Valentine's Day is For Everyone
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Happy Valentine’s Day, friends. This day of hearts and flowers is also considered one of the busiest restaurant days of the year. That means if you haven’t made dinner reservations, you might want to think about alternate ways to spend the day. Luckily, there are quite a few last-minute ways to show your love.
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Heartthrob Valentine’s Day Extravaganza at R House Wynwood
Tired of the same old Valentine’s Day dinner that consists of overpriced prix fixe dinners that taste like catering hall food? Want to put a little spice in your life?
Or maybe you’re gathering up your friends for a little Galentine’s celebration or a Singleton “F-U Love” night?
The answer to your Valentine’s Day (or Anti-Valentine’s Day) desires is R House’s Heartthrob Valentine’s Day Extravaganza. Hosted by the lovely and talented Athena Dion, this evening features drag queens, gorgeous cabaret girls, burlesque boys, and beats by DJ Mojody. Enjoy a chef’s tasting menu or a la carte food created by chef Rocco Carulli with champagne or bottle service options if you’re fancy. This is one Valentine’s Day I promise you’ll remember! Drag your significant other here!
Get your heart throbbing this Valentine’s Day at R House, 2727 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-576-0201; rhousewynwood.com.
No Reservations Wine Bar
Did you forget to make Valentine’s Day reservations? Well, leave it to my lovely friend, Liza, to own a fabulous wine bar named NO RESERVATIONS! This intimate little wine bar is perfect for celebrating a romantic V-Day, a Galentine’s Day, or a great friendship. In fact, why not stop in for a glass of wine and some delicious small plates for any reason? This is the most welcoming place in Miami, with the most radiant hostess. You’ll Have No Reservations About This Place!
Get your no-planning butt to 10990 Biscayne Blvd #13, Miami; 305-308-5253; noreservationsmiami.com.
Dos Croquetas Valentine’s Day Box
If you’re in love with a native Miamian, then you’ve got to get them some Dos Croquetas love. The gourmet croqueta shop is offering three unique Valentine’s Day specials that are fun, delicious, and won’t break the bank. Take your choice of a pair of heart-shaped guava and cheese pastelitos ($9.99), a dozen heart-shaped ham croquetas ($24.99), or the Lovers Special ($34.99) which includes both. Order in advance and pick up at one of Dos Croquetas’ three locations (including the new Calle Ocho croqueta shop). My Hammy Valentine!
Order your 305 love at doscroquetas.com.
V-Day Doughnuts
Want a V-Day gift that’s simply adorable? Well, two of Miami’s favorite doughnut shops have equally cute V-Day doughnuts.
The Salty Donut is offering special “ILoveU” packs — three doughnuts (an “I”, a heart, and a “U). The packs are sold at each store and are an in-app exclusive, limited to a certain number of sets per store. In addition, check out the Strawberry & White Chocolate Heart, a 24 24-hour brioche heart with strawberry glaze, white chocolate custard, strawberry cookie crumbs, white chocolate drizzle, and heart sprinkles. Available at all Salty Donut locations. Download app at saltydonut.com.
Max’d Out Donuts is offering a special Valentine’s Day six-pack of holiday-themed doughnuts, including the cutest little honeybee creation. Order online ($36) for pickup on Valentine’s Day. 14871 Biscayne Blvd., North Miami, maxdoutdonuts.com.
Do-not miss these special doughnuts!
XOXOXOXOXO Xavier!
Did watching the Puppy Bowl give you puppy fever? Then you’ll want to meet Xavier. This neutered male two-year-old terrier has the best smile ever. According to his bio, he has a lot of energy and loves to play. He loves playgroups and other doggos, and is a big fan of back scratches. Xavier’s number is A2433374 and he’s in kennel number E PR1. X marks the spot!
Batch Gastropub is the sponsor of our dog adoption section. If you adopt one of these guys (or any dog because of Miami Checklist), Batch will supply you with a gift card for the amount of the adoption from MDAS. So get a dog, get a burger…or something like that. Contact me for details.
XOXOXO at Miami-Dade Animal Services. 3599 NW 79 Ave., Doral; 305-884-1101; miamidade.gov/animals
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