See + Do Make your Valentine’s Day reservations now, San Diego!
Friday, January 28, 20220
It’s time to make these Valentine’s Day plans for that particular somebody, San Diego! Fortunate for us, San Diego’s superb eating places, accommodations, and outlets are making it straightforward on us with nice specials.
Madison on Park
Whereas Madison on Park, College’s Heights’ beloved neighborhood bar and eatery, is usually closed on Mondays, the restaurant is making an exception to assist love birds all through San Diego rejoice Valentine’s Day. On Monday, February 14th, the restaurant will supply a particular three-course Valentine’s Day menu from 4:30PM to 10:30PM, highlighting favorites from the menu, together with particular choices. The menu features a alternative of starters, entrees, and desserts, together with an amuse bouche, and prices $69 per particular person. Featured menu objects embrace starters like Tuna Tartare and Madison’s iconic Watermelon Stack, and entrees like Native Seabass and Filet Mignon, together with vegan and vegetarian choices, and an assortment of desserts. Along with the pre-fixe menu, visitors have the choice of including on a wine and cocktail pairing for $25, which permits visitors to combine and match two drinks that pair finest with their meal. The total menu may be discovered right here, and reservations, that are extremely really useful, may be discovered right here.
Wolfie’s
Are you longing to flee this Valentine’s day? Have fun the day of affection whereas being transported to the streets of Paris at Wolfie’s Carousel Bar. Company can take a spin on the carousel and bask in dishes together with Wagyu Tartare, Steak Frites, Oysters Rockefeller, and extra. A champagne and caviar particular may also be obtainable, together with the complete cocktail menu. Reservations may be made right here.
Herb & Sea
In true California trend, take pleasure in a Valentine’s Day with a coastal breeze and romantic seafood-focused dinner at Herb & Sea, the gem of Encinitas. On Monday, February 14, Herb & Sea will open their doorways and supply a four-course dinner so that you and yours can take pleasure in an idyllic evening in town. Beginning with chilly appetizer choices just like the Oysters preserved with lemon gel, fennel pollen and dill or the Beef Carpaccio highlighting a Moroccan Espresso rub, earlier than transferring on to sizzling appetizers such because the Baked burrata with fire-roasted cherry tomatoes, confit garlic, white balsamic or the Fish Croquette with muhammara, preserved lemon, walnuts, and castelvetrano olives. For the entree, take pleasure in one in every of 4 choices together with a pink peppercorn crusted Filet with a pink wine sherry discount and roasted turnips, an Aji Verde Halibut with radishes, sprouts and mint cilantro, or take pleasure in a pomegranate glazed Lamb Rack or Agnolotti filled with lemon and ricotta. As a result of no Valentine’s day is full with out one thing candy, select between the Chocolate Lava Cake or the Creme Fraiche Mousse. The Valentine’s Day four-course meal is $108 per particular person, with the choice so as to add a $68 wine pairing. For a Valentine’s day you and your accomplice gained’t quickly overlook, e-book your reservation right here.
Waverly
Have fun Valentine’s Day in stunning Cardiff by The Sea, at Waverly. Company can take pleasure in a prix fixe menu from award-winning Govt Chef Brian Redzikowski with highlights together with White Bean Hummus (Woman and Dug Crudite), Harissa Grilled Prawns (Squashini / Feta Cream), Grilled Australian Lamb Chop (Weiser Farm Potato / Cilantro), Brief Rib “Tagine” (Ras al Hanout / Couscous), and Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate (Ardour Fruit / Caramel). Reservations may be made right here. $95/particular person.
The Plot
For these searching for a plant-based Valentine’s Day, The Plot is serving up every little thing crops. Menu highlights embrace Shroom & Hearts of Palm Aguachile (charred herbs / kombu marinated palm coronary heart / oyster mushroom), Okinawan Candy Potato Gnocchi (citrus creme / contemporary basil / garlic sage olive oil / tomato), and Shepherds Pie (meatless loaf combined with carrots, onions, gravy, and topped with mashed potatoes, served with brocc and demi-glaze). For dessert, bask in The Plot Cake (Spanish olive oil / vanilla créme / fruit) or Darkish Chocolate Torte. You can also make reservations right here.
Juniper and Ivy
Be a part of Juniper and Ivy to rejoice love, friendship, household, and every little thing in between. Chef Anthony Wells and his crew have crafted a locally-sourced menu showcasing the best seasonal substances in Southern California. Elective dietary supplements embrace specialty bubbles/wine pairings from Sommelier Nick Gergen; a dozen roses from San Diego favourite, Allen’s Florals, to be offered on the desk; and packing containers of Chef Lindsay’s home made sweets.
Menu highlights (with vegetarian-only choices) embrace Oysters (strawberry mignonette / ginger / mint), Egg Yolk Raviolo (french onion broth / brief rib / parmesan bread crumbs Egg Yolk Raviolo), Beef Tenderloin (alaskan potatoes / cheddar hollandaise / steak sauce), Forbidden Rice (domingo roja bean hummus / cucumber / pistachio crunch), and Strawberries and Cream Puff (rosewater meringue / hibiscus gelee). The celebratory providing shall be obtainable TWO nights: Saturday, February twelfth, and Monday, February 14th. Reservations may be made right here and are very restricted. $100/particular person, $80/particular person for vegetarian visitors.
Animae
On Monday, February 14, bask in a 4 course dinner at San Diego’s beautiful art-deco-inspired, Animae, which is opening on Monday particularly to offer lovers an opportunity to dine at San Diego’s most talked-about restaurant. Begin with a chilly appetizer like Oysters with Yuzu Hibiscus Mignonette, Cilantro oil, Nasturtiums or A5 Wagyu Tartare, and to make this Valentine’s Day much more memorable, add a Caviar service for $100. Heat up with Veggie Lumpia and Tawainese Fried Hen earlier than having fun with your alternative of entree: Filet with Soy Demi, Potato, Mushroom, Ginger Scallion oil, or Halibut Cha Ca with Rice Noodles, Herb Salad and Turmeric. There’s the choice to go along with full decadence by including on an A5 Wagyu strip ($125) or Maine Lobster ($75). And naturally, save room for the Chocolate Taiyaki Mousse Bar or Jasmine, Raspberry, and Prosecco Entremet. Animae’s 4 course meal begins at $128 per particular person with the choice to add-on an $80 wine pairing. E book your reservation right here and rejoice this Valentine’s Day on the most romantic restaurant in San Diego.
Callie
Chef Travis Swikard’s Mediterranean favourite, Callie, shall be celebrating the vacation all weekend lengthy starting on Saturday, February twelfth and opening doorways for one evening solely on Monday, February 14th to make it a Valentine’s Day for the books. Chef Travis and his crew have ready a really particular 5-course household type menu with highlights together with the restaurant’s signature Mediterranean breads and spreads together with Hummus, Baba Ghanoush and Avocado Labneh, Chilled Prawns and Burrata with confit tomato, taggiasca olives and Genovese basil, Purple Wine Braised Brief Rib and Brie Doppio Agnolotti with winter black truffle, mushroom and rosemary, Black Cod Tagine with cauliflower, preserved lemons and olives and Labneh Cheesecake with Meyer lemon and Chino Farm strawberries to finish the meal. The 5-course household type meal is priced at $95 per particular person with a $50 non-obligatory wine pairing. Reservations may be made by way of the web site right here and an a la carte menu shall be obtainable on the bar for walk-ins solely.
The Grass Skirt
Escape this Valentine’s Day to the whimsical San Diego tiki oasis, The Grass Skirt. Company can have a alternative of two appetizers, a collection of Urfa Hen or a Hanger Steak, a chocolate gelato dessert, and cocktails for 2 served in a customized pineapple cup. Two glasses of champagne shall be supplied upon arrival to kick off the celebration. Reservations may be made right here. $100/couple
Kettner Change
Michelin Bib Gourmand awarded Kettner Change’s Govt Chef Brian Redzikowski has crafted a Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu and non-obligatory wine pairings from Beverage Director Claire Sexton. Highlights embrace Tuna TarTar “Twinkie,” Sizzling and Spicy Lobster “Noods,” New York Striploin, (Carrot / Turnip / Potato Puree / Bearnaise), and Caramelized Banana with Candied Walnuts. Reservations may be made right here. $95/particular person.
Monello | Bencotto
Along with their common dinner menu choices, Monello and Bencotto in Little Italy shall be that includes two scrumptious pasta recipes specifically made for lovers beginning Tuesday, February 8 by way of Valentine’s Day. The primary is a decadent Black Squid Ink Stuffed Gnocchi, with shrimp and ricotta, smothered in creamy prosecco sauce. The second is an indulgent creation, a Paglia & Fieno straw and hay bicolor tagliatelle tossed in a 60lb Parmigiano cheese wheel and coated in an expensive truffle sauce with mushrooms and topped with crunchy ham. They’ll additionally serve a Valentine’s Day cocktail to get you within the starry-eyed temper. The Cupid Bitter is a refreshing elixir made with spiced rum, aperol, mint and agave and the proper pre or post-dinner cocktail. Monello and Bencotto shall be open for Valentine’s Day for dinner from 4PM to 10PM. Reservations are really useful.
20|Twenty
Say “I really like you” with a decadent three-course Valentine’s Day dinner made with locally-sourced delicacies at 20|Twenty situated on the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa. Absorb scenic views of Carlsbad’s shoreline and bask in seasonal dishes specifically created by Govt Chef Julian Quiñones with that particular somebody. Select your favorites from the prix fixe menu with starters equivalent to Cara Cara Orange Petite Greens Salad with shaved fennel, goat cheese, mint, cashew and a luscious champagne French dressing, or a creamy shrimp bisque. For the primary course, feast on Port Braised Brief Rib with Cippolini braised chard and candy potato nueske bacon hash, or go for a Pan Seared Sea Bass with oyster mushroom and candy pea risotto. Vegan- and gluten-free choices are additionally obtainable. For dessert, attempt the Strawberry Balsamic Pavlova or a S’mores Takeaway Equipment to nibble on as you cozy up by the fireplace pits after dinner.
20|Twenty’s three-course Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu may be loved at $85 per particular person, with further wine pairings of Glowing Rosé, Sauvignon Blanc, and Cabernet Franc bottles to high off the dinner. For extra info or to make reservations, go to right here or name 760-827-2500.
Callie
Chef Travis Swikard’s Mediterranean favourite, Callie, shall be celebrating the vacation all weekend lengthy starting on Saturday, February twelfth and opening doorways for one evening solely on Monday, February 14th to make it a Valentine’s Day for the books. Chef Travis and his crew have ready a really particular 5-course family-style menu with highlights together with the restaurant’s signature Mediterranean breads and spreads together with Hummus, Babaghanoush and Avocado Labneh, Chilled Prawns and Burrata with confit tomato, taggiasca olives and Genovese basil, Purple Wine Braised Brief Rib and Brie Doppio Agnolotti with winter black truffle, mushroom and rosemary, Black Cod Tagine with cauliflower, preserved lemons and olives and Labneh Cheesecake with Meyer lemon and Chino Farm strawberries to finish the meal. The 5-course household type meal is priced at $95 per particular person with a $50 non-obligatory wine pairing. Reservations may be made by way of the web site right here and an a la carte menu shall be obtainable on the bar for walk-ins solely.
Ranch 45
Get pleasure from a romantic dinner beneath the celebrities Valentine’s Day weekend on Friday, February 11 and Saturday, February 12, at Solana Seashore’s favourite butchery and eatery, Ranch 45. Providing a particular Valentine’s Weekend dinner menu on their firelite patio, select from Seared Diver Scallops or Steak & Eggs, earlier than transferring on to an Endive Salad highlighting shaved Chino Farms beets, goat cheese and truffle French dressing, after which take pleasure in one in every of three entrees, the Bone In Brandt Ribeye for Two with Chino Farms greens, roasted fingerling potatoes, bearnaise, pink wine sauce, the Pan Roasted Ocean Trout with beluga lentils and tahini French dressing, or the Grilled Lamb Loin with Chino Farms roasted root greens, arugula and preserved lemon jus.
Earlier than the magical evening ends, seize a spoon and indulge your candy tooth together with your sweetheart and a Chocolate Pot Du Crème. Add three glasses of wine per particular person at $55. Reservations are required and obtainable by way of Tock. Should you’d relatively have a comfortable date evening at residence, Ranch 45 can also be providing a Decide Up Meal for Two on Sunday, February 13, at $175. The meal consists of the Endive Salad, the choice to select from 4 totally different entrees, a Brandt Bone In Ribeye for Two, a Brandt Prime Filet Mignon or Ocean Trout, or Lobster Tail for an extra $40, and the Chocolate Pot Du Crème. Every entree is served with Chino Farms greens and a alternative of mashed potatoes or wild rice, with the choice so as to add further menu objects together with the Shrimp Cocktail for $28 and Pan Seared Crab Muffins for $18. Orders should be positioned by 12PM on Wednesday, February 9, with decide up between 10AM and 2PM on Sunday, February 13.
Barbusa
Have fun your Valentine’s Day in true Woman and The Tramp-style-fashion, over a bowl of spaghetti, on the Busalacchi Household’s Barbusa in Little Italy. With tried and true classics just like the Lobster Ravioli, Gnocchi or the Cavatelli con Bone Marrow and connoisseur fan favorites just like the Fiori di Zucca fried squash blossoms, the Sicilian Meatballs, or the collection of handcrafted Pizzas, taking your particular person to Barbusa is the proper method to say “I really like you.” Toast to your night spent along with a glass of wine, or one in every of Barbusa’s hand-crafted cocktails such because the Sicilian Mule made with Absolut Elyx Vodka, Aperol, Ginger Beer, Lemon and Peychaud Bitters or the ever standard Barbusa Espresso Martini with The Most interesting Components (A Barbusa secret) plus a contact of Gray Goose.
Earlier than heading residence, select from the well-known Deconstructed Cannoli or conventional Sicilian Donuts. Between the energetic ambiance, collection of mouthwatering, shareable bites and candy dulces to complete, a Valentine’s night spent at Barbusa will transport you and your accomplice proper to the picturesque streets of Sicily. Safe your spot by way of OpenTable right this moment.
The Guild Bar
The luxurious and refined bar at The Guild Resort is the setting for an interactive cocktail pairing this Valentine’s Day. Restricted to eight visitors and supreme for a pair or duo trying to shake issues up, the cocktail class and pairing will run from 5PM-7PM and have 4 programs. The primary course begins with a category of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label paired with a White Chocolate Strawberry; the second course is the place your abilities will come into play and visitors will combine their very own Basic Rum Daiquiri with assist from Bar Supervisor Robert Chacon, the cocktail shall be paired with a Tropical Ceviche; the third course requires one other interactive cocktail with visitors making a Whiskey Bitter paired with NY Strip & Crostini Nduja & Gorgonzola Cheese; the fourth and remaining course is a glass of Tawny Port paired with a Port wine pot de crème. The Valentine’s Day interactive cocktail pairing prices $85 per particular person and may be booked by emailing right here.
Farmer & The Seahorse
Chef Sam Deckman has a really particular Valentine’s menu deliberate for the sprawling Torrey Pines restaurant, Farmer & The Seahorse. On Saturday, February twelfth and Monday, February 14th from 5:30-8:30PM, the restaurant shall be showcasing a 3-course menu with such highlights as: Artichoke Hearts with French dressing, aji verde, Reggiano and chives, Filet Mignon with scalloped cauliflower and an choice so as to add on a Maine Lobster Tail, Creamy Mushroom Pasta with shaved black truffle and Inexperienced Acre scallions, and Scallops with cauliflower purée and crispy sunchoke chips and desserts together with Chocolate Torte with caramel and Fig & White Chocolate Pot de Crème. The menu is priced at $75 per particular person and reservations may be made by way of the web site with walk-ins welcome.
Vistal
Present your love for the ocean and your love for that particular somebody at Vistal, the InterContinental San Diego’s California-inspired coastal restaurant, with the Grey Whale Conservation Fundraiser Dinner hosted by Grey Whale Gin, WILDCOAST and Xplore Offshore on February 12. That includes a model new menu from Chef de Delicacies, Todd Bencivenni, that highlights sustainable and locally-sourced seafood, the occasion will kick off with small bites, adopted by a 3 course dinner and academic audio system from WILDCOAST, Xplore Offshore in addition to InterContinental Resort San Diego representatives. Embark on a studying expertise together with your accomplice and assist the conservation of the magnificent grey whale whereas taking within the Bay views and having fun with unmatched delicacies. Tickets are $170 per particular person, and could also be bought by way of Eventbrite, with 20% of all income going on to WILDCOAST.
Lou & Mickey’s
Lou & Mickey’s prides themselves on offering a timeless and traditional American steakhouse expertise within the coronary heart of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter. From February 12 to 14, feast on their romantic Valentine’s Day menu spotlight together with ½ Dozen Oyster Sampler with habanero lime relish and contemporary horseradish; Combined Natural Greens with golden balsamic French dressing; Double R Ranch Filet Mignon with bearnaise sauce; and Crème Brulee with contemporary berries. Value is at $135 per particular person with non-obligatory $50 wine pairing. Pre-fixe menu may be discovered right here. Reservations may be made right here.
Water Grill
Accessible February twelfth – 14th, Water Grill will present an elevated setting for a seasonally pushed eating expertise. Specializing in first-of-season seafood, Water Grill prides itself in providing the broadest collection of fish, oysters, and shellfish, which is supplied day by day from King’s Seafood Distribution.
Their Valentine’s Day menu highlights embrace Wild Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with conventional cocktail sauce, Clam Chowder with applewood smoked bacon, Basic Surf & Turf with South African lobster tail, and Rosen’s New York Cheesecake with strawberry sauce. Value is at $135 per particular person with non-obligatory $50 wine pairing. Get entry to their pre-fixe menu right here. Reservations may be made right here.
Garibaldi
Have fun Valentine’s Day weekend at Garibaldi, the InterContinental San Diego’s Southern Italian-inspired rooftop sizzling spot, with a newly revamped dinner menu from Chef de Delicacies, Todd Benicivenni. That includes menu objects such because the Home Folded Culurgiones made with Candy Potato, Home Ricotta, Swiss Chard, Hazelnut, and Sage Burro, San Diego Spiny Lobster Fra Diavolo with Purple and Inexperienced Chilis, San Marzano Tomatoes, and Saffron Fregola, and Roasted Pork Stomach with Smoked Braising Greens, White Bean Mash, Salted Tomato Relish, and Pork Jus, all of the entrees are good for sharing together with your particular somebody. To get within the spirit of affection, Garibaldi is providing a shared cocktail for 2 at $16, half off the conventional value, for the complete Valentine’s day weekend. E book your reservation right this moment by way of Resy.
One Paseo eating places
With One Paseo’s romantic ambiance and allure, the middle’s eating places are the proper spot to spend your evening out. Nick’s Del Mar presents an ideal ambiance coupled with a few of North County’s most scrumptious meals, making it the proper locale for a Valentine’s Day date evening. For many who love exploring new flavors, Worldwide Smoke’s curated menu focuses on wood-fired steaks, seafood, ribs, and vegetarian entrees, whereas North Italia is right for lovers of contemporary Italian favorites and seasonal dishes. To spherical out the evening, cease by Salt & Straw, Susie Muffins, and Le Macaron to seize a deal with on your sweetheart.
The Marine Room
Have fun Valentine’s Day weekend at The Marine Room, a San Diego landmark and award-winning oceanfront restaurant for greater than 80 years. New Govt Chef Mike Minor has designed an unforgettable dinner full with unparalleled views and romantic candlelight that shall be supplied from February 11-14. {Couples} shall be handled to an eclectic four-course menu that includes a alternative of decadent dishes equivalent to Salmon Stomach Cornets with caviar, yuzu and togarashi; Pan Seared Diver Scallops with shaved fennel, corn velouté, brown butter aioli and iberico ham; Westholme Farm Wagyu Beef Ribeye with humboldt fog spoon pudding, purple brussels sprout, blackberry herb butter; and a candy finale of Lemon Lavender Cake, Chocolate Lava Cake or a Spindrift Cappuccino Cobblestone Pie for dessert. The particular 4-course menu is priced at $150 per particular person and features a 4-piece field of locally-made Nola Rose sweets. For many who favor to customise their eating expertise, The Marine Room’s common menu may also be obtainable.
The Shores Restaurant
Govt Chef Mike Minor has additionally curated a extra informal celebratory meal at The Marine Room’s sibling, The Shores Restaurant, situated only a few steps throughout the sand. Providing breathtaking views from the Scripps Pier to the La Jolla Cove, this beachfront restaurant gives visitors the chance to take pleasure in a sundown stroll earlier than their meal and dine simply steps from the ocean at one in every of San Diego’s most romantic settings.
Chef Mike’s particular 3-course menu is accessible from February 11-14 for $70 per particular person. {Couples} can take pleasure in a collection of choices such because the Valentine’s Day Salad with Edible Flowers or Bruschetta, Grilled Beef Tenderloin or Pan Seared Diver Scallops, and finish the meal with a alternative of a wealthy Chocolate Lava Cake with Strawberry Compote or Purple Velvet Marquise. The common menu may also be obtainable for individuals who’d like to combine and match.
The Smart Ox
Need to impress that particular somebody together with your cooking sport? The Smart Ox’s Meaty Valentine’s Day Bundle is the proper concept for a date night-in. Belief Restaurant Group’s butcher store & eatery in North Park will characteristic a case stuffed with particular Valentine’s Day cuts to cook dinner at residence, together with Chef Brad Smart’s really useful romance boosters: Filet Mignon, Dry-Aged Ribeye, and Bone-In Ribeye.
The Smart Ox can also be together with a card with each buy that includes facet dish and dessert recipes, equivalent to chili garlic broccolini and roquefort blue cheese compound butter, in addition to tips about find out how to cook dinner them. And don’t overlook to choose up a pint of chocolate-covered strawberry ice cream from Mr. Trustee Creamery. To high off an ideal night, take a look at the collection of particular wines to pair completely with the flamboyant meats, supplied by Belief Restaurant Group’s Wine Director Ben Zuba.
La Valencia
Let historic La Valencia transport you to the Mediterranean coast this Valentine’s Day, with a particular prix fixe at its Mediterranean Room restaurant. Get pleasure from a four-course menu of California Mediterranean fare set to panoramic Pacific ocean views, plus non-obligatory wine pairings. Reservations may be made right here. $110/particular person
Farmer & The Seahorse
Chef Sam Deckman has a really particular Valentine’s menu deliberate for the sprawling Torrey Pines restaurant, Farmer & The Seahorse. On Saturday, February twelfth and Monday, February 14th from 5:30-8:30PM, the restaurant shall be showcasing a 3-course menu with such highlights as: Artichoke Hearts with French dressing, aji verde, Reggiano and chives, Filet Mignon with scalloped cauliflower and an choice so as to add on a Maine Lobster Tail, Creamy Mushroom Pasta with shaved black truffle and Inexperienced Acre scallions, and Scallops with cauliflower purée and crispy sunchoke chips and desserts together with Chocolate Torte with caramel and Fig & White Chocolate Pot de Crème. The menu is priced at $75 per particular person and reservations may be made by way of the web site right here with walk-ins welcome.
Bleu Bohème
Bleu Bohème, situated in Kensington at 4090 Adams Ave., will rejoice l’amour with a specialty three-course, prix fixe dinner and festive cocktail, obtainable from 4 to 8PM solely on Monday, Feb. 14. Created by proprietor and government chef, Ken Irvine, Bleu Bohème’s specialty menu shall be priced at $85 per particular person. The Martini d’Amour shall be supplied for the celebration, made with Flor de Cana rum, Grand Mariner, Fonseca #27 port and contemporary lime juice, and is priced at $15.
To start out, visitors might select between wild mushroom soup with parmesan and contemporary herb croustade; crab croquettes with jicama remoulade, tomato-rocket salad and saffron aioli; fresh-roasted beet salad with clementines, pickled pink onions, goat cheese croquettes and rocket lettuce; home rum-cured, cold-smoked salmon tartare atop goat cheese crêpe with lemon zest, capers, chives, caviar and crème fraiche; or Brussels sprouts with butternut squash, house-smoked bacon and apple balsamic vinegar.
Entrée choices embrace Faroe Island salmon with roasted Japanese potatoes, butternut squash, cauliflower and sorrel beurre blanc; massive dry-pack sea scallops served with saffron lobster risotto, linguisa, rapini, fennel and basil pistou; petit filet mignon with roasted garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, inexperienced peppercorn sauce and black truffle butter; Shiitake and oyster mushroom raviolis with ratatouille, spinach, espelette, tomato relish, herbs and white wine cream sauce; or cassoulet of Hudson Valley Muscovy duck leg confit served with cannellini beans, garlic sausage, smoked pork stomach and pistou.
Dessert choices embrace crème brûlée, wealthy vanilla custard with a crunchy sugar crust; heat brioche bread pudding with caramelized apples, raisins, white chocolate and caramel sauce; heat gingerbread topped with strawberry confiture and caramel ice cream; heat flourless chocolate cake with Kirsch Chantilly cream; or candy crepe stuffed with Nutella and topped with vanilla ice cream, caramel and toasted hazelnuts.
The restaurant will open early for Valentine’s Day, with the primary seating obtainable at 4PM. Reservations could also be made by calling 619.255.4167.
Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa
Since Valentine’s Day lands on a Monday this yr, why not spend the complete weekend at Estancia La Jolla Resort & Spa, a hacienda-style retreat located on 10 acres between San Diego’s seaside villages of La Jolla and Del Mar. Spend a romantic getaway strolling by way of the luxurious gardens, enjoyable by the pool or spending a day at Spa Estancia. Deal with your particular somebody to Estancia La Jolla’s La Jolla is for Lovers Bundle, which incorporates champagne, chocolate truffles and a floral association in your room. Finish the weekend with a particular five-course Valentine’s Day dinner beginning with the Truffle Corn Soup with Potatoes and Celery Coronary heart, adopted by Albacore Tuna Nicoise Salad paired properly with Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. Benefit from the Purple Potato Gnocchi with California Walnut Pesto, Pecorino Romano and Duck Egg paired with Palazzo Allegrini Veronese.
For the primary course, select one in every of three choices together with Diver Scallops, Braised Escarole, Gigante Bean and Pork Stomach paired properly with Drumheller Chardonnay, Blackberry Brief Rib, Carrot Emulsion, Child Carrots and Roasted Radish paired with Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon or Vegetarian Risotto, Roasted Market Greens, Arugula Pesto and Blistered Tomatoes. And for everybody’s favourite course, select between the Olive Oil Cake or Strawberries & Cream to treatment your candy tooth. If you would like a Valentine’s Day you’ll always remember, this five-course dinner is $275 per couple and $35 Cocktail & Wine Supplemental.
Lakehouse Resort & Resort
Take a romantic escape to the lake this Valentine’s Day and expertise all that Lakehouse Resort & Resort has to supply. Situated on the 80 acre leisure Lake San Marcos, Lakehouse makes for the proper romantic getaway. Head to the resort’s essential eating outpost, The Grill, and revel in Valentine’s weekend specials, together with Surf & Turf, Prosciutto and Brie Stuffed Hen Breast, Flourless Chocolate Torte in addition to specialty cocktails supplied all month lengthy. On the lookout for one thing extra than simply dinner? Head to The Marina at Lakehouse the place they’ll offer Love Boat Cruises, that includes a one hour Govt Duffy Rental, bottle of bubbly, macarons and a Memento Plushie for the children.
Belmont Park
On the lookout for a extra distinctive method to rejoice Valentine’s Day and unfold the love this yr? Convey your family members to Belmont Park, San Diego’s iconic beachfront boardwalk and amusement park to rejoice a ‘Month of Love’ that includes interactive occasions and specials all through the month of February. Make your reservation now for the Tuesday, February 11, screening of “50 First Dates” at 6PM at Seashore Home, take pleasure in sushi and acoustic sunsets at Cannonball each Tuesday and Thursday at 5PM and specialty meals and drinks all through the property. Make a day of it and get a Park Cross, ending up at one in every of Belmont’s informal or high-end eating places or with a Valentine’s Day deal with from Candy Shoppe. Plan your month of affection now, and rejoice at Belmont Park!
Wine Tasting (at Dwelling) with Daniel Daou of DAOU Vineyards
Discover the proper wine to rejoice Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day or Singles Consciousness Day at a wine tasting to preview choices from one of many hottest wineries round and…from the consolation of your personal residence. Gelson’s and Proprietor/Winemaker, Daniel Daou from DAOU Vineyards shall be internet hosting a digital wine tasting of Daou’s Discovery Rose or Cabernet Sauvignon paired with a premium cheese & charcuterie plate. The occasion is about for Thursday, February 10, at 6PM.
To order a spot, pre-order a Gelson’s Customized Cheese & Charcuterie plate that includes Brillat-Savarin Triple Cream, Outdated Chatham Three-Milk Gouda, Westminster Rustic Purple Cheddar, Kerrygold Irish Cashel Blue, and Il Porcellino Salumi with Truffles- served with Dried Apricots and Cherries, Raincoast Crisps and Contemporary Grapes. Decide up your wines once you decide up the plate on February 9 and 10, 2022 at Gelson’s Pacific Seashore, Gelson’s Del Mar, and Gelson’s Carlsbad. RSVP by Sunday, February 6 HERE.
On a regular basis California
This Valentine’s Day, folks shall be searching for enjoyable, significant and distinctive methods to rejoice love. On a regular basis California’s distinctive whale watching kayak excursions are the last word date concept for thrill-seeking {couples}. As they are saying, love is concerning the journey, not the vacation spot and every winter a whole lot of grey whales make an annual 12,400-mile spherical journey journey between their northern feeding grounds off Alaska to Baja California, passing San Diego alongside the way in which.
Extra info on the excursions may be discovered HERE.
Bivouac Ciderwork
Let’s hear it for the Galentines! This February 16, Wednesday, head to Bivouac Ciderworks for a self-care #WCW occasion, highlighting San Diego women-owned companies from 4Pm to 9PM. Highlights embrace Bivouac’s fan-favorite glowing True Lover’s Rosé Cider, specialty cocktails, a guided singing bowl meditation, tarot card readings, a pop-up from native Saffron & Sage, Bang Jewellery, heart-shaped desserts from merzydotes, and extra.
Pigment
Should you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, seize your lady gang and head to One Paseo’s Pigment to discover ways to shake up two aware cocktails on Thursday, February 10 from 6:30PM to 7:30PM. The category will spotlight better-for-you cocktails, made with native substances. Tickets are $65 and may be bought right here. For a belated Galentine’s ladies evening, be part of Pigment for a Planting Workshop on Wednesday, February 23 from 5:30PM to 7PM. Company will have the ability to select from an assortment of colours of Pigment’s traditional Low-Bowl’s and be taught all the ideas and methods on find out how to pot your crops. Tickets, that are $45 and embrace sips, your crops and directions on find out how to look after them, may be bought right here.
For The Chocolate Lover, PARU
This Valentine’s Day, give the present of a luxurious tea-infused chocolate bar from BIPOC and women-owned tea model, PARU, based by married couple, Amy Truong and Lani Gobaleza. Purveyors of specialty free leaf teas, matcha, and natural teas, Umami matcha makes means for jammy raspberry in PARU’s model new, vegan-friendly Matcha Raspberry Bar. Utilizing teas primarily sourced from family-owned tea gardens in East Asia and Southeast Asia, the chocolate bar is made with PARU’s matcha, which they supply straight from totally different prefectures together with Kyoto. Handcrafted solely for PARU by luxurious chocolatier and confectioner, Deux Cranes, identified for his or her Japanese- and French-inspired creations, it’s obtainable for $12 by way of the web site, for each nationwide and worldwide transport, and at each of PARU’s places in Level Loma and La Jolla, along with free leaf teas, tea flight kits, a way of life merchandise assortment and extra.
Posie’s Pop-Up at One Paseo
In honor of Valentine’s Day, One Paseo will host a shocking flower pop-up with Posie’s Floral Co. Pop-Up from February 9 till February 14, 11AM-7PM close to the Koi Pond. Bursting with blooms of each kind, Posie’s makes a speciality of creating distinctive and exquisite bouquets that may brighten anybody’s day, making for the proper Valentine’s Day present.
Pleased Valentine’s Day, San Diego!