Make your boo smitten this Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and while it certainly doesn’t have to be the only day that you and your boo celebrate one another, it does make for an excuse to do something a little spicier than ordering takeout and watching Netflix. Read on to discover 10 ways to make Valentine’s Day extra special this year. [Featured image: @thefrenchroom_]
1. Indulge in Japanese Whiskey and Sushi
Good drinks and fine food. All that’s needed to complete the package is you! Hosted by The Whiskey Spot, it’s an evening dedicated to sharing a selection of Japanese Whisky & Sushi. With them, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your drink knowledge with other whisky enthusiasts. You’ll sample some fine food chosen to compliment each whiskey, learn about whiskey pairings and get a first-hand education in whiskey mixology. But it’s not just about the whiskey. This is an event that gives you the chance to meet with some of DFW’s most active business leaders, making connections that will live beyond that last taste of fine food and drink. It promises to be an event that combines business and pleasure for an experience you won’t soon forget. So save the date. The food and drinks are on The Whiskey Spot.
2. Go To Town On Brazilian Steak And Wine
Spend Valentine’s Day with wine and an unlimited Brazilian steakhouse dinner! Elegant chandeliers illuminate white-clothed tables inside Angus Grill Brazilian Steakhouse, adding an extra dose of enchantment to the top-notch Churrasco dining adventure. Waiters ferry roasting skewers from grill to table, carving house-special top sirloin and bacon-wrapped filet mignon directly onto plates so that guests don’t have to bring baseball mitts to catch their slices! With limitless servings, diners can sample the entire menu, testing out pork sausage and acquainting taste buds with grilled pineapple and chicken drumsticks. Countless trips to the salad bar ensure you’ll leave fully satiated!
3. Make A Withdrawal From The Cupcake ATM
Whether you’re getting cupcakes for him, her, them, or you, if you want Valentine’s Day to be sweet, make a withdrawal from Sprinkles’ cupcake ATM a hop skip and a dash from Southern Methodist University.
4. Eat All The Chocolate
Good news, Dallas, a fantastic Willy Wonka world of chocolate awaits in the city and we’ve all got a golden ticket. Indulge in the city’s finest chocolaty creations and get an education along the way with Dallas By Chocolate, an award-winning food tour of Dallas’ chocolate scene.
5. Capture The Moment
Dallas is full of flourishing neighborhoods, fantastic city views, and gorgeous natural settings. If it’s been a while since you and bae shot a cute pic together, these Dallas sites will offer a backdrop as precious as the subject: you.
6-8. Dine And/Or Drink In Dallas’ Most Romantic Bars And Restaurants
Valentine’s Day is, if anything, an excuse to do something a little spicier than ordering takeout and watching Netflix. If you’re looking for somewhere sultry to dine out or have a drink this February, these local establishments will set the mood.
- The hidden speakeasy behind a dumpster – much less sketch than you think.
- A darkly romantic Tulum-inspired coctelería – Deep Ellum oasis with mezcal-mixed libations and serious mood.
9. Treat Yourself To A Spa Day
Spa Castle in Carrollton is like the amusement park version of a spa, only instead of rides they have Himalayan salt rooms and hydrotherapy pools. The innovative spa blends together traditional Asian and European styles to create a fun and luxury experience all on its own.
10. Glamp In The Stars
Spend a night with your SO in the stars at Basecamp Terlingua. Located minutes from the Terlingua ghost town, and a few miles west of Big Bend National Park – the second best stargazing spot in the United States. Their piece de resistance comes in the form of three different models, capable of accommodating 2 –4 adults. Each is fitted with boho-style decor and hooked up with WiFi, A/C and heat, indoor shower, commode, coffee maker, mini fridge, outdoor seating area, and a private fire pit. The Bubble X2, X3, and X4 include an additional outdoor shower and hot tub.
11. Escape To Pleasure Island
Get ready for an intimate, immersive, and futuristic Valentine’s Day! All the turmoil, solitude & absence of jet-setting this year is surely coaxing the mind to crave liberation from reality! This season of love, escape with Madam Rhythm & her sacred troupe of misfit joys for the vacation of your ultimate fantasy. Welcome to Pleasure Island, lovelies. Here, you are free to engage with the Seven Lovely Sins – Poetry, Generosity, Passion, Compassion, Kindness, Indulgence & Enthusiasm! Let your woes melt away. Have your cake & eat it too…there is no such thing as the quarantine fifteen here! All you need to pack is yourself, & let Pleasure Island take care of the rest.
12. Take A Trip To The Aquarium
Get an amazing view of the many strange and beautiful creatures of the ocean at SEA LIFE Aquarium Dallas. Walk through an ocean tunnel to see sharks, peer down into a stingray pool, or pick up a crab at the interactive rock pool area. With animals ranging from tiny seahorses to majestic blacktip reef sharks, the aquarium gives you a chance to experience the wonders of the ocean without getting wet. Kids will love seeing the fish and playing at the interactive displays!