Valentine's Day
20223 VALENTINE’S DAY IN OLD CITY
Enjoy Valentine’s Day menus, sales, gifts, and more
Old City businesses are offering special menus, sales, one-of-a-kind gifts, events, and more this Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2023!
VALENTINE’S DAY MENUS & RESERVATIONS
Amada
217-219 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-2450
https://www.amadarestaurant.com/
We will be offering the menu in addition to our a la carte menu February 10 - 13th. The pre-fix menu will be the only menu offered on February 14th, 2023.
Valentine’s Day
February 14, 2023
$75 per person
FIRST
CANA DE CABRA Goat Cheese Gratin, Membrillo Vin, Figs, Radiccio
DATILES CON ALMENDRAS Bacon Wrapped Dates Stuffed with Almonds, La Peral
MEAT MIXTO Serrano Ham, Ibérico Chorizo, Ibérico Salchichon, Caperberies, Dijon, Cornichons
SECOND
VIEIRAS Scallops, Pisto Manchego, Garlic Paprika
GAMBAS AL AJILLO Garlic Shrimp, Parsley, Lemon
CHORIZO BILBAO Paprika & Garlic Sausage
THIRD
BRUSELAS CATALANA Brussels Sprouts, Sangria Raisins, Spiced Honey, La Peral, Pine Nuts ARROZ TEMPORADO Wild Mushroom Rice, Peas, Manchego
CHOICE OF: BACALAO Lightly Salted Cod, Sweet Walnut Crumble, Beet & Orange Glaze MADRE E HIJO Airline Chicken Breast, Fried Egg, Truffle
CORDERO Lamb Porterhouse, Nora Chili Butter +5
DESSERT
TARTA DE QUESO Basque Style Cheesecake, Membrillo Puree
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
10 S. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://www.cubalibrerestaurant.com/
Valentine’s Day 2023 specials – Tuesday Feb. 14, 2023
Dinner seatings start at 4PM. Last dinner seating is at 9PM. Reservations can be made on our website, click here.
Vieras Salteadas $18, Pan seared seasame crusted sea scallops, napa cabbage-bok choy slaw, and wasabi allioli
Mary Tierra $39, Grilled filet mignon with lump blue crab cake, roasted garlic potato puree grilled asparagus and culantro Bearnaise
Salted Caramel Cake for two $17, Caramel sponge cake, dulce de leche buttercream, warm spiced rum and cinnamon syrup vanilla bean ice cream
Fork
306 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-625-9425
https://forkrestaurant.com/
To make a reservation, click here.
Join us this Valentine's Day for a prix fixe dinner to remember! Taxes and an additional 20% service charge are not included in the dinner price.
1/2 dozen oysters on the half shell $22
house charcuterie plate sumac mustard, giardiniera 25
perrystead intergalactic cheese crisp porridge bread, date jam 21
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whole wheat miche
butternut squash baba ganoush, whipped chevre, shatta
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choose one:
potato leek soup sunchokes, miso, peppercorns, caviar
baby beets pinenut butter, asian pear, urba biber
seared sea scallop apple, celery, mustard
frisee salad lardons, celery root rosti, poached egg
foie gras terrine fennel ash, candied citrus, toasted baguette $10
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choose one
striped bass savoy cabbage, bok choy, shaved black truffle
honeynut squash castelvetrano olives, almond, coriander, brown butter
seared duck breast confit, rutabaga, preserved citrus, radish
whole branzino for two grains, endive, fennel, orange
NY strip steak for two bone marrow, roasted garlic, fingerlings
($25 per person supplement)
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coconut custard pomegranate, meringue
profiterole blood orange jam, custard, Mexican chocolate
pear frangipane tart creme fraiche
chocolate mousse
20% service charge is added to every check.
The Olde Bar
125 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-253-3777
https://www.theoldebar.com/
Specials available February 10th - 14th, 2023
Food
Lobster Ravioli $28 Leeks, Champagne Cream, Sorrel
Surf & Turf $65 6oz Filet, Green Peppercorn Jus, Tarragon Bearnaise Petite Steamed Lobster Tail, Drawn Butter Lemon Garlic Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Black Seabass Ragout $30 Black Seabass, Littleneck Clams, Scallop, White Corn, Potatoes, Grilled Cornbread
Crab & N'Duja Pomodoro $32 Jumbo Lump Crab, N'duja Sausage, Pappardelle, Pomodoro Sauce, Fried Shallot
Cocktails
The Love Story $16 Strawberry Vodka, Raspberry, Frangelico, Creme De Cacao, Chocolate syrup, Bailey's Float
Better Off Without $13 Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Pamplemousse, Orange Bitters
Love Potion $15 Dark Rum, Spice Pear Liquor, Ginger, Pineapple
Call Me Old Fashioned $14 Whiskey, Raspberry, Lime, Chocolate Bitters
The Plough & the Stars
123 Chestnut Street, Entrance on 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-733-0300
https://ploughstars.com/
Valentine’s Day Menu Additions
Soup du Jour
Tomato, Blue Cheese & Irish Gunpowder Gin
Tomato & Brie | $14
Warm Tomato & Brie with a Crispy Walnut Breadcrumb Topping
Be my Valentine Salad | $12
Spinach, Strawberries & Chevre Cheese with a Champagne Citrus Dressing & Caramelized Walnuts
NY Strip 12oz | $38
Grilled & Served with a choice of an Irish Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce
or Irish Blue Cheese Butter, with Scallion Mashed Potatoes
& Vegetable du Jour
Halibut | $37
Filet of Halibut with a Garlic White Wine Sauce, a Lemon wedge over Asparagus Risotto
Rack of Lamb | $37
Grilled Baby Rack of Lamb with an Irish Mint Sauce served with Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable du Jour
Seafood Fettuccine | $36
Shrimp, Scallops & Clams with a Tomato Rose Sauce served
over Fettuccine Pasta
Red Owl Tavern
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-923-2267
https://redowltavern.com/
$68 pre-fixe
FIRST COURSE
WHIPPED RICOTTA CHEESE Preserved Kumquat | Sourdough | Jacobsen’s Rosemary Sea Salt $15
SECOND COURSE
CHOICE OF ONE
HEIRLOOM BEET SALAD Cara-Cara Oranges | Whipped Ricotta | Caramelized Walnuts $15 FRIED CAULIFLOWER Whipped Feta | Mint | Long hot Schug $16
CRISPY BRUSSELS Cilantro | Mint | Crispy Shallots | Toasted Sesame Vinaigrette $16 FRENCH ONION BISQUE Crème Fraiche | Crispy Shallots | Chives $16
GRILLED OCTOPUS Farro Verde | Preserved Lemon Labne $22
TUNA TATAKI Enoki Mushrooms | Citrus Dashi-Shoyu $23
THIRD COURSE
CHOICE OF ONE
BRAISED WAGYU BRISKET WESTHOLME FARM - QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA San Marzano Tomato Parmesan Polenta | Italian Salsa Verde $32
SCALLOPS “Chowder” Risotto | Little Neck Clams | Smoked Bacon Lardons | Lemon Brown Butter $35
CIDER GLAZED SALMON Red Wine Braised Lentils | Melted Cipollini $29
SURF N TURF (+$15 SUPPLEMENT) Prime NY Strip | Brown Butter Garlic Prawns Crispy Fingerlings | Mushroom Conserva $48
LAMB RAGOUT Potato Gnocchi | Mint | Garlic Breadcrumbs | Olive Oil $30
“CHICKEN FRIED” CORNISH GAME HEN Black Garlic Honey | Urfa Ranch Potato Puree | Arugula + Herb Salad $28
BUTTERNUT SQUASH “CACIO E PEPE” Pecorino Romano | Cracked Pepper | Crispy Sage $25
FOURTH COURSE
CHOICE OF ONE
ROSE PISTACHIO OPERA CAKE Pistachio Jaconde | Raspberry Whipped White Chocolate Ganache | Rose Italian Buttercream $15
PASSION FRUIT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE DOME Bavarian Chocolate Mousse Dark Chocolate Glaze | Gold Leaf $15
SWEETS & DESSERTS
The Franklin Fountain
116 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-1899
https://www.franklinfountain.com/
Strawberry ice Cream Heart Cake, $55.00.
"Sumptuous Strawberry Ice Cream cake layered with Gluten Free Chambord Raspberry Chocolate Cake and topped with dark chocolate ganache. This frozen ice cream cake is ~6" across, 3" deep, serving 3-4 people and naturally gluten free. Pre-order only, available between Feb. 1st – Feb 19th at Shane Confectionery at 110 Market St. or the Franklin Fountain at 116 Market St. Phila. PA between 12p-7p. This cake requires 3 days to prepare and cannot ship. Please select “Pick up” in check out and include your desired pick-up date when adding to your cart. https://shanecandies.com/shop/seasonal/ice-cream-heart-cakes-pickup-only/
Scoop DeVille
111 S Independence Mall E
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 988-9998
https://www.scoopdevilleicecream.com/
Chocolate Covered Strawberries available in 4, 8, or 12 pack window gift boxes. $14.00 - 40.00.
Shane Confectionery
110 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://shanecandies.com/
Variety of heart shaped chocolate boxes, and chocolate dipped strawberries, in our ethically sourced house chocolate. The berries will be from Wish Farms, who prioritize worker welfare.
GIFT IDEAS & SHOPPING
Anima Natural Pet Products
304 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://shop.bonejourpetsupply.com/products/shop/
Valentine’s Day toys, bowties, bandanas, and premium bakery iced treats for dogs and cats.
Betsy Ross Museum Gift Shop
239 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
http://historicphiladelphia.org/what-to-see/
The Betsy Ross Gift Shop is offering 20% off of any of our many Love Park themed items including apparel from February 12th - 19th. Guests must mention "Ed Bacon" one of the original planners of Love Park to receive the discount. We reserve the right to limit or cancel this offer at our discretion.
Claudia Mills Studio
133 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://www.claudiamills.com
February 10 – 12th, 2023
11:00am-5:00pm
Claudia Mills Rugs is having a Valentine’s Day themed event featuring Bargello Needlework by Nancy Lisagor on February 10th – 12th, 2023 from 11:00am – 5:00pm.
Millesime
33 N. 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://www.millesime.us/
February 14, 2023
10:00am-6:00pm
Don’t know what to get your loved ones Millesime got you covered. Shop local for a special someone in your life. 15% off all home accessories for your loved ones on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 2023 from 10:00am - 6:00pm.
VALENTINE'S EVENTS
Galentine’s Day at Museum of Illusions
February 13, 2023
5:00-8:00pm
Museum of Illusions
401 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://moiphilly.com/tickets/
No matter your relationship status, celebrate friendship with prosecco, props, and photo-ops on Galentine’s Day at Museum of Illusions. Perfect for a dynamic best friend duo, mothers and daughters, or any group of friends. Come enjoy a girls night out on February 13, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Valentine Card Making Class
The Pulpery
56 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://www.pulpery.com/
$45.00
Friday, February 3, 2023 6:00-7:30pm
Friday, February 10th, 2023 6:00-7:30pm
Saturday, February 11th, 2023 4:30-6:00pm
Tipsy History: A Love Story
February 10 and 11, 2023
5:30, 6:30, 7:30pm
Betsy Ross House
239 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://historicphiladelphia.org/betsy-ross-house/upcoming-events/
Hear Betsy and John Ross’ love story and a enjoy a cocktail for the most unique Valentine’s date in town. Tickets $25 per person, must be purchased in advance.
Sweetheart Skate at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
101 S. Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106
https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/events/sweetheart-skate-2023
February 14, 2023
7:00-10:30PM