{"id":43012,"date":"2018-01-30T12:55:49","date_gmt":"2018-01-30T17:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/new-york\/?p=20905"},"modified":"2019-05-30T11:19:52","modified_gmt":"2019-05-30T16:19:52","slug":"valentines-day-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/valentines-day-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"NYC&#8217;s Ultimate Valentine&#8217;s Day Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Parties &amp; Bar Crawls<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20927\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20927\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/https_2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F394134792F902709209192F12Foriginal.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20927\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/https_2F2Fcdn.evbuc_.com2Fimages2F394134792F902709209192F12Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day nyc\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20927\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: 230 Fifth Rooftop via Eventbrite<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/boycott-valentines-day-pub-run-tickets-42142485308?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boycott Valentine&#8217;s Day Pub Run<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; the fourth annual run and bar crawl starts at Brooklyn Running Company on February 14 from 7pm-10pm and is capped at 100 participants.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/valentine-live-music-party-tickets-42142033958?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine Live Music Party<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; learn to dance the tango, listen to live Argentinian musicians, and enjoy wine and desserts on February 14 from 8pm &#8211; 10:30pm at Pearl Studios.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/15th-annual-anti-valentine-penthouse-party-tickets-42399349596?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">15th Annual Anti-Valentine Penthouse Party<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; enjoy appetizers, two-for-one drinks, free chocolate, heated igloos, and live DJ entertainment at 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar on February 2 from 8pm &#8211; 11pm.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/fuck-love-tickets-42171495077\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">F*** Love<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; embark upon a wild night of dancing, live music, light shows, and kissing booths at House of YES on February 14 from 10pm &#8211; 4am.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/v-day-cupids-party-tickets-42503276444?aff=es2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">V-Day Cupid&#8217;s Party Meet &amp; Mingle<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; meet other local singles at this free event at Greenwich Treehouse on February 13 from 7pm &#8211; 10pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Dinner &amp; Drink\u00a0Specials<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20918\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20918\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/St-Tropez-Tropezienne-by-Michael-Tulipan.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20918\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/St-Tropez-Tropezienne-by-Michael-Tulipan-1024x723.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day nyc\" width=\"1024\" height=\"723\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20918\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Michael Tulipan for St. Tropez<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.evelinabk.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evelina<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Pick four items for $70 from a special tasting menu, including dishes like Seared Wagyu Tartare, Ravioli al Uovo, Cedar Wrapped Halibut, and Strawberry Sorbet<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/sttropezwinebar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">St. Tropez<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Treat your Valentine to a $49 prix-fixe three-course meal featuring a mini bottle of M\u00f6et &amp; Chandon, Ch\u00e8vre Frais aux Herbes, Coeur de Tropezienne, and Poulet Fermier \u00e0 l&#8217;Estragon.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butcherandbankernyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Butcher &amp; Banker<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; NYC&#8217;s self-described &#8220;steak-easy&#8221; offers a Valentine&#8217;s Day menu with Chateaubriand of Beef Tenderloin Bordelaise for two, oysters, and champagne with raspberries and sorbet.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ps-kitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">P.S. Kitchen<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; Feast on items like Spiced Roasted Parsnip Bisque, Citrus Beet Salad, Marinated Cauliflower, and Pistachio Semolina Cake in a five-course meal for $85 and an optional wine pairing for $40.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yotel.com\/en\/hotels\/yotel-new-york\/eat-drink\/green-fig-restaurant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Fig<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; this four-course prix-fixe menu for $45 features baked baby turnips, short rib, and Jack Daniel&#8217;s chocolate mousse.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/tendernyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tender<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; For $95, enjoy a prix-fixe menu offering a complimentary glass of prosecco, Butternut Squash Salad, Prosciutto and Melted Mozzarella, Swordfish Oscar, Lamb Chops, and Creme Br\u00fbl\u00e9e.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mifune-restaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MIFUNE<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; This prix-fixe tasting menu prepared by the Head Chef features Pumpkin Potage Soup, Oyster Oxtail Soup, Washugyu Beef or Duck, and Gateau Chocolat for $150.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.quintessencenyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Quintessence<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; a four-course organic vegan meal from pop-up chef Pas Niratband offers Strawberry Gazpacho, Beet Ravioli, Panna Cotta with Tarragon-Peace Sauce, and more starting at $65.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/addisongroupnyc.com\/venues\/monarch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monarch Rooftop<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; On February 11, grab your girls for a &#8220;Galentine&#8217;s Day&#8221; brunch buffet, mimosas, manicures, and more starting at $35.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/aifiorinyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ai Fiori<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; a six-course menu for $210 offers appetizers, pastas, seafood and meat entrees, and dessert, with an optional wine pairing from $125 &#8211; $225.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oceanarestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oceana<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; enjoy a three-course prix-fixe menu for $65, or four-course for $95, including Halibut Ceviche, Black Linguini, Raspberry Macaroon, and more. (Caviar service an additional $25).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gramercytavern.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gramercy Tavern<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; a special Valentine&#8217;s Day menu for $198 includes Scallop Crudo, Mushroom Tortellini, and Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse, with an optional wine pairing for $125.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mapeche.momofuku.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Momofuku M\u00e1 P\u00eache<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; a four-course prix-fixe dinner for $75 includes Razor Clam Ceviche, Pickled Japanese Eggplant, Quince Tart, and more.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.boquerianyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boqueria<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; for $95 per person, enjoy a tapas menu (pick four), dessert menu (pick one), and sparkling, red, or white wine (included).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lappartnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.lappartnyc.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1518553140093000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEMY4pxF4jl8m9tuef-vgJALddHRQ\"><b>L\u2019Appart<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0&#8211; <\/b>with tableside caviar service available, you and your date can indulge in in a French tasting menu that includes\u00a0Wagyu Beef Tartare,\u00a0Foie Gras<b>\u00a0<\/b>topped with fresh\u00a0Black Truffle, and a\u00a0Chocolate Tart\u00a0that\u2019s perfect to share. The tasting menu is $195 per person, and an additional $110 with the exquisite wine pairing.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0<u><\/u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledistrict.com\/le-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.ledistrict.com\/le-bar&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1518553140093000&amp;usg=AFQjCNG3GxXNfl7DSQSnojQyeyFAzbyNZQ\"><b>Le Bar<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b>&amp;<b>\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledistrict.com\/beaubourg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?hl=en&amp;q=https:\/\/www.ledistrict.com\/beaubourg\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1518553140093000&amp;usg=AFQjCNE7TVx5ez-GCBmYsPMF0fDkVMYe3A\"><b>Beaubourg<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Kick off Valentine\u2019s Day at\u00a0Le Bar<b>\u00a0<\/b>and enjoy hand shucked oysters, exclusive caviar, and a glass of champagne for just $20! Then, head over to\u00a0Beaubourg\u00a0to enjoy their Prix Fixe Menu ($85 per person) including delicious\u00a0Ricotta Gnocchi<b>\u00a0<\/b>made with truffle mushrooms, fava beans, aged parmesan, and Porcini broth, then dive right into the\u00a0Poached Maine Lobster, made with braised leek and sunchoke risotto \u2013 but make sure to leave room for dessert, because the\u00a0Chocolate Mousse Hearts\u00a0are irresistible.<\/li>\n<li><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledistrict.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Le District<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/b>Take a walk around Le District\u2019s market and you\u2019ll feel as though you\u2019ve teleported to France! Start your romantic food adventure at the\u00a0Poissonerie<b>\u00a0<\/b>and enjoy their\u00a0Caviar &amp; Blini<b>\u00a0<\/b>($50). Then head over to the\u00a0Cheese and Charcuterie<b>\u00a0<\/b>counter to share a special Valentine\u2019s Day\u00a0Cheese and Charcuterie Platter<b>\u00a0<\/b>for two ($25), that includes three cheeses, two meats, almonds, olives, quince paste, and baguettes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Other Activities<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20921\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20921\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DC_2016_NicholasKarlin6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-20921\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/DC_2016_NicholasKarlin6.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day nyc\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20921\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Nicholas Karlin for <a href=\"https:\/\/cupids.org\/city\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cupid&#8217;s Undie Run<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lanemoore.org\/tinder-live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tinder Live<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; laugh along with comedian Lane Moore at she swipes through Tinder live for an audience.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nycgovparks.org\/events\/2018\/02\/09\/valentines-day-gala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine&#8217;s Day Gala<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; dance the night away on February 9 from 6pm &#8211; 8:30pm at an event that&#8217;s free to all at Highbridge Recreation Center. (Semi-formal or formal attire is encouraged).<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cupids.org\/city\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cupid&#8217;s Undie Run<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; raise money for Cupid&#8217;s Charity at an event that&#8217;s more of a party than a run, wearing nothing but undies or a costume, on February 10.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/valentines-day-5k-registration-38919496261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Valentine&#8217;s Day 5k<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; join a race on February 10 from 10am &#8211; 1pm in Staten Island benefitting Project Hospitality, a foundation for the homeless and hungry.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/lust-valentines-day-feb-9-tickets-41709437049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LUST: Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; adventurous couples, singles, and friends can explore sensuality with exotic performances, live music, burlesque, acrobatics, and dinner served on nude models.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gifts<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_20922\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-20922\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/lilac-truffle-platter.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-20922\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/lilac-truffle-platter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"valentine's day nyc\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-20922\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/lilacchocolates.wordpress.com\/tag\/nyc-chocolates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Li-Lac Chocolates<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomthat.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BloomThat<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; shop bouquets, gift baskets, and pairings with brands like Bite Beauty and Brooklyn Candle Studio.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/putnamflowers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Putnam &amp; Putnam<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; luxurious arrangements displayed in various vases and pitchers.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scottsflowersnyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scotts Flowers<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; shop a special V-Day collection with bouquet arrangements,\u00a0gift bundles, and pairings with champagne and candles.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stemsbrooklyn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stems<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; browse Valentine&#8217;s Day arrangements available for delivery or pick-up.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ee;\"><u>Starbright<\/u><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; creative arrangements of roses displayed in unique baskets and vases.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mrchocolate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacques Torres<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; known as Mr. Chocolate, a gift from this world-renowned chocolatier won&#8217;t disappoint.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lamaisonduchocolat.us\/en_us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">La Maison du Chocolat<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; shop through a Paris-inspired Valentine&#8217;s Day collection of gourmet chocolates.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.li-lacchocolates.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Li-Lac Chocolates<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; this historic New York chocolate shop offers collections in classic heart-shaped boxes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swmsweets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stick With Me Sweets<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>&#8211; colorful, artfully handcrafted sweets are offered as bon bons, caramels, truffles, and candy bars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Parties &amp; Bar Crawls Boycott Valentine&#8217;s Day Pub Run\u00a0&#8211; the fourth annual run and bar crawl starts at Brooklyn Running Company on February 14 from 7pm-10pm and is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":47579,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13185,2],"tags":[11158,245,3990,2614,2156,114,3786,11159,7496,9129,1427,11082,11160],"class_list":["post-43012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-york","category-category-popular","tag-anti-valentine","tag-chocolate","tag-couples","tag-date-night","tag-dinner","tag-drinks","tag-flowers","tag-nyc-valentines-day-guide","tag-singles","tag-valentine","tag-valentines-day","tag-valentines-day-in-nyc","tag-valentines-day-parties"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>NYC&#039;s Ultimate Valentine&#039;s Day Guide | UrbanMatter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Being in love is kinda like being in New York. 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