If you are looking to garner big points from your beloved or maybe to spice things up, several local restaurants are offering Valentine’s Day experiences for couples.
On Saturday, Feb. 10, The Kitchen & Company in Union Street Market at Electric Works, 1620 Broadway, will host a date night from 6-8 p.m. called Electric Date Night at Electric Works.
With the partnership of Fort Wayne Ballroom Company and Fort Wayne Chocolate Fountain, it will be a night of dancing, charcuterie for two, a wine bar, and bottomless chocolate-dipped goodness.
Tickets are $140 per couple. Find more information on Facebook by searching thekitchenandcompany.
On Sunday, Feb. 11, Proof, 1915 S. Calhoun St., will serve up Galentine’s Brunch from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. with a Parks and Recreation TV show theme featuring favorites such as eggs, bacon, and waffles. Reserve your spot at tinyurl.com/GalentinesAtProof or call (260) 744-0333.
On Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 13-14, Vinland Reserve Winery, 4494 Provision Parkway, will have a three-course barrel dinner featuring a glass of wine, stuffed lobster thermidor, a 4-ounce prime filet, and Viking Tuxedo chocolate cake.
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and it’s $100 per person. Find out more information by clicking the events tab at vinlandreservewinery.com.
On the big day, Wednesday, Feb. 14, Italian Connection, 2725 Taylor St., will offer a six-course experience. It begins with tomato basil soup and Caesar salad and includes your choice of pasta primavera, chicken Parmesan, or fettuccine Antonio at $60 per person. To reserve your spot, call (225) 366-8342. The dining runs from 4-9 p.m.
Bravas, 3416 Fairfield St., will have a 16-ounce New York strip steak for two topped with mushroom skewers, baked potato, and broccolini on Valentine’s Day. The meal is $130 for two with cheesecake or chocolate dessert. Reservations are required. Call (260) 745-7002 to secure your spot.
Head to What’s Up Pub, 918 Woodland Plaza Run, on Valentine’s Day and fall in love with their prime rib and lobster tail, served with two sides for $39.99.
If those Valentine’s Day options don’t grab you, Saisaki, 200 E. Main St., is hosting a romantic evening of music with Mark Muessling from 6-9 p.m. Saisaki offers Japanese, Thai, and Asian fusion cuisine.
Chimney Cakes cut back hours
In an e-mail to friends and followers of the specialty bakery, Chimney Cakes Bakery and Café, 1202 W. Main St., announced it was shifting to weekend-only hours. Beginning Monday, Feb. 12, the store will only be open noon-6 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday.
“We are on the path to permanently closing the store and finding new ways to keep baking our chimney cakes for you,” the email said. “It’s been a tough but great experience, lessons were learned, and most of all wonderful people met! We believe the new chances will arise even on a rocky road.”
Check their social media and website for updates.
Swap non-perishable food for Coney dog
Through the month of February, Skyline Chili, 4023 Ice Way, will trade your canned, non-perishable food item for a cheese Coney dog in conjunction with Lighthouse Food Bank.
The location is open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Limit one Coney per family.
Brooklyn Pints back following break
Brooklyn Pints Microcreamery, 725 Union St., has reopened following a post-holiday break.
The West Central microcreamery is open weekdays from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. and 3-8 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-8 p.m.
Dairy farm opens Kuehnert Milk House
Kuehnert Dairy Farm, 6532 Cook Road, recently opened their Kuehnert Milk House.
The dairy farm is now offering direct-to-the-public cheese curds, butter, and milk, plus non-homogenized Creamline whole milk with a natural cream layer on top. They also have premium ice cream. Milk comes in glass recyclable bottles that keep it colder and preserve taste.
Kuehnert Milk House is open weekdays 1-7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
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