Love is in the air as couples prepare to hit the town for the most romantic night of the year. With Valentine’s Day just over a week away, we’re lining up the top eight spots to hit in Manayunk that make for a successful night for you and your main squeeze.
From signature prix fixes, tastings and festive menus, to stops serving up activities and sweets for those unattached (but looking!), start pin-pointing your Friday night activities and impress your Valentine like never before.
Top 8 Restaurants to Visit on Valentine’s Day 2014:
Winnie’s LeBus
Escape into Winnie’s LeBus for a signature three-course tasting for just $25. Jump-start your festive feast to remember with your choice of kale salad or a cup of soup, weave your way to course two for risotto Milan, black bean enchiladas or lemon rosemary chicken, and conclude your visit with a darling red velvet cupcake. Don’t skip treating yourself to a signature cocktail—the house martinis are always a great idea.
Sweet Elizabeth’s Cakes
Is your main squeeze easy to please over fine-tuned sweet treats (who isn’t!)? Be sure to make a beeline to Sweet Elizabeth’s Cakes, who will be featuring holiday-appropriate desserts like chocolate-covered strawberries, French macarons, decorated sugar cookies, themed cupcakes, and many more edible gifts. Take note: chocolate-covered strawberries will be available from Feb 13–16 only!
Bourbon Blue
Looking to spice up your Valentine’s with a little New Orleans fusion? Bourbon Blue’s your one-stop-shop, and special for Feb. 14, they’re offering a three-course prix fixe menu. The regular a la carte menu is available, and complimentary glasses of champagne will be presented with entree purchases.
The Tomato Bistro
For only $50 per couple, enjoy a four-course meal courtesy of Tomato Bistro featuring two salads or small plates, choice of gourmet pizza, dessert and champagne to toast. Better yet, they have a private lot for parking that’s available for free! Call (215) 483–2233 ext. 2.
Jake’s & Cooper’s Wine Bar
If you’re on the hunt for a Valentine’s Day dinner featuring refined, mod-American cuisine as presented in a chic, sophisticated setting, then look no further than Jake’s & Cooper’s. Festive dishes will be available on special for the holiday, in addition to the regular a la carte menu. Better yet, you have over 100 wines available for your choosing. And, to make your date feel extra specials, red roses will be given out to the ladies.
Chabaa Thai Bistro
Escape into Chef Moon Krapugthong’s modern, yet authentic Thai bistro, where she’s unveiling a special Valentine’s menu for the entire weekend, Feb. 13–16. Chabaa, a Manayunk Dish favorite, always delights the senses as you savor the chef’s elegant flavors, eye-catching plates and remarkable compositions. Get excited by exploring Moon’s sample menus here. Couples will be gifted complimentary dessert.
Yanako
Just named as one of the best BYOBs of the year, courtesy of Main Line Today, chef Moon’s Zen-like Japanese restaurant will offer Valentine’s Day celebrators a special four-course meal, which includes complimentary sake. If opting to go big (party) this year with Feb. 14, whether as a girls night out or double/triple date, Yanako’s tatami table is perfect for just that.
Manayunk Brewing Company
Manayunk Brewing Co. is teaming up with 95.7 Ben-FM to host the 10th Annual Mile of Meet on Valentine’s Day starting at 6 p.m. If you don’t have a Valentine, this is the perfect place to meet that special someone. They’ll have tons of prizes and games to help you make that special connection. Pre-register ahead of time at ilikebenfm.com.
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