Red heart box filled with chocolate candies at Shane Confectionery

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 
— 
whole wheat miche 
butternut squash baba ganoush, whipped chevre, shatta 
— 
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 
— 
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) 
— 
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 

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS