Did you know Texans say “I love you” after an average of six months?
Speaking of love, Valentine’s Day is barreling around the corner. If you don’t already have plans lined up with your valentine, galentine, or palentine, allow us to suggest a few options that still have reservations available.
Eat
Cookie Rich, 2401 Winsted Lane | Times vary | Cost of purchase | Satisfy your sweetheart’s sweet tooth with some bite-sized treats in this bakery’s rotating seasonal flavors. Psst — Cookie Rich ships locally and nationwide.
Garbo’s, 626 N. Lamar Blvd. | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 5 p.m. + 7 p.m. | $75 | Get in on a special menu of caviar, shrimp cocktail, mini lobster, smoked mahi dip, chocolate torte, and bubbles.
L’Oca d’Oro, 1900 Simond Ave. | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 5 p.m. | $120+ | Don your finest ‘80s wear and strap in for a glam-themed experience, complete with a special menu and playlist.
Sushi | Bar ATX, 2600 E. Cesar Chavez St. | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 9:15 p.m. + 9:45 p.m. | $255+ | Wow your date with a 17-course omakase-style experience, including a champagne toast, caviar, truffle, a Valentine’s Day special sushi bite, and optional sake pairings.
Truluck’s, Multiple locations | Saturday, Feb. 10–Thursday, Feb. 15 | 4:30-9 p.m. | Cost of purchase | Enjoy some surf and turf in the form of filet mignon and cold-water lobster tail or prime ribeye + king crab, and finish it off with a slice of chocolate cherry cheesecake.
Experiences
Extragrams | Order by Thursday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | $175-$250 | Send your loved one the gift of a drag telegram, complete with cupcakes and/or a song from your favorite local performer. Orders will be delivered on Tuesday, Feb. 13 or Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Museum of Ice Cream, 11506 Century Oaks Terrace, Ste. #128, Austin | Now-Thursday, Feb. 29 | Times vary | $21-$68 | Say “I love you” with a date experience featuring ice cream and curated pink cocktails.
Cocktail Class: Taylor’s Version, 2700 W. Anderson Lane, Ste. #202 | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6 p.m. | $40 | Grab your best gals to enjoy an interactive cocktail making class — featuring drinks like the “Lavender Haze” and “Lemon Drop on my Guitar” — with a delicious charcuterie board, Taylor Swift trivia, and a raffle.
Spa and hotels
The Loren Hotel, 1211 W. Riverside Dr. | $390-$675 | Book a Valentine’s Day vacation (or staycation) that comes with sparkling wine, heart-shaped macarons, and $100 in dinner credit to Nido anytime between Friday, Feb. 9-Monday, Feb. 19
Hiatus Spa + Retreat, 1611 W. 5th St., Ste. #155 | $289-$686 | Relax with Valentine’s Day packages including experiences like a crushed rose petal and organic sugar foot soak, hot stone massage, and med spa offerings from now until Sunday, Feb. 18.
Spa Sway, 11011 Domain Dr. Ste. #124 | $155-$500 | Get a facial with specialty packages including the signature facial, rose mask treatment, Sway massage with hot stones, raspberry-scented foot polish, oxygen infusion, and gift card specials.
No matter what you do, enjoy your Valentine’s Day with the ones you love.
