Heritage Fine Wines
Heritage Fine Wines will be offering a special Valentines’ tasting pairing: 1 glass of wine and 2 candies for $19.99. Pairings include: Champagne and Calisson from Provence; Pinot Noir Burgundy and Raw Chocolat with walnuts and cashews; and Bordeaux and Raw Chocolat with hazelnuts. There will also be three different Valentine’s baskets with same pairing for $99.99. February 7-14; 9400 S Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.888.8042
Stir Market
They are partnering with Chef Manouschka Guerrier of Food Network’s Private Chefs of Beverly Hills to host a laid back Valentine’s dinner for singles, friends, families and couples featuring rustic, bistro-style California Mediterranean cuisine. Alongside the regular dinner selection of rotisserie plates, flatbreads, and grilled offerings, Executive Chef Chris Barnett will be crafting exclusive specials in the spirit of love including Fried Oysters with Crispy Meyer Lemon & Fennel Pollen to pair with Guerrier’s Everything’s Coming Up Roses Champagne Cocktail. Saturday; 7475 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.879.8283
The District by Hannah An
Get a contemporary take on Vietnamese cuisine with a special four-course Valentine’s Day dinner ($95) in front of the fire-lit outdoor patios. Guests can enjoy menu options like Caviar with Cauliflower Foam; Roasted Bone Marrow with charred onion, Comté cheese, and rich beef broth; Crispy Branzino with pumpkin purée, pickled vegetables, and squid gnocchi; and Roasted Banana and Tapioca Coco Milk for dessert. View the entire menu here with optional Sake and Champagne pairings at $45 per person. Saturday; 8722 West Third St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.278.2345
Fleming’s
Celebrate Valentine’s Day for three nights with a three-course prix fixe menu featuring an exquisitely-prepared Filet Mignon paired with a choice of an 8-oz Lobster Tail ($69.95) or Pecan Crusted Salmon ($59.95). Pair it with Fleming’s featured cocktail, French 75 ($10), or a choose between one of the featured bottles including the Goldeneye Pinot Noir, The Prisoner Red Blend or Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet for $85 each. Choose to end the night with a Chef-inspired House made Toasted Marshmallow S’more Cheesecake with rich dark chocolate marbling, strawberry coulis and chocolate fudge sauce for $9.95. Friday-Sunday;
Barton G. LA
West Hollywood’s “culinary theatery”—is crafting sweet and savory romantic dinner specials for couples. Specials include “Age Before Beauty” ($88) an 8 day dry-aged Mary’s Free-Range Duck offered two ways: Carved Breast with braised Turnips, Red Pear Jam & Sorrel or Confit Love Pockets stuffed with Chestnuts and Foie Gras; and Barton G.’s Chocolate Layers…Layers…and Layers Cake ($26) with White Chocolate Egg , Vanilla & Strawberry Ice Creams, Hot Fudge, Bubble Gum Cotton Candy. Thursday – Sunday, 861 N La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310.388.1888
The Church Key
Enjoy a meal ($110, $45/wine pairing) with choices of Ososky’s Potato Pierogies, Dungeness Crab Stuffed Crêpe, Hand Rolled Ricotta Orecchiette, Tapioca Crusted Tai Snapper, Sushi Rice Cake, Grilled Beef Ribcap, Brioche Donuts or Chocolate Mousse ~ Chocolate Hazelnut Disk ~ Cocoa Nib Ice Cream. Saturday; 8730 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 424.249.3700
Michael’s Santa Monica
Enjoy four courses ($95) including choices of Seasonal West Coast Oysters, Maine Diver Scallops, Dover Sole, Filet of Beef, and dessert of Flourless Chocolate Cake. 5 – 10:30 pm; 1147 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA 90403; 310.451.0843
smoke.oil.salt
They will have 15 new dishes on their menu to celebrate Valentine’s Day including Col- wood fire cabbage with steak, boquerones and piquillo sauce; Sipia- cuttlefish with lentils and Iberico ham; and La Tarta- an almond Santiago tart served with homemade lime granita and almond ice cream. 7274 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.930.7900
Jiraffe Restaurant
Enjoy a Valentine’s Day four course dinner ($120) that includes dishes like Poached Maine Lobster Medallion; Crudo of East Coast Yellowfin Tuna Carpaccio Style & Brunois of Tuna Tartar; Pepperosa Ravioli; Grass-Fed Lamb Chop; Almond Crusted John Dory; and dessert choices of Bourbon Cake, Crème Patissiere Filled Puffed Pastry & Fresh Berries, Red Velvet Cupcake, and Profiterole with Espresso Ice Cream. Saturday, 5:30 – 10:30 pm; 502 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.917.6671
True Food Kitchen
Enjoy a three course dinner ($25) including choices like Shitake & Tofu Lettuce Cups,Edamame Dumplings, Moroccan Chicken, Steak Tacos, Miso Glazed Black Cod, Spaghetti Squash Casserole and desserts like Flourless Chocolate Cake and Super Berry Tart. Saturday, 5 – 10 pm; Santa Monica Place, 395 Santa Monica Place #172, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.593.8300
Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
Chef Masa Shimakawa has prepared a special five-course tasting menu ($75+) in the Hotel’s signature Japanese restaurant ONYX. The menu features a selection of signature ONYX dishes like Ishikari Miso Soup with Atlantic salmon, daikon, tofu and yam noodles, and Roasted Black Cod with sesame spinach, pickled ginger, gobo root, and sweet soy; combined with Sushi Bar favorites such as the White Dragon Roll or Chirashi Sashimi Bowl. You can also dine at “Mercato Italiano”, the Hotel’s Italian marketplace. Begin with a selection of charcuterie and antipasti. Entrees include made to order pasta station, fresh brick fired pizzas, and signature dishes like Seafood Ciopinno and Pan Seared Pork Loin with parsnip puree, Brussels sprouts, apple, and sage. Dinner concludes with a decadent dessert spread with gelato selection, canolis, mini tarts and more. The experience is complimented by Frank Sinatra- style crooner live music ($49+). Saturday; 2 Dole Dr., Westlake Village, CA 91362; 818.575.3000
Mercado
They are celebrating with a four course menu ($75 ) with dishes like Cream Lobster Soup, Shrimp Gringa, Chile Piquin Rubbed Ribeye, Wild John Dory, Chipotle BBQ Chicken, and Jumbo Mexican Sweet Shrimp. Saturday, 5 – 11 pm; 1416 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.526.7121
Petrossian
They have an array of caviar and an exclusive four-course Valentine’s Day menu by Executive Chef Giselle Wellman. Dishes include Smoked Asparagus Spear with caviar, sea salt, and olive oil; Duck with Verve coffee granola, maple, kumquats, clove, duck jus, and caramelized onions; and White Chocolate & Passion Fruit with vanilla oat, passion fruit gelée, and white chocolate mousse. The four-course prix-fixe menu ($95) also includes a bubbly glass of Lanson Black Label Brut. Additionally, large arrays of caviar products are available in the Petrossian boutique for Valentine’s Day presents. Gift items include a “one stop shop” basket including caviar, champagne, and an assortment of chocolates along with individual signature teas, jams and the innovative Caviar Chocolate Bar featuring silky white chocolate with hints of salty caviar. Friday & Saturday; 321 N Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048; 310.271.6300
Public School 310
Enjoy their “Eat Your Heart Out” with three courses ($35) of gastropub fare along with a craft beer or cocktail. Menu highlights include kale Caesar, Bangers & Mash, Colorado Lamb Burger, and Nutella cookie sandwich with bacon brittle, chocolate cookie chunks, and vanilla bean ice cream.Friday-Sunday; 9411 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.558.0421
Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse
Choose form 3 ($78) or 4 ($90) courses including dishes like Roasted Beet Salad, Pan-Seared Diver Scallops, Oak Grilled Filet Mignon, and dessert of Strawberries and Cream, and Chocolate Namelaka, (Devil’s Food Cake, Roasted Griottes, Créme Fraîche, Basil). “Love Potions”: Valentine’s Day Cocktails include Kiss From A Rose (Yellow Chartreuse, Silver Tequila, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Muddled Raspberries), The Brandy Branca (Fernet Branca, Brandy, Tuaca, Cherry Heering, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Lime Juice), and Bolle D’Amore (Aperol, Prosecco, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White). Friday, 5-9:30 pm, Saturday, 5-11 pm, Sunday, 4:30-8:30 p.m; 213.680.0330
Kendall’s Brasserie and Bar
Choose between 3 ($60) or 4 ($75) courses including dishes like Lobster Linguini, Prime Rib, Duck Leg Confit, and desserts like Strawberries and Cream, and Chocolate Namelaka (Devil’s Food Cake, Roasted Griottes, Créme Fraîche, Basil). “Love Potions”: Valentine’s Day Cocktails include Kiss From A Rose (Yellow Chartreuse, Silver Tequila, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Muddled Raspberries), The Brandy Branca (Fernet Branca, Brandy, Tuaca, Cherry Heering, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Lime Juice), and Bolle D’Amore (Aperol, Prosecco, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White). Saturday, 5– 11:30 pm; 213.972.7322
Café Pinot
Choose from 3 ($60) or 4 ($75) courses of dishes including Ricotta Gnudis (English Peas, Stinging Nettles, Brown Butter, Meyer Lemon, Sage), Veal Breast, Crispy Rabbit Leg, and desserts like Strawberries and Cream and Chocolate Namelaka (Devil’s Food Cake, Roasted Griottes, Créme Fraîche, Basil). “Love Potions”: Valentine’s Day Cocktails include Kiss From A Rose (Yellow Chartreuse, Silver Tequila, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Muddled Raspberries), The Brandy Branca (Fernet Branca, Brandy, Tuaca, Cherry Heering, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Lime Juice), and Bolle D’Amore (Aperol, Prosecco, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White). Saturday, 5–11 pm; 213.239.6500
Ray’s & Stark Bar
They are serving up 3 ($60) courses and 4 ($75) courses including Beef Heart Tartare; Sweetbread with Bacon, Lentil, Carrot, Banyul’s Vinegar, Fine Herbs; and Oyster Fricassée. Dessert includes Chocolate Mousse, Peanut Butter Feuilletine, Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Panna Cotta, Toffee. “Love Potions”: Valentine’s Day Cocktails include Kiss From A Rose (Yellow Chartreuse, Silver Tequila, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Muddled Raspberries), The Brandy Branca (Fernet Branca, Brandy, Tuaca, Cherry Heering, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Lime Juice), and Bolle D’Amore (Aperol, Prosecco, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White). Saturday, 5–11 pm; 323.857.6190
Descanso Gardens
Enjoy 3 courses ($75/members, $84/non-members) of dishes including Pink Gazpacho, Pan-Seared Atlantic Salmon, Wild Mushroom Ravioli and desserts like Strawberries and Cream and Chocolate Namelaka (Devil’s Food Cake, Roasted Griottes, Créme Fraîche, Basil). “Love Potions”: Valentine’s Day Cocktails include Kiss From A Rose (Yellow Chartreuse, Silver Tequila, Honey Syrup, Lemon Juice, Muddled Raspberries), The Brandy Branca (Fernet Branca, Brandy, Tuaca, Cherry Heering, Bundaberg Ginger Beer, Lime Juice), and Bolle D’Amore (Aperol, Prosecco, Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Egg White). Saturday, 5:30–7 pm; 818.790.3663
TART
Enjoy a romantic four-course meal ($40) with dishes from Executive Chef Keith Shutta including Lamb Meatballs with smoked tomato, fresh ricotta cheese, and fried bread; Grilled Pork Belly with poached shrimp, artichoke, and black garlic puree; Seared Scallops with creamed corn, bacon relish, and popcorn; and Buttermilk Panna Cotta with balsamic marinated strawberries, and a cookie crumble.Farmers Daughter Hotel Los Angeles, 115 S Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.556.2608.
Tam O’Shanter
Enjoy a four-course Valentine’s Day dinner for two ($109) created by Chef Mark Kalenderian. Dishes will include: Amuse Bouche of Touchon of Foie Gras; Tartare of Prime Beef Tenderloin; Maine Lobster Bisque; Roasted Prime Rib of Beef (8oz), Grilled Atlantic Oysters; Pan Roasted Chateaubriand; Duo of Chocolate with Chocolate Parfait, Double Chocolate Cake with Berry Compote and topped with C.C. Brown’s Hot Fudge Sauce. Thursday-Sunday, February 15; 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039; 323.664.0228
Catch
Enjoy a three-course, prix-fixe menu ($90) with dishes from Managing Chef Robert Kirchhoff including Maine Lobster Salad with mango, papaya, citrus fruits, and mint; Filet of Beef with wild mushrooms, rosemary fingerling potatoes, and bordelaise sauce; and Passion Fruit Chiffon Cake with crème fraiche ice cream. Saturday, 5:30-10 pm; Hotel Casa del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310.581.7714
BOA Steakhouse Sunset
West Hollywood’s modern steakhouse features special dishes, including oysters (an aphrodisiac), an indulgent take on the Surf and Turf, and a festive Red Velvet-inspired dessert. Complete list of offerings include Malpeque Oyster; Kumamoto Oyster; Grilled Eastern Oyster; Just the Two of Us with 12 oz. center cut filet, ½ Maine lobster and king crab legs, garlic chive mashed potatoes, white asparagus, Béarnaise; and Deconstructed Red Velvet Cake with fabri cherry, chocolate ice cream, and old school cream cheese frosting. Saturday; 9200 Sunset Blvd., #650, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.278.2050
FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place
They have a three-course prix-fixe dinner ($79, $35/wine pairings) including dishes like Roasted Butternut Squash Cappuccino with prosciutto, ricotta, fig, and olive crostini; Chilean Sea Bass with spaghetti of zucchini, carrot, sundried tomato, lemon, celery root purée emulsion, and Coratina olive oil; and Roasted Rack of Lamb with Herbs de Provence, goat cheese gnocchi, and sautéed wild mushroom. Friday & Saturday; 8490 Melrose Place, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.360.9100
L’Assiette Steak Frites
The West Hollywood brasserie serves its signature dish, steak frites ($25), in addition to indulgent menu additions like Truffle Steak Frites ($39) with coulotte steak, black truffles, and beef tallow pommes frites and Steak Rossini ($55) with coulotte steak, foie gras, black truffles, and beef tallow pommes frites. Saturday; 7166 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.274.2319
Plan Check Kitchen + Bar
They are offering Valentine’s Day specials as well as the Anti-Valentine’s Day crowd at all three locations (Sawtelle, Fairfax, Downtown). Specials include 5 Onion Burger with roasted onion spread, pickled onion, onion sprouts, fried onions, schmaltz onion, and melty swiss; Super Spicy Chicken Sandwich with house made habanero cheese, fried Jidori chicken, habanero mayo, and spicy pickles; Wine Lover Truffle Burger with house made truffle cheese, truffle aioli, soy truffle baste, red wine reduction, grilled portabella mushroom and watercress.; Miso Glazed Salmon Kale Caesar with red caesar dressing, parmesan cheese, pickled hearts of palm, and croutons; and Drunken Bread Pudding with white brandy hard sauce. Saturday
Soleto
The Southern Italian trattoria offers a romantic shared dinner for two ($40), alongside the regular menu. Cocktail specials include Endless Kir Royale for $15/person, or an exclusive “Drink the Bar” offer including a cocktail, flight of 3 wines, and a Kir Royale for $25/person. Menu selections include: Italian Flatbreads with prosciutto and burrata; Sirloin a la Puglia OR Seared Shrimp with charred cauliflower; and Raspberry with Mascarpone Cream and pistachios. Friday & Saturday; 801 S Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213.622.3255
Sushi Roku
Sushi Roku Hollywood offers a five course prix-fixe menu ($45). Choices include Shigoku Oysters with Yuzu Foam or Tai Carpaccio; Blue Crab & Uni Tartare with Caviar; Chilean Sea Bass with Truffle Miso or Short Ribs; 5 piece New Style Sushi; and Red Velvet Bread Pudding or Chocolate Lava Cake. Friday & Saturday; 8445 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323.655.6767
Viceroy Santa Monica
Enjoy a sharing menu during dinner with 5-courses ($125/couple), 7-courses ($150/couple), and 9-courses ($175/couple). Chef Tony DiSalvo’s intimate shared plates menu features dishes like Kushi oysters with mignonette and cocktail sauce; Chai tea poached lobster; black sea bass with Manila clams and chorizo; chocolate layer cake with chili ganache and salted caramel ice cream; and bananas foster crepes with bourbon ice cream. There are also his/hers cocktails from CAST and Cameo bar’s award-winning mixologist, Gary Cahill. The Scarlet Starlet is “for her,” made with crème de fraise des bois and prosecco, then garnished with a strawberry kiss and orange love heart. The Old Fashioned Fizz, “for him,” is made with Bulleit Bourbon, Angostura bitters and sugar cube and a splash of prosecco, garnished with an orange rind and a bourbon-soaked cherry. Saturday; 1819 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.260.7500
Livello
Enjoy a 4-course dinner ($70) at L’Ermitage Beverly Hills. Chef Roger Thomas will dish out a menu featuring choice of seared scallops with yellow bell pepper puree, hon shimeji mushrooms and crisp parsley; white asparagus with roasted heirloom tomatoes and basil oil; cavatelli with mascarpone, black truffle, sherry and prosciutto; spinach and ricotta cannelloni with pecorino fonduta and black truffle; prime filet mignon with brie center, root vegetables and bordelaise demiglace; vegetable pave with Swedish fontina, shallot jam and sautéed chard; and seared hamachi, sweet potato puree, black trumpet mushrooms and salsa verde. For dessert, indulge in the rose-scented white chocolate panna cotta with crushed raspberries, dark chocolate sauce and pistachio crumbs. Saturday; 9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.278.3344
Oliverio Beverly Hills
Enjoy a 4-course dinner ($78) at Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills. Executive Chef Mirko Paderno’s offerings include choices of grilled Mediterranean octopus with garbanzo beans and taggiasca olives; cauliflower soufflé with parmesan fondue and winter truffle; potato gnocchi with braised lamb ragu; cavatelli pasta with spicy langoustine sugo; Mediterranean sea bass with candied tomato, zucchini, lemon and white wine; and veal ossobuco Milanese style. Served with chocolate pave for dessert, as well as coffee and limoncello. Avalon Hotel Beverly Hills, 9400 W Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.407.7791
Kye’s
The superfood guru’s at Kye’s have crafted up a delicious heart-healthy picnic for couples that enjoy the outdoors – perfect for afternoon hikes or bike rides near the beach! It includes 4 Mini KyeRitos, Salad, Choice of two Desserts, and two Kombucha Sodas. $50; Saturday; 1518 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403; 310.395.5937
Brix at The Shore
Celebrate with a menage a trois this Valentine’s Day, as in a three-course dinner ($29). Choices include Brix House Salad,Clam Chowda, Filet Mignon with a Cognac Cream Sauce and creamy mashed potatoes, and New York Cheesecake with raspberry Lambic sauce. Owner Rick Reich, a certified sommelier, can suggest the perfect wine pairing for those who want to toast the evening. For the unattached, Brix at The Shore offers a communal table for group dates as well as seating around the bar. Saturday; 5362 E. Second St., Belmont Shore, CA; 562.343.5998
Salt & Straw’s Ice Cream Truck
Snag free mini scoops of Salt & Straw at Compartes Chocolatier in Brentwood while they celebrate their February seasonal menu, which is dedicated to chocolate and was custom created in collaboration with local chocolatiers. Flavors include Compartes Chocolate’s California Love (Caramelized pretzels, Hazelnut fudge and chocolate bars are all swirled into a pretzel ice cream); Compartes Chocolate’s Old Hollywood (dark chocolate custard base with Alderwood smoked salt, hand-burned caramel and pieces of the bar); Chocolate Maya’s Chocolate Sorbet;Twenty-Four Blackbirds PB, Chocolate & Bananas (chocolate covered honey roasted peanuts, homemade chocolate peanut butter cups and ribbons of chocolate fudge); andBar Au Chocolat’s Single Origin Cocoa Nibs. The Chocolatier Series will also be available at the Larchmont shop until March 5. Saturday, 1-3 pm; Compartes Chocolatier – Brentwood, 912 S Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90049
Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach
Shade Hotel will host its three course 50 Shades Valentine’s Day dinner ($50) with the option of two seatings at 6 pm and 8 pm. Executive Chef Chris Garasic will serve up a few decadent dishes with optional wine pairings available for an additional cost, along with the assistance of a Sommelier. For those who want to pull out all the stops for their sweethearts, starting at $469 Shade Hotel will also offer a ‘50 Shades’ guest room package which includes a one-night stay featuring an array of special room amenities, a bottle of sparkling wine, and a Valentine’s Day gift. Or, for guests planning a romantic getaway later in the year, Shade has created a Kiss & Tell package which features fresh rose petals throughout the room, a bottle of sparkling wine, chocolate-covered strawberries, a cupcake turndown service and a “keep it interesting” kit for $449/night, Sunday-Thursday nights, and $489 on Friday and Saturday nights. (This package is not available on February 14, 2015.) 1221 N Valley Dr., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 310.546.4995
Rustic Canyon
Enjoy a six-course meal ($95, $45/optional wine pairing), meant for sharing. Pick six dishes from 16 options by Executive Chef Jeremy Fox, with highlights including XX-Shucked Peas with white chocolate, “chocolate” mint, and macadamia; Prime Steak Tartare with oyster, caviar, and egg yolk; Chicken Scaloppini with polenta, burrata, and strawberry & pine nut sofrito; and Hawaiian Swordfish with artichoke, caper, and salsa verde. The entire menu can be viewed here. Saturday; 1119 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.393.7050
Sweet Rose Creamery’s
Enjoy Valentine’s Day inspired flavors at all three locations in Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Mid-City. Flavors include White Chocolate Gelato, Raspberry, Meyer Lemon Buttermilk Sherbet, and Candied Kumquat; a Rocky Road Ice Cream Pie; and cute packages of seasonal cookies and candies like Lime Melts (reminiscent of Mexican wedding cookies), Fig Chews, Raspberry Meringues with Chocolate Ganache, Marshmallow Hearts, and Chocolate Truffles.
The Little Door Santa Monica
With its rustic allure and enchanting atmosphere, yous will be transported to the south of France. Recently opened in September 2014, The Little Door Santa Monica is the second location to the West Hollywood original, which has been featured as one of Los Angeles’s most romantic restaurants since 1996. Consisting of numerous rooms to dine in including a fireside courtyard, The Little Door Santa Monica is the perfect hideaway. The Little Door Santa Monica will offer an evening of romance with their three course, prefixed, Casanova menu ($175) created by Chef T Nicolas Peter. The menu features appetizers of Black Truffle Farro Risotto and Phyllo and Almond Baked Brie, followed by entrees of Roasted Chicken Breast Stuffed with Morel Mushrooms andGrilled Filet Mignon with Roasted Bone Marrow. Complete the dinner with Cream Cheese Filled Heart Shaped Red Velvet Cake, Rose Petal Ice Cream and Pistachio Profiteroles and a glass of The Little Door Santa Monica’s signature “Love Potion.” Saturday; 246 26th St., Santa Monica, CA; 310.310.8064.
Terrine
With arguably one of the best new patios in LA, this freshly opened French-inspired restaurant might just be the perfect locale for wooing that Valentine’s sweetie. Share dishes like celery heart, artichoke heart, heart of palm, romaine hearts with colatura, and parmesan; halibut cheeks with braised beef cheek ragout; and glazed chocolate cake with seas salt caramel frosting and English toffee to finish. $65; Saturday, 5:30 pm-2 am; 8265 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90048; Resys Required: 323.746.5130
Spaghettini & The Dave Koz Lounge
If you’re looking for dinner and a show on the big night, this is the spot. While the à la carte menu full of indulgent pastas, salads, land, and sea options is a tempting draw; it’s the live music at the in-house Dave Koz Lounge that steals the show. There will be two shows; vocalist and trumpeter Ilya Serov at 7 pm, and Grammy nominated bassist Nathan East at 10 pm. Saturday, 6 pm-1 am (live shows at 7 and 10 pm); 184 N Canon Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210; Resys Required; 310.424.4600
RawSpiceBar
This quarterly subscription box will spice things up for sure! By working with with top chefs to create freshly ground spice blends, they deliver small batch spices. So get to cooking and keep it spicy!
Little Sister
The menu features Chef Tin’s take on the rich collisions of food and culture borne out of the European colonization of Southeast Asia like Dungeness Crab Fried Rice with farm egg yolk, lap cheong, sweet shrimp, curry, herbs and Whole Chinese Crispy Chicken served with house scallion pancakes, chili kumquat and tangerine pickles, ginger-plum preserve, sprouts and herbs, jasmine rice, master broth. Saturday; 1131 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 310.545.2096
Abigaile
The American brasserie of innovative fare with the only on-site restaurant brewery in the South Bay offers highlights like Broiled Filet of Beef with Lobster Ravioli, sea urchin cream, oven roasted tomato, bone marrow, Barolo reduction and Roasted Lamb Chops, glazed carrots, crispy chickpeas, crème fraiche namelaka. Saturday; 1301 Manhattan Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; 310.798.8227
Día de Campo
The Baja surf lodge-inspired eatery with reimagined Mexican specialties will celebrate Valentine’s Day with live music and feature the following dishes: Wood Grilled Octopus, salsa verde, oven roasted tomato, radish salad; Scallops with parsnip purée, mustard frill, bacon crumbs; and Short Rib Empanada with corn salsa, sofrito, egg, queso. $55, each resy includes a champagne toast, and there will be an optional seafood platter supplement for an additional $15/person; Saturday; 1238 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; 310.379.1829
Wildcraft
Enjoy a five course dinner ($50) with menu items including Cocoa Tagliatelle, wild boar ragout, ricotta Zapata, micro thyme; Lobster Risotto – European butter, soft herbs; and Herb Basted Prime Flatiron, bacon confit potatoes, truffle butter. Saturday; 9725 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.815.8100
Tom Bergin’s CelebratesS.A.D. (Single Awareness Day)
Celebrate your singleness by enjoying a DJ spinning unromantic tunes from 10 pm-2 am and themed cocktails like the $5 “Bitter” Old Fashioneds, $8 Black Velvets (champagne with Guinness), and $5 Fireball Shots. In addition to the regular dinner menu, and to welcome couples seeking a casual date spot, a $30 “Cheap Date” menu for two will be available from 5-11 pm, featuring two Tom Bergin’s Burgers with Irish cheddar, Tullamore onions, and Thousand Island dressing, on a brioche bun; two orders of shoestring fries; and two cans of Pabst Blue Ribbon presented in a champagne bucket of ice. Party-goers can also submit their worst date experience for a chance to win the ultimate prize – a complimentary stay at Hotel Wilshire. Additionally, to add further “flame to the fire,” Tom Bergin’s is encouraging guests to bring their ex-boyfriend or girlfriend’s items (photos, letters, etc.) to burn in the pub’s fireplace or gently-used clothing and items for a Goodwill donation collection. Valentine’s Day, 5 pm-2 am (“Cheap Date” menu – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m; 840 S Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.936.7151
iPic Theaters
For all of of February, iPic Theaters will be offering a special cocktail and dessert you can order directly to your seat. The cocktail is the Red Room of Pain made red rum, red jalapeños, blood orange, homemade ginger beer, red rose petals ($13). The dessert is Banana’s Over You made with chocolate caramel tart, caramelized bananas with a glass of Prosecco for ($12). 10840 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.307.7003
Tanzy
Tanzy in Westwood will be offering a chef’s 3-course menu ($89) includes half bottle of wine. The Menu includes Liberty Valley crispy duck leg, creamy yellow polenta, chanterelle mushrooms, truffle vinaigrette; pan-seared day boat scallops “gratin”, peekytoe crab, new crop potatoes, savoy spinach, butter nut squash; and a dessert of dark chocolate tart, cocoa nib, candied hazelnuts, praline crunch, blood orange gastrique
Now Boarding
West Hollywood’s newest bar, will be hosting a Mile High Valentine’s Party. Get transported back to the swinging Sixties and the era of free love! DJ As-Is will be providing a sultry soundtrack and they’ll be serving up $10 Porn Star Martini and Lolita cocktails all night, along with their in-house aphrodisiac shooter, Love Potion #9. If you’re an adventurous guest, you’ll be providing free name badges and your “Love Connection” board where you can exchange clandestine messages! Saturday 6 pm-2 am; 7746 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; 323.848.8447
La Boheme
This West Hollywood spot with a romantic outdoor patio is having a Valentine’s Dinner with a special prix-fixe menu ($79). Menu highlights include: ono crudo; roasted quail with mole sauce, sunchokes, and Brussels spears; filet of beef with lobster mashed potatoes, parmesan foam, and haricot verts; and passion fruit tart. Valentine’s Day, 5-11 pm; 8400 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.848.2360
Nuvino
Get wine on the go and plan a picnic in a park or on the beach! Plan an adventure and hike up a mountain to watch the perfect sunset or simply have an intimate dinner for two at home. Nuvino is a single-serve, premium wine in a smart, convenient pouch. Nuvino comes in four distinct wines including Chardonnay, Malbec, Red Blend, and Sauvignon Blanc and it’s the PreservPak that enables their wine to handle any adventure you throw at it by locking in and preserving all of their wines for up to 18 months.
East Borough
East Borough will offer a four-course Valentine’s Day tasting menu with wine pairings $45), highlighting traditional Vietnamese dishes with French influence. The tasting menu includes: Lime Cured Tilapia, Daikon Rice Cake & Egg, Grapefruit Lemongrass Salad, Salt Cod Beignets, Shaken Beef, Whole Fried Fish, and Coconut Milk Pana Cotta. Valentine’s Day, 5:30-11 pm; 9810 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.596.8263
Riot House Bar at Andaz West Hollywood
Enjoy half off all sparkling wines! From local California sparkling whites to delicious rosés, Riot House Bar offers top shelf selections. Sip their sparkling wine while overlooking the bustling Sunset Strip, order from a menu of fresh California cuisine, and perhaps make it a night to remember in one of Andaz’s chic suites, which comes with free wifi, complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages, and smart TV’s. Valentine’s Day, 5-7 pm; 8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.656.1234
Love & Salt
Order from Chef Michael Fiorelli’s “Labor of Love” specials, featuring items like Pane bianco, warm house made bread filled with roasted garlic and parmesan and Ricotta agnolotti, parmesan broth, wilted escarole, little rabbit meatballs. Also order up the Bloody Valentine cocktail ($13), featuring muddled blood orange, mint, gin, St. Germain, simple syrup, and orange bitters. Saturday, 5:30-11 pm; 317 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 310.545.5252
Blue Plate Oysterette
In addition to Blue Plate Oysterette’s fresh seafood menu, Chef Paolo Bendez will be preparing a handful of shareable specials including Surf & Turf, 12 oz. blackened NY steak, butter poached lobster tail & parsnip puree; Lobster Tagliatelle made with hand-cut pasta, arugula, cherry tomatoes, in a shellfish sauce; King Crab Legs with drawn butter, arugula salad, corn and French fries. Friday-Saturday, 5-11 pm; Blue Plate Oysterette – West Hollywood, 8048 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048,323.656.5474; Blue Plate Oysterette – Santa Monica, 1355 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310.576.3474
Cecconi’s
In addition to Cecconi’s a la carte menu, Chef Alessio Biangini will be featuring specials perfectly portioned for dining duos to share like Hamachi crudo, preserved citrus, cucumber & cilantro; Chateaubriand filet, roasted root vegetables, truffle mashed potatoes and port wine jus; Whole SeaBream baked on sea salt and herbs crust; and Chocolate fondant, cherry gelato. Cocktail specials from Bar Captain Juan Martinez include Tie the knot made with Buffalo trace bourbon, cherry heering, luxardo maraschino, chocolate bitters and Hepburn made with 42 below vodka, creme de cacao, drambuie, chocolate, Aleppo chili salt. Saturday; 8764 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310.432.2000
Culina
Chef Mette Williams blends nuance with accessibility in her special Valentine’s Day menu with desserts from Pastry Chef Federico Fernandez. The four-course menu ($98) includes Cappesante, scallop tartare, celery root remoulade, bresaola, black truffle; Insalate, lola rossa, duck confit, raspberries, goat cheese and raspberry vinaigrette; Frutti di mare, mussels, clams, lobster, fennel, tomato and basil stew with grilled ciabatta; Manzo con l’osso, bone in short rib, polenta with melted lardo, horseradish gremolata; and Chocolatissimo, table side-melted semi sphere, raspberry cream. Saturday, 6-11 pm; at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, 300 S Doheny Dr.,Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.860.4000
Fishing with Dynamite
Enjoy “Love Boat” seafood platter for two including a Chilled Seafood Platter (6 oysters, 2 Peruvian Scallops, 4 shrimp cocktail, 1/2 pound King Crab); Steamed Black Cod in Thai Red Curry, PEI mussels, Kaffir Lime Salt; Whole Atlantic Lobster with Meyer Lemon Potato Puree, Drawn Butter; and Dark Chocolate Ganache Cake, Sea Salt, Pudwill Farms Raspberries. Saturday, 5-10:30 pm; 1148 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 310.893.6299
Gracias Madre
If you love your veggies, enjoy a four-course vegan prix fixe menu ($50) from Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, with a specialty cocktail from Beverage Director Jason Eisner. The cocktail is the Jalisco Kiss Cocktail, Cóctel de Vino Espumoso made with botanical infused tequila blanco, housemade rose syrup, lemon, sparkling wine. Menu items include Sopa de Betabel, roasted be love farm beets, ancho oil, cashew crème, burnt orange pecan dust; Ensalada Higo Asada, roasted fig, hazelnut, cashew truffle cheese, arugula; Lentejas Estilo Querétaro En Croix, braised lentils, roasted root vegetables, grilled pineapple, plantain beet ribbons, micro cilantro, pastry; and Pastel de Chocolate con Chile, luxardo cherry cashew cream, chocolate chile ganache, cinnamon syrup, smoked salt. Sunday, 5-11 pm; 8905 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.978.2170
Manhattan Beach Post
Enjoy romantic classics like Classic Coq Au Vin For Two, Neuske’s bacon, heirloom carrots, hen of the wood mushrooms; Maine Lobster Ravioli, brandy butter, black pepper, tarragon; Seared Foie Gras, ruby grapefruit, sage, burnt honey, allspice gastrique; Passion fruit parfait, Valrhona dark chocolate, macadamia nuts; and “Caramelia” Chocolate bon bons, feuilletine. 1142 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 310.545.5405
Pistola
The Italian steakhouse is celebrating its first Valentine’s Day with a 3-course ($75) prix fixe dinner from Executive Chef Vic Casanova. Menu Highlights include Big Eye Tuna Tartare; American Wagyu Flat Iron; Squid Ink Agnolotti with Scallop, Shrimp, Lobster & Sea Urchin Burro Fuso; Wild Striped Bass; Risotto with Roasted Beets, Scallions & Goat Cheese. 8022 West 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323.951.9800; Resys: Alysa@Pistola-LA.com
The Rockefeller
The New York-inspired gastropub is offering a 4-course prix fixe dinner ($48) at both of its South Bay locations, courtesy of new Executive Chef Cody Diegel. The first six parties of six or more people will receive 50% off a bottle of Veuve Clicquot. Menu Highlights include Duck Confit Ravioli; Lobster Risotto; Grilled Filet Mignon; Moroccan Braised Lamb Shoulder; and Ricotta-Filled Endive Spear with Black Truffles. Manhattan Beach: 1209 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach, CA, 310.545.5810; Hermosa Beach: 422 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA; 310.372.8467
41 Ocean
Tucked away in a private courtyard along Santa Monica’s Ocean Avenue, 41 Ocean invites both members and non-members to enjoy live music alongside a 4-course prix-fixe dinner courtesy of Executive Chef Jimmy Martinez. Highlights include Oysters 3 ways (Rockefeller, Yuzu Mignonette, Smoked); Crispy Skin Branzino in a Ginger Lobster Broth; Petite Filet with Seared Foie Gras; and Truffle Beet Carpaccio. $100/members, $150/non-members; 1541 Ocean Ave., #150, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.566.3870; Resys: VIP@41Ocean.com
Sonoma Wine Garden
Santa Monica’s rooftop spot will be offering a 3-course ($90/couple, $40/wine pairing per couple), wine-paired dinner. Menu Highlights include Diver Scallops; Braised Short Ribs; Burrata Salad; and French Onion Soup. Saturday & Sunday; 395 Santa Monica Pl, #300, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 424.214.4560
Bourbon Steak Los Angeles at The Americana at Brand
Executive Chef Kyle Johnson is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a 3-course set menu ($75, $25/optional wine pairing) and wine pairings at Michael Mina’s modern American steakhouse. Menu Highlights include Seared Bay Scallops with Black Truffles; Bone-In Ribe Eye; and Lobster Pot Pie with Brandied Lobster Truffle Cream. 237 S Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91210; 818.839.4130
Del Frisco’s Grille Irvine
Enjoy a special Red Velvet Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich ($10) on Valentine’s Day and February 15th. The Red Velvet Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich, is created by a scoop of premium vanilla ice cream placed between The Grilles’ signature Red Velvet Belgian Waffles and surrounded by rich chocolate sauce. For the unattached, February 15 is National Single Awareness Day. Singletons can celebrate over brunch featuring The Grille’s Red Velvet Belgian Waffles, featuring vanilla bean-spiked cream cheese and thick-cut hickory-smoked bacon. Saturday & Sunday; Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618; 949.341.0376
Del Frisco’s Grille Santa Monica
Del Frisco’s Grille’s Chef Tiger will feature a trio of 4 oz. petite filets topped with bourbon peppercorn sauce, Oscar style (asparagus, lump crab, bernaise) with Cabernet goat cheese butter sitting on a bed of mashed potatoes for $60, and an 8 oz lobster tail to add for $36 for Valentine’s Day dinner. Then, bring on the sweets with the Red Velvet Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich, featured just for Valentine’s Day Weekend, which makes for the perfect ending to a romantic meal. For the anit-Valentines people, the Grille is offering a “Eat Your Heart Out” prix-fixe brunch menu ($25) on Sunday. The menu includes a Not-So-Sweet Screwdriver or Sangria carafe paired with brunch items with a twist, like the Friendzone Fried Chicken and Waffles. Friday- Sunday; 1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA; 310.395.7333
Hotel Erwin
Venice Beach’s Hotel Erwin is catering to singles and couples for Valentine’s Day with exclusive romance packages at High Rooftop Lounge and the Red Bull suite, and an Anti-Valentine’s Day menu at Barlo Kitchen + Cocktails all weekend. Options include the Sweethearts & Sunsets package with a suite, reserved seating at High and breakfast for two at Barlo, or the Romantic Rendezvous package, which includes a stay in the Red Bull Dogtown Suite, Feast of the Beast by Chef Adam Steudle, reserved seating, Champagne and caviar at High, breakfast for two at Barlo and complimentary bike and skate rentals. Barlo’s Anti-Valentine’s Day menu features items like the Beef Heart Tartare, “Tears and Taragon,” “Vegan, Gluten Free and Alone” polenta and more items for the Singles Awareness community. Friday- Sunday; Hotel Erwin, 1697 Pacific Ave., Venice Beach, CA 90291; 310.452.1111
NHM Presents Noche de Arte y Amor, a Night of Art and Love
In honor of our special exhibit, Grandes Maestros: Great Masters of Iberoamerican Folk Art, they’re throwing a Latin-inspired art night of tacos, tequila, tunes and more. Highlights include workshops by Self-Help Graphics, including silk screening and stencil projects, tacos and treats by local restaurant Taqueria Los Anaya, complimentary tequila drink (or other cocktail), tunes inspired by Grandes Maestros in the Grand Foyer, shadow puppetry by NHM Performing Arts, and a ccess to Grandes Maestros, the Gem and Mineral hall, and iconic diorama halls. $30/Non-Members, $22/Museum Members (includes one cocktail, 3 tacos and a dessert, and all activities); Friday, 7-10 pm; Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
Firefly
Chef Paul Shoemaker has created a prix fixe menu for two ($100/person) that you can enjoy with the surrounding ambiance of candlelight and a central wood burning fireplace. The menu includes Kumomoto Oysters with American caviar, Meyer lemon, and champagne granita; Seared Hudson Valley Fois Gras with quince, pineapple, and walnut brittle; Nancy’s Diver Scallops with salsify, lambs lettuce, walnuts, and aged vinegar; Novia Scotia Day Boat Halibut with first of the season morel mushrooms, and truffle fondue; and Roses Are Red… with dark chocolate ganache, raspberry granita, yogurt meringue, raspberry cremeux. Start the evening with a complimentary amuse of champagne, and end it with mini fortune cookie petit fours accompanied by adoring messages tucked inside. Saturday, 5-11 pm; 11720 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604; 818.762.1833
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Feel loved with two offerings available throughout Valentine’s Day weekend at Nest at WP24 and The Ritz-Carlton Spa. At Nest at WP24 join in the“Ticket to Love” with the Marjolasian, a flourless chocolate cake with cashew nougatine and coffee ice cream, complimentary to those who present their Metro or Metrolink ticket stub. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Los Angeles is serving up “Sugar Therapy” for a sugar sweet day of pampering. The spa features the decadent Sweet On You couples’ package, complete with side-by-side Hot Chocolate Stone massages, a luxurious champagne bath, and house-made sweet treats to enjoy within the intimacy of a candlelit, rose petal-adorned Couple’s Suite. The Sugar Rush package is also available for singles with a sweet tooth, and both packages and the sweet treats will be offered throughout February (75 minutes/$400 for two; 100 minutes/$230 for one). Nest at WP24: Friday-Sunday, 213.743.8824; The Spa: 213.763.4400; 900 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
One Pico
At the oceanfront restaurant, Executive Chef Isaac Gamboa offers a two-course brunch ($55) menu for the day after Valentine’s Day. Entrees include Lobster Bucatini with Maine Lobster, Roasted Tomatoes, Capers, and Black Truffle; Dungeness Crab Benedict with Heirloom Cherry Tomato, Broccolini, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise; and Pacific Blue Prawns & Pork Belly Hash with Sweet Onions, Crispy Potatoes, Peppers, and Poached eggs. Dessert choices include a Chocolate Trio with Chocolate Bonbon, Custard with Red Velvet and Pecans, White Chocolate Truffle, Yuzu & Tangerine and a Frozen Raspberry Soufflé. For Dinner, One Pico’s Executive Chef Isaac Gamboa prepares a romantic dinner for two ($85) to be enjoyed oceanfront. The menu includes appetizer choices such as Pacific Blue Prawns and Smoked Potato & Leek Chowder; entrée options such as Grilled Wagyu and Whole Lobster; and dessert options including Frangelico Tiramisu. Brunch: Sunday, 10 am-3 pm; Dinner: Saturday, 5:30 – 10 pm; One Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA
Coast
Coast at Shutters on the Beach presents a three-course Valentine’s Day menu ($45), with American Kobe Carpaccio, Grilled Salmon, and Valhrona Chocolate. Guests may pair their dinner with a bottle of Bastianich Prosecco Rosé ($45/bottle). Saturday, 4-10 pm; One Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA
CIRCA 55 at The Beverly Hilton
Circa-55 will feature a 5 course set menu ($78) for Valentine’s Day. Selections include: appetizers like oysters on the half shell, and asparagus salad with passion fruit balsamic, frisee, goat snow & hearts on fire, entrée options include filet mignon with pancetta or branzino with baby artichokes & a citrus chardonnay. Chef Thomas Henzi will serve a decadent Chocolate dessert buffet. Saturday, 6–10 pm; The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA
Chaya Downtown
Chaya features a three course prix-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner ($75) at its DTLA location. Enjoy appetizers like tuna tartare or terrine de Foie Gras with strawberry chutney and toasted brioche. Entrée selections include a miso marinated Peruvian aea bass with Japanese eggplant, a paella valencia with rabbit, artichokes and Meyer lemon, or a grilled lamb chop with oyster mushrooms and a smoked paprika sauce. For dessert, a fourless chocolate cake with meringue and a brandy flambé will be served. Saturday, 6-10 pm; 525 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA
Chaya Venice
Chaya’s coastal location in Venice is serving a 3-course meal ($85). First course includes a platter for two with selections like Chaya’s classic tuna tartare, seared wagyu and spicy lobster roll. Entrée selections include grilled Angus filet mignon with black truffle sauce and sautéed half Maine Lobster or grilled Mary’s Farm chicken breast with coconut curry sauce, or a Tokyo sushi platter with albacore, yellowtail, salmon and spicy tuna. For dessert, enjoy a bread pudding with dulce de leche ice cream – it’s heart shaped, of course, and will be served with chocolate covered strawberries. Singles (or couples) can forget about the night before with a fun & delicious brunch at Chaya Venice! Chaya Venice will be hosting a Broken Hearts Brunch to celebrate the morning-after Valentine’s. Come in your Pajamas! Specialty brunch menu items will be served and guests can enjoy $1 oysters while they sip champagne, punchbowls or specialty cocktails and listen to a live DJ. Dinner: Saturday, 6-10 pm (Friday & Sunday, Chaya Venice will also offer a special Valentine’s la care menu); Brunch: Sunday, 11 am-3 pm; 110 Navy St., Venice, CA
Cardamom
Couples (and singles for that matter) can enjoy a four course Valentine’s Day menu ($50) featuring a complimentary glass of Champagne, Pilau Rice, Raita and homemade Garlic Naan, piping hot and right out of the tandoor. The dining experience begins with a first course of Momo, chicken dumplings drizzled with tomato and sesame sauce. Then move onto a second course which is a choice between two platters: the Mixed Vegetable Platter with Singara, Chutneywala Panner and Pakora or the Mixed Tandoori Platter with Tandoori Seekh Kebab, Chicken Tikka and Shrimp Tandoori. Main course selections include the Tandoori Jhinga Masala, with delicately spiced tiger prawns cooked in Masala sauce, Badami Malai Murgh, chicken cooked in yogurt, with cashew nuts, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon or the Saag Paneer, a homemade cottage cheese cooked in cream and baby spinach. Desserts include Carrot Pudding with Homemade Ice Cream or the Tiramisu. Saturday, lunch: 11 am-2:30 pm, dinner: 5-11 pm; 7233 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.936.1000
Celestino Ristorante & Bar
Take your love to Celestino Ristorante & Bar in Pasadena and enjoy a four course ($68) Valentine’s Day dinner prepared by Executive Chef Calogero Drago. Dishes nclude Insalata D’Aragosta alla Romeo e Giulietta, a steamed lobster salad in a sweet pea sauce and melon; Ravioli di San Valentino, a heart-shaped ravioli with red beets in a house-made goat cheese sauce; Filet of Sea Bass on a bed of Peruvian mashed potatoes, with celery and black truffles; and Chicken Breast Stuffed with Sausage and Mushrooms, topped with a pink peppercorn brandy sauce. Saturday, 5:30-10:30 pm; 141 S Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101; 323.795.4006
Magnolia House
Executive Chef Kyu Yi’s shareable 5 course tasting menu ($125/couple) includes Puffer Petite Oysters on the half shell with cucumber yuzu mignonette; Baby Honey Gem Salad topped with blood oranges, teardrop tomatoes, pickled fennel, shaved parmesan and Green Goddess Dressing; Miso Marinated Black Cod with charred leeks, roasted fingerling potatoes and shishito ponzu; and Wagyu Rib Eye Cap Steak with smoked salt and roasted golden chanterelles. Dessert includes Chocolate Raspberry Torte with almonds and raspberry coulis. Beverage Manager Colin Shearn’s collection of cocktails includes the Copper Heart made with Pisco, grapefruit liqueur, lemon juice and cinnamon and the Bee Sting made with potato vodka, clover honey, lemon juice and Absinthe. Saturday, 4 pm-midnight; 492 S Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101; Resys required: 626.584.1126
Osawa
Couples can prepare their own extravagant dinners of Shabu Shabu selections, including the Rib Eye, King Salmon with Spicy Miso Broth and Wagyu Beef from Saga (That’s right! This is the real deal from Saga, Japan for just $89/full order or $39/half order). Plus, enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne. Saturday, lunch: 11:30 am-2:30 pm, dinner, 5-10 pm; 77 N Raymond Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.683.1150
solita Tacos & Margaritas Valencia
Executive Chef Deborah Schneider and Head Chef Rogelio Vazquezhave created a special Valentine’s prix-fixe menu ($39.95/couple), with three entrées and several sides to choose from. Dishes include the fresh Surf and Turf with marinated carne asada and chipotle shrimp, sautéed corn, mashed potatoes, grilled jalapeño and lemon cilantro dressing; the Catfish served with avocado salad; and the solita 6 Pack Taco Sampler. Saturday, 11 am-11 pm; 24201 Valencia Blvd, Suite 3470, Valencia, CA 91355; 661.291.1399
Spin the Bottle Wine Studio
Begin the evening with A Perfect Pair of Winos, which includes two glasses of wine and a choice between a cheese or charcuterie plate ($28). Late night lovebirds looking for a nightcap can find the Sweet Relief ($18) that features two glasses of dessert wine with some artisanal chocolates. Of course, those cooks planning on creating a romantic dinner for their sweetie at home, can swing by on Friday and Saturday to Buy One Bottle of Wine and Get The Second Bottle (of equal or lesser value) at 20% Off. Saturday, noon-10 pm; 10139 1/2 Riverside Dr., Toluca Lake, CA 91602; 818.509.7813
The Raymond 1886
Here, they have two pre-fixe menus from Executive Chef Time Guiltinan. There is also a three course lunch menu ($40), featuring choices like The Spicy Wedge salad topped with black pepper dressing, blue cheese and jalapeño bacon; a New Zealand Barramundi with blue crab Béarnaise, asparagus and mashed potatoes; Steak Onglet, with crispy onion-potato fry and marinated tomatoes; as well as a Vegetable Ravioli of the Day with Pecorino cream sauce. Pastry Chef Isaac Carter’s delights include Dark Chocolate Ganache with coconut pudding, cashew powder and salted caramel ice cream and Classic Crème Brulée with fresh berries of the season. For dinner The Raymond 1886 will serve a four course dinner menu ($100) including Oysters with a “pick me up” pepper sauce; Sashimi (Wild and Seasonal Fish of the Day) with miso-pears, chili and Spring fruit; Roasted Jidori Chicken with a smoked grape cashew salad, haricot verts and mashed potatoes; Roasted Artichoke Ravioli with Oregon black truffle cream, baby mirepoix and marjoram pesto; and Prime Beef, Nebraska with liquefied potato, fish caramel and roasted carrots. Desserts include the Dark Chocolate Crémeux with hazelnut dacquoise, praline crunch and fromage blanc sorbet or the Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with steamed yuzu cheesecake, Satsuma granita and milk tea ice cream. Cocktail Specials include the Sazerac and 1926 Cosmo made with vodka, fresh raspberries and lemon, ortwirl fizzy flutes of Stella’s Groove, a sparkling wine refreshment with strawberry liqueur, Angostura bitters, sugar and a lemon disc. Saturday, 9 am-10 pm; 1250 S Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136
Tipple & Brine
Enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne along with the lover’s three course menu ($60) by Executive Chef Mike Williams. Enjoy a Half Dozen Oysters with ginger mignonette; Seared Foie Gras with Canadian bacon; Brioche French toast and a maple glaze; Seabass with cauliflower cream, truffle conserva and aromatic relish; homemade Gnocchi topped with romanesco, sweet potato, aged balsamic, hazelnuts and parmesan; and Roasted Chicken and a Pan Seared Flat Iron Steak. Cocktails include the Strawberry Kiss, made with gin, St. Germaine, fresh strawberry purée, and lemon. Saturday, 4:30 pm-midnight; 14633 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; 818.528.2590
Tunnel Bar
Rock on lonely hearts! Enjoy single libations for $8 each. Cocktails include Table for 1, made from rye whiskey with lemon, strawberry and sugar, or cry over your Tunnel of Love cocktail that is made with vodka, orange juice, powdered sugar and blood orange bitters. Snack on bites of the Crispy Bacon Toast with Burrata, leeks and fennel pollen or enjoy the fresh Salmon Tartare with lemon aïoli, pickled ginger, celery and brioche from the Raw Bar. Saturday, 7 pm-2 am; 14633 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; 818.528.3434
Venice Whaler
Cuddle up in the Crab Shell Bar and bite into aphrodisiac-inspired menu specials from Executive Chef Nick Liberato. Couples can enjoy a Half Dozen Oysters on the half shell with mignonette, horseradish and lemon or share the Deviled Eggs with Gherkin pickles. The Venice Whaler and Beverage Director Anthony Settecase have created cocktails for the singletons. Sip on Lonely Hearts Club cocktail made with vodka, honey, fresh lemon, raspberries, egg whites and angostura bitters and nosh on Chef Liberato’s decadent Chocolate Layer Cake with blackberries and pistachios melt your heart. Saturday, 11 am-2 am; 10 W Washington Blvd.; Venice, CA 90292; 310.821.8737
Bacari PDR’s Anti- Valentine’s Day for Singles
All small plates (excluding seasonal menu items) will be $6 and specialty cocktails, like the Love Me Tinder made with a spicy infused vodka, grapefruit and lime juice, dry curacao, fallernum liqueur, and cranberry and lime bitters, will be $8. Drown your sorrows in a $20 open bar all-nighter, which includes 90 minutes of AYCD red wine, white wine, sparkling wine, sangria, and house beer. Saturday 5-11 p.m; 6805 S Vista Del Mar Lane, Playa del Rey, CA 90293; 310.439.2100
Tiki No Woman No Cry, Valentine Meets Bob Marley
In correlation with a week-long celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday, this kitschy NoHo bar welcomes the ladies on Valentine’s day for a Girl’s Night Sadie Hawkins soiree called “Tiki No Woman No Cry.” Embracing the holiday(s) with the My Bloody Valentine cocktail made with Sky Blood Orange Vodka, triple sec, Razzmatazz, splash lime, splash 7up, sugar rim, lime wheel, orchid; and the Gnarley Marley mixing coconut rum, Midori, pineapple juice, whip cream float in a snifter, lemon and pineapple leaf garnish; along with chocolate fountain and strawberries, Grilled Cheese Truck nibbles, and live ukulele cover songs from James Peterson. Saturday, 5 pm-2 am; 4657 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91602; 818.7660116
Tortilla Republic
Parties of one can eat their feelings with specialty desserts served all of February like; the Chocolate Molten Chile Cake infused with a hint of chili, and served with caramel gelato and spiced nuts; or the Sorbet Champagne Float with fruit sorbet served in a glass of champagne with a tequila float and fresh fruit. Bottoms up! Valentine’s Dinner is from 5-11 pm on Saturday and includes a prix fixe menu ($69) sprinkled with playful Valentine’s details like the Love at First Bite strawberry margarita bite, Roasted Heart Beet Salad, Red Pear Ceviche Tostada, Tequila Rubbed NY Steak and Passion Fruit Crème Brûlée.616 N Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; and 480 S. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach CA 92651; 310.6579888
AnQi by Crustacean
The five-course menu ($89) begins with a “Shot of Aphrodite’s Kiss” and selections include Vietnamese steak tartare, Kumamoto oysters with Hudson Valley foie gras (supplement $8) love letter dumplings, crispy lobster dumplings, Crustacean shaken beef, misoyaki butterfish or crispy skin salmon. End the feast with a choice of chocolate torte, Vietnamese banana fritter or sticky toffee pudding. Friday & Saturday; South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA; 714.557.5679
Antonello Ristorante
Celebrate a romantic Valentine’s Day at Antonello Ristorante with a four course prix fixe ($89) dinner. Start with a lobster salad or mixed antipasti; next a choice of gnocchi or mushroom-truffle risotto; entrée choices are Chilean sea bass or filet mignon. End with a heart-shaped chocolate mousse cake. Thursday-Saturday; Regency South Coast Village, 3800 South Plaza Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92704; 714.751.7153
Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s
The special prix-fixe menu starts with white sturgeon caviar, followed by asparagus salad, lemon-thyme basted red snapper, lobster ravioli and Chateaubriand for two. Enjoy rhubarb custard tart for dessert. If you choose to indulge in the supplemental wine pairing, each course will be paired with a wine selected by Palmer’s sommelier. View the menu here. $115, $55 supplemental wine pairing; Saturday, 5:30-10:30 pm; South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714.352.2525
Darya Fine Persian Cuisine
Dine on a special three-course menu, which includes an appetizer, entree and dessert. Live music will be featured throughout the evening creating a romantic ambiance. Saturday; First seating ($59) is 5-7 pm, Second seating ($69) is 7-9 pm, and the third seating ($70) is 9-11 pm; South Coast Plaza, 3800 South Plaza Dr., Santa Ana, CA 92704; 714.557.6600
Leatherby’s Café Rouge
Enjoy “love bites” at Leatherby’s Café Rouge this Valentine’s Day. A special nine-course menu ($90) delight diners with dishes such as, scallop crudo, white tuna, vanilla and butternut squash “forever” ravioli, Muscovy duck breast, cab beef “Rossini” tenderloin, raspberry macaron and more. Wine flights and Love Potion cocktails will be available for an additional fee. View the menu here. $90; Saturday, 9 pm; egerstrom Center for the Arts, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714.429.7640
Marché Moderne
Celebrate with a classic French “Le Saint-Valentin” Dinner at Marché Moderne. The three-course prix-fixe menu ($85, $39 wine pairing) will begin with a lobster & truffle remoulade amuse-bouche followed by a choice of dishes such as Chelsea gem oysters, braised short ribs and roasted filet “like a coq au vin”, imported Dover sole filet, Hokkaido scallops, Tahitian vanilla panna cotta and more. View the menu here. Saturday, 9 pm; South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., #3001, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714.434.7900
Nello Cucina
Enjoy a special three-course Valentine’s menu ($35) at Nello Cucina. The dinner starts with a lobster ravioli antipasti, followed by a grilled lamb chop and stuffed shrimp with scallops “surf & turf” duo and finishes with a heart shaped chocolate mousse and fresh berries. Buon appetito! Thursday-Sunday; South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bear St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714.540.3365
Pinot Provence
Enjoy “love bites” at Pinot Provence with your Valentine. A special prix-fixe menu ($75/3 courses, $85/four courses) will include choices such as, Kumamoto oysters, hamachi sashimi, loup de mer, NY steak and short rib duo and decadent chocolate namelaka or strawberries & cream for dessert. Inventive Love Potion cocktails will be available for an additional charge. View the menu here. Thursday-Friday, 5-9 pm, Saturday, 5-11 pm; The Westin South Coast Plaza, 686 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714.444.5900
Quattro Caffé
Join Quattro Caffé for a romantic three-course dinner ($49.95) with live music. Selections on the prix-fixe menu include swordfish carpaccio with micro arugula served with lemon vinaigrette dressing; caprese; veal scaloppine with capers served in a white lemon sauce; heart shape ravioli filled with ricotta and spinach served in aurora sauce; and tortino Romeo e Giulietta (Heart shape chocolate cake served with raspberry sorbet). Thursday-Sunday; South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., #1201, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714.754.0300
Scott’s Restaurant & Bar
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Scott’s. Enjoy the chef’s amuse-bouche, followed by a selection of six appetizers, five main courses and three desserts. View the menu here. $95, $125 with wine pairing; Saturday, 4-10:30 pm; South Coast Plaza, 3300 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714.979.2400
Boudin|SF
Share the gift of love—San Francisco style—this Valentine’s Day. Special order one of Boudin’s famous 1 lb. sourdough heart-shaped loaves or stop by and grab a heart-shaped sugar cookie with decorative frosting. (Please place bread orders 48 hours in advance). 3333 Bristol St., Space 1000, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714.689.2253
