Valentine’s Day - Strip District Edition!
Written by Willow Shedlock
Last week we covered Downtown, and this week we’re looking at the Strip District! Whether you have a partner, are single, or are just looking for a fun day with friends, The Strip is the place to be this Valentine’s Day.
Everybody loves a good brunch. (Or they should!) And Caffé Mona’s French American Bistro is the perfect place for a delectable start to your day. The signature hanging umbrellas and local art are the perfect atmosphere for a date and the quaint ambiance ensures a comfortable vibe for easy conversation. Some notable treats to try are their Turkish coffee, Berries Goat Crepe, Veggie Omelette, and Nutella Banana Croissant French Toast!
It wouldn’t be Valentine's Day without chocolate! And this chocolate shop will provide tasty treats from all over the world. Bars, boxes, cooking, and drinking chocolates can all be found at Mon Aimee Chocolat. Some enticing treats that would be a perfect Valentine's Day gift would be the Feve Dome Collection, Mirzam Dark Chocolate Dates, Dolfin Dark Chocolate with Lavender, Lux Tart Cherry and Hazelnut, and Venchi Nocciolata with whole Hazelnuts.
Giving flowers as a token of affection is a timeless tradition. So this Valentine’s Day, whether it’s for yourself or someone you love, support a local woman-owned business and explore the plethora of choices Roxanne's has to offer. Beyond flowers, Roxanne's also has vases, books, candles, incense, soap, lotion, perfume, oils, lip balms, and local pottery that would all be perfect gifts. Their highlighted Valentine’s Day products include their Pretty in Pink Bouquet, featuring roses, baby’s breath, and hydrangea, elizabethW’s Peony perfume, edible pressed flowers, Los Poblanos Lavender Honey Bar Soap, and Embossed Recycled Glass Taper Holder.
A perfect spot for a dinner date or solo date, Balvanera’s Argentinian cuisine and cocktails are lush and vibrant. With a taste of Buenos Aires, their traditional small plates and family-style platos offer both meat and vegetarian dishes. Some dishes to try include their Setas Saltadas of mushrooms, truffle sherry vinaigrette, and poached egg, Lubina, which is striped bass, confit potatoes, fennel, and saffron aioli, and Lomo, their Pampas Argentinas certified Angus pasture-raised filet mignon.
Ready to end the night off with good music, dancing, and drinks? Cavo nightclub is the perfect spot for couples, singles, or groups of friends looking to get a little steamy! Their website allows you to request a VIP table as well as a full look at their bottle service menu. Since this is a nightclub, attendees must be 21 or over.
If partying it up at a club isn't your thing, no worries! A personalized wine tasting at Cellar on Penn is the perfect sultry finish to your night. Each wine tasting is $42 per person and includes eight wines, bread, and cheeses. From white to red and sweet to dry, they have it all and are all sourced from major grape-growing regions, including California, South America, and Lake Erie.
