Galentine’s Day (Tuesday, Feb. 13) and Valentine’s Day (Wednesday, Feb. 14) are fast approaching so let the party- and gift-planning commence:
For food lovers
Apropos, a contemporary American restaurant at the Abbey Inn & Spa in Peekskill, is serving up a farm-to-table Valentine’s Day with a three-course, prix-fixe menu that includes a choice of six appetizers; Hudson Valley duckling with green peppercorns, Hakurei turnips and ginger sweet potato; black bass poché with a zucchini galette and pastry fleuron; and a Belgian chocolate dome with a soft caramel center and crème anglaise. The menu – sourced locally from Norwich Meadows, Crescent Duck Farm, Old Chatham Creamery and Hudson Valley Fruit – is served from 5 to 9 p.m. and costs $110 per person.
At the Delamar Hotels in Greenwich; Southport, whose spa has recently opened; and West Hartford, the hotel group has inaugurated an afternoon tea in its restaurants exclusively for spa guests. After a spa treatment, indulge in a different sensuous experience with finger sandwiches, pastries, jams and teas. This service is available from 2 to 4 p.m. weekdays and costs $50-plus per person with a two-guest minimum. For more, visit thedelamar.com.
This Valentine’s Day, Greca Mediterranean Kitchen & Bar in White Plains supplements its regular menu with specials like grilled scallop skewers, jumbo shrimp wrapped in a shredded phyllo with truffle honey and a seafood platter for two. There are complimentary chocolate-covered strawberries and complimentary valet parking at The Opus Westchester. For reservations, click here.
Red Hat on the River offers its “Love on the River” menu during special hours for Sunday, Feb. 11, brunch; Monday, Feb. 12, and Tuesday, Feb. 13, dinner; and Wednesday, Feb. 14, lunch and dinner. Call 914-591-5888 or make reservations on Open Table.
Waccabuc’s own Jean-Georges Vongerichten celebrates Galentine’s and Valentine’s days with curated boxes of organic, single-origin chocolates; bouquets by his abc restaurants; sweets-meet-spice gift boxes by his Tin Building; and, of course, reservations at one of his many area restaurants.
For arts lovers
ArtsWestchester in White Plains presents a jazzy Valentine’s Day with vocalist Alexis Cole and her trio singing standards and requests. A $40 ticket includes a glass of wine or soft drink. The $70 couples package includes two tickets and two glasses of wine or soft drinks. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. with the concert at 8. For more, visit artswestchester.org.
The Design Store at Philip Johnson’s historic Glass House in New Canaan has a host of sleek gifts for lovers of modern design. Shop online at designstore.theglasshouse.org or in person by first making an appointment at 203-978-3012.
For sports lovers
Couples can get into the swing of things, so to speak, at PXG Golf in New Rochelle Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 6 to 7:30 PM. This free event is tailored to seasoned golfers and novices alike, so bring your own clubs, or try PXG’s, for an evening of socializing, golf instruction and chocolate. Space is limited, and interested couples must register in advance here.
For travel lovers
Venture to Windham in upstate New York for the Wylder Windham’s Lovers or Friends package. Valid for stays booked throughout the month of February, the package includes 20% off the Windham or Streamside View rooms, a choice of bubbly or a bucket of beer in the room upon arrival, chocolate-covered strawberries, a private sauna reservation, 10% off of a service at Skin Concept and a 1 p.m. late checkout.
