Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got a dozen plans to choose from. From beer and chocolate, a French wine dinner, and BOGO pink drinks, our list has something for everyone.
4 Hands + Peacemaker
Feb. 12-14, catch Valentine’s Day specials at 4 Hands + Peacemaker in Kirkwood. They’ve got $3 oyster specials, plus a new Lobster Boil with andouille sausage, potatoes, brussel sprouts and a buttermilk biscuit. Their holiday cocktails include an Encrypted Vodka Chocolate Martini and Flirt Cocktail Spritz, plus 4 Hands’ Phases of the Moon Vol. 2, a Brett-style beer that will be available by the bottle. For dessert at home, grab a beer and chocolate pairing to-go; these packs are $20 and include four artisan chocolates with a four-pack of City Wide, City Wide Light, OctoHaze or OctoHaze Tropical. Pairings are available through February, while supplies last.
Feb. 12-14 – 150 W. Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, 4handsbrewery.com/4-hands-kirkwood
City Winery
City Winery has a lot to offer this Valentine’s Day. They’ve teamed up with Golden Gems for a Galentine’s Day event on Feb. 13, featuring a specialty Golden Gems Cabernet Sauvignon, plus flash tattoos, a DIY wine charm bar and more. The limited edition Cab Sauv is available now, both online and in-store. Then, on Feb. 15, get a mix of love and heartbreak at City Winery’s drag brunch—tickets can be found here. Local singers, including Moxie Contin, will be performing live songs at 12 p.m. The doors open at 10:30, though, for brunch. For a $25 ticket add-on, it’s all-you-can-eat until 1 p.m. Specialty drinks will also be available for purchase.
Feb. 13 & 15 – City Foundry, 3730 Foundry Way, Suite 158, St. Louis, 314.678.5060, citywinery.com
DD Mau
For a sweet to share, swing by DD Mau. On Feb. 14, their locations in Webster Groves and Maryland Heights will be offering buy-one-get-one pink drinks like strawberry matcha and strawberry milk tea. Their signature Tres Leches cake will even have a special strawberry finish for the holiday. This colorful deal is perfect for couples, friends or anyone looking for a treat to share.
Feb. 14 – Multiple locations, ddmaustl.com
The Gin Room’s Pour Your Heart Out: A French Wine Dinner
The Gin Room is hosting a French-inspired Valentine’s Day dinner featuring 13 curated wines from Burgundy, the Rhône and Alsace, sourced from artisanal producers, many crafting in limited quantities. Several of these wines will be poured in Missouri for the very first time. The evening unfolds in courses: Rieslings to start, followed by “other whites” including Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, then a spotlight on Pinot Noir, a Rhône-focused course, and a sparkling finale. Each wine section is thoughtfully paired with one of five dinner courses designed to complement and enhance the tasting experience. Tickets are $150 per person plus tax. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your space at exploretock.com.
Feb 11 – 6 p.m., 3200 S. Grand Blvd., St. Louis, natashasginroom.com
Grace Meat + 3
The Grove’s Grace Meat + 3 set the bar high for Valentine’s Day this year. Their Fried Food Tower is back with favorites from Grace like pimento cheese, fried lobster nuggets, hush puppies and more. The tower is designed to be shared, by couples, friends or anyone who wants to enjoy a unique meal together. Guests can book the Fried Food Tower ahead of time or place a walk-in order while supplies last on Feb. 14.
Feb. 14 – 4270 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314.533.2700, stlgrace.com
Idol Wolf’s Tapas for Two
The resident restaurant at 21c Museum Hotel, Idol Wolf, has a special perfect for couples the entire week of Valentine’s Day. Idol Wolf’s full menu—a Spanish-meets-Midwest experience—will be available, along with a unique tapas menu, including favorites Patatas Bravas and Gambas al Ajillo, plus amuse bouche service and specials on oysters, braised lamb and chocolate flan. After dinner, check out a self-guided tour of 21c’s The Future is Female exhibition, featuring conversation prompts through Valentine’s weekend.
1528 Locust St., St. Louis, 314.325.0360, idolwolfstl.com
Lion’s Choice
On Feb. 13, for one night only, the Hanley location of Lion’s Choice is offering a drive-thru white tablecloth experience from 5 to 7 p.m. The drive-thru will be transformed into a romantic destination, with a candle-lit path, meals on silver platters, and dinner for two, perfect for a Valentine’s celebration. The experience comes with a QR code for a playlist to finish the scene, all without leaving the car.
Feb. 13 – 1605 S. Hanley Road, St. Louis, 314.644.6340, lionschoice.com
Intertwine Wine Bar’s Lover’s Lane
Join Intertwine Wine Bar throughout February for its annual Lover’s Lane Valentine’s pop-up. The space is transformed into a love-themed retreat filled with reds, whites and thoughtful touches to celebrate love in all forms: romantic, platonic and self-love. Guests can sip on custom Valentine’s-inspired cocktails, including the blackberry cobbler cocktail with blackberry whiskey and RumChata, Cupid’s Coffee, a holiday twist on the espresso martini, and the chocolate-covered strawberry martini, pure liquid romance in a glass, plus more. Capture the moment in the selfie museum inside their hidden speakeasy or dance the night away as a live DJ spins sweet, soulful tunes every Saturday night.
Through February – 4710 Virginia Ave., St. Louis, intertwinebar.com
Madrina
This Valentine’s Day, Madrina is offering a San Valentino a Due experience, a four-course tasting menu designed to be shared. The table will start off with focaccia and ricotta; then, guests will be able to choose from options including onion soup, osso buco raviolo, cod cacciatore, and more, including dessert. This unique dining event for two is $160, with an optional wine pairing add-on, and is available Feb. 10-15. On Feb. 13, Madrina will host Ciao, Bellas! Galentine’s Just Wanna Have Fun. The event starts at 5 p.m. and includes music, picture-perfect decor and a permanent jewelry station. Make reservations on their website before they fill up.
Feb. 10-15 — 101 W. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, 314.963.1976, madrinastl.com
Prohibition
Prohibition is bringing a classic, speakeasy twist to Valentine’s Day this year. On Feb. 13 and 14, tickets are $25 and include not only a glass of champagne, but also a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries, perfect for date night. On Feb. 15, they’re rounding out the weekend with a live jazz band. Don’t forget to check out their social media and website for clues to the password that lets guests into the hidden entrance on Chouteau; hurry and snag your reservation before they fill up!
Feb. 13-15 – 2017 Chouteau Ave., 314.948.5826, stlprohibition.com
St. Louis Union Station
Start the month of love at St. Louis Union Station’s Violet’s, an immersive, dark and intimate cocktail pop-up located in the Train Shed restaurant. It is the perfect getaway to enjoy with your partner or a group of friends, surrounded by lush, moody décor throughout February. Sip on one of Violet’s eight signature cocktails, including the Ohh-Bae Martini, an espresso martini, the Summertime Sadness, a refreshing margarita, or the Star-Crossed Lover, an aviation inspired spritz, and more. Additionally, Soda Fountain has a holiday-themed S’mores Freak Shake available through Valentine’s Day.
Throughout February – The Train Shed, 201 S. 18th St., St. Louis, trainshed-stl.com/violets-at-the-shed/
SqWires Annex Family Brunch
SqWires has a brunch experience for the whole family on Feb. 14 and 15 at 11 a.m. Their brunch and dessert stations will feature classics like bacon and biscuits and gravy, plus smoked salmon, brisket, shrimp and grits. Don’t miss the strawberry French toast bake or coffee options. Bloody Marys and mimosas will be available for purchase, along with a full bar. Get your tickets here. If you need a sweet for home, pre-order chocolate-covered strawberries by Feb. 11. A half-dozen is $18 for a hand-dipped, gift-wrapped treat.
1415 S. 18th St., St. Louis, 314.865.3522, sqwires.com