Standard, Miami Beach
WHAT: Oysters, NY strip steak, local strawberries plus champagne or wine at the waterfront outdoor grill.
WHERE: The Standard, Miami Beach, 40 Island Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
MORE INFO: Lido Bayside Grill
Baia Beach Club at the Mondrian South Beach
WHAT: A weekend of themed events, including La Festa Brunch at Baia Beach Club with rose and champagne bottle specials. Special Libations of Love cocktails include Spicy Señorita with Mexican dark chocolate tequila, smoked chili pepper agave, five-spiced rum.
WHERE: Mondrian South Beach, 1100 West Ave.
MORE INFO: Baia Beach Club
