Looking to branch out a little for Valentine’s Day? Try new places, new foods, new beverages? Or, maybe you need some help with dropping hints about special gifts in order to avoid getting workout pants or tickets to the NBA finals, again. We’d love to help with that! Here is a list of to-die-for restaurants and unique gifts that are sure to ignite the spark for the passion-inducing holiday!
Dining Out & Restaurant Specials
Latitude Food and Drink
Latitude
Looking for a romantic cocktail recipe for Valentine’s Day? Latitude Food and Drink has the love potion solution with their Romeo and Juliet cocktail paring, perfect for sharing with that special someone in your life.
Romeo
2 ounces Millers gin
1 ounce g inger shrub
Splash c oriander soda
Pour all ingredients in a glass and stir.
Garnish with a coriander-dusted ginger slice.
Juliet
2 ounces Alma tequila
Drop Rose tincture
Pink peppercorn honey syrup
Shake all ingredients in a martini shaker and strain over ice.
Garnish with a candied rose petal.
3500 Peachtree Rd. at Phipps Plaza, Atlanta 30326
4th & Swift
Treat your favorite foodie to a romantic feast at the Old Fourth Ward’s 4th & Swift. Dine on a seasonal five-course Valentine’s menu from chef Jay Swift complete with amuse and dessert.
621 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, 30308
Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime Restaurant
Nothing says “I love you” quite as tastefully as Ocean Prime’s perfectly paired twin lobster tails. Savor the finest steaks and the freshest seafood featuring the highest quality ingredients available while sipping on selections from the Wine Spectator – honored wine list and handcrafted cocktail menu.
3102 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, 30305
Miller Union
Hearts are aflutter for Miller Union’s simple, Southern-inspired cuisine. Reserve a table for two on Tuesday, February 14, and enjoy a seasonal meal of savory and sweet local fare prepared by executive chef Steven Satterfield and pastry chef Pamela Moxley.
999 Brady Avenue, Atlanta, 30318
Serpas True Food
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with one of Atlanta ’s favorite restaurants tucked away in the historic Old Fourth Ward community, Serpas True Food. Executive chef Scott Serpas will serve approachable dinner favorites such as flash fried oysters with pickled chiles and mirliton and Thai-seared tuna with edamame puree.
659 Auburn Avenue, Atlanta, 30312
Sotto Sotto
Enjoy a romantic neighborhood dining experience at Atlanta’s most celebrated authentic Italian restaurant, Sotto Sotto. Chef-owner Riccardo Ullio’s Inman Park mainstay creates classic Italian dishes with flavors developed from centuries of culinary traditions, from risotto ai frutti di mare and tagliatelle ai funghi to lombata di agnello and pesce arrosto.
313 North Highland Avenue, Atlanta, 30307
Southern Art
Southern Art Restaurant
Indulge in an elegant three-course, prix-fixe meal at Southern Art this Valentine’s Day. Charm your loved one with a classic, Southern-inspired meal alongside handcrafted cocktails and perfectly paired wines in Southern Art’s relaxed and romantic
atmosphere.
3315 Peachtree Road NE, Atlanta, 30326
Gift Guide
Star Provisions
Star Provisions is Atlanta’s go-to spot for creating a fun and romantic Valentine’s Day, offering everything from sweet treats to festive gifts.
Star Provisions treats
The assortment of unique Valentines, from vintage to modern styles, is the perfect way to pass along sweet nothings.
1198 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, 30318
GARDEN Atlanta
Give the gift of green this Valentine’s Day from GARDEN, maverick landscape designer Matthew Klyn ’s ethereal floral design and home goods boutique located at the Shops Around Lenox. GARDEN offers a beautiful selection of eclectic accents, living home décor and vintage accessories to swoon your lovebird.
3400 Around Lenox Rd. NE, Atlanta, 30326404.941.9154
SoRen Tea
SoRen Tea, a new line of luxurious, fashion-inspired, gourmet loose-leaf teas developed by sisters and avid tea enthusiasts Sonnia Shields and Rena Williams is the perfect gift of relaxation this Valentine’s Day. The packaging of the teas, in black lacquered tins, are so beautiful that they become a gift in themselves, perfect for the tea-loving enthusiast and fashionistas alike.
Uncorked Glass Company
Founder and curator Daniel Hart creates each piece in this handcrafted wine bottle glassware line from 100-percent post-consumer materials, honoring his sustainably minded commitment to avoid contribution to landfills. Perfect for the home entertainer, environmentally conscious or artisan-made collector, Uncorked glassware is available in different colors and sizes.
Uncorked Glassware
Spa Sydell
From the intimate Massage for Two and Spa Sydell Signature Facial and to luxurious manicures and pedicures and airbrush tanning, the Spa Sydell signature gift certificate is the perfect present to celebrate the romantic holiday.
404.255.7727
Pinnacle Fitness
From Saturday, February 11, through Saturday, February 18, Buckhead’s premier personal training fitness center, Pinnacle Fitness, invites you to bring in your partner for a complimentary workout when you book a personal training session.
3215 Cains Hill Pl NW, Atlanta, 30305
The Melting Pot
Enjoy The Melting Pot’s signature chocolate covered strawberries available February 8 through February 18. Proceeds from the strawberries’ sales will also be donated to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Four Atlanta locations
