Valentine's Day is all about the love...and I love food and gifting! Here are some NYC restaurant recs, nightcap favorites as well as gift ideas for you to celebrate Valentine's with your partner, friends, or yourself. ♥️
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Brunch
Dinner
Nightcap
Gifts
Brunch
Start the day with yummy food and a mimosa at one of these sweet NYC spots
Cozy NYC brunch spot that's a step up from a coffee shop and not too fancy, but perfect for a chill morning with yummy food.
MUD NYC
Solid spot for pasta and mimosas, a fool-proof brunch formula
La Pecora Bianca
The brunch equivalent of l'Artusi, lovely spot for trendy drinks and eggs. Highly recommend taking a walk around the neighborhood afterwards!
B'artusi
Pastries count as brunch!!! Be sure to grab their famous banana pudding!
Magnolia Bakery
Dinner
Candlelit dinner, please!
My favorite uptown Italian spot. The perfect mix between rustic and buttoned up! Incredible wine list, too!
Sfoglia Restaurant
The lighting in this West Village spot is enough to book a res. Have been here two Valentine's in a row!
Morandi
Swanky French bistro in Meatpacking with perhaps the best branzino I've ever had.
Pastis
A pot of mussels and a ton of bread...what more could a girl want!
FLEX MUSSELS
This is the kind of Italian spot that's actually fabulous to sit at the bar. Highly recommend, and their specials are always fantastic.
Cotenna
Candlelit Italian on a rustic wood table? Yes please!!!
il Buco Restaurants
One of my favorite NYC steakhouses...where I get the salmon :)
Gallaghers Steakhouse
The cozy Italian staple of the UES, you can always get a reservation! Split a few pastas.
Uva
Nightcap
Keep the night going with these high and low key NYC cocktail bars
Milk and cookies are on the menu...enough said! An imaginative cocktail menu that's fun to explore.
Death & Co
Craft cocktails in a an upscale dive spot, a hidden East Village gem!
The Headless Widow
Try to grab one of the window stools and stay for a few drinks
Bua
The most beautiful drinks, and walls! This UES spot is a showstopper.
Bemelmans Bar
Live, jazzy music in a small spot on the UES
Melody’s Piano Bar
Gifts
It's all in the details when in comes to Valentine's Day! These gifts, ranging in price, are the perfect sentimental token (other than jewelry, which is always wonderful as well)!
In love this this colorful album, perfect for displaying disposables from your recent trip!
Photo Album Classic Medium | Forest
Comfy blankets to snuggle in, and adding a little monogram is the perfect personal touch! (i.e. A + J)
Snug Throw
Make your loved one a scent they can spritz on and think of you!
Make Your Own Custom Fragrance | Olfactory NYC
I LOVE gifting/being gifted an experience, and there's nothing better than one that involves food, in my opinion!
pastalab | Aunt Jake's Handmade Pasta
These socks are some of my favorites to gift since you can cater the fun sayings to your friend/partner's personalities. Plus, who doesn't love fun socks!?
