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2018 NYC Valentine's Day Restaurant Guide
January 21, 2018, 10:08.30 am ET
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2 Spring
Address: 2 Spring Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Phone: (516) 624-2411
Website: 2springstreet.com

American Brasserie 2 Spring in Oyster Bay is offering a special $89 Valentine's Day menu in addition to its regular menu (The whole table is asked to participate.)
Menu includes: Scallop, parsnip, caviar burre blanc; Choice of: Orzo, Hen of the woods, Black truffle ($15 supplement), or Lingunin & Clams shellfish bisque, littlenecks, guanciale; Duck breast, beet greens, dates, and port. Dessert: Pink grapefruit Pavlova, Cassis, and Champagne. more


Agern

Address: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd Street, New York, NY
Phone: (646) 568-4018
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Website: agernrestaurant.com

Agern is offering a menu for two for $185/person and $145/beverage pairing. Menu includes: Yellowfin Tuna with radishes, buttermilk, watercress, Beef Heart Tartare with spicebush, elderberries, tarragon, Gus's Wagyu New York Strip with silver onions, mushroom, oregano and Beets & Black Currant. more


Analogue

Address: 19 W. 8th Street, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 432-0200
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Website: analoguenyc.com

On February 14th, this Greenwich Village craft cocktail bar will be hosting the “Shake, Rattle and Roll” Valentine’s Day Cocktail Class, with a focus on pre-Prohibition and spirit-forward recipes. This hands-on class will teach cocktail lovers how to craft three cocktails in an intimate and interactive setting. This fun and educational class is the perfect way to spend some quality time with the one you love while enjoying awesome cocktails and complimentary light bites. The class will be held from 7-9 p.m. in Analogue’s cozy, private back room. Tickets are $105 per person and can be purchased here. more

Atoboy
Address:43 E 28th St, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (646) 476-7217
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: atoboynyc.com

Atoboy, a modern Korean restaurant featuring banchan-inspired plates from husband-and-wife duo Junghyun and Ellia Park, will be offering a 6-course tasting menu at $95 per person. Atoboy is known for dishes like Yellowtail with Yuza, Mustard, Tuna Powder; Beef Tartare with Nooruk, Mustard green, Myungran; Octopus with Kimchi, Chorizo, Parsley; ChickenSpicy peanut butter, Garlic; Pork Jowl with Barley, Ssamjang, Cipollini Onion; and Strip Steak with Wasabi, Gim, Romaine. Desserts range from Ginger Panna Cotta with Grapefruit, Ginger crumble to Pumpkin Cheesecake with Salted caramel, Soy sauce pumpkin seed. more

Bar Moga
Address: 128 W Houston St, New York, NY 10012
Phone: (929) 399-5853
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Website: barmoga.com

For Valentine’s Day, the team at Bar Moga has created a special romantic three-course meal and cocktail pairing for parties of 2, to be served in its private Fireplace Room. Chef Takanori Akiyama and bar director Frank Cisneroshave joined forces to create this one-night-only menu. Menu includes: Fluke Carpaccio with Fluke Carpaccio with yuzu vinaigrette, paprika, cilantro; Kani cream croquette w/ aurora tartar sauce; Omurice, Valentine’s Day special edition fried rice, omelette, and cocoa infused demi-glace sauce. Dessert: Kusudama puff pastry puff, strawberry, blackberry, and rose. Just 30 seatings will be available that evening for parties of two. $70 per person (includes food and drink; gratuity is extra); reservations can be made by emailing events@barmoga.com. more

Benjamin Steakhouse Prime
Address:52 E 41st St. New York, NY 10017
Phone:(212) 297-9177
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Website: benjaminsteakhouse.com

Beef up your love life at Benjamin Steakhouse prime. The $99 Prix Fixe Menu features steakhouse classics such as sizzling canadian bacon, blue point oysters, NY Strip Loin, Bone-in Ribeye Steak, and New York Cheesecake & Flourless Chocolate Molten Cake for dessert. more


Benoit
Address: 60 W. 55th Street, New York, NY
Phone: (646) 943-7373
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Website: benoitny.com

French bistro Benoit is offering a prix fixe dinner for $115 per person. Menu includes: Hazelnut and butternut cromesquis with delicate chestnut velouté and black truffle, Duck foie gras terrine with orange marmalade and Parisian brioche, Seared Maine sea scallops, with cauliflower and caviar, ‘Volaille farcie’ with mushroom fricassée and pine nut condiment. Dessert: Glamorous grapefruit and raspberry vacherin. more


Bessou

Address:5 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012
Phone:(212) 228-8502
Neighborhood:NoHo
Website: bessou.nyc

Bessou, a Japanese comfort food restaurant in NoHo, will be offering a 5-course tasting menu at $60 per person. Reservations are accepted, and walk-ins welcome for open seatings. Menu includes: Beef Katsu with black garlic teriyaki, Scallops on the Half Shell with crab miso and Wagyu Steak with figs, carrots and potato, and shoyu koji butter sauce. Dessert: Chocolate Soufflé Cake. more

Brooklyn Cider House
Address: 1100 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn 11237
Phone: (347) 295-0308
Neighborhood: Bushwick
Website: brooklynciderhouse.com

Valentine's Day + Restaurants (usually) = Couples, but for those who are single or would rather have fun with friends this February 14, Brooklyn Cider House is the perfect destination. Best enjoyed with a group, the Brooklyn Cider House dinner experience includes sharing a wallet-friendly 5-course communal meal. Menu includes: Cider-braised chorizo and cowboy-style ribeye steaks ($37; vegetarian $32) and catching cider straight into your glass from wood barrels between courses ($15) – it’s a great Valentine’s Day alternative. more


Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
Address: 248 W. 14th Street, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 675-7236
Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
Website: blacktapnyc.com

Black Tap is offering a special Valentine's Day Red Velvet Cake Shake, in collaboration with Magnolia Bakery! Perfect for two, it's a Red Velvet Cake Batter milkshake with a vanilla frosted red-and-white sprinkle rim, topped with a slice of Red Velvet Magnolia Bakery cake, and garnished with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle. Price: $19 (Also available at three other NYC locations.) more

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Butcher & Banker
Address:481 8th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 268-8455
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Website: butcherandbankernyc.com

The New Yorker Hotel’s underground “steak-easy,” Butcher & Banker, is offering a luxurious Valentine’s Day feast from Chef Scott Campbell. Revel in New York City's storied past while dining in a former bank vault, take pictures in front of the massive vault door and sit under opulent chandeliers rescued from a former ballroom at the hotel. Menu includes: Oysters in Champagne-chive sauce ($15), and Chateaubriand of Beef Tenderloin Bordelaise for Two ($92). Dessert: Champagne with Raspberries & Sorbet ($11). The regular a la carte menu will also be available. more

Cote
Address: 16 West 22 Street (5th to 6th Ave)
Phone: (212) 401-7986
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: cotenyc.com

Celebrate February 14th with friends at Cote. The Michelin-starred restaurant will be serving up traditional menu highlights such as the acclaimed Butcher's Feast where guests can partake in an array of speciality cuts from Cote's own in-house dry-aging room alongside a modern take on a traditional Korean barbecue spread. Guests can opt to upgrade with a selection of reserve cuts aged between 45 and 110 days and start their meal off with the Fishermen's Catch, a west coast oyster with east coast uni. A fun alternative evening for Valentine's Day. more


Claudette
Address: 24 Fifth Avenue (9th St), New York, NY
Phone: (212) 868-2424
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Website: claudettenyc.com

Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, Claudette offers a menu of French-Mediterranean dishes with influences from North Africa by chef Ari Bokovza (Union Square Café, Picholine, The Modern). For Valentine's Day dinner at Claudette, Ari will offer a four course dinner including dishes such as Malpeque Oysters with Preserved Lemon and Brown Butter, Steak Tartare, Roasted Garlic Gnocchi, and Atlantic Halibut ($95/person). For dessert, guests can enjoy a delicious Creme Anglaise and a Frozen Coffee Mousse. Wine pairing may be included for an additional $50/person. Vegetarian and vegan options available. more


Craft
Address: 43 East 19th Street (Broadway-Park Ave S), New York, NY
Phone: (212) 780-0880
Neighborhood:Flatiron
Website: craftrestaurant.com

Craft is the James Beard award-winning restaurant from chef Tom Colicchio, offering a menu of market-driven and vegetable-focused dishes from chef Tom Colicchio and chef de cuisine Kyle Koenig. For Valentine’s Day this year, Craft is offering a decadent four-course meal in their private dining room featuring light starters such as fluke crudo with blood orange, chili & mint followed by pasta dishes like spaghetti with peekytoe crab, chili & sea urchin or lobster risotto with stracchino & farm egg. For the main, guests can enjoy rack of lamb with farro, delicata squash & salsa verde or scallops with romesco, hen of the wood & truffle gastrique and can finish on a romantic note with warm chocolate fondant for two with passion fruit caramel & crème fraiche ice cream. more

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Empellón Taqueria
Address: 230 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 367-0999
Neighborhood: West Village
Website: empellon.com/taqueria

Located in the West Village, Empellón Taqueria led by chef Alex Stupak is offering a five course prix fixe menu for $60 per person and includes a complimentary glass of cava and Guacamole with Two Salsas (Smoked Cashew, Salsa Arbol) for the table. Menu includes: Cevichewith Red Snapper with Apples and Aguachile Verde; Sea Scallop Ceviche with Aji Dulce Chile. Tacos: Fish Tempura with Cabbage and Lime Mayonnaise; Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Almonds; Lobster with Sweet Corn and Epazote; Short Rib Pastrami with Pickled Cabbage and Mustard Seed Salsa; Duck Carnitas with Habanero Honey. Dessert: Soft Milk Chocolate Custard with Flor de Cacao Crema; Ice Cream Trio.Reservations are available via OpenTable or by emailing. more


Eleven Madison Park
Address: 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 889-0905
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: elevenmadisonpark.com

For Valentine's Day, Eleven Madison Park is serving a 10 course prix fixe menu in both the main dining room and the lounge, featuring caviar, champagne and a heart-shaped version of the restaurant's classic Black and White cookies. The tasting menu in the main dining room is available for $375, and the tasting menu in the lounge is $275. Wine pairings are available for $175 and $295 (reserve wine pairing); lounge pairings at $175 and $275. Reservations can be made here. more

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2018 NYC Valentine's Day Restaurant Guide
January 20, 2018, 9:47.05 pm ET
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Gabriel Kreuther
Address: 41 W 42 Street (Fifth-Sixth Aves), New York, NY
Phone: (212) 257-5826
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Website: gknyc.com

Gabriel Kreuther's Michelin-starred eponymous restaurant offers three distinct dining experiences for Valentine's Day. In addition to multi-course tastings in the main dining room and lounge, the restaurant will host a communal Piper-Heidsieck rare vintage Champagne dinner in its subterranean private dining room with plenty of bubbly, truffles + caviar. Main Dining Room: six-course tasting menu ($375 pp; optional wine pairing, $285 pp). Lounge: five-course tasting menu here ($150 pp) Piper-Heidieck Rare Vintage Champagne Dinner: six-course tasting menu ($475 pp including Champagne pairings) more

Gato
Address: 324 Lafayette Street, New York, NY
Phone:(212) 334-6400
Neighborhood: NoHo
Website: gatonyc.com

Chef Bobby Flay's Gato is offering a special 4-course Valentine's Day menu for $125 per person. The Mediterranean spot, inspired by a mysterious red cat, is located inside a 100-year-old building. The menu includes dishes like Crispy Polenta with gorgonzola and figs; Pork Belly with smoked paprika and apple mostarda; White Clam and Lemon Risotto with toasted garlic; and Porterhouse Pork Chop with tomato pan juices, romesco and polenta. Desserts include Espresso Soaked Bread Pudding and a Dark Chocolate & Toasted Almond Tart. more


Green Fig

Address:570 10th Ave, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (646) 449-7790
Neighborhood: Hell's Kitchen
Website: onfournyc.com/

The Theater District’s Green Fig is offering a four-course prix fixe menu ($45) of modern Mediterranean cuisine. Menu includes: Baked Baby Turnips with beet and cocoa cream, passion fruit; followed by Shrimp with Rösti, burnt bell peppers and almond mash; fall-off-the-bone Short Rib with barley, carrots and beet jus. Dessert: Jack Daniel’s Chocolate Mousse with toffee and black pepper crumble. more

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Harvey
Address: 96 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn
Phone: (718) 362-8100
Neighborhood: Williamsburg
Website: thewilliamsburghotel.com

Located in The Williamsburg Hotel in prime North Brooklyn territory, Harvey is a stylish 105-seat New American bistro with a focus on pure, healthful foods and artisan breads. For Valentine’s Day this year, Harvey will be offering a special Anti-Valentine’s Day menu intended for singles (not to be shared). Menu includes: Vichyssoise Dans Pain, potato leek soup in whole wheat sourdough bread bowl; braised short-ribs or striped bass; roasted garlic mashed potatoes, whole wheat sourdough dinner roll, peas and carrot mint salad, buttered corn. Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Cake in a Cup, butterscotch, sea salt or Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich, oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, vanilla bean ice cream. more


Hearth
Address: 403 East 12 Street (First Ave), New York, NY
Phone: (646) 602-1300
Neighborhood: East Village
Website: restauranthearth.com

James Beard Award-winning Chef Marco Canora's East Village restaurant Hearth has a sharpened commitment to transparency and simple, clean food. For Valentine’s day, Hearth is offering a four-course menu beginning with light starters like baked oysters with watercress & green apple or winter citrus with black olives & celery. For the mains, guests can choose from Italian favorites such as tagliatelle with tuscan kale & pistachio pesto or Marco’s beloved grass-fed beef meatballs with polenta followed by sharable dishes such as the roasted scallops with brussel spouts & pear or grass-fed sirloin with black trumpet mushrooms & potatoes. Finish off the romantic feast with apple honeynut tarte tatin or date cake with toffee sauce & kumquats. more


Indian Accent
Address: 123 W 56th St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 842-8070
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Website: indianaccent.com

Indian Accent will offer a special five-course menu priced at $125 per person. Menu includes: Crab Claws with butter-pepper-garlic and cauliflower, Beef Tenderloin with bakarkhani, potato and fenugreek cheela. Dessert: Makhan Malai with saffron milk, rose petal jaggery brittle, almonds. more


Italienne

Address: 19 W 24th Street, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 600-5139
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: italiennenyc.com

Rooted in Northern Italian and Southern French cuisine, Italienne is offering a special five-course Valentine’s menu (which includes a glass of Franciacorta, as well as house-made chocolates to take home) or from the la carte menu featuring new rustic Italienne dishes. $98/person; or a la carte menu as priced; optional wine pairing available. more

King
Address: 18 King St, New York, NY
Phone: (917) 825-1618
Neighborhood: South Village
Website: kingrestaurant.nyc

King is a neighborhood restaurant in SoHo, the first restaurant from Clare de Boer, Jess Shadbolt and Annie Shi. King features unfussy, organic presentations with generous + welcoming dishes inspired by the seasons. Clare and Jess helm the kitchen with their London-style of cooking, influenced by Tuscany and Provence, while Annie, formerly of London’s The Clove Club, leads the front-of-house. For Valentine's Day, guests can enjoy an array of specials including Lobster Taglierini, featuring a whole lobster for two served as a primi, as well as a chargrilled T Bone for two from Happy Valley farms. For those looking to make the night extra special, table 45 overlooks the entire restaurant and is located in a cozy nook in the dining room. more

La Pecora Bianca
Address: 1133 Broadway (26th Street), New York, NY
Phone: (212) 498-9696
Neighborhood: NoMad
Website: lapecorabianca.com

This Valentine's Day, all-day Italian restaurant La Pecora Bianca's NoMad and Midtown locations are serving up a romantic four-course prix fixe with the option of dishes for two. Chef Cruz Goler's menu features LPB favorites along with shareable options per due, such as funghi with soft cooked egg + cavolo nero; beet risotto with celery root + black truffle butter; bistecca with truffle polenta + charred rabe and tiramisu. Each guest will also receive a complimentary glass of Franciacorta sparkling wine. more

La Sirena

Address: 88 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 977-6096
Neighborhood: Chelsea
Website: lasirena-nyc.com

In The Dining Room - 4 courses, $72 per person, exclusive of tax and any gratuity. In The Bar Room - a la carte service from the full Bar Room menu. Menu includes: Artichokes two ways, fried twice in the Jewish tradition, braised in the Roman tradition; thin slices of portobellos draped over truffled mascarpone; Savory bomboloni filled with parmigiano reggiano to pair with Prosciutto di Parma or Jamon Iberico. Second course includes Tastes of two pastas served tableside. Think inside-out cacio e pepe; Spaghetti with caviar; Cavatelli in a rich Heritage pork ragu; goat cheese ravioli and crispy goat confitura. more


Le Fanfare
Address: 1103 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, 11222
Phone: (347) 987-4244
Neighborhood: Greenpoint
Website: lefanfare.com

This southern Italian eatery in Greenpoint will be serving a three-course pre-fixe menu for $65 per person. The menu includes a choice of one appetizer, a main course and dessert (drinks, gratuity and tax not included). There will also be live jazz music to help set the romantic atmosphere. Menu includes: Fluke Crudo with taggiasche olives, mineola orange and mint; Grilled Octopus; Risotto with lemon and scallops; Tagliatelle with Lamb Ragu and Pecorino; Braised Beef Cheek with polenta taragna (corn and buckwheat), shiitake and Nebbiolo. Dessert: Cannoli, Tiramisu or Chocolate Mousse. more


Left Bank
Address: 117 Perry Street, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 727-1170
Neighborhood: West Village
Website: leftbanknewyork.com

On Valentine’s Day, the West Village mainstay will be serving a special prix-fixe menu, perfect for celebrating with loved ones. At $95 per person, the menu boasts a delectable four courses with a complimentary glass of prosecco. Menu includes: Shaved brussels sprouts salad, steak tartar, seared potato gnocchi with spicy broccoli and its renowned iron roasted split chicken. Dessert: Dark chocolate mousse, chocolate banana brioche pudding and traditional tiramisu. more


Lillie's Victorian Establishment
Address: 249 W 49th St, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 957-4530
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Website: lilliesnyc.com

Lillie’s Times Square & Union Square will offer their two signature cocktails just for Valentine’s Day, including the Chocolate Champagne and Valentine’s Vesper. Price is $13. more


Lincoln Square Steak
Address: 208 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023
Phone: (212) 875-8600
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
Website: lincolnsquaresteak.com

Lincoln Square Steak is offering a 3-course meal for Valentine's Day priced at $95 per person. Menu includes: Classic Caesar with shaved parmesan, Sizzling Canadian Bacon, Pan Seared Wild King Salmon, Roasted Chicken Hanger Steak and Filet Mignon. Dessert: dessert platter. more

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Little Tong Noodle Shop
Address: 177 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (929) 367-8664
Neighborhood: East Village
Website: littletong.com

On February 14th, slurp mixian noodles with your lover or best pal at Little Tong as part of the restaurant’s special prix fixe menu ($80). Guests can start by choosing an appetizer from the “Little Eats” menu. Menu includes: Ghost Chicken and decadent Beef Tartare are among many appetizer options, followed by your choice of a signature mixian dish. Those seeking the heat can opt for the fiery Mala Dan Dan Mixian (ground pork, ya cai, pickled celery and mustard seeds, green peppercorn oil and spicy peanuts), while traditionalists will love the Grandma Chicken Mixian with chicken confit, black sesame garlic oil and a scattering of toppings and house-made condiments. Dessert: A sweet note with a special Valentine’s Day dessert and glass of sake. more

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2018 NYC Valentine's Day Restaurant Guide
January 20, 2018, 7:07.43 pm ET
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Michael Jordan’s The Steak House
Address: 23 Vanderbilt Ave, Grand Central Terminal
Phone: (212) 655-2300
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Website: michaeljordansnyc.com

If you’re looking for an iconic place to take a date on Valentine’s Day, and one that offers fabulous views, look no further than Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C. Located on the balcony of one of NYC’s most beautiful architectural landmarks, Grand Central Terminal, the restaurant overlooks the stunning Beaux-Arts main concourse with views of the famous clock and stories-high windows. You can even dine under the stars of Grand Central’s spectacular constellation-embellished cerulean blue ceiling. Grand Central Terminal’s culinary gem, designed by David Rockwell in 1998, pays homage to glamorous train travel, notably the 20th Century Limited, and has a design and layout reminiscent of a dining car. In addition to MJ’s regular menu that features perfectly charred steaks, fresh seafood and other classic dishes, for Valentine’s Day this year, Executive Chef Canalizo will be offering specials included below my signature. more


Momofuku Nishi
Address: 232 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (646) 518-1919
Neighborhood: Chelsea
Website: nishi.momofuku.com

At Nishi, Chef Joshua Pinsky is offering a 4-course new Italian-inspired menu for Valentine's Day for $70 per person. Menu includes: Shrimp a la Plancha with nduja; Spaghetti & Meatballs, a la “lady and the tramp”; and Dry-aged Strip Steak with salsify, onions, brown butter and balsamic-soy. Supplements include “232” Caviar Service featuring white sturgeon caviar, “blini” and french onion dip; Lobster Fra Diavolo; Braised Osso Buco with risotto milanese. Dessert: Heartbreak Sundae with a pint of vanilla ice cream and all the fixings. In addition to a beverage pairing available for $55 per person, Nishi will offer a selection of Valentine’s beverages. Reservations are available via OpenTable or by emailing. more


Massoni
Address: 11 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 951-1141
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Website: massoninyc.com

An Italian-ish Valentines with 4 courses for you and your significant other for $70 from Dale Talde's Midtown spot in the Arlo NoMad hotel. Menu includes: Tater Tots with crème fraiche and caviar, Beet Gnocchi with Bay Scallops & lemon poppy seed dressing, Skirt Steak with black barlic caramelized onions and Butter Poached Lobster Tail with tarrogon funnel cake and sauce Americane. Dessert: Coconut Pana Cotta with pomegranate granita and kumquats. Complementary Heart Shaped Rose Gummies. more


Monarch Rooftop & Indoor Lounge
Address: 71 W 35th St, 18 Fl, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 630-9993
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Website: addisongroupnyc.com

On Sunday, February 11th, Monarch will host a Galentine’s Day – ladies celebrating ladies. This brunch will include unlimited mimosas and sangria from 12pm to 4pm, a brunch buffet, manicures from the Polish Pit, hair styling by Emily Landino, and raffles with great prizes. 100 percent of the proceeds from the raffles will be donated to Bethenny Frankel’s B Strong Foundation: Find Your Yes to benefit Dress for Success. Cost is $75 and tickets can be purchased here. On Valentine's Day it's Movie Under the Stars. For $10, bring a date or a pal to enjoy a Valentine’s Day classic film on a rooftop (enclosed and heated). Includes popcorn and specialty cocktail. Begins at 7pm. more


Narcissa
Address: 25 Cooper Sq, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 228-3344
Neiighborhood: East Village
Website: narcissarestaurant.com

Narcissa will be offering a prix-fixe full of playful twists on decadent favorites such as a Duck Confit Tarte Tatin served with a fennel choucroute and banyuls glaze or a Raspberry Pate Choux with almond shell, raspberry diplomat cream and poppyseed meringue. The regular dinner menu will be available, too. more


Old Rose
Address: 113 Jane Street, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 255.4143
Neighborhood: West Village
Website: thejanenyc.com/old-rose

If you’re looking for a casual, yet romantic dinner for two, Old Rose at The Jane hotel has you covered. Chef Joey Scalabrino’s regular menu will be offered on Valentine’s Day, so guests can start with some East Coast oysters, share a vodka & burrata pizza or a signature pasta (made fresh in-house daily) and perhaps a roast chicken with salsa verde for two. more

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Oscar Wilde
Address: 45 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 213-3066
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: oscarwildenyc.com

Sip on Oscar Wilde’s “50 Shades of Dorian Grey” Signature Cocktail to get in the mood with Plymouth gin, cherry liquor, Chinese 5 spice and citrus or opt for their three-course Valentine’s Day prix-fixe dinner. Menu includes: Brocomole appetizer with avocado, broccoli, red onions, cilantro, Thai chilies and served with housemade taro chips; Pear Salad with wild mushrooms, bacon lardoons, lemon ricotta, caramelized pears, fresh arugula, bacon vinaigrette; house-made oxtail ravioli; and shrimp and grits with Irish cheddar. Desserts: Trio of chocolate covered strawberries, classic NY cheesecake, molten lava cake; and more. Available at $50 per person. more


Papillion Bistro & Bar
Address: 22 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 754-9006
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Website: papillonbistro.com

Interactive “Courtship with Cocktails” Class with Mixologist Johnny Swet – Celebrate the romantic night with your beloved on Valentine’s Day, while learning the latest tips and tricks to create classic cocktails at Papillon Bistro & Bar. Star Mixologist Johnny Swet will give a hands-on, interactive cocktail class to give you and your partner the skills to recreate sophisticated cocktails at home. Held in the private speakeasy-style Prohibition Room, guests will learn three signature cocktails with various themes, including La Louisiane (with Rittenhouse Rye, Benedictine, Antica, Absinthe and Peychaud’s bitters), a Valentine’s Champagne Cocktail, and a twist to a Moscow Mule. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, while you learn to shake, stir and sip like a pro. For those who also opt to stay for dinner will receive a 15% discount off the dinner. more


P.S. Kitchen
Address: 246 W 48th St, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (212) 651-7247
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Website: ps-kitchen.com

The Hell’s Kitchen plant-based P.S. Kitchen, which donates its profits to charitable causes, is offering an entirely vegan 5-course prix fixe menu ($85) with wine pairing ($40). Menu includes: Spiced Roasted Parsnip Bisque with parsnip chips and shiitake bacon; Citrus Beet Salad with poached beets and cashew cheese; Marinated Cauliflower with saffron couscous, harissa Romesco, and za’atar chips. Dessert: Pistachio Semolina Cake with grenadine sorbet, rose foam, pistachio dust and olive oil. more


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2018 NYC Valentine's Day Restaurant Guide
January 20, 2018, 6:39.39 pm ET
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Rice & Gold
Address: 50 Bowery, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (646) 630-8055
Neighborhood: Chinatown
Website: riceandgoldnyc.com

Chef Dale Talde presents a very special Valentine's Day menu straight from his heart. Indulge in 4-courses for $65 per person or $85 per person with a drink pairing). Menu includes: Oyster & Salmon Crudochiu with chow chili mignonette or Roasted & Raw Beet Salad with whipped tofu, pistachios. Rigatoni with shrimp, xo butter or Mushroom Fat Noodles, Steak Two Ways with roasted tenderloin, braised short rib,chinese broccoli, truffle butter or Lobster Congeeuni with ginger & tomato. Dessert: Salted Caramel Tart with chocolate ice cream, cherries or Green Tea Sesame Mochi with green tea sorbet, sweetened sesame powder, and strawberry coulis. more

Riverpark
Address: 450 E 29th St (First Ave and East River), New York, NY
Phone: (212) 729-9790
Neighborhood: Kips Bay
Website: riverparknyc.com

Tom Colicchio’s Riverpark is a dynamic culinary destination in Manhattan’s Kips Bay neighborhood, offering a modern American menu along with beautiful views of the East River. This Valentine's Day, executive chef Andrew Smith creates a seasonal three-course prix fixe menu utilizing local produce, much of which is grown on the adjacent Riverpark farm. Menu highlights include winter spiced seckel pear with chestnut mousse, roasted lamb saddle with beluga lentils and truffle, lobster for two with spiced sweet potatoes and brownie sundae for two with spiced chocolate and conversation hearts. more

SakaMai
Address: 157 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002
Phone: (646) 590-0684
Neighborhood: Lower East Side
Website: sakamai.com

SakaMai is a relaxed, intimate space perfect for the biggest date night of the year. With dimmed lighting, exposed brick walls, cozy corners – like the hidden salon that boasts a crackling fireplace – and ethereal gauze-curtained booths, there’s no better spot to enjoy warm sake and elevated, elegant izakaya fare. For Valentine’s Day, SakaMai will be offering a very special 7-course tasting menu ($135) created exclusively for the evening by acclaimed Chef Takanori Akiyama. Menu includes: Pão De Quejio, cheese bread, karasumi, natto butter; Egg on Egg on Egg, sea urchin, sturgeon caviar, scrambled egg; Miyazaki Wagyu Katsu Sando, A5 Miyazaki wagyu beef cutlet sandwich; Sashimi Platter, chef’s selection, 7 types of sashimi; Mizore Kinmedai, golden eye snapper, grated daikon, dashi soy sauce; and Foie Duck Soboro Rice, foie gras, duck breast, egg yolk, shiso rice. Dessert: Yukidoke Gumo with amazake soy ice cream, cotton candy, roasted green tea cake, miso caramelized pine nuts. more


Selamat Pagi
Address: 152 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn
Phone: (718) 701-4333
Neighborhood: Greenpoint
Website: selamatpagibrooklyn.com

Selamat Pagi, the charming restaurant in Greenpoint, Brooklyn that serves fresh, seasonal, and modern takes on traditional Indonesian cuisine, will be running a Valentine’s Day tasting menu and accepting reservations. The prix-fixe menu costs $35 per person, and will include a complimentary glass of Prosecco or Lambrusco. more


Scampi
Address: 30 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 888-2171
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: scampinyc.com

Executive Chef PJ Calapa will offer a three-course prix-fixe menu, priced at $85/pwe person. Scampi’s Valentine’s Day menu consists of two savory choices from the crudo, vegetable, grilled, and pasta sections. Menu includes: Tuna Acqua Pazza, Delicata Squash with Burrata and Kale Pesto, Branzino with Cipollini Onions and Calabrian Chilies, and Mafaldini "Scampi.” Dessert: Cannolis with Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cream or Panna Cotta with Honey Custard, Pinenuts, Olive Oil and Apple Granita. Each diner will also be given a lemon mascarpone cake to go. more


Sir Henry Penthouse
Address: 37 W 24th St, New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 243-0800
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: sirhenriny.com

Celebrate Valentine's Day 18 stories up at Sir Henry Penthouse where they are hosting a Valentine's Day Singles P arty. The event runs from 6-10 pm with prosecco, small bites, dancing and a live DJ. Email events@sirhenrinyc.com for table reservations and a special gift. more


St Tropez
Address: 304 W 4th St, New York, NY 10014
Phone: (917) 388-3893
Neighborhood: West Village
Website: sttropezwinebar.com

The West Village's charming new restaurant and wine bar St Tropez is offering a prix fixe Valentine's Day menu ($49) for an intimate night in their cute, cozy hideaway with rustic wood and candle light. The three-course menu includes a mini bottle of Moet & Chandon Imperial Champagne. Menu includes: Chèvre Frais aux Herbes, herbed goat cheese with zucchini and beet; Poulet Fermier à l’Estragon, tarragon chicken breast with potato mousseline. Dessert, the pièce de résistance – the heart-shaped Cœur de Tropézienne pastry with orange blossom cream. A la carte options will also be available, including Provençal specialties like Daube Provençale black Angus beef stew in red wine sauce and Tartare de Boeuf beef tartar with basil and avocado, along with 45 French wines by the glass. more


The Eddy
Address: 342 E 6th St, New York, NY 10003
Phone: (646) 895-9884
Neighborhood: East Village
Website: www.theeddynyc.com

Executive Chef Jeremy Salamon will be serving a romantic prix-fixe menu to guests for $120 with the option to add a wine pairing for $60. From Friday, February 9th - Tuesday, February 13, they will also be offering a Saint Valentines menu in addition to their a la carte menu for $95 and an additional $50 for wine pairings, for those couples looking to celebrate early. Menu includes: Salt Cod Crudo, lemon Marjoram & caviar, Handkerchief Pasta with Calabrian chile, parmesan broth, & dried shrimp, Scallop & Lobster with hominy grits & pickled padron peppers, and Veal Sirloin with marble potatoes, tonnato Sauce, and morel mushrooms. Dessert: Chocolate Cognac Ice Cream Bomb with black pepper huckleberries or Black Cardamom Pistacchio Cake. more

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2018 NYC Valentine's Day Restaurant Guide
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Temple Court
Address: 5 Beekman Street, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 658.1848
Neighborhood: Financial District
Website: templecourtnyc.com

Tom Colicchio's downtown destination, Temple Court, is celebrating Valentine's Day with a romantic five-course menu in its elegant dining room in The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel. Tom Colicchio and executive chef Bryan Hunt re-imagine classic dishes such as Belon oyster “Rockefeller,” Maine lobster with chanterelle mushrooms, tournedo Rossini with Wagyu sirloin and foie gras. Guests will finish on a sweet note with Paris-brest with hazelnut and banana or l'opera torte with coffee and chocolate by pastry chef Abby Swain. more

The Gordon Bar
Address: 60 Thompson St (Spring-Broome St), New York, NY
Phone: (212) 219-3200
Neighborhood: South Village
Website: thegordonbar.com

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at John McDonald, Jason Pomeranc (co-founder of SIXTY Hotels) and Steven Eckler's (former Wolfgang Puck and Union Square Hospitality) The Gordon Bar, a convivial destination for sophisticated cocktails downtown, located inside the recently revamped SIXTY SoHo hotel. Cozy up and indulge in a four course tasting menu ($75pp) featuring Baby Beat Salad or Radicchio & Fennel Salad, Oysters Rockefeller or Petit Eggplant Parm, Gnocchi with Truffle Sauce or Sea Bass or Filet Mignon, and Dark Chocolate Tart or Strawberry Zabaglione. Guests who aren’t as hungry can still celebrate their special night with The Gordon Bar’s a la carte menu. more

The Loyal
Address: 289 Bleecker St (7th Ave and Commerce St, New York.
Phone: (212) 488-5800
Neighborhood: West Village
Website: loyalrestaurant.com

Whether you’re hoping to impress your date or are simply in need of a romantic dinner for two, chef and restaurateur John Fraser’s newly opened neighborhood restaurant in Manhattan’s West Village, The Loyal, is a perfect Valentine’s Day spot. The usual menu of Chef Fraser’s American Tavern inspired simple dishes built for comfort will be offered on Valentine’s Day, along with several Valentine’s Day specials. Couples can also enjoy their Yakuza cocktail for two, featuring Japanese whiskey, Lapsang Vermouth, ginger, yuzu and matcha. For dessert, the Sundae Set & Candy Shop ice cream sundae is perfect for sharing, as is the decadent 20 layer chocolate cake with cranberry-beet jame and ganache. more

The NoMad
Address: 1170 Broadway, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (347) 472-5660
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: thenomadhotel.com

The NoMad Restaurant will be offering a 4-course tasting menu at $175 per person, with a wine pairing available for $95 per person. Menu includes: Oysters with sorrel & champagne, Waldrof Salad, Turbot poached with spinach & mushrooms, Suckling Pig with pears, chickory & mustard. Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake with passion fruit & coconut sorbet. Reservations can be made by emailing dining@thenomadhotel.com or calling 347-472-5660. more


The NoMad Bar
Address: 10 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 796-1500
Neighborhood: Flatiron
Website: thenomadhotel.com

The NoMad Bar will be doing a 3-course menu at $95 per person, with a wine pairing available at $65 per person. Menu includes: Roasted Sunchoke with puntarella, hazelnuts & grapes, Red Snapper Bouillabaisse with mussels, tomato and fennel, Beef Bone Marrow with beets & horseradish, Roasted Chicken with foie gras, black truffle & brioche with pomme puree & baby leeks. Dessert: Milk & Honey shortbread with brittle & ice cream, and Coconut Cake with toffee & chocolate cremeux. Reservations can be made on Resy. more


The Osprey
Address: 60 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (347) 696-2505
Neighborhood: DUMBO
Website: theospreybk.com

Executive Chef Michael Oliver has prepared a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu for $95pp. Valentine’s Day specials will also be offered throughout the weekend. Menu includes: Cavatelli with Roasted Chestnuts, Tuscan Kale, Pecorino, and Parsnip; Lobster Thermidor with Baby Leeks, Cognac, Gruyere, and Toasted Bread Crumbs; Berkshire Pork Duo with Braised Belly, Pancetta Wrapped Tenderloin, and Heirloom Grits. Dessert: Profiteroles served with Chocolate Cremeux and Vanilla Mascarpone. more


The Palm Court at The Plaza
Address: 768 5th Avenue, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 546-5300
Neighborhood: Midtown West
Website: theplazany.com/dining/the-palm-court

Choose from a special three-course menu (available from Saturday, February 10 through Sunday, February 18) fro $72 per person. The first course includes options like oysters, tuna tartare or butternut squash soup; the second course includes options such as beef tenderloin, salmon or duck breast. Dessert includes either a Raspberry and Rose Water Fool or a Warm Dark Chocolate Madagascan Chocolate Sable. The Palm Court is also offering a Valentine's Day Afternoon Tea (available from Saturday, February 10 through Sunday, February 18) includes: a variety of sandwiches and savories, scones, pastries and sweets and a glass of champagne for $125 per person. more


The Shakespeare at The William
Address: 24 E 39th St, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (646) 837-6779
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Website: theshakespearenyc.com

The Shakespeare is offering two Valentine's Day Packages. $265 per couple for a four-course tasting followed by a 3-hour open bar in Raines Law Room featuring signature cocktails and a burlesque show presented by Rosie Cheeks, and $145 per couple for a 3-hour open bar in Raines Law Room with signature cocktails and a burlesque show presented by Rosie Cheeks. The Shakespeare is known for dishes like Hanger Steak Tartare, Brook Trout with horseradish mash, and Steak & Ale Pie. Dessert: Blackberry & Apple Crumble, and a Milk Chocolate Tarte with hazelnut nougatine. more

The Smile
Address: 26 Bond Street
Phone: (646)329-5836
Neighborhood: NoHo
Website: thesmilenyc.com

The Smile’s candle-lit, subterranean dining room is perfect for a cozy + romantic Valentine’s Day. The Smile will offer their regular Mediterranean-inspired menu along with three special Valentine’s Day specials designed by chef Melia Marden. Guests can enjoy Lamb & Preserved Kumquat Tagine for Two with Pomegranate Couscous ($36), Seared Duck Breast with Hibiscus Jus ($26) and for dessert, Pistachio Cannoli Cake ($10). more

The Standard Biergarten
Address: 848 Washington St< New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 645-4100
Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
Website: standardhotels.com

The Standard Biergarten will be hosting a singles bingo night in the game room with reservations including punch bowls, a selection of bingo bites and a night of fun. Who knows, maybe you'll meet another single soul while there. Tickets are $95pp. more

The Standard Grill
Address: 848 Washington St< New York, NY 10014
Phone: (212) 645-4100
Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
Website: thestandardgrill.com

The Standard Grill has a plethora of romantic options for those that are looking to cuddle up in one of their deep booths. The Double Your Pleasure ($95) is a luxurious platter of king crab legs and oysters served with two mini martinis with DIY garnishes and two flutes of Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009. A prix-fixe menu with options such as a Fois Gras Torchon and Salt Baked Sea Bass will be available, as well. more


Tiny’s & The Bar Upstairs
Address: 135 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 374-1135
Neighborhood: TriBeCa
Website: tinysnyc.com

Executive Chef Alejandro Bonilla is serving up a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe “Love Story” menu for $68/pp with a wine pairing option for an additional $35/pp. Menu includes: Crudo of Oysters and Caviar for the table; Grilled Bourbon Quail with Hearts of Fire, Roasted Shallots, and Hibiscus Agridulce; Roasted Lamb Lollipops with Purple Potato, Mint Gremolata, Sherry, and Fennel Pollen; Handmade Pappardelle with Porcini Mushrooms, Roasted Cippolini Onions, and Lemon-Thyme Butter. Dessert: Warm Chocolate Cake with Manchego Pineapple Ice Cream and Fleur de Sel Caramel. more


Yves
Address: 385 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013
Phone: (212) 431-3385
Neighborhood: TriBeCa
Website: yves-nyc.com

Yves will be offering a special menu for one night-only on Valentine's Day. Menu includes: Kumamoto Oysters (champagne granita), Steak Tartare (whipped lardo, crispy shallots, toast). Mains such as Gnocchi Parisienne (black truffle butter), Lobster a L’Americaine (tomato, tarragon) and Blanquette de Veau (veal ragout, hen of the woods). Dessert: Assiette de Fromage (roquefort, apricot). more

Zadie's Oyster Room
Address: 413 East 12th Street (AVE a), New York, NY
Phone: (646) 602-1300
Neighborhood: East Villahe
Website: zadiesoysterroom.com

James Beard Award-winning chef Marco Canora’s restaurant Zadie's Oyster Room pays homage to the lively oyster houses of turn of the century New York. Bright and sun-drenched by day while romantic and cozy by night, Zadie’s is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner of oysters prepared in every style over a glass of beer or wine. This Valentine’s Day, Zadie’s is offering a 4-piece snack tray and glass of bubbly for $22, featuring sharable plates like smoked bluefish paté, brown bread slathered in anchovy butter, or a oyster pan roast with bisque, smoked paprika, autumn squash and toast. Cap it off with an apple pie baked to order with mascarpone, black pepper & honey. more

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