Valentine’s Day Event Guide
Tuyo Valentine’s Day - An Exquisite Fusion of New World Flavors
Experience the ultimate in romance this Valentine’s Day at Tuyo, the crown-jewel restaurant atop Miami Dade College’s new Miami Culinary Institute. With its beautiful views, elegant backdrop and world-class dining, Tuyo is the perfect setting for a memorable evening with your special someone. Renowned Chef Norman Van Aken has prepared an enticing prix fixe menu featuring tantalizing selections of his signature New World cuisine. Valet parking available. Book today for your party of private dining.
At the rooftop of Miami Culinary Institute
Miami Dade College
415 N.E. Second Ave., Downtown Miami
305-237-3200 (Reservations)
www.tuyomiami.com
Love Stories
Sunday – Tuesday, February 12 – 14 at 8 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of six short plays about flirtation, romance and love – perfectly themed for Valentine’s Day. The plays are produced by Marjorie O’Neill-Butler and directed by O’Neill-Butler along with Stephen Elliot Kaiser and David Michael Sirois. Tickets are available at the door for a donation of $5 to $25 (cash please).
The Sandbox
9816 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
305-751-9550
www.theplaygroundtheatre.com
Valentine''s Day Spa Special
Discover Lapis this Valentine''s day, a luxurious retreat designed with your well-being in mind. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, indulge yourself in an oasis that embraces the beauty and energy of its setting to create a transformative experience for body, mind and spirit. ROMEO OR JULIET - 20% off any Bleau Ocean Luxury treament or Age-Defying Facial treatment. Valid only on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2012.
Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-674-4772
www.fontainebleau.com
Candlelit Dinner at The Restaurant
Enjoy an intimate evening as romance-inspired cuisine sets the mood with a sumptuous five-course candlelit dinner and glass of Taittinger Champagne. $145 per person; wine pairing at $65 per person. Enhance the experience with a bottle of Taittinger Rosé Champagne accompanying the five-course dinner for $385 per couple. Also available: In-Suite Celebration with a personal celebration cake and bottle of Taittinger Comte de Champagne in the luxurious surroundings and privacy of your suite, priced at $375 per couple. Or the Ultimate Champagne Tasting for Two with The Setai’s Head Sommelier in The Wine Cellar, followed by dinner. For your pleasure Krug Brut, Clos De Mesni 1998 and Krug RoseBrut, Clos d’Ambonnay 1996 will be paired with 4 oz. Caspian Sea Malossol Golden Osetrausd. $4990 per couple.
The Setai
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-520-6400
setaidining@ghmamericas.com
Romantic Dining at Mare Nostrum
Delicious, fresh seafood is the specialty at Mare Nostrum where a delectable four-course prix-fixe menu is being offered for a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner. Available during regular dinner hours, and priced at $150 (tax and gratuity not included) per couple, dinner includes a bottle of Moet Chandon Champagne. Begin with tapas for two: Blue Point Oysters on ice, Seared Carpaccio and Jump Lump Crab Cake. Next, Seared Tuna in Moroccan Spices with seafood risotto cake. Cleanse your palate with Granizado de Mojito before enjoying a Pan-Fried Duck Breast with sweet potato and passion fruit puree. A decadent Three Tier Chocolate Cake tops off the evening. A la carte menu also available.
Mare Nostrum
1111 S.W. First Avenue, Downtown Miami
786-691-2770
www.marenostrumrestaurant.com
Give the Gift of Romance this Valentine''s Day
Purchase a Fontainebleau gift card for your sweetheart this Valentine''s Day and receive a complimentary massage and your chance to win a Spa Escape stay package. Purchase $750 or more in gift card(s) and enjoy a complimentary 50-minute “Swedish” or “Hot Stone Rocks” Massage at Lapis Spa. Purchase $500 or more in gift card(s) and enjoy a complimentary 25-minute “Take a Load Off My Back” Massage at Lapis Spa. Purchase $250 or greater in gift card(s) and you are entered for the chance to win a 24 | 7 Escape package. Offer available now through February 15, 2012 or while supplies last. Qualifying values for complimentary massage are based on a single transaction. Offer not valid on prior gift card purchases. Complimentary massage voucher expires June 30, 2012.
Lapis Spa at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Lapis Spa at 305-674-4772
PURCHASE ONLINE
Gotham Steak Valentine''s Day Prix Fixe Menu
Miami Beach’s most romantic Valentine’s Day dining option will be at Alfred Portale’s Gotham Steak. Those seeking romance and a private dining experience on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 can indulge in a decadent menu which includes choices of Kumamoto Oysters, American Sturgeon Caviar, Whole Maine Lobster Salad and Whole Roasted Dover Sole served poolside in an exclusive candlelit Arkadia Cabana.
Private cabana menu prices follow: $500 per couple includes the prix-fixe menu, a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and two tickets to Arkadia nightclub for that evening; $700 per couple includes the prix-fixe menu, a bottle of Perrier Jouet and two tickets to Arkadia nightclub for that evening. Gotham Steak will also serve their a la carte menu in the dining room.
Gotham Steak
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
www.fontainebleau.com
Valentine''s Day Kids Camp
Just for Valentine''s Day, FB Kids'' is celebrating with a special "Valentine''s Night Out" for ages 4-12. The camp will feature fun activities such as: decorate a super size chocolate chip cookie decoration, stuff a bear with heartfelt decorations, watch the movie - Gnomeo & Juliet and more! The event is from 7 to 11 p.m. and includes dinner. $50.00 per child / Ages 4-12. Babysitting services will also be available 7 days a week with advance reservation $25 per hour/ 4 minimum.
*The kids event is open to the public
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-538-2000, ext. 3460
Gift from IDA and HARRY
Aurelie Bidermann Jewlery: Inspired by dream world Textures and tones, French designer Aurelie Bidermann brings a wealth of knowledge to the world of accessories. The "Key" gold necklace has a skeleton key pendant, 73 cm gold chain, cutout key pendant, sculpted key shaft with chain detail, casp closure. 100% Vermeil. $1,200+
San Blas Heart Clutch: Italian Based designer Alessandra Riva, embellishes the word "Sparkler". Her glamorous, elegant and luxurious evening bag collections are fully covered with rhinestones of exclusive Swarovski Elements. The "Heat" clutch is completely covered in crystallized swarovski elements, with a concealable metal shoulder chain, metal top clasp closure and leather lining inside. Made in Italy .$1,800+
IDAandHARRY at Fontainebleau
4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
305-674-4781
Dine with the Dolphins
Tuesday, February 14 from 8 to 10 p.m.
Share a four-course candlelit dinner under the stars overlooking Dolphin Harbor at the Miami Seaquarium. It’s a unique and memorable way to spend Valentine’s Day, and the package comes with a bonus that you and your sweetheart will enjoy throughout the year. The sumptuous four-course dinner package includes two Sea Trek Reef Encounter and Dolphin Odyssey Experience certificates and two passes to visit the park whenever you like through December 31, 2012. The cost of it all is only $398 plus tax (a value of $695), and the certificates are good for a full one year from date of purchase. Space is limited so call today – 305-365-2501 to make a reservation.
Miami Seaquarium
4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne
305-365-2501
www.miamiseaquarium.com
Andrea Bocelli
Tuesday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Spend a romantic evening with Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli who will perform in concert at the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise. Widely regarded as the most popular Italian and classical singer in the world, Bocelli will win your heart with such favorites as “The Prayer” and “Time to Say Goodbye.” Tickets range upwards from $140, or you can take your chance and buy a raffle to benefit the Children’s Bereavement Center to win one of two pairs of Bocelli tickets with the opportunity to meet the singer in person during intermission. Raffle tickets are $100, and just 100 will be sold.
Bank Atlantic Center
1 Panther Parkway, Sunrise
1-800-282-8495 (Tickets)
305-668-4902 Childen’s Bereavement Center
Bourbon Steak’s Three-Course Valentine’s Menu
An impressive three-course prix fixe menu awaits all young-at-heart lovers at Bourbon Steak at the legendary Turnberry Isle Miami. Begin with an amuse-bouche of caviar parfait while you browse the extensive choices ranging from an appetizer-sized portion of the restaurant’s signature lobster pot pie in a truffle cream sauce to a 32 oz. wood-grilled porterhouse steak for two, accompanied by a trio of the restaurant’s popular side dishes including the scrumptious truffled mac & cheese. Finish with a banana upside down cake with dark rum, caramel and vanilla ice cream, just one of three decadent dessert options available and an excellent way to conclude a romantic evening dining at the chic restaurant. Cost is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity. valet parking is complimentary.
Bourbon Steak, A Michael Mina Restaurant
Turnberry Isle Miami, 19999 West Country Club Drive, Aventura
786-279-6600
www.bourbonsteakmiami.com
A Sensory Journey
Throughout the month of February
You’ll fall in love with this special valentine’s Day Spa Package offered by Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach. You and your special someone will take a Couples’ Private Lesson, a fun and relaxing class where you’ll learn an easy routine to ease your partner’s back, neck, shoulder and scalp tension. Under the guidance of an ESPA therapist, you’ll begin the journey by selecting the aroma oil of your choice before beginning your one hour private lesson, followed by an hour of private time in the Couples Suite, complete with a glass of champagne, a healthy spa Bento lunch for two and chocolate truffles. You’ll go home with a box of ESPA oils. $500 per couple plus 18% gratuity. Plan to arrive at least an hour prior to the lesson to enjoy the exclusive spa facilities.
Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach
17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
1-877-417-1162
Moonlight & Music
Tuesday, February 14 at 8 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine''s Day at the Deering Estate’s 13th annual Moonlight & Music Concert featuring the music of Sarah Packiam and Scott Kirby. Sarah’s style is a blend of acoustic pop, traditional Irish music, a touch of India and sultry vocals. Scott Kirby’s musical style is described as a coastal inspired folk rock. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs, as well as small picnic baskets to enjoy during the romantic outdoor concert. Refreshments and drinks will be available for purchase. Tickets are $20, and the gates open at 7 p.m.
Deering Estate at Cutler
16701 S.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami
305-235-1668, Ext. 233 Tickets
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