This Valentine’s Day, don’t slave over a hot stove fixing a three-course meal. Plan a romantic evening or a get together with family or friends dining in Georgetown. Some restaurants are having specials from February 10th-14th with prix-fixe meals and love potion cocktails.
Some dining spots are creating cocktails using aphrodisiacs to “heighten the senses” at 2 for $14:
Martin’s Tavern, 1264 Wisconsin Avenue, NW—This 75 year-old establishment is setting the mood for its patrons serving Oyster Shooters, shucked oysters mixed with chilled Absolut Peppar and other fixings. To make it special, request for the Proposal Booth where JFK proposed marriage to Jacqueline Bouvier.
Mate, 3101 K Street, NW—Located at the Washington Harbor, Mate is turning up the heat with a spicy martini Heat of the Moment with Skyy passion fruit, OR-G vodka, limes, jalapenos, syrup and sour mix.
Sequoia, 3000 K Street, NW—Head to the waterfront for a scenic view of the Potomac and sip Strawberry Chocolate Dream, a concoction of fresh strawberries, Godiva liquor, Stoli vanilla vodka, and sweet cream topped with a strawberry foam.
Degrees, 3100 South Street, NW—Take your love to a higher degree at Degrees with Ginger Obsession, a mix of Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur muddled with fresh cucumbers and Hendricks gin, served on the rocks and topped with sparkling water.
Bangkok Joe’s, 3000 K Street, NW—For some spark in your love life, have a Hot Lips cocktail with Skyy raspberry, Triple Sec, sour mix, and strawberry puree, rimmed with salt and Thai chili powder.
Mie N Yu, 3125 M Street, NW—This Asian-inspired restaurant/bar serves up some really good cocktails and provides a romantic and exotic escape. On Valentine’s Day, you definitely want to experience your first kiss with this love potion First Kiss. A color-changing champagne cocktail, this drink is sure to set the mood right for the night.
Citronelle, 3000 M Street, NW—One of the best restaurants in Georgetown and spearheaded by renowned chef Michel Richard, Citronelle is offering their “Sweetheart” cocktail which is a mix of strawberry or vanilla vodka, white crème de cacao, strawberries, vanilla ice cream and ice. That sounds like a delicious treat!
For a romantic Italian evening without traveling to Italy, couples can take a stroll down the canal, overlook the view and indulge in Italian cuisine at:
Café Milano, 3251 Prospect Street, NW—Patrons who order from the restaurant’s prix-fixe menu can enter to win a round-trip airfare for two to Italy.
Pizza Paradiso, 3282 M Street, NW—Beer lovers will be pleased to know that the pizzeria is celebrating “We Love Beer” on Valentine’s Day. Beers are brewed with chocolate or flowers at half-price from 5-7 p.m. In addition to beer, it will offer Valentine-inspired pizza pies.
Paper Moon, 1079 31st Street, NW—Treat the ladies in your life extra special with a chef’s Valentine special on the 14th with a three-course menu for $80 per couple, which includes champagne and a fresh rose.
Pretend you are in Paris for a romantic evening at Bistro Francais and PAUL Bakery. For $45 per person, Bistro Francais will be serving a three-course menu throughout the weekend. To savor French pastries, drop in at the recently established PAUL Bakery for a fraisier (strawberry cake) and a framboisier (raspberry cake) with a touch of chocolate. Share this with your significant other or enjoy it for yourself. One way or the other, you heart and mouth will be content.
For a cozy dinner for two, Bookhill Bistro has a special menu on Valentine’s week from February 9-11 and February 14-19. The meal includes two glasses of wine, a starter, salad or soup, and two main courses.
For a really perfect Valentine’s staycation, spend a romantic weekend at the Latham Hotel or the Four Seasons and celebrate not just love for each other, but a love for food and drink.
Bistro Francais 3124 M Street, NW Washington, DC 20007 www.bistrofrancaisdc.com
Bookhill Bistro 1639 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007 www.bookhillbistrodc.com
PAUL Bakery 1078 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007 www.paul-usa.com
Note: The items italicized words indicate that the foods are considered aphrodisiacs. And the bold words are names of cocktails.
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