Valentine’s Day is all about mushy cards, love songs and quality time with your partner. So, planning the perfect night can be a bit of a challenge. That’s why Rhea Dhanbhoora & Gargi Bansod help you out by telling you where you can go for a romantic meal, how you can relax with your loved ones and what presents you can surprise them with
Wine, dine & indulge with…
Living Liquidz: Pick up a bottle of Mokssh Wines from the store for a simple present. Their wines are made at the vintage winery in Nashik from the finest quality wine grapes sourced from their vineyards and cost `475 onwards. They make an impressive gift, but are also perfect for a picnic or dinner treat.
Where Outlets across the city
Petite Faux: Sweet treats are always welcome on Valentine’s Day and we suggest you pick up some delicious Valentine’s Day desserts with specials from Petite Faux. You can choose from marzipan, light fruit cake, carrot cake, stollen, chocolate chip Cookies, lemon cupcakes and honey cakes.
Where Dhobi Talao, Marine Lines
Contact petitefaux@gmail.com
Ankur: Treat your partner to some great seafood as Valentine’s Day hits the city. Get ready for mouthwatering seafood such as Kerela Lobster, Meen Gassi with Neer Tella and Squid Kundapur in a romantic candle light setting.
Where Meadows House, Tamarind Lane, M.P Shetty Marg, Fort
Contact 22654194 / 22630393
Intercontinental: Make your day of love an occasion that you will truly cherish with a special meal at the InterContinental Marine Drive. You can relish a set menu at their Euro-Med restaurant, Corleone and enjoy a quiet and relaxing meal with your partner.
Where 135, Marine Drive
Contact 3987999
Escobar: On February 14, head to Escobar and tailor make your own menu to suit your partner’s palette with their Crown Service. You can meet the executive chef and personally design a four or seven course menu as per your liking. You will also be served a complimentary bottle of Bulle de Cremant sparkling wine. Fancy!
Where 199 — VN Sphere Mall, 4th floor, Linking Road, Bandra (W)
Contact 42760000
Indigo Deli: If going out isn’t your thing and you’d rather spend Valentine’s Day in the privacy of your own home, cosying up with a loved one, then Indigo Deli has a special take-away party menu that includes finger foods, canapés, quiches, pies, salads and lots more. Just make sure to place your order a day in advance.
Where Palladium, Colaba and Andheri
Contact 66551010/ 43666666/ 26336262
Café Mangii: Celebrate an exciting week of love at Café Mangii and don’t miss their special a-la-carte menu that’s inspired by love. You can also write something sweet and romantic for your sweetheart on the Valentine’s Moet Blackboard to show them just how much you care. Aww!
Where Khar, Powai and Versova
Contact 26498000 / 25705136 / 26316100
Our picks to Relax & Rejuvenate Spa treatments
Unwind and relax by treating yourself and your partner this Valentine’s Day. Head down to Myrah Spa to get pampered and primped with their special packages. They serve a special platter of cheese, chocolates and champagne with all their love treatments. The packages include foot rituals, body polishes, chocolate treatments and aromatic treatments. Visit the spa to taste a little bit of heaven.
Where JVPD Scheme, Juhu
Contact 26253968 or 26704686
Weekend getaways
Aamby Valley has always been a couples destination and this Valentine’s Day, they’re ready to sweep you off your feet as you and your partner experience their romantic getaway package. Priced at `61,000 onwards, the romantic getaway gives you the option of escorting your love to the destination via a private chopper, pampering them with flowers and treats. You can spend quality time with them all weekend by unwinding with them in a private Cabana. This promises to be a weekend you’ll never forget.
Where Aamby Valley, Lonavala
Contact Email reservations@aamby valley.com, call 39807444 or sms Aamby to 59090 for more information
Present perfect…
A box of love
If you’re looking for an adorable gift pack to gift your special lady on Valentine’s Day, this customisable gift is a good option. It includes a free scented candle, a talking heart and a heart shaped lip balm. You also have the option of adding a selection of bath and body products of your choice.
Where Nature’s Co. outlets
Price `250 and `350
Springing up roses
Saying ‘I Love You’ with flowers may be overrated, but the scent of roses is not. The exclusive Valentine hamper from Forest Essentials makes a great gift and will leave your loved one smelling as sweet as a rose. It includes a heart shaped sugar soap, a rose hand and body lotion, a rose bath and shower oil.
Where Forest Essentials outlets
Price `1,975
Time for love
There’s never a wrong time to show your love, is there? If price is not a hitch while choosing a gift, keep time with your loved one by gifting them this luxurious watch. The chocolate toned dial and crocodile leather strap are highlighted by a brilliant dial, embedded with pave diamonds.
Where Select watch outlets
Price `7,81,000
Chocolate heaven
Chocolate is for more than just eating this Valentine’s Day. The indulgent ingredient is the star of Body Shop’s new Choco Mania range. From Body butters to heart shaped soaps, creams and balms, take your pick from the sensual range. You can also customise a gift basket for your loved ones with different products from the range.
Where Body shop outlets
Price `295 onwards
Taste the love
You can’t forget chocolate treats this Valentine’s Day! There’s nothing more indulgent than a box of chocolates and the premium truffles from Lindt’s Lindor Crystal Heart make a great gift. They come in an attractive heart shaped tin to help you seal the deal.
Where Stores across the city
Price `135
Worth a thousand words
Are you with someone who loves penning down their thoughts? A pen makes the perfect gift for a writer or working man. We love this maroon ballpoint pen with gold and diamond encrusted casings from Davidoff’s new collection.
Where Watches of Switzerland, Bandra (W)
Price On request
Bling it on!
Does your loved one like to make a statement with her jewellery? If so, this raspberry pink ring from Swarovski will be the perfect gift.
Where Swarovski outlets
Price `10,500
Sparks of love
Fine jewellery makes a lovely gift and if your loved one prefers something small and sparkly, these earrings are gorgeous. They are in theme with Valentine’s Day because of their red settings.
Where Sapna Singhania, Napeansea Road
Price On request
All that glitters
Your partner deserves the best that money can buy, so this year, splurge on some exquisite jewellery from Mahesh Notandass’ latest collection. The love inspired range includes bracelets, pendants, rings and earings with square cut diamonds set in gold.
Where Mahesh Notandass at Bandra (W) and Andheri (W)
Price On request
Scent of love
For an edgy scent, pick up Diesel’s Loverdose, a heady mix of spicy and floral scents. Notes of star anise and mandarin combined with jasmine and licorice are combined with molecules that are said to stimulate attraction and lust.
Where Select retail outlets
Price `4,200
Starry, starry night
These cocktail glasses from Swarovski are elegant and have Swarovski crystals filled into their stems and make a great gift for a couple. Just be careful when saying ‘cheers!’
Where Swarosvki outlets
Price `22,500