Mark your calendars – February is almost here and love is already in the air in the North Fork. From romantic dinners to chocolate and wine tastings, there’s no shortage of local Valentine’s Day celebrations to warm your heart this winter.
Here are seven ways to celebrate:
♡ Step up the romance with this aphrodisiac-inspired dinner
RGNY is hosting a Cena del Amor (Dinner of Love) on Saturday, February 11 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Guests are accompanied by the sultry music of Garrett & Tamara while enjoying aphrodisiac-inspired courses featuring energizing ingredients like fresh figs and oysters. The event also includes a relationship talk by sex and couples therapist Wildilisa Silverman. Tickets cost $175 per person plus tax and tip and can be purchased at rgnywine.com.
RGNY, 6025 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, 631-298-0075
♡ Get smart with your valentine
For a creative date, head to Pindar Vineyards for a paint and sip session with Maggie from Wine of a Kind on Sunday February 12th. For $40, attendees will receive two glasses to paint with the option to purchase wine by the glass or by the bottle. Reservations are required for this 1:00 PM class and places are limited. So buy tickets on pindar.net soon.
Melissa Hyatt, a local watercolor artist, will also be hosting a smart date night. On Thursday, February 9, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, Hyatt will be hosting a relaxed Valentine’s Day themed painting workshop in the Chronicle’s Tasting Room Lounge. Tickets are available here.
Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main Street, Peconic, 631-734-6200
Chronicle Wines, 2885 Peconic Lane, Peconic, 631-488-0046
♡ Treat yourself to a combination of wine and sweets
Whether you’re looking for a traditional wine and chocolate night or something new, there are several Valentine’s Day tastings that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Sparkling Pointe will be hosting its popular wine and cupcake pairing again on Saturday February 11th and Sunday February 12th. For $30, guests are served a flight of three bubbly wines paired with special mini cupcakes made by the North Fork Flour Shoppe. Reservations are required and can be made here.
There will also be a wine and donut pairing at Sannino Vineyard on Sunday February 12th, by reservation starting at 11am. The tasting includes two specially made donuts from North Fork Donut Company and three wines from Sannino Winery. Tickets are $40 per person ($34 for wine club members) and can be purchased at sanninovineyard.com.
Suhru Wines is offering a more traditional V-Day duo, hosting a Valentine’s Day-inspired wine and chocolate tasting on Friday, February 10 from 5pm to 8pm. and two reds – paired with a selection of four truffles and award-winning Chocology Unlimited fudges. Reservations are recommended and can be made at suhruwines.com.
Sparkling Pointe, 48 County Road, 39750, Southold, 631-765-0200
Sannino Vineyard, 48 County Road, 15975, Cutchogue, 631-734-8282
Suhru Wines Tasting House, 28735 Main Street, Cutchogue, 631-603-8127.
♡ Take your date for a chocolate and wine tasting “under the sea”
The Long Island Aquarium is back with its annual Chocovino Dinner. Enjoy a gourmet chef-inspired menu paired with wine pairings from Raphael Vineyards on February 10 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Surrounded by the lively water features of the aquarium, guests will enjoy a five-course meal with an element of chocolate in every dish.
Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead, 631-208-9200 (Call extension 426 to make a reservation.)
♡ Celebrate a day of love with the little ones
Who says Valentine’s Day is only for adults? For an afternoon of kid-friendly Valentine’s Day fun, visit A Bloom Approach on Tuesday, February 14 at 4:30 p.m. Ideal for the little ones from 1 year. The event includes decorating cookies, the Love Birdhouse building and a photo, kissing booths, and more. Reservations can be made at bloomapproach.com.
A Bloom Approach, 5768 NY-25A Suite S, Wading River, 631-905-2575
♡ Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a jewelry pop-up
Greenport-based jeweler Sasha Samuel is launching a nine-day pop-up at Chronicle Wines with a girls-only event. On Saturday, February 4 from 2pm to 4pm, Samuel, whose jewelry has been worn by the likes of Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker, Beyonce and Blake Lively, invites guests to browse her signature pieces while sipping wine paired with the heart of Bluebird Chocolate. shaped candies. The event is free, but reservations can be made here.
Chronicle Wines, 2885 Peconic Lane, Peconic, 631-488-0046
♡ Wear your favorite flannel and toss some beers at this alternative Valentine’s Day event
Roses and candlelight dinners not your thing? On Saturday, February 11 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., join the Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. for a Valentine’s Day celebration of beer, live music and lots of flannel. Sticky treats like S’mores will be offered alongside a new Love Beer made exclusively for this Flanneltine’s Day celebration. Guests can also browse Christmas gifts made by local artisans and choose from one of the many popular GHBC logo flannel shirts. Admission is free and no reservation is required.
Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., 42155 NY-25, Peconic, 631-477-1100
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