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AFWA: Citywide Sugar High Bake Sale
The Austin Food & Wine Alliance is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a citywide online bake sale supporting local restaurants, featuring sweet and savory goodies crafted by Austin’s best: bakers and pastry chefs: Abby Jane Bakery, Chicken Salad Shoppe, Bakery Lorraine, Bento Picnic, Cold Ones Pops, Contigo, Cookbook Bakery, El Alma, Foreign & Domestic, Garbo’s, Julie Myrtille Bakery, Killa Wasi, Lola’s Donuts, SRSLY Chocolate, and Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop. Order by Feb. 10, and the love-inspired treats will be available for pickup at Last Straw (914 E. Sixth) on February 14. Or – get 'em delivered! See website for details on this amazing array of delectables.Feb. 4-10. $12-55. -
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Shrewd Productions: Be My Valentine
The unstoppable and ever-romantic Shrewds have created a unique, multidisciplinary offering for their patrons (note: that's you, citizen) by collaborating with poets, writers, visual artists, and performers to offer hand-crafted, custom valentines. Sign up to receive a surprise Valentine from a Shrewd performer for yourself – or send one as a gift. -
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Uchi & Uchiko: Valentine's Treats
We know where Valentine's Day came from, and we really like where it's going: Directly to your palate, with love, from the virtuosi of viands at Uchi and Uchiko. Uchi's offering a Caviar Box ($120) filled with smoked trout roe and Kaluga hybrid caviar, vinegar and truffle potato chips, ume boshi shallot, chives, black garlic crème fraîche, and celery root chips. Uchiko touts a Caviar Box (also $120) featuring smoked trout roe and Kaluga hybrid caviar, sunchoke chips, crème fraîche, black onion soubise, chives/shallots, and egg yolk/whites. But if that's too, ah, fishy for your tastes, citizen, look here: Chef Ariana Quant has conjured a Sweet Box ($70) stocked with passion fruit marshmallows, pâte de fruit, chocolate nougat currants, chocolate bon-bon, and more – and a half bottle of brut rosé. Call them – yes, on your phone – to place an order before they've sold out.Order by Feb. 11
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Aba's Mediterranean Valentine Feast
How tasty is this offering from that excellent Mediterranean place just south of Downtown? Hint: Aba's dinner for two will include lobster bisque, smoky garlic hummus with housemade bread, ahi tuna tabouli, brussels sprouts, beef tenderloin with truffled potatoes, Isot chocolate cake, and a bottle of Giuliana Prosecco. Note: Place your order up to one day prior (by 3pm) for pick-up or delivery on Feb. 12–14.$120. -
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Antonelli's: Valentine's Gift Box
Leave it to the locally acclaimed, internationally celebrated cheesemongers of Antonelli's to wrangle up the perfect dairy-forward foodie gift for expressing your love with. This festive "Spread the Love" box includes cheese, charcuterie, and an array of pairings like chocolate, pickles, nuts, and more – from Cowgirl Creamery, Carr Valley, Smoking Goose, SRSLY Chocolate, and more.Order soon, supplies are v. limited. $85. -
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Austin Oyster Co. x Austin Winery
Austin Oyster Company and Austin Winery have teamed up to offer pre-packaged oyster shucking kits and wine selections for an at-home Valentine's Day celebration. Packages include one or two dozen oysters, garnishes, one of three paired wine bottles, shucking knife and gloves, and Austin Oyster Co. swag and discount codes. Note: This is a hot, as they say, item – so it's a good idea to place your orders STAT. Pickup options: Sat.-Sun., Feb. 13-14, noon-5pm.One dozen + kit, $70; two dozen + kit, $90. -
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Austin Proper: In-Room Valentine's Diner
Austin Proper debuts their first-ever in-room dining experience, with a private dinner that includes a self-service bar (which includes Louis Roederer Brut Champagne, Recanti Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Letherbee Gin, Casamigos Tequila, and Maker’s Mark Bourbon) and is centered on contactless service of The Peacock's special three-course meal, delivered upon arrival: Fresh-baked pita with a trio of dips, red snapper tartare with herbs, shallots and avocado, mixed grill kebab, and traditional baklava with walnut, pistachio, and cardamom syrup. And, big bonus: You can stay the night in the beautifully appointed suite at no additional cost.Make your reservations by Feb. 5. $200 per person. -
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“Love Is in the Air” Flight Package
Now here's a unique way to celebrate love being in the air: indoor skydiving. The special package includes four flights and videos for two flyers.Through Feb. 21. $156.IFLY, 13265 U.S. 183 N -
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Free Valentine's Dessert at Z'Tejas
That's right, lovebirds: On Valentine's Day, order two entrees at either location of this popular bastion of fine Southwestern cuisine and you'll get your dessert gratis: A dulce de leche "heart" cheesecake with chocolate glaze, strawberry reduction, and strawberry rose. -
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Hopfields Valentine: Pre-Fixe Paradise
Hopfields says they've created "the ultimate dining package for you and your main squeeze to enjoy," and – we know chef James Flowers' culinary skills – we're not going to argue. You can dine in with full service (there's a beautiful patio) or get the whole shebang to-go and put the finishing touches on it at home. "The whole shebang" means, in this case, a five-course feast of bowfin caviar, oysters Louie, truffled white asparagus soup, whole roasted Berkshire porchetta, and a creamysweet dream of a dessert they're calling bananacotta. They'll also give you a pair of roses and a vintage French postcard, lovers – and of course you can add wine or beer pairings for extra.Sun., Feb. 14, 5-10pm. $100 for two. -
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Hotel Ella's Valentine's Dinner To-Go
You could be extra and book a night at the hotel, too – and that would be such a romantic maneuver, wouldn't it? But you can also "just" order this excellent meal for pickup from Goodall's Kitchen and then return home, happily feasting on coconut lime ceviche, filet mignon (or seared, cold-smoked scallops), and devil's food cake for dessert. Note: Place your order by Feb. 9, for pickup Feb. 12-14.Feb. 1-9. $47.50 per person. -
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Huckleberry: Valentine's Seafood Feast
Treat yourself and your partner to a Gulf-sourced, take-and-bake dinner for two at home, as chef Davis Turner presents the four-course freshness of Bibb salad, deviled crabs, Gulf Coast bouillabaisse, and triple-chocolate cookies. (But, ah, you don't yet know how good this food truck outside Circle Brewing is? Then we'll tell you: It's so good that you'd best order early, as Chef Turner's culinary chops tend to make these specials sell out fast.)$100 for two.2340 W. Braker -
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Ice Pick's Pies: Valentine AF
One of our favorite bakers in Austin is offering her scrumptious homemade creations (with free delivery throughout the Austin and Dripping Springs area) at 15% off the entire order – until Fri., Feb. 12, if you use this special code: VDAYPIES. Oh, the fillings! Oh, the crusts! Oh, what that Gabrielle Faust can do with an oven!Feb. 5-11 -
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Il Brutto: Valentine's Pizza & Pasta
A special Valentine's to-go dinner kit for two, from this First Plates winner? Hell, we'll pretend to be in love, if we have to, to score such a fine repast: Easy-to-follow instruction and ingredients for making Margherita pizzas and goat cheese agnolotti pasta right there at home – and it comes with tiramisu that's fully done and ready to be your favorite dessert ever.Order now for pickup on Feb. 11-14 -
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Intero's Valentine: Meal Kits + Chocolates + Whiskey
Couples who enjoy spending time together in the kitchen can create a delicious meal with one of Intero’s Valentine’s Day meal kits from chef Ian Thurwachter – featuring an appetizer, salad, entree course (options include a dry-aged Wagyu ribeye, hand-made pasta, and risotto) and easy-to-follow instructions. (Ah, the two of you, in the kitchen, rockin' that fancy cuisine …) But, check this out, too: Pastry chef Krystal Craig is offering chocolate tasting sets for two, so you and your beloved can go on a romantic adventure of the palate. Tasting options include an amaro-and-chocolate pairing, and a whiskey-and-chocolate pairing with Milam & Greene's finest. Note: Order by Feb. 10, for pickup on Feb. 12-14.$45-100. -
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L'Oca d'Oro: Valentine's Day at Home
This intimate dinner for two from chef Fiore Tedesco includes a three-course meal of Spanish mackerel crudo with tomato and basil, burrata with blood orange and mint, and house spaghetti with shrimp bolognese. All dishes are finished at home so they can be as fresh as if they were being experienced at the restaurant, and there are additional options for wine pairings.Sign up via Table22 between Feb. 2-8 for pickup on Feb. 12 -
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Lick Honest Ice Creams: Valentine's Specials
Lick's bringing a double whammy of creamy goodness to your Valentine's table this year, offering 1) Love Cake, an eight-inch cake (8-10 servings) that features Lick’s creamy strawberry ice cream (made with fresh Texas berries and local Mother Culture cream cheese), layered with buttery bits of graham crumble atop a decadent dark chocolate cake ($39.99), and 2) the Valentine's Package Deal of two pints, two toppings, and two waffle bowls ($20). Note: You have to order the Love Cake by Feb. 7 for pickup Feb. 12-14, but you'll be able to get that package deal through the end of February. -
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Mozart's Valentine: Coffee & Dessert Tasting
Mozart's Coffee Roasters has a fine event planned for the most romantic java fiends in town. "Three courses. Three coffees. Four nights available. All kinds of couples welcome." We reckon you'll enjoy listening to the live music on those lovely lakeside decks while you sip and nibble the sumptuous noms – and you'll leave with a special gift from Mozart's, too.Feb. 11-14. $166.50 per couple. -
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Old Thousand: Valentine's Hot Pot & Dinner for Two
Valentine’s options at Old Thousand include a "Horny for Hot Pot” multicourse dinner for two ($110) with choice of mala beef tallow broth or smoked vegetable umami broth, a variety of meats, vegetables, noodles, signature sides and desserts; and a Dinner for Two option ($75) that includes a variety of signature dishes like Xiao Main noodles, General Tso’s, Smoked Pork Belly Char Siu, green beans, and cucumber salad. Available for pickup at both locations. Bonus: Both dinners include a refreshing adult beverage.Note: Order by Feb. 11, 5pm -
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Sala & Betty: Valentine's Day Dinner
It's Sala & Betty's sixth anniversary, yes, but what chef Teresa Wilson is serving up will help you celebrate with your Valentine: A multicourse meal that involves "several different cuisines to honor the many cultures that make us who we are." Choose among such delights as grilled oysters with bacon, goat cheese tourtes, Louisiana crab cakes, shrimp bisque, pomegranate-roasted pork chops, salmon with Brussels sprouts and chorizo, raspberry cheesecake, banana pudding, red velvet cupcakes, and more.Order now for pickup on Feb. 14. $50-55. -
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Salt & Time's Valentine Meal Kits
Valentine's Day, these magisterial meatmongers remind us after a year's gone by, marks the last major holiday to be celebrated in quarantine. Now they've put together several packages so you and your boo can have a wonderful dinner at home. The multicourse meals are partially prepared to finish at home and include either one large, dry aged steak to share or a pair of steaks – and a bottle of Cava sparkling wine and your choice of cocktails – from either a Steak House Classic or a Tuscan-themed Italian menu. Check their website, you carnivorous citizen, and get 'em while you can.$200-225, for two. -
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Suerte's Valentine: Suadero Tacos, FTW
Yes! Suerte is open for dine-in and will offer Valentine’s Day selections crafted with love by Fermín Núñez and his team. But, for couples wishing to stay at home, they're bringing back those popular Suadero taco kits ($100), too – each will serve two and include all the ingredients for Suadero tacos, a salad, lentils, a dessert, and a bottle of sparkling rosé. Note: Order now for pick-up on Feb. 14 – and dine-in reservations can be made starting Feb. 5. -
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The APL's Cookbook: Valentine's Pop-Up
The Austin Public Library's in-house Cookbook eatery is remaining pandemically closed, yes, but they're briefly popping up (like a sort of pastry-bedecked Whack-a-Mole!) to present a special dessert menu available for Valentine’s weekend. Listen: Raspberry sweetie rolls, personalized cookie cakes, a dozen confectionary roses, a mimosa kit, and wines by the bottle – all available via easy online ordering, with contactless curbside pickup. Just select your preferred pickup day and time and your pastries will be fresh and ready upon arrival. Bonus: You can see the new mural by Austin's own Billie Buck.Pre-order through Feb. 13 -
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TLC Austin: Turf & Surf for Two
Treat yourself and your best beloved to an amazing dinner that includes two eight-ounce tenderloin filets, two crab-stuffed lobster halves, tarragon lemon butter, rosemary fingerling potatoes, asparagus, chocolate-covered strawberries, and a bottle of Taittinger Brut Champagne. Truth: Classic never goes out of style when it tastes this good.$250 per couple. -
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Vanilla Orchid: Valentine's Big Cookie Sixer
Those catering wizards at Austin's Vanilla Orchid are reprising their famous Sixer for this day of sweets and lovers: A six-pack of their half-pound stuffed cookies, all adorned with Valentine's finery in a fancy LED-lighted box.$47.50. -
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Vinaigrette Valentine: Cherry Heart Pies
These scrumptious cherry pies are perfect for sharing – enough for two – and will have you wondering just why young George Washington chopped down that innocent tree in the first place. NM any of that history stuff, tho; love is in the present, and this is a great present for your love. Note: Order by Feb. 11 for pickup on Feb. 13-14.$12.
