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Gnocchi and Broccoli Bake
This gnocchi and broccoli bake is cheesy comfort food at its best! It’s a quick and easy vegetarian dish featuring pillowy gnocchi and tender broccoli in a creamy sauce that is guaranteed to please the entire family. I’ve been a massive gnocchi lover ever since I first set eyes on these delicious little potato dumplings. […]
Gnocchi and Broccoli Bake
27 Best Places To Visit In Summer In The USA (2024 Vacation Ideas For Everyone)
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27 Best Places To Visit In Summer In The USA (2024 Vacation Ideas For Everyone)
Savor the South Shore: Over 30 Restaurants to Try
Savor the South Shore Restaurant Weeks offers residents and visitors 3-course meals or other special offers at discounted prices. The 14-day culinary promotion began February 26 and will end March 10. More than 30 local restaurants in seventeen different communities will be participating.
Restaurants include:
Aftermath Cidery & Winery, Valparaiso
Asparagus Restaurant, Merrillville
Bedarra Bar, Crown Point
The Brewery Lodge & Supper Club, Michigan City
Byway Brewing, Hammond
Council Oak Steaks & Seafood, Gary
DOC’s Smokehouse and Craft Bar, Dyer
Four Corners Winery, Valparaiso
Freddy’s Steakhouse, Hammond
Fuzzyline Brewery, Highland
Gamba Ristorante, Merrillville
Goblin and the Grocer, Beverly Shores
Grindhouse Café, Griffith
Jack Binion’s Steak, Hammond
Jax’s Crown Town Grill, Crown Point
Lighthouse Restaurant, Cedar Lake
Midwest Eats, East Chicago
Miller Pizza Company, Gary
Northwoods Falls, St. John
Off Square Brewing, Crown Point
Parlor Doughnuts, Munster & Valparaiso
River Rock Restaurant at White Hawk Country Club, Crown Point
Rosebud Steakhouse, Munster
Running Vines Winery, Chesterton
T-Bones Pier 11, La Porte
Teibel’s Restaurant, Schererville
Tiny’s Coffee Bar, Gary
Union Hall – Journeyman Distillery, Valparaiso
William B’s Steakhouse at Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa, Michigan City
Zorn Brew Works Co., Michigan City
Specially priced menus are listed online at http://www.savorthesouthshore.com. Customers do not need a coupon or discount code, they only need to ask to order from the Savor menu. Savor Restaurant Weeks and participating restaurants will also be promoted through Facebook at www.facebook.com/SavorSouthShore and through a VIP Text List by texting “Savor” to 219- 799-7770 (standard text rates apply).
An all-new promotion this year, the South Shore Passport App will be available to download beginning on February 26! This app will replace the current South Shore Brewery Trail App and in addition to breweries will also include other passports including one for Restaurant Weeks. It will be available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.
App users will be able to check-in to as many participating Savor restaurants as they can between February 26 – March 10. Each check-in earns an entry towards an exclusive gift card package valued at $250! One winner will be chosen at random the week of March 11. The more you dine out during “Savor the South Shore” …the greater the chance of winning!
Savor the South Shore was created by the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority to promote area restaurants, attract new customers and highlight specialty menu items and pairings. Learn more at www.savorthesouthshore.com.
Eater: James Beard Awards 2023: America’s Classics Winners
Devour Culinary Classic: 2024 Winners
Local First Arizona is proud to announce the winners of the 15th annual Devour Culinary Classic.
The event showcasing Arizona’s top chefs was hosted Feb. 24-25 at Desert Botanical Garden in partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance.
A panel of top food critics and journalists from around the country tasted dishes served by over 50 participating restaurants and purveyors, scoring on taste, presentation, degree of difficulty and creativity.
Dishes that qualified for awards were then designated Best in Show, Double Gold Medal, Gold Medal, Silver Medal, Bronze Medal and Heritage Food Medal.
The second year of the Heritage Food Medal honors the best dish with ingredients that are indigenous, heirloom, low-water, desert-adapted or locally sourced (within a 100-mile radius of the restaurant) and thus more sustainable for Arizona. Climate-smart foods are essential for farmers, chefs and diners to support and expand for the future of our state.
In addition, Devour volunteers helped attendees divert a record 3 tons of waste from the landfill to recycling or composting, a 70% diversion rate.
Devour Culinary Classic 2024 Award Winners:
Best in Show
Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT chefs)
Juan Almanza, Kelzi Bartholomaei, Mat Cable, Michael Elefante, Obadiah “Obie” Hindman, Sarah Lamberth, Roderick Ledesmo and Devon Sanner
Judges called these dishes “mouthwatering,” “killer” and “luscious”
Birria Campanelle – Campanella with Barrio Beer Beef Birria Guisado, Cotija, Cilantro Oil, Avocado + Lime Salsa, Corn Crema
Tacos de Canasta de Calabazo + Cascabel – Mesquite Roasted Local White Squash, Cascabel Chiles, Pepitas, Tepary Beans, Corn Tortilla, Pomegranate Pickled Shallots, Azafran Vegan Crema, Mushroom Chicharron with Sonoran Chile Crisp, Mico Cilantro
Jamaica & Limoncello Cheesecake
Double Gold Medal
- Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
- Arizona Wagyu Slider, Duck Fat Rosemary Fries
- Cafe Lalibela
- Red Lentils and Cabbage, Chicken and Yellow Split Peas
- Chilte
- Duroc Pork Tomahawk with Huitlacoche Chiltepin Mole
- Tia Carmen
- Tuna Tostada, Vanilla Flan
The Rez: An Urban Eatery
Chocolate Mole Tamale, Jackfruit Taco on Fresh Blue Corn Tortilla
Gold Medal
- Chula Seafood
- Dry Aged Fish
- JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa
- Paella Royale, Charred Octopus
Silver Medal
- Board + Batten
- Campo Italian Bistro
- Carcara
- Clever Koi
- Dahl Restaurant Group
- Frites Street
- Latha
- Litchfield’s at the Wigwam
- Lom Wong
- Poolboy Taco
- Roka Akor
- Renata’s Hearth
- Rough Rider
- Sandfish
- Sonoran Pasta Bar
- The Gladly/Citizen Public House
- Uchi
Bronze Medal
- Aioli Gourmet Burger
- Canal Club
- Fellow Osteria
- Kembara
- Lucero
- Lylo Swim Club
- Ocean Prime
- Phoenician Tavern
- Phoenix Culinary Collective
- Prado
- PV Pie and Wine
- Renaissance Phoenix: Dust Cutter
- The Peppermill
- Zuzu
The esteemed Devour judges were:
Stephanie Burnette
South Carolina-based writer, culinary instructor and ICS World Chili Cookoff judge
Stephanie Burnette is a food and travel writer in the Carolinas and covers the southeast. She writes for Eater, Thrillist, Town, atHome, SC Department of Agriculture, as well as for multiple visitors guides each year. Her background includes culinary instruction at The John C. Campbell Folk School and 400+ recipes for Gannett. She is the author of the upcoming 100 Things to Do in Greenville Before You Die, by Reedy Press. She’s judged the ICS World Chili Cookoff and the Great American Burger Contest but says her two teenagers are the best critics she knows.
Katherine Chew Hamilton
Freelance food and beverage writer, restaurant critic, and editor. She most recently worked as the food editor of Portland Monthly magazine, where she reviewed restaurants, reported on restaurant openings and closings, and highlighted up-and-coming pop-ups and food carts. Previously, she was the food critic at the East Bay Express in Oakland. Favorite bites and sips include handmade noodles, tacos, Dungeness crab, and Willamette Valley wine.
Natasha Pickowicz
New York City–based chef, writer and three-time James Beard Foundation Award finalist.
Much of her pastry work explores the relationship between baking and social justice, including ongoing collaborations with seminal New York City institutions like Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, God’s Love We Deliver, the Brigid Alliance, and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, for whom she produced a massive city-wide bake sale, raising more than $150,000 between 2017 and 2019.
Currently, Pickowicz runs the pastry pop-up called Never Ending Taste, which has been held at NYC’s Superiority Burger, Brooklyn’s the Four Horsemen, the American-Vietnamese bakery Ba. n B., the Taiwanese tearoom T. Company, Los Angeles’s Kismet, and the legendary Chino Farm in Rancho Santa Fe, California.
Pickowicz’s recipes and writing have been published in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Bon Appetit, Saveur, Food & Wine, New York magazine, Cherry Bombe, and many other publications. Follow her on Instagram at @natashapickowicz.
José R. Ralat
José R. Ralat is Texas Monthly’s taco editor, for which he writes about Mexican food and food culture. He is also the author of “American Tacos: A History & Guide.” Ralat has written for Eater, Imbibe, D Magazine, Vice, Gravy, and other national and regional online and print media outlets. He is a two-time James Beard Foundation media award winner. Ice cream might just be his one true love.
Howard Seftel
Howard Seftel was a Valley restaurant critic from 1992 to 2015, the first eight years at Phoenix New Times, then 15 years at the Arizona Republic. During that time, he dined out — anonymously — more than 5000 times, and served as a James Beard Award judge.
A native New Yorker, he worked abroad for five years, in West Africa and the Middle East, and later taught American history at the University of California, Berkeley and Antioch University.
These days, when he is not eating out, he’s likely to be at a baseball game, playing the piano, reading history or hitting the road to visit far-away children and grandchildren.
Thank you to sponsors TCI Wealth Management, Maverick Beverage Company, Lyft, City of Tempe, Integro Bank and Wyndham Hotel for their support.
About Local First Arizona
Founded in 2003, Local First Arizona is a community and economic development organization working to strengthen local economies. Local First’s areas of focus include developing entrepreneurship, rural and urban community development, racial equity, environmental action and food access. Local First is the largest local business coalition in the U.S. and advocates for independently owned businesses of all sizes by assisting local owners to compete and collaborate to strengthen Arizona’s economy and build state pride. Visit localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of more than 3,000 Arizona-owned businesses.
About Desert Botanical Garden
Discover the tranquil vibrancy of 50,000 desert plants nestled amid the red rocks of the Papago Buttes at Desert Botanical Garden. An Arizona icon for 85 years in the Valley, the Garden is a compelling attraction and desert conservation pioneer, offering worldly plants, vibrant trails, world-class exhibitions, festive events, fascinating classes and so much more. Visit dbg.org for more information.
About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation, and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place, and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences. SAACA (formerly the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council) was created to develop cultivated programming that spotlights local creatives and celebrates unique culture, while providing direct opportunities for artists to make and sell their work. To date, SAACA has created over 500,000 arts-driven experiences, from innovative community festivals and cultural celebrations to creative sector development, and accessible arts enrichment programs. Visit saaca.org for more.
Chicago is Conde Nast Traveler’s Best Big City !
Choose Chicago is delighted to announce that Chicago has been selected to host the Democratic National Convention in August 2024. Following last year’s historic seventh consecutive win as Conde Nast Traveler’s “Best Big City,” we know the below tally of exciting new hotels, inventive restaurants, dynamic exhibitions, and eclectic festivals offers just a taste of what’s in store this winter/spring of 2024.
Come and discover big city culture, Midwestern hospitality, and urban adventure; visit ChooseChicago.com for more information.
Recent Accolades:
- Chicago and its businesses were honored in multiple categories of USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards:
- Best New Restaurant (#8 and #10): Asador Bastian
- Best Cidery (#1): 1. ERIS Brewery and Cider House
- Best Gluten-Free Beer (#4): Prairie Path – Two Brothers Artisan Brewing
- Two Chicago hotels ranked in the Top 10 of The Best Hotels in the World: 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveler.The Peninsula Chicago earned the No. 9 spot.
- And the LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton, came in at No. 10.
- Chicago restaurant Smyth was awarded its third MICHELIN Star.
- Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was named Best Airport in North America by Global Traveler for the 20th consecutive year. The award is voted on by readers in the publication’s GT Tested Reader Survey, which counts more than 20,000 write-in votes.
To read more about Chicago in the news, click here.
Statewide dinner parties invite Hoosiers to explore what’s on their plates
Join Indiana Humanities on Wednesday, February 21, as we ask the question, “What’s on Your Plate?” during a special Unearthed-themed Chew on This. Sign up for one of eight locations around the state where you’ll share a meal from a local restaurant and a fun, insightful conversation with other curious Hoosiers. Each table will be led by a knowledgeable facilitator, someone to help us grapple with questions about what we consume, how we consume, and the impact of what we put on our plates. Your ticket price includes your meal and an unforgettably engaging experience.
LOCATIONS | FACILITATORS
Conversations will take place at different locations around Indiana, all at 6:00 p.m. local time. When selecting your ticket, please pay careful attention to the restaurant cuisine and your dietary preferences/restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.). All locations will have these different dietary options available. Your ticket will serve as your entrance to the restaurant. Your ticket price includes a meal, non-alcoholic drink, and tax and tip at one of the locations. Alcoholic drinks will be available for purchase directly from the restaurant. Refunds are not available after 72 hours in advance.
Half Liter (5301 Winthrop Ave Suite B, Indianapolis, IN 46220) | Facilitator: Genesis McKiernan-Allen, Full Hand Farm
Cobblestone (160 S Main Street, Zionsville. IN 46077)
The Cordial Cork (911 N E St, Richmond, IN 47374) | Facilitator: Lucy Enge, Miller Farm Manager, Earlham College
Walt’s Pub & Grill (1050 Kalberer Rd, West Lafayette, IN 47906) | Facilitator: Nathan Shoaf, Urban Agriculture State Coordinator, Purdue Extension
Upland Columbus Brew Pump House (148 Lindsey St, Columbus, IN 47201)
Joseph Decuis (191 N Main St, Roanoke, IN 46783) | Facilitator: Ryan Schnurr, Assistant Professor of Humanities & Communication, Trine University
Big Woods (1800 E King St, Franklin, IN 46131) | Facilitator: Jim Alexander, Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religion, Franklin College
Zorn Brew Works Co (605 E 9th St, Michigan City, IN 46360) | Facilitator: David Hoppe, Author, Editor of Food for Thought: An Indiana Harvest
Indy Zoo: Big Winners on Super Bowl Sunday
Forget the Kansas City Chiefs. Indianapolis has its own big winner to celebrate today with the arrival of a white rhinoceros calf born at 9:13 a.m. to 19-year-old mother Zenzele. This is the first live-birth rhinoceros calf for the Indianapolis Zoo and Zenzele’s seventh calf.
Rhinoceros care staff began overnight watches early this month when Zenzele started producing milk and showed physical signs of impending labor. “Zenzele is an experienced and confident mom and everything is going very well,” said senior rhinoceros keeper Amber Berndt. Both Zenzele and her calf are doing well, and keepers say Zenzele is relaxed and the calf is content.
“Our Life Sciences team has done a tremendous job. It is a privilege for our Zoo to care for these magnificent animals and advocate for their conservation,” said Dr. Robert Shumaker, Indianapolis Zoo President & CEO.
Zenzele’s calf brings the Zoo’s herd of rhinoceroses to five, including male Spike and females Mambo and Gloria, who is also Zenzele’s grandmother. Both mom and baby will spend time together indoors and will begin introductions with other members of the herd later this spring.
In the wild, rhinoceros populations are threatened by habitat loss and poaching. Four of the five remaining species of rhinoceroses are at risk of extinction, according to the International Rhino Foundation. White rhinos are categorized as near threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. The Red List status represents the likelihood of a species becoming extinct in the near future.
By visiting zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), guests are helping to save wild rhinos. AZA institutions support field conservation, research, habitat restoration, reduction in human-rhino conflicts and community-based initiatives to protect wild populations. To learn more, go to www.indianapoliszoo.com/exhibits/plains/white-rhinoceros/.
About the Indianapolis Zoo
The Indianapolis Zoo protects nature and inspires people to care for our world. Located in White River State Park downtown, the Indianapolis Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the American Alliance of Museums as a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden. Visit IndianapolisZoo.com to plan your visit.
Rhino Mom Zenzele
8 Romantic Getaways f0r Valentine’s Day & Beyond
Auberge du Soleil | Napa Valley, CA – Rendezvous for Romance Package
Retreat to Napa Valley for a romantic Valentine’s Day in wine country at Napa’s quintessential adults-only retreat, Auberge du Soleil. For those looking for a romantic getaway to reconnect with the one they love, Auberge du Soleil’s Rendezvous for Romance Package offers a two night stay with a welcome bottle of Auberge Cabernet Sauvignon, $200 resort credit to enjoy a romantic in-room 3-course Le Creuset menu from the Michelin-starred Restaurant, and a 20% spa discount.
Over Valentine’s Day guests can enjoy nightly Aperitif Hour at La Plage adults-only pool, and complimentary courtyard wine tastings from 3-6pm daily. Couples can also take a taste of Auberge at home, with the Auberge at Home Set, offering all the necessities to continue the romantic bliss at home, inclusive of one Auberge du Soleil Winter Robe, one pair of Auberge du Soleil slippers, one Slip x Auberge du Soleil silk eye mask, and one package of ERDA Tea created specifically for The Spa at Auberge du Soleil. The set will be $378+ shipping and can be purchased online.
Photo credit: Auberge du Soleil
The Peninsula Beverly Hills | Beverly Hills, CA
Package: Peninsula Beverly Hills Ultimate Valentine’s Day Sleepcation
The Peninsula Beverly Hills is a name synonymous with romance, glamor and elegance. This year, the property is offering one of the most unique and luxurious Valentine’s Day experiences with its Ultimate Valentine’s Day Sleepcation. Couples who book the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Sleepcation will enjoy a truly one-of-a-kind romantic experience. Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by their personal butler and escorted directly to the hotel’s largest accommodation, The Peninsula Villa.
The two-story Peninsula Villa truly feels like a luxurious residence including a grand foyer, sumptuous living area, elegant dining room and private patio with an intimate hot tub. Head up to the rooftop pool at leisure to enjoy a private poolside cabana for the day with lunch for two, followed by an in-suite couples 90-minute massage in the villa’s second bedroom. Additional touches include two dozen roses and a bottle of champagne. Guests will then be chauffeured via Rolls Royce to Hästens Mattress’ Flagship Sleep Spa on Beverly Boulevard for a private sleep consultation. During this relaxing session, guests will be guided through a sleep spa experience to find one’s recommended firmness. Once you select the Hästens 2000T mattress of your firmness, the bed will discreetly be placed in The Peninsula Villa for guests to enjoy their first night’s sleep. The evening culminates with a custom dinner in The Peninsula Villa prepared by the hotel’s Michelin star Chef followed by an indulgent chocolate fondue dessert experience on the private candlelit patio. The cherry on top of the romantic experience is receiving dual Cartier Love Bracelets at turndown to commemorate the special occasion. Complete the perfect romantic escape with decadent Caviar & Champagne breakfast in bed. Of course, the package doesn’t end upon checkout, as within a few days guests will receive their new Hästens 2000T mattress and monogrammed Peninsula Frette sheet set delivered to their home.
Photo credit: The Peninsula Beverly Hills
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach, CA
A sprawling, Spanish-inspired resort that sits on the golden sands of Surf City USA, Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach is a sun-soaked escape. A perfect haven for a weekend of romance, the hotel is chock full of activities for couples, from spa treatments, bike rides down the boardwalk, private smores on the beach, pool cabanas and more. Specifically for the couple seeking unique experiences and foodie adventures, the resort has just debuted the Art of Pairing at signature restaurant, Watertable.
This culinary offering invites couples on a private journey led by our Chef Tournant and Lead Sommelier for a unique pairing and tasting that encompasses, spirits, seafood, local cheeses, desserts and more. For Valentine’s Day, guests can expect an extra romantic experience.
Credit: Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
Lotte Hotel Seattle | Seattle, Washington
There’s nothing more romantic than kissing in the rain in Seattle! Rain or shine, embrace romance with “Lotte in Love” this February at Seattle’s most romantic hotel. Enjoy up to 20% off luxurious accommodations, a bottle of Lotte bubbly, and chocolate-covered strawberries—setting the scene for the ultimate romantic escape. Couples can also enjoy a multi-course dinner with live music at Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge on Valentine’s Day. For dinner and a show, you won’t want to miss Teatro ZinZanni, the theatrical cirque experience which celebrates its 25th anniversary with a limited time residency at the iconic Sanctuary Grand Ballroom inside Lotte Hotel Seattle.
*Lotte in Love Blackout dates apply. Terms and conditions apply, 2-night min. stay, 72-hour notice on cancellation or non-refundable, to be booked with 72-hour notice at min. of stay. Book dates Feb. 1 – Feb. 29 Stay dates Feb. 1 – Feb. 29.
Photo credit: Lotte Hotel Seattle
Fairmont Century Plaza | Century City, CA
Dreamy Stay for your Valentine Package: Spoil your loved one this Valentine’s Day with the stay of their dreams. This all-inclusive package offers the finest in romance and luxury with your choice of an intimate dinner, couples spa experience, or breakfast in bed with a special surprise welcome amenity curated by our culinary team.
The package includes a 2-night minimum stay in a guest room or suite, two amenity passes to Fairmont Spa Century Plaza (retail value: $150), $100 hotel credit to indulge at our food, beverage, or spa experiences during your stay, a la carte breakfast for two each day at Lumière or from in-room dining, overnight valet parking for one vehicle with in-and-out privileges, priority status for an early arrival request, and priority status for a late departure request.
Photo credit: The Fairmont Century Plaza)
The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection | Park City, UT
Nestled within the scenic Wasatch Mountain Range, The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Resorts Collection is located on a sprawling 3,500-acre private ranch, welcoming romance seekers to recollect, reset and rejuvenate. The Lodge at Blue Sky, along with the cliffside wellness concept, The Edge Spa, invites guests to slow down and forge meaningful connections with the land, themselves and their partners through intuitive treatments, healing ceremonies and energy journeys. The new Edge Sanctuary in particular is a private space perched on the bank of the Alexander Creek beneath the Edge Spa, designed to be a hidden haven for couples to perform energetic and vibrational healing, sound baths and readings away from the larger spa with an expert guide. The Edge Sanctuary also offers a new cold plunge experience and Scandanavian sauna for the wellness-minded couple.
Photo credit: Auberge Resorts Collection
Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection | Napa Valley, CA
This Valentine’s Day, couples can enjoy the new Solage, Auberge Resorts Collection collaboration with Parisian institution, Caviar Kaspia. Just in time for the romantic holiday, Solage has brought “the art of caviar” to the Napa Valley – with a twist. Solage’s acclaimed Chef Gustavo Rios has collaborated with the Caviar Kaspia team to create a special caviar-laced menu for couples to indulge.
Playful and innovative menu items will be incorporated throughout the property – at the restaurant, Solbar, the bar, Solbar Bar, and also in-room with the hotel’s Caviar Concierge. Whether it’s a unique take on avocado toast or a twist on chips and dip, the Caviar Concierge will bring couples this elevated dining experience with the click of a button and in comfort of their luxury suite or cottage. To begin, guests can enjoy the Just a Bump, an exceptional cocktail featuring oakland spirits company halfshell gin, dry vermouth, basil seeds, caramelized pearl onions and Kaspia Royal Oscietra Caviar. Other menu highlights will include the Chips & Dip with caramelized onion crème fraîche, Kaspia Royal Oscietra Caviar, crispy onions and house potato chips; Avocado Toast featuring whipped avocado, nut + seeds and Kaspia Royal Oscietra Caviar; Tuna & Hamachi Tartare with dashi creme fraiche and Kaspia Royal Oscietra Caviar; and Pretzel & Caviar with one ounce of Kaspia Royal Oscietra Caviar, crispy sourdough pretzel, bellwether farms creme fraiche, eggs mimosa, red onions, chives.
Alongside the creative caviar menu, couples can cheers with a curated selection of champagne and sparkling wine pairings. Options vary from classic Champagne houses like Laherte Freres to local Napa Valley favorites like Domaine Carnerors. From the crispness of Brut to the bone-dry elegance of Ultra Brut and the delightful allure of Rosé, each sip harmonizes seamlessly with the nuanced and rich flavors of the caviar.
Photo Credit: Auberge Resorts Collection
Quail Lodge| Carmel Valley, CA
For a romantic escape, find yourself amongst the 850 lush acres of greenery, sparkling lakes and sunshine at Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley, California. The hotel’s “Retreat to Romance” Valentine’s Day promotion includes a Lavender bath amenity from Santa Cruz’ Bonny Doon Lavender Farm, a bubble bath filled with rose petals upon arrival, a complimentary bottle of local wine and a box of Monterey’s Lula’s chocolates. Guests can enjoy a spacious suite with undisrupted views from their private outdoor patio and can relax with a couple’s massage at Spa Adeline followed by a dip in the heated outdoor pool.
The resort offers a number of outdoor activities for the active couple including: 18-hole Robert Muir Graves-designed golf course, nature trails, tennis and pickleball courts, complimentary ebikes, and a VIP shuttle to Point Lobos Nature Reserve for incredible hiking. What’s more, couples can indulge in a three-course prix fixe menu on Valentine’s Day at $98.00++ Per Person featuring East Coast Scallops, Chicories and Citrus Salad, Beef Wellington, Poached Maine Lobster, Mille Feuille for dessert and more. *Valentine’s Day promo code: VDAY; valid for stay dates February 9 through February 16.
Photo Credit: Quail Lodge
