by Uppereast.com Staff
Je t’adore. Ti Amo. Iche liebe Dich. No matter what language you speak, saying “I LOVE YOU” on Valentine’s Day can leave you tongue tied and without words (or gifts). Trying to figure out the perfect gift for your honey is no easy task, so let Uppereast.com be your personal assistant. Celebrate your love and say “I LOVE YOU” in style.
Say it with Chocolate
Everyone knows the way to a man/woman’s heart is through their stomach and who doesn’t love chocolate? Dark chocolate has now been recognized as a tool in preventing heart disease! As if we needed another reason to eat chocolate?
| Butterfield Market - 1114 Lexington Avenue (between 77th & 78th); 212-288-7800 - This gourmet grocery store offers high end gift baskets, and our personal favorite “The Gourmet Hot Chocolate Lovers” gift basket. With two kinds of gourmet hot chocolate, a special mug, cinnamon and a biscotti, this idea is a warm and wonderful way to say "I Love You" to that special person in the depths of winter’s cold. So curl up this Valentine’s Day with a steaming cup of hot chocolate and your lover. No need to even change out of your PJs when it this cold outside! |
 | | Teuscher Chocolate - 25 E 61st Street (between Park & Madison); 212-751-8482 - One the world’s premiere chocolate makers, Teuscher is a chocolate lover’s heaven on earth, and closer yet, on the Upper East Side. If you are going to give the traditional box of chocolates, make sure that you give them the best. Teuscher’s specially packaged heart shape box of truffles is sure to get your loved one’s heart thumping. |
Say it with Food: Romantic Dining
Nothing says romance like a candle lit dinner at an exquisite Upper East Side restaurant. Enjoy impeccable cuisine in a luxurious and romantic ambiance.
| Divino Ristorante - 1556 Second Avenue (between 80th & 81st); 212-861-1096 - This Upper East Side gem is the romance stone this Valentine’s Day. Cozy and sophisticated, Divino’s created a special menu for the holiday which is guaranteed to get your loved one excited. With a choice of appetizer and entrée from an expansive menu, items such as Oyster Cocktail, Lobster Tail and Filet Mignon offer exquisite culinary selections.
Central Park Zoo - 64th Street at Fifth Avenue; 212-439-6527 - Are you a wild animal who needs to be tamed this Valentine’s Day? Well, join other lustful beasts at the Central Park Zoo’s “Jungle Love – A Wild After-Hours” event this year. For $50, this unusual and exciting Valentine’s Day event features scrumptious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while mingling among the variety of zoo animals. Dr. Dan Wharton, aka Dr. Love, famous for interpreting the amorous ways of animals will be on hand to host an interactive dialogue about love, sex and relationships while offering lighthearted comparison to love in the animal kingdom. Starting at 6pm, this 3 hour event is a creative way to show your animal magnetism to your significant other! Advanced ticket registration is required.
L’Absinthe - 227 E 67th Street (between 2nd & 3rd); 212-794-4950 - So you can’t take your sweetheart to Paris for the ultimate romantic Valentine’s Day surprise? Well, Paris just got a little bit closer. No need for the Concord or airline miles, a dash of Parisian romance is alive and thriving on the Upper East Side at L’Absinthe. This ultra romantic French brasserie is truly an awe inspiring dining experience. Superb French style cuisine set amongst Art Nouveau décor, you can almost hear the energy of the Left Bank outside. L’Absinthe is offering a 3 course menu for $88 as well as a beautiful orchid for the darling on your arm.
Bruno Jamais - 24 E 81st Street (between 5th & Madison); 212-396-3444 - His and Hers, it’s not just towels anymore, it’s a little something for everyone. This Valentine’s Day, Bruno Jamais, the sexiest restaurant on the Upper East Side is creating a very sexy his and her menu. From 6pm-11pm, Bruno Jamais is offering a special menu priced at $98 for a 4-course 5-star meal. While the ladies get one special course, the men’s course complements her fare. Try his, try hers, but make sure you both try this incredible Valentine’s Day event. |
Say it with a Picture
A picture is worth a 1000 words, a statement which echoes the sentiment of many. So do something really "out of the box" this Valentine’s Day and surprise your sweetie with a special framed photo. Whether you want to get some glamour shots for your love to proudly display in their office, or perfectly frame that spectacular once-in-a-lifetime picture you took on the beach in St. Tropez last summer, you can make it a "picture perfect" Valentine’s Day.
| Art and Frame of New York - 1210 Lexington Avenue (between 82nd & 83rd); 212-517-6250 -
Art and Frame specializes in custom framing. They can help you choose the perfect frame for any photo. Check out them out on UpperEast.com and get 20% off your custom job.
86th Street Photo - 233 E 86th Street (between 2nd & 3rd); 212-737-2265 - A full-service photo shop, 86th Street photo specializes in portraits as well. Do something really original this Valentine’s Day. Vogue for some glamour poses, design a personalized greeting card or blow up some photos of you and your loved one. Your smile will make your honey smile all day long! |
Say it with Flowers
A rose is a rose by any other name – unless of course, you buy the gorgeous long-stemmed variety from an upscale Upper East Side florist and not the local bodega! Women will swoon over gorgeous flowers, especially when they are presented beautifully.
| Big Apple Uptown - 260 E 72nd Street (between 2nd & 3rd); 212-766-5660 - A wizard of floral artistry, Big Apple Uptown can create amazing arrangements to suit any budget and any style. Pick up an arrangement of your sweetheart’s favorite flowers for Valentine’s Day and show her that your love is in full bloom. Big Apple Uptown is featuring a special Valentine’s Day arrangement of deep red amaryllis, rich velvety fuchsia roses and purple lilacs in a chic black cube vase. | | Eva’s Garden - 1506 1st Avenue (between 78th & 79th); 212-744-8710 - Eva’s Garden is rich with lively flowers and blooming blossoms. Choose from one of the many arrangements that will brighten up your honey’s Valentine’s Day. Vibrant red roses, richly colored Gerbera will surely get the pulse racing with their wonderful scent and magnificent colors. |
Say it with the Gift of Touch
Indulge your sense of touch this Valentine’s Day with some pampering. Sure you could give each other massages, but let a professional help you both to relax and enjoy the day.
| Samar Spa - 1785 1st Avenue (between 92nd & 93rd); 212-831-6700 - Samar Spa is a large and luxurious full-service day spa on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Offering services for both men and women - relax and let the experienced hands of Samar’s staff provide exquisite facials, glorious pedicures, lulling massages and cleansing facials. Give the one you love a touching gift of relaxation. |
|
|
