Valentine's Day is almost upon us - love it or hate it. Whether you're hanging with your hunny or celebrating love with great friends, here's a quick last minute guide to some fun things to do.
Rest-Au-Rant - For something intimate, low key yet very special, check out Rest-Au-Rant's 4-course V-day menu, paired with a champagne toast and a box of homemade assorted chocolates. Their cocktails are fabulous and the wine selection will certainly fit the occasion. The dinner will set you back $45/person and reservations are required. 30-01 35th Avenue, Astoria NY 11106. 718.729.9009
Bear - The menu at Bear is looking mighty rich for Tuesday night, with a 3-course prix-fixe, including dishes such as a three vodka shot special, short rib braised in red wine, diver sea scallop barley risotto and the piece-de-resistance, rose macarons and chocolate. Dinner costs $45/person and $75 with wine pairings. 12-14 31st Avenue, Astoria NY 11106. 917.396.4939
Vesta & Pachanga Patterson - Both sister restaurants are featuring impressive menus in honor of cupid, and they always deliver (I speak from experience). At Vesta, you'll enjoy a 3-course dinner, featuring yummies such as foie gras, a braised pork shank, charred gnocchi with roasted cauliflower and more. Pachanga brings a Mexican flair with family style dishes such as empanada, quesadilla and taquito platters, $1 fried oysters, $2 shots and drinks specials. Vesta - 21-02 30th Avenue, Astoria NY 11102. 718.545.5550. Pachanga Patterson - 33-17 31st Avenue, Astoria NY 11103. 718.554.0525
Veslo - Always up for celebrating a festive occasion, Veslo has created a 3-course special menu with decadent options such as pan seared scallops, a crown rack of lamb, gnocchi in veal sauce (they're delish) and a Croatian style dessert of thin crepes or blueberry cheese strudel. Reservations are highly recommended and the dinner will set you back $50/person. 32-11 Broadway, Astoria NY 11106. 718.728.0549
Astor Bake Shop - I just love the special love menu at Astor Bake Shop, with a mix of sweet and savory. Their custom V-Day offering is affordable at $23.95/person and scrumptious sounding, with items such as saffron arancini, a steelhead trout, pan seared polenta with cauliflower ragout and plenty of desserts such as a red velvet crepe, blood orange mousse and more. 12-23 Astoria Blvd, Astoria NY 11102. 718.606.8439
Homemade Goodness - If you're staying in to create that romantic atmosphere at home, there's a couple of of homemade dishes I highly recommend making, including crab cakes, broiled steaks and potato gratin. And for dessert, I've got tons of delectable ideas such as homemade truffles, chocolate covered bacon or fudgy skillet brownies.
For some really great last minute shopping ideas, scrumptious food options, shopping and more, check out Mackenzi's awesome Valentine's Day Gift guide on We Heart Astoria.
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