Feb 042016
Roses are red, violets are blue, don’t wait to make a reservation because the joke will be on you! Not my joke, but a pretty good one nonetheless…bottom line, don’t forget to make that all important Valentine’s Day reservation, February 14 is swiftly approaching.
- Make this Valentine’s Day a sweet one–The Sweet Shop, that is! Pop into any 4 Rivers Smokehouse, (1600 West Fairbanks Avenue, Winter Park) for sugary treats—try the 6-inch Black Tie Cake ($19.99); double chocolate cake frosted in buttercream, drizzled in chocolate ganache and topped with chocolate-covered strawberries. Craving cake without the commitment? We recommend the Sweetheart Cakeballs ($8.99/dozen); Red Velvet cake dipped in white or milk chocolate and garnished in pink and white.
- This year, Tapa Toro (8411 International Drive #260, Orlando) is spreading the love with celebrations for family and sweethearts. Table for two? They’re serving up a prix fixe ($75.00/couple, available Friday–Sunday) featuring courses of Sopa de Tomate, tomato soup with serrano grilled cheese; Ensalada de Fresas, strawberry, orange, red onion, cucumber and queso fresco; Short Rib & Shrimp-Chorizo Pincho, with carrot puree and asparagus; and Pina a la Parilla, grilled pineapple and lime with toasted cake, pistachio yogurt ice cream and molasses. Can’t get a sitter? They have you covered! Tapa Toro is offering fun for the whole family on Saturday, February 13 with a kid-friendly prix fixe. Balloon artist, magician, arts & crafts and cookie decorating (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)
- It’s love at first bite at Taverna Opa Orlando (9101 International Drive #2240, Orlando), where couples are invited to share a prix fixe of favorites such as House-made Hummus; Saganaki, kasseri cheese flamed tableside with brandy; 22 oz. Porterhouse; 7 oz. Lobster Tail; and Loukoumades,Greek-style beignets topped with Nutella and strawberries ($85.00/couple, available Friday–Sunday).
- Fall in love at Bento Café: Asian Kitchen + Sushi (151 S Orange Ave., Orlando) with the XOXO Roll—spicy tuna, krab delite, jalapeno and tempura flakes, topped with creamy sweet chili and red tobiko, wrapped with soy paper, tilapia and tuna ($9.50).
- This Valentine’s day, do more than just dinner—share a meaningful experience with your special someone! Dragonfly Robata Grill + Sushi (7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando) hosting a special couples-only Valentine’s day sushi class from 11:30 – 1:30. At the class:
- Enjoy unlimited Valentine’s Day Mimosa’s
- Enjoy complimentary Valentine’s day aperitifs and passed hors d’oeuvres
- Learn a brief history of sushi
- Work with tools of the trade—both ancient and new
- Make the perfect sushi rice, sushi and hand rolls to share with you partner
Happy February 14!