Valentine’s Day is almost here! Here are some ideas for celebrating this holiday of love around the Grand Central neighborhood.
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Wine and dine that special someone at a Grand Central neighborhood restaurant, bar or lounge:
Celebrate a nice romantic dinner at Ai Fiori (400 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, in Langham Place, Fifth Avenue, at 36th Street – 212-613-8660) with their Valentine’s Day Menu.
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Ammos Estiatorio (52 Vanderbilt Avenue, between 44th and 45th Streets – 212-922-9999) will be open on Valentine’s Day serving special menus and more. Follow them on Facebook for the latest, and call 212-922-9999 to make your reservation today.
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Join Bedford & Co (Inside The Renwick, 118 East 40th Street, between Park and Lexington Avenues – 212-634-4040) on Valentine’s Day for their “Aphrodisiac-Induced” Prix Fixe Menu.
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On Valentine’s Day Benjamin Steakhouse (52 East 41st Street, between Park and Madison Avenues – 212-297-9177) will host a Champagne Toast along with this four-course prix-fixe menu, featuring some of the steakhouse’s classic dishes.
Sister restaurants The Sea Fire Grill (158 East 48th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues – 212-935-3785) and Benjamin Prime (23 East 40th Street between Madison and Park Avenues – 212-338-0818) will also serve Valentine’s Day menus featuring a few special additions alongside the classics. View the menus here and here.
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Enjoy a romantic evening of refined Italian cuisine under a collection of original Andy Warhol paintings at Casa Lever (390 Park Avenue, on 53rd Street between Park and Madison Avenues – 212-888-2700). Chef’s special additions to the a la carte menu will be offered during dinner hours.
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Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse (451 Lexington Avenue, at 45th Street – 212-661-4810) will serve this special Valentine’s Weekend Menu for dinner on February 10 through February 14. Make your reservations right away by calling 212-661-4810.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day all weekend at Docks Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill (633 Third Avenue between East 40th and 41st Streets – 212-986-8080). View their specials menu, which features Creamy Lemon Lobster Pappardelle, Surf and Turf for Two and more.
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About Valentine’s Day, Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant (Grand Central Terminal, Mezzanine Level of ramp to Dining Concourse – 212-490-6650) Executive Chef Sandy Ingber says,“the oyster has a timeless connection with passion. In fact, any food from the sea is thought to have the qualities to enhance love, so we recommend that romantics come to the Grand Central Oyster Bar to get ready for romance the day or night before Valentine’s Day.” View the Oyster Bar’s menu, which also includes a few of Pastry Chef Januz Noka’s “sweet heart” desserts.
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This Valentine’s Day, couples can transport themselves to the Far East with a specialty 8-course Kaiseki menu of elevated traditional Japanese dishes served at Hakubai at The Kitano Hotel New York (66 Park Avenue at 38th Street – 212-885-7111). The meal honors Kaiseki – the delicate cuisine rooted in Zen Buddhism and the customary Japanese tea ceremony. For a more authentic experience, couples can choose to dine in one of the restaurant’s rice paper-enclosed private tatami rooms. Call 212-885-7111 for reservations.
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Inside Park at St. Bart’s (109 East 50th Street at Park Avenue – 212-593-3333) this Valentine’s Day special menu on February 14.
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With delicious, perfectly-cooked steak frites bathed in their signature house sauce perfected at the famous French original, Le Relais de Venise L’Entrecôte (590 Lexington Avenue at 52nd Street – 212-758-3989) is a little slice of Paris right here in Midtown East. Slip in with your valentine, order a bottle of wine, indulge in the decadent French desserts that are also on offer, and keep this Valentine’s simple and romantic.
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Michael Jordan’s The Steak House N.Y.C. (Grand Central Terminal, West Balcony – 212-655-2300) invites you to “Fall in Love Under the Celestial Ceiling” on Valentine’s Day. They’ll be serving their regular menu with a few special additions.
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A few offerings from Patina Restaurant Group:
Join Café Centro (200 Park Avenue; On 45th Street between Vanderbilt and Lexington Avenues – 212-818-1222) on February 14 for their Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe, which features Filet Minon, Chocolate Molten Cake and much more.
La Fonda del Sol (200 Park Avenue; On Vanderbilt Avenue at 44th Street – 212-867-6767) will offer up their vibrant Spanish style on February 14 with this Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe.
Naples 45 (in the MetLife Building at 200 Park Avenue, on 45th Street – 212-972-7001) will be serving its special Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe.
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Pera Mediterranean Brasserie (303 Madison Avenue, at 41st Street – 212-878-6301) will be serving their a la carte menu, supplemented by Chef’s Valentine’s Day special dishes and “love potion” cocktails from the bar. Padam Swing featuring Izzi Chiara will be joining as well with their timeless live jazz.
Show your love with a special gift or treat:
Part chocolate shop, part coffee parlour, 2Beans (100 Park Avenue between 40th and 41st Streets – 212–937-8914) carries over 50 different chocolate brands, including a wide array of seasonal Valentine’s Day offerings.
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Let Ariston Floral Boutique (425 Lexington Avenue on 44th between Lexington and Third Avenues – 212-867-8880) help you design gifts and gourmet baskets to give to that special someone on Valentine’s Day.
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Baked by Melissa‘s (109 East 42nd Street, between Lexington and Park Avenues – 212-842-0220) Valentine’s Day collection is now available in stores and online. Go check it out!
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While it’s known primarily for its second-to-none French pastries, Financier Patisserie (Grand Central Terminal, 42nd Street Passage – 212-973-1010) also has a great selection of Valentine’s-themed truffles and bon-bons.
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Near ubiquitous Belgian chocolatier, Godiva (560 Lexington Ave between 50th and 51st Streets – 212-980-9810; in the MetLife Building at 200 Park Ave – 212-697- 9150) needs no introduction. Check out their Valentine’s Day assortments.
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Give the gift of Guerlain Spa (100 East 50th Street, in The Waldorf Astoria – 212-872-7200) this Valentine’s Day with one of their gift cards.
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Head to InnaSense (Lexington Passage, Grand Central Terminal – 212-883-7660) to shop their collection, featuring semi-precious stones set in handcrafted designs.
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Jacques Torres Chocolate (Grand Central Terminal, Lexington Passage and Kiosk in Graybar Passage) has a wide selection of Valentine’s Day offerings, so stop by one of their two GCT locations to check it out!
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Discover Li-Lac Chocolates‘ (Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Market – 212-370-4866) selection of gourmet Valentine’s Day Chocolate Gifts, including giant chocolate Hearts, Truffle Hearts, Boyfriend Hearts, Kiddie Hearts, Valentine Pails, Heart Pops, Strawberry Hearts, and more.
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Stop by Links of London (In the MetLife Building, 200 Park Avenue – 212-867-0258) to browse their selection of romantic gifts.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Magnolia Bakery‘s (Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level Dining Concourse – 212-682-3588) selection of cupcakes, cookies, macaroons, cake, and more.
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Stop by Murray’s Cheese (Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Market – 212-922-1540) to let their expert mongers help you perfectly pair chocolate with cheese for a decadent Valentine’s Day.
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With three Neuhaus (500 Madison Avenue between 52nd and 53rd Streets – 212-644-4490; 569 Lexington Avenue at 51st Street – 212-593-0848; 42nd Street Passage, Grand Central Terminal – 212-972-3740) locations in the Grand Central neighborhood, we are literally surrounded by fine Belgian chocolate. Take advantage of this by stopping by to check out their Valentine’s Day offerings and more.
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Zaro’s Bakery (Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central Market; Lower Level Dining Concourse, Shuttle Passage, and Graybar Passage – 212-292-0160) has tons of great sweets and treat options for Valentine’s Day, including these heart-shaped cookies.
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