It can be unnerving to plan a Valentine’s Day dinner even though you’re just making plans for two! There is always the anxiety of making this date perfectly romantic with elevated food and champagne! Here is a few great mix and match ideas but I’m having them all as part of my Galentine’s Day celebration! You can have everything here for under $400 and it will be enough food to honestly spread out over a few days! I can’t think of anything better than the perfect dinner lasting more than a day!
Okay, Omaha Steaks has several Valentine’s Day meals that just have everything from apps to desserts coming in at an average of $150 for the whole box. My favorites are these and little extras are thrown in like the amazing Omaha Steaks seasoning and their herb butter which comes frozen in a tube (it’s great on steaks, rolls and veggies). Here are my top picks—I will be divinely dining on the Butcher’s Cut filet mignon thanks to the bargain priced Valentine’s Day Date Night package (but bear in mind that some packages also include lobster). Most Omaha Steaks package deals include their incredible Apple Tartlets (which are even more awesome with a scoop of vanilla gelato) and the Molten Chocolate Cakes which taste so amazingly fresh that you would think they were baked that same day. Get into on Omaha Steaks great V-Day packages here and be sure to order at least five days before the big day:
- Date Night Box + Free Dessert ($119.97)
- Valentine’s Day Surf & Turf ($139.99)
- Custom Steakhouse Surf & Turf : ($159.99)
- Valentine’s Day Dinner Pack ($169.99)
A great Valentine’s Day would not be complete without a great bottle of champagne. It might come as a surprise but the legendary Moet & Chandon has bottles of divine bubbly starting under $20 (and you can get it even cheaper in the big box stores that sell wine and champagne). The Chandon California Brut Rose has notes of fresh strawberry, watermelon and cherry is perfect for sipping all year long with or without food. Grapes are harvested at night to keep the fruit cool and preserve freshness. New Yorkers can find it for only $16 at my favorite Upper East Side spirits store, Mister Wright (for more info, go to misterwrightfinewines.com). If you are willing to go about $70, I heartily recommend the Moët & Chandon Ice Imperial Rose. Moet Ice Imperial Rose has a gleaming vivid pink color with golden highlights. Its vibrant fruity bouquet has scents mainly of fragrant red berries and cherries with nuances of juicy summer fruits and an appetizing note of grenadine. Its luscious palate combines sweetness and firmness: the sweetness reminiscent of berries disperses and becomes lighter there is a harmonious balance of freshness and fruitiness and a refreshing finish with a note of pink grapefruit. You can get this amazing bubbly for only about $51 at masterofmalt.com. I say to buy BOTH of these bubblies and make your V-Day date extra long!
Any great Valentine’s Day must have great chocolates and the amazing Vosges Chocolate Exotic Caramel Collection is a top choice of mine and a heck of a deal from this luxury brand at only $45 for 18 luscious pieces. Inside this chocolate caramel gift box lies pure, butter-soft caramels infused with parfums of Japanese black sugar, hibiscus, blood oranges and other delectable, fruits, nuts and spices. These bites offer a contrast between sweet and tart, nutty and citrusy. Part comfort, part couture, this is a unique gift that even the most finicky of recipients will adore. Order here: Vosges Exotic Caramel Collection.
For those who love truffles, I strongly recommend the 17-piece Vosges Chocolate’s Lovebird Collection. Its heart shaped box is a stunner and worth saving!. Infused with the warmth of Koval bourbon caramel, the sweetness of raw wildflower honey, and the tart richness of Tennessee blackberry, each truffle is crafted to reflect the essence of connection. Inspired by the lovebird, a small parrot known for its close bonds, this collection honors love in all its forms- friendship, romance, family, and self-love. A tribute to the strength of connection, this Valentine’s Day collection invites you to share, savor, and remember: birds of a feather truly stick together. Order here for $75: Vosges Chocolate’s Lovebird Collection.
Don’t forget to get some great red serving bowls for your big V-Day dinner! Fiesta Ware has been a family run business for decades and you might even know people who collect it. Fiesta Ware is everyday China made in the US and any table top item in their beautiful Scarlet shade is perfect for the “holiday of lovebirds.” My personal favorite (that is just the right size for salads and veggies) is the 38-ounce Bistro Serving Bowl in Medium. Get one of these and you might get inspired to collect all the Scarlet pieces. Collecting Fiesta Ware is a bit of an addiction once you start, LOL! You’ll love the fact that all Fiesta Ware comes with a five year chip warranty. I want to add that the Peony shade is also lovely for V-Day! Order the 38-ounce Bistro Serving Bowl at Everything Kitchens for the amazing price of $19.99: Scarlet Bistro Bowl.
I fell in love with Pampa Bay’s silver dishware when I saw it at a holiday gift guide event for press last year. The “silver” is actually a very shiny pewter color that is so eye-catching and memorable. The Heart Bowl (from the Love Is In The Air Collection) is perfectly sized to serve candy or bite sized treats at V-Day table. It would also be a great addition to any vanity or dresser for jewelry. Show someone you “heart” them with this delightful dish. All the Pampa Bay porcelain items are good safe, dishwasher safe, oven safe to 500°. I love that this approximately 5.5” x 5.5” X 2.5” bowl works as a tabletop accent or can actually be used for cooking and serving food! Order on the official Pampa Bay site for only $18.75: Pampa Bay Heart Bowl. BTW, there are other heart-shaped bowls from Pampa Bay that you can mix and match with the one above!
Now that we’ve got what to serve for an at-home Valentine’s Day dinner, let’s select a great gift that anyone or any age would love (plus, it’s available in red)! Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds are made for music but are equally amazing for listening to your favorite podcasts. Designed with a custom acoustic platform, Beats Studio Buds are engineered to deliver powerful, balanced sound in a compact, in-ear form factor. The result immersive sound that pulls the emotion of the music from the studio to your ears to keep you inspired. This also makes an amazing host/hostess gift if you are attending a V-Day party! Check out the great selection of small tech items including these earbuds in Verizon stores nationwide and at verizon.com. You can also order Beats Studio Buds here for $149.99: Beats Studio Buds True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds.
