Make Valentine's Day Special
In Louisville
A Taste of Love Aphrodisiac Dinner at Varanese Restaurant Friday–Tuesday, February 10–14 2106 Frankfort Ave., Louisville A seductive menu of appetizers, entrées and desserts that are comprised of aphrodisiac ingredients designed to stimulate the appetite and inspire the heart. 502-899-9904; Varanese.com
Valentine Dinner at Bernheim Forest & Arboretum Saturday, February 11, 7-11pm Bernheim’s Visitor Center 2499 HWY 245, Clermont Surprise your sweetheart with a candlelit dinner including appetizers catered by Swan’s Landing, complete with music, dancing, & cash bar. Take a stroll with Naturalist Don Spain, who will share the story of the full “Snow Moon.” Members: $120/couple; non-members: $150/couple. 502-955-8512, ext. 222; Bernheim.org
Butchertown Grocery Tuesday, February 14, beginning at 6pm 1076 E. Washington St. A four-course prix fixe menu and cool intimate vibe. $85/ person, wine pairings available for $40/person, plus tax and gratuity. 502-742-8315; ButchertownGrocery. com
English Grill at The Brown Hotel Saturday–Tuesday, February 11–14 Fourth and Broadway, Louisville A lavish five-course meal for $85/person, plus tax and gratuity. For an extra special experience, additional overnight accommodations are available with opulent upgrades like rose petal baths and high-end champagne. BrownHotel.com
Copper & Kings American Brandy Company Friday, February 10, 11am–8pm; Saturday, February 11, 11am–6pm; Sunday, February 12, 11am–4pm; Tuesday, February 14, 11am–6pm 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville The “I Love Brandy” tour includes an exclusive look at the distillery, brandy chocolates, spirits sampling and cocktail. $15/person. CopperAndKings.com
Harvest Restaurant 624 E. Market St., Louisville Heat up your romance with culinary creations from Chef Patrick Roney, an expert of bringing out the best flavor in every dish in the most unique ways. Feel good knowing that 80% of the food you’re eating has been sourced within a 100-mile radius. 502-384-9090; HarvestLouisville.com
Lilly’s Bistro 1147 Bardstown Rd., Louisville Chef Kathy Cary brings love to every dish. What better way to celebrate the spirit of love than to share a romantic meal knowing you are supporting those who grow your food? 502-451-0447; LillysBistro.com
Valentine’s Dinners at Proof on Main 702 W. Main St., Louisville Whether you’re in love — or just in love with a good meal, you’ll appreciate Proof’s infatuation for locally sourced ingredients and you’ll swoon over chef Mike Wajda’s fresh from the farm dishes and tantalizing desserts. On Friday February 10 through Sunday February 12, treat your sweetheart (or your besties) to a la carte menu of Proof classics and “for two” shared entree specials. On Tuesday February 14, spoil your special someone with a five-course prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu. Choose from decadent dishes like our Sweet Potato Pop Tart with chicken liver pate and cracklin, or Woodland Farm Bison Tenderloin with charred onion, blue gouda crepinette and roasted radish. $85/person. 502.217.6360 for dinner reservations. ProofOnMain.com.
Volare Italian Ristorante Tuesday, February 14, 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm 2300 Frankfort Ave., Louisville The tradition and romance of Italy with original cuisine from Chef Josh Moore. All areas open for seating, requests will be taken but cannot be guaranteed. Limited menu. 502-894-4446; Volare-Restaurant.com
In the Bluegrass Region
Azur Restaurant & Patio Tuesday, February 14 3070 Lakecrest Circle, Lexington An aphrodisiac Valentine’s prix-fixe dinner including a starter, salad/soup, entrée and dessert. $55/person, plus tax, gratuity. Reservations: 859-296-1007; AzurRestaurant.com
Harvest Coffee & Café Farm to Table Valentine’s Day Dinner Saturday, February 11, two seatings — 5:30-7:30pm & 7:30-9:30pm 524 Main St., Shelbyville A four course dinner including strawberry and avocado salad on a bed of Grateful Greens, bourbon shrimp bisque, creamy mushroom risotto with rosemary grilled pork tenderloin, and secret recipe cheesecake with candied berries. $59.99/ couple (plus tax and gratuity). Reservations required: 502- 633-8090. HarvestCafeKY.wordpress.com
Heirloom Restaurant Tuesday, February 14 25 E. Main St., Midway A five-course prix fixe menu, including two options for each course: a soup, salad, appetizer, entrée and dessert for $80/ person. 859-846-5565; Heirloom-Midway.com
Valentine’s Day at Lockbox Saturday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 14 167 W. Main St., Lexington Chef Jonathan Searle offers a four-course prix fixe menu for two featuring New York Strip and Lobster Risotto. Love takes time, and so does good food. 859-899-6860; LockboxLex.com
Woodford Reserve Valentine’s Dinner Saturday, February 11, and Tuesday, February 14, 6pm 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles Chef Nat Henton creates a fivecourse meal amid the backdrop of the romantic and historical distillery. $79/person. 859-879- 1812; WoodfordReserve.com
