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Feelin' the Love for Valentine's Day in Downtown Rochester

The Antoinette

  • The Antoinette - A date-perfect red velvet latte that is just as beautiful as it is delicious.
  • Dates: February 1-29, 2020
  • Where: Café Steam

Long-Stemmed Chocolate Strawberries

  • Treat your Valentine to long-stemmed chocolate strawberries in quantities of one, six, or 12 and in milk, white, or dark chocolate.
  • Dates: February 1-14, 2020
  • Where: Chocolaterie Stam

Valentine Sweet Treats

  • Daube’s Bakery will have special Valentines cookies, pies, heart shaped cakes in dark chocolate or red velvet & Neapolitan bon bons.
  • Dates: February 3-14, 2020
  • Where: Daube's Down-Under

Handmade Valentine's Day

  • Handmade Valentine's Day! There is nothing better than a handmade greeting card or gift. Visit the art bar at Neon Green Studio to make something special for your loved ones. Projects range from $2-15 and include everything you need to make a unique gift of art.
  • Dates: February 3-16, 2020
  • Where: Neon Green Studio

    Week-long Date Night Special

    • Treat your loved ones this Valentine's Day with a week of great deals. Get two entrees, one dessert and one bottle of house wine for just $55! Reservations required.
    • Dates: February 10-15, 2020
    • Where: Bleu Duck Kitchen & Bar

    Valentine's Day at Poppi Italian Leather

    • Free bar of soap from Florence, Italy with every purchase over $75 plus specials events and discounts. Find the perfect gift at Poppi Italian Leather.
    • Dates: February 10-15, 2020
    • Where: Poppi Italian Leather

    Valentine's Day Run Club

    • Running Room in Rochester will have a Valentine's run club, so bring someone you love and go for a run together! There will be hot chocolate and treats to enjoy at the store after.
    • Dates: 6 p.m. February 12, 2020
    • Where: Running Room
    • More information here.

    Le Petit Cafe's Valentine's Day

    • Celebrate your special Valentines with an elegant dinner at Le Petit Cafe! Oysters, bubbles, choice of mains, dessert to share, and take home truffles... all for $45 + tax. Reservations required.
    • Dates: 5 p.m. February 13-15, 2020
    • Where: Le Petit Café

    Valentine's Whisky Tasting

    • An evening of food, fun, wine and whisky. Tickets include entry into a private party with buffet style food, wine, cocktails, and a guided whiskey tasting. Hosted by Woodford Reserve, Sonoma Cutrer, and tasting lead by Chris Fierst. This is a unique Valentine's event geared up for everyone.
    • Dates: February 14, 2020
    • Where: Bar Buffalo
    • More information here.

    Mimosa Special with Your Special Someone

    • Share a carafe of mimosa's with someone special. Choose your favorite flavor: peach, orange, pomegranate, or grapefruit for $20.
    • Dates: February 14, 2020
    • Where: Benedict's

    Date Night Painting

    Valentine's Day at Cameo

    • Feature's Card and Prix Fixe Menu all weekend long as well as our regular menu! Complimentary chocolate covered strawberries and sparkling wine with our Prix Fixe Menu.
    • Dates: February 14-16, 2020
    • Where: Cameo at the Castle

    Valentine's Day at Chester's

    • We will be offering our regular dinner menu as well as a delicious feature card strutting Lobster Bisque, Mushroom tempura, Filet Oscar, Lobster Dinner, Seafood Penne and also a Scallop Primavera. Dessert feature will be our Chocolate Fondue and also a White Cake with a raspberry coulis. Our bar will also be featuring an array of champagne and some of Cupid's favorite cocktails such as the Princess Martini and the Heart Breaker. We are taking reservations and we look forward to serving you!
    • Dates: February 14-15, 2020
    • Where: Chester's Kitchen & Bar

    Taco Love

    • Tacos in the skyway! Breakfast or lunch share the Taco Love. Bring your Valentine to Guerita's Window in the 1st Ave Food Court for tacos. Buy 3 (mix and match 1) for $9.95 get a 4th FREE.
    • Dates: February 14, 2020
    • Where: Guerita's Window

    Valentine's Day Dinner

    • Lord Essex presents their annual Valentine's Day Dinner with a menu expertly crafted to showcase the elegant and upscale dining you expect from Rochester's best Steakhouse. Call 507-285-4042 for reservations.
    • Dates: February 14, 2020
    • Where: Lord Essex Tavern
    • More information here.

    Valentine's Day at Pescara

    • Pescara will be celebrating Valentines all weekend long starting Friday night through Sunday with some amazing features: King crab, house made cocktail sauce, and spiced Asian slaw; Surf and turf: local corn-fed beef tenderloin, lobster tail with confit potatoes, garlic butter and demi-glaze; Pan seared black cod, roasted carrot puree, slowly braised heirloom carrots with dill-orange salad; Chocolate dipped strawberries and chocolate truffles.
    • Dates: February 14-16, 2020
    • Where: Pescara

    Valentine's Day at Salute Wine Bar & More

    Valentine's Day at Terza

    • Valentine's Day Special at Terza: Shrimp Scampi, Short Rib Ravioli, Chilean Sea bass, Steak Oscar and Italian Chocolate Custard for dessert! A creamy chocolate custard, coated in caramel, and scattered with a raspberry crumb.
    • Dates: February 14-16, 2020
    • Where: Terza

    Train with Your Significant Other

    • Are you and your significant other hoping to run your first 5K together? Running Room has just the program for you! A 10-week training program will start February 15 with the goal to run the Hot Chocolate 5K. This training program is only $69.99 (per individual) and includes an instructor, guest speakers, and knowledge about the sport of running. We'll have hot chocolate and treats to enjoy after the chilly runs outside.
    • Dates: starts February 15, 2020
    • Where: Running Room
    • More information here.

    All You Need Is Love Date Night Collaboration

    • The Chateau and Chester's Kitchen & Bar present: All You Need Is Love Date Night Collaboration. Enjoy an evening of music, food, and love! $50 includes ticket for two to the Magical History Tour: A Beatles Exhibition, two tickets to "Rubber Soul" (A John Lennon and Paul McCartney Duo), and 20 percent off dinner at Chester's (food only). Call 612-237-5422 to book your date night.
    • Dates: 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. February 21 and February 22, 2020
    • Where: The Chateau and Chester's Kitchen & Bar

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