Best Ways to Enjoy a Nice Valentine’s Day Celebration in the Alamo City
As Valentine’s Day approaches, here are a few suggestions on the best ways to celebrate here in San Antonio.
Dining Out:
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Carriqui
239 E. Grayson, San Antonio, TX 78215
Tuesday, February 14 – 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ticket Link HERE
Carriqui will host its inaugural Valentine’s Day dinner Tuesday, February 14 from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. In addition to the regular menu, a three-course tasting menu is also available for $85 per person. Romantic add-ons can be purchased online through the ticketing link or can be requested upon arrival at the restaurant. The add-ons include house-made chocolate truffles or long-stem chocolate covered strawberries from the Carriqui pastry team ($25), fresh cut flower bouquet from Statue of Design ($50) and a bottle of Delamotte Brut champagne ($100). The three-course tasting menu includes:
1st Course
Choice of:
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Avocado and tomato salad with arugula, goat cheese, Texas Black Garlic Vinaigrette
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Gulf Shrimp bisque with grilled toast and chive cream
2nd Course
Choice of:
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Marinated Redfish with charred broccolini, avocado mousse and kale chips
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Smoked grilled ribeye with crispy potatoes and horseradish cream
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Braised cauliflower with fennel-spiced corn crumble and chili butter
3rd Course
Choice of:
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Chocolate cake with caramel mousse, and almond sesame brittle
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Lime cheesecake with coconut graham cracker crust
Sweets & Flowers:
Valentine’s Day Sweets & Flowers for Pre-order at Bakery Lorraine
Pastries available from Saturday, February 11 to Tuesday, February 14
Pre-order Flowers by Emma Lily Flowers from Wednesday, January 25 to Friday, February 10
Pre-order link HERE
For foodies looking forward to delectable Valentine’s sweets, Bakery Lorraine has pastries exclusive to the Valentine’s Day holiday at all of their San Antonio locations from Saturday, February 11 to Tuesday, February 14. The sweets include: Chocolate Raspberry Tart, Grapefruit Tiramisu, Heart Moonpie, Raspberry Rose Japonaise, Strawberry Pop Heart, and Fraisier. In addition to their themed desserts, Bakery Lorraine is also partnering with Flowers by Emma Lily Flowers for guests to pre-order a set of 12pk of macarons with a bouquet for only $70 or a flower box including six macarons for only $40. Macaron flavors include raspberry, pistachio, chocolate, and strawberry rose. Preorders are available from Wednesday, January 25 until Noon on Friday, February 10, and can be ordered on the Bakery Lorraine website HERE. Pickup for pre-orders will be on Tuesday, February 14 at the chosen location.
Art & Jewelry
Valentine’s Day Silver Trunk Show at the San Antonio Museum of Art
200 West Jones Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78215
Saturday, February 11, 2023 from 10: 00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Additional information available here
Couples shopping for a unique gift and stunning for their Valentine can head to the shop at the San Antonio Museum of Art on February, 11, 2023 from 10: 00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. where the latest in silver jewelry from Sarah Roberts, Micha Gonzalez, Moose Pablos and Spratling are waiting to be discovered. The gorgeous works will be available for purchase and will make the perfect addition to any Valentine’s day surprise.
