VALENTINE DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT for You and a Loved One

Valentine's Day is a great time to make a date with your bestie, a beloved family member, or your significant other. Check out some of our ideas for a day or night on the town in New York City. We have paired restaurants with shows or attractions that keep you in the same neighborhood. Make your Valentine's Day one to remember.

Farm to Burger and Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum (Times Square) This new restaurant at Aliz Hotel on 40th Street is a stylish, yet casual eatery that specializes in burgers, soups, salads, and sides. The restaurant aims to deliver a very wholesome product to guests. They take great care to source the meat for burgers from smaller, grass-fed producers while pairing them with organic vegetables and local bread . The outcome features the best renditions of an all American classic. After your visit, take a short walk to 42nd Street and enjoy a fun visit to an iconic tourist spot, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum. Farm to Burger, visit: https://www.farmtoburger.com/. Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, visit: https://www.madametussauds.com/new-york/en/.

Nittis and Frames (Hell's Kitchen) This new Italian restaurant in Hell's Kitchen brings back beloved family recipes, maintaining an old school red sauce aesthetic, with modern ingredients and stylized presentations. Melding fashion and food, Nittis offers an energetic environment reimagining the Noir of the 1950s and New York in the 1980s. Guests will be able to order a la carte from the regular menu in addition to the Valentine's Day menu. Highlights of the Valentine's Day specials includeBeef Carpacio con Melone; Porcini con Pesca; Risotto alle Capesante con Piselli; Tagliattele al Porcini con Agnielo a Castagnie; Manzo al Pepe Verde con Mela; Pesche Spada con Albicoche e Finoichio Salad; Chocolate Mousse and Strawberry Souffle. And while you're in the neighborhood, why not have a little fun and do some bowling or play billiards at Frames. Nittis, visit: https://www.nittisnyc.com/. Frames, visit: https://www.framesnyc.com/.

Valerie and The Phantom of the Opera (Midtown) This new bi-level cocktail bar and restaurant located on 45 W 45th St evokes the golden era of Manhattan with its timeless drink list, bistro-inspired menu, and Art-Deco-inspired decor, with inspired updates for modern crowds. For Valentine's Day, Valerie will be offering a 3-course prix fixe menu for $59.95 per person. The menu includes a starter, entree, and dessert. And while you're in the neighborhood, we recommend the long running, romantic and thrilling Broadway show, The Phantom of the Opera or another Broadway favorite. Valerie, visit: www.valerienewyorkcity.com. Phantom of the Opera, visit: http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/.

Sen Sakana and Town Hall (Midtown) With a sexy atmosphere and exquisite cuisine, Sen Sakana in midtown is a great place to spend Valentine's Day. Guests can enjoy a special three-course prix-fixe menu for $77 per person that highlights Nikkei cuisine, the lovechild of Peruvian and Japanese fare. Menu items include delicious options like Japanese Kaisen Tempura, Teppan Half Maine Lobster, and Warm Valrhona Peruvian Chocolate Cake with Green Tea Ice Cream. Be sure to check out the schedule for Town Hall, one of New York City's great performance spaces. Sen Sakana, visit: www.sensakana.com. Town Hall, visit: http://thetownhall.org/.

Baccarat Hotel Passion Du Chocolat, A Chocolate Tea and MOMA (Midtown) Baccarat Hotel New York has a special afternoon tea offering to celebrate Valentine's Day. Guests will have the chance to enjoy the Passion Du Chocolat, a chocolate tea, from February 8th - 17th for $100 per person. Each savory and sweet bite will have a note of chocolate such as Cacao Lobster Salad with Brown Butter Financier and Truffle, Rose Macaron with Brie and White Chocolate, and Raspberry Smoked Pistachio Fudge. Rose Scented Evergreen tea and Perrier-Jouet, Belle Epoque Rose Champagne are the recommended pairings. Baccarat Hotel, visit: https://www.baccarathotels.com/. Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), visit: https://www.moma.org/.

Utsav and Top of the Rock (Midtown) The restaurant will offer a special prix fixe menu on Valentine's Day for $55, which comes with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. Starters include Butter Chicken Kulcha with mini bread and butter chicken filling, Dahi Palak Kabab with spinach and a cheese patty, Vadouvan Spiced Scallops that are pan seared and served with Raspberry Chutney. Main courses include Chicken Bharta with pulled chicken in a cashew cream sauce, Tandoori Baby Vegetables and a Sea Bass Rasa with herbs, Kaffir lime and Kerala coconut curry all of which are served with saffron rice, Kali dal and choice of tandoori breads. Dessert includes Gulab Jamun, Crème Brûlée and Sharabi Kheer. While you're in the neighborhood, go to the Top of the Rock for great city views. Utsav, visit: https://utsavny.com/. Top of the Rock, visit: https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/.

Zuma NY and Bryant Park (Midtown) On February 14th, you can visit the restaurant for a romantic candlelit evening in the restaurant's intimate rose-covered downstairs dining room. Before indulging in the exclusive Valentine's Day black winter truffle omakase, couples can sip on a hand-crafted cocktail or glass of sake from Zuma's extensive list. The omakase will feature dishes like the winter black truffle-topped toro tartar, 12 oz rib eye topped with truffle-infused sauce and hand-shaved tableside truffle shavings and a black truffle chocolate cake for two. To finish out the evening, couples will be treated to a rose from the luxe rose bar and custom Zuma chocolate truffles. How about topping the evening off with some ice skating? Zuma, visit: https://zumarestaurant.com/. Bryant Park, visit: https://bryantpark.org/.

Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room and Chamber Magic (Midtown) This Valentine's Day take in views at the iconic Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room, located 65 floors above Rockefeller Center. For one night only, on Thursday, February 14th, Bar SixtyFive will offer a special Valentine's Day three-course prix fixe dinner menu for $110 per person with optional drink pairings available at an additional cost. Guests can choose from a variety of course selections including Lobster Salad, Foie Gras Brûlée, Crab Tagliatelle and Strawberry Heart Breton Shortbread. Schedule your dinner then plan to see Chamber Magic by Steve Cohen. This original hotel-based parlor magic show is at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel. Limited to 50 - 60 guests, everyone participates at each show. Each trick and maneuver can clearly be seen by all attendees. Bar SixtyFive at Rainbow Room, visit: https://rainbowroom.com/bar-sixty-five/. Chamber Magic, visit: https://www.chambermagic.com/.

Oceana and Book of Mormon (Midtown) Executive Chef Bill Telepan has created a Valentine's Day special that will delight the people you love. The three-course prix fixe menu will be served from 5-6:30pm and the four-course prix fixe menu will be served starting at 6:15pm. The cost is $75 per person for the three courses and $110 per person for the four courses. Some of the menu highlights include Oceana's Lobster Roll Salad, Cape May Salt Oysters, Lobster Bolognese, Black Linguini, Wild Striped Bass, Rack of Lamb, Lemon Meringue Pie Parfait, Raspberry Macaroon, and more. Just a few blocks away is a one of Broadway's The Book of Mormon or check out another hit show. Oceana, visit: https://www.oceanarestaurant.com/. Book of Mormon, visit: https://bookofmormonbroadway.com/welcome.

Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse and City Center (Midtown) Enjoy an evening of classics with a Valentine's Day dinner at Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse New York. Available February 14-17, guests of the steakhouse can dine on two decadent specials, including an eight-ounce filet mignon topped with a butter-poached lobster tail, seared jumbo sea scallop and grilled asparagus drizzled with yuzu hollandaise sauce, as well as the dark Chocolate Cheesecake with chocolate dipped strawberries, white chocolate curls and warm Godiva chocolate. The full menu is also available for those interested in dining on an expansive collection of steaks and seafood, and a toast to a romance-filled evening can be made with selections from the award-winning wine list. Be sure to check out the scheduled performances at City Center that is only a few blocks away. Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steakhouse, visit: https://delfriscos.com/steakhouse/new-york/. City Center, visit: https://delfriscos.com/steakhouse/new-york/.

CATCH NYC and The Highline (West Village) CATCH will be serving special Valentine's Day menu items including Razor Clam Crudo with Caviar, Chilies, Blood Orange and Candied Pistachios, Moreton Bay Lobster "Caramelle" Ravioli with Fennel, Tarragon, Dill and Patty Pan Squash, and Heart Shaped "Hit Me" Chocolate Cake with Liquid "Red Velvet" Klondike, Roasted White Chocolate Ice Cream, Brownie and Devil's Food. Pair these offerings with the special Valentine's Day cocktail, The Petal Pusher. A riff on a French 75 with a slight hint of rose, The Petal Pusher is romantic mixture of NOLET'S Gin, Combier Rose, Lemon and Peychauds bitters, garnished with rose petals and served in a coupe. While you're in the neighborhood, take a walk with on the High Line public park for fabulous views of the Hudson River. CATCH NYC, visit: https://catchrestaurants.com/catchnyc/. The Highline, visit: https://www.thehighline.org/.

10 Corso Como Restaurant & Café and South Street Seaport (Downtown Manhattan) Executive Chef Jordan Frosolone has prepared a Valentine's Day special with a five-course prix fixe menu at a cost of $75 per person. Some of the highlights are Foie Gras di Canovaccio, Gnocchi di Patate, Ravioli di Barbabietola, Fettina di Manzo, Tiramisù di Rose, and more. It's easy to enjoy the neighborhood with panoramic views and shopping. 10 Corso Como Restaurant & Café, visit: https://www.10corsocomo.nyc/. South Street Seaport, visit: https://www.seaportdistrict.nyc/.

DiWine Restaruant & Wine Bar and their On Premises Music (Astoria, Queens) Consistently ranked as one of Astoria's most romantic restaurants. Jazz Era Valentine's Day includes a prix fixe menu ($65 for one person, $120 for 2 people) featuring some of DiWine's most popular dishes and two themed cocktails. Take one sip of the Glitter Valentine and instantly fall in love with this cocktail made with vodka, strawberry, cocoa, lemon, vanilla and edible glitter. To really take you back to the Jazz Age, order the Jack Rose cocktail. Popular during the 1920s and '30s, it's made with Applejack brandy, Grenadine and lemon. Whether enjoying dinner in one of the romantic banquettes or drinks at the bar, The Chris Beaudry Trio will be serenading guests between 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. with their mellow and sophisticated jazz standards, Brazilian bossa novas, American songbook standards and a selection of contemporary, pop, blues and R&B music. DiWine, visit: https://www.diwineonline.com/.

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