Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and to make it extra special, you’ll need to get a haute gift worthy of your hot S.O. Still don’t know what to buy? Grab one of our favorite items and experiences below – all are practically guaranteed to put a big smile on your lover’s face.
Bosco di Gica, Brut, Adami ($18): Striking the perfect balance between dryness and aroma, this Valdobbiadene DOCG Brut is one of Adami’s most popular wines. Carefully produced with passion and love, and made with only the highest-quality grapes, this delectable Prosecco Superiore is the perfect bottle to enjoy with the one you love most. For more information about Adami, visit www.adamispumanti.it.
Norman Love Chocolates Limited-Edition Valentine’s Day 24-pc Gift Box ($50): With a last name made for this special day, Norman Love is known for his endless line of indulgent chocolates. This Valentine’s Day, say “I love you” with a limited-edition, heart-shaped gift box of Norman Love Chocolate’s most seductive flavors – like 5-spice, muscadine, éclair, French Silk and more. For more information on Norman Love’s limited-edition Valentine’s Day gift box, visit www.normanloveconfections.com.
Lip Trio, Beauty for Real ($41): The brainchild of celebrity make-up artist Leslie Munsell, the luxuriously-affordable Beauty for Real is giving everyday women an easy way to always look red-carpet ready. This Valentine’s Day, surprise your significant other with a Beauty for Real lip trio. Made with only the purest, top-of-the-line materials, these vibrant lip glosses promise to light up your lover’s puckers in a way you won’t resist. For more information about Beauty for Real, visit www.beautyforreal.com.
Big Bang Broderie Sugar Skull Steel Timepiece, Hublot: When it comes to luxury timepieces, nobody does it better than Hublot. This Valentine’s Day, surprise your loved one with the brand’s new “Big Bang” Broderie Sugar Skull Teel timepiece. There are only 200 made in the entire world, and its handcrafted with stainless steel, 36 set pink sapphires, crystal, intricate technology, and a unique, multicolored embroidery. Can love get anymore luxurious? For more information about this Big Bang timepiece, click here.
Timeless Romance Package, National Hotel Miami Beach: This Valentine’s Day, treat your lover to a luxurious one- or two-night stay at Miami Beach’s hottest hotel. Available now or later, the “Timeless Romance Package” promises a romantic weekend away with chocolate-covered strawberries, champagne and roses in your room, as well as a candlelit five-course dinner for two – with a butler and live singer from The Cabaret – right by National’s idyllic pool. For more information about the Timeless Romance Package, visit www.nationalhotel.com.
“Enchanting Getaway” Couples Massage, Spa at Viceroy ($300/$440): For a getaway with no interruptions, Spa at Viceroy has an enchanting option lovers can’t refuse. Intended to relieve stress and offer a liberating experience from the pressing tasks of everyday life, this therapeutic massage blends stretching techniques with concentrated pressure to relieve our tense muscles. For a truly sumptuous experience, the spa will complement the couple’s relaxing treatment with champagne, music and candlelight – making this one haute Valentine’s Day your loved one will never forget. Available in a 50- or 80-minute massage for two. For more information about Spa at Viceroy, or to book your appointment, call (305) 503-0369.
“Olyve + Alexandra” Bouquet, Olyve ($150): Inspired by a classic love affair, this limited-edition bouquet delicately weaves red and pink garden roses in a “teacup” shape, all perfectly placed in the brand’s signature white vase. Befitting both a blossoming relationship and an eternal love, this token of your affection gives lovers a way to say say Olyve You with a personalized video message and Christopher Elbow artisan chocolates. Available for $15 more, these chocolates promise to sweeten your bouquet with one-of-a-kind flavors like orange blossom, almond, crème brûlée, lavender vanilla and mango ginger. “Olyve + Alexandra” is available through February 14. For more information about the bouquet, or to purchase one yourself, visit www.olyve.com.
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Dining + Drinking
February 12, 2016Q&A With Renowned NYC Chef Jesse Schenker
