San Diego-Area Valentine's Day Takeout & Restaurant Specials 2022

SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA — Love is in the air!

Valentine's Day 2022 falls on Monday, Feb. 14, and restaurants, bakeries, markets, pizza joints and doughnut shops throughout the San Diego region are rolling out the red carpet with chef-curated menus, takeout specials, prix-fixe offers, cute treats, heart-shaped pizzas and even heart-shaped lasagna.

Don't get stuck without dinner plans or reservations.

Peruse Patch's annual Valentine's Day dining guide — with choices for all tastes and budgets — and see what appeals to you and your family. If you know of other neighborhood hot spots planning Valentine offers, share with readers in the comments section.

And Happy Valentine's Day, from Patch!

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APPLEBEE'S GRILL & BAR: Pucker up for $5 Smoocho Mucho Sips, new for Valentine's celebrations. The "Tipsy Cupid" is vodka shaken with strawberry & lemonade, while "Date Night Daiquiri" features frozen strawberry mango daiquiri with Bacardi. At participating locales. Info here. Locations finder here.

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ARLO AT TOWN & COUNTRY RESORT: Choose from Valentine's Day or Greatest Hits menu.Executive Chef Josh Mouzakes’ special, four-course, prix-fixe, Valentine’s Day menu will feature oysters, dungeness crab, white fish, salt-crusted beetroot & for dessert — poached pear or chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream & basil anglaise. The Greatest Hits four-course prix-fixe menu highlights include ARLO’s lamb meatballs, maple halibut, beetroot & more. Reservations here & full menu here. $75 per person. Info here. At 500 Hotel Circle N., San Diego.

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AVANT AT RANCHO BERNARDO INN: Chef Christopher Gentile’s is planning four-course, prix-fixe Valentine’s Day dinner, served Feb. 11-14, with such menu highlights as smoked ricotta, spring peas & lemon; lobster, turnip & pomegranate; lamb; Snake River Farms waygu; and triple chocolate mousse with caramelized chocolate. $150 per person. Additional $50 for wine pairing. Reservations here and full, prix-fixe menu here. At 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego.

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BASKIN-ROBBINS: New flavor, Secret Admirer™, plus returning fan-fave ice cream cake, the Box of Chocolates Cake, are on shops' menus for Valentine's Day. Secret Admirer features pink cake-flavored ice cream with rose ice cream & strawberry ribbon. Box of Chocolates Cake, inspired by classic, heart-shaped candy boxes, is customizable by ice cream & cake flavor, then topped with fudge & milk chocolate candies – made to look like a real box of chocolate. Info here. Location finder here.

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BENCOTTO: The Little Italy restaurant, along with neighboring Monello, are featuring two pasta dishes for Valentine's dining from Feb. 8-14: a decadent Black Squid Ink Stuffed Gnocchi, with shrimp and ricotta; and Paglia & Fieno, tagliatelle tossed in 60-pound Parmigiano cheese wheel, coated in truffle sauce with mushrooms & topped with crunchy ham. Also offered the Cupid Sour cocktail, with spiced rum, aperol, mint & agave. Reservations recommended. Info here. At 750 W. Fir St., San Diego.

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BJ'S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE: The Red Velvet Pizookie, a fresh-baked, red velvet cookie with sweet cream cheese, white chocolate & vanilla bean ice cream, is "made with love" and on menus for limited time in February. Info. Find locations throughout San DiegoCounty here.

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BLACK ANGUS STEAKHOUSE: Specials run Feb.11-14, including Valentine’s Day Feast for Two ($110), with two filets, two lobster tails, shareable starter, four sides, dessert, molasses bread & two prosecco splits. Available for dine-in, takeout & delivery. Keep it romantic & add a dozen roses to be delivered to table. Or shop the new Meat Market with grill-ready steaks, burgers & seafood. Valentine's Feast order & booking links here. Locations in Chula Vista, El Cajon and Escondido

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BUCA DI BEPPO: Make it a romantic dinner with heart-shaped lasagna for two. ($59.99). Offered for dine-in or to-go, and includes lasagna, garlic bread, mixed green or Caesar salad and mini cannoli for dessert. Available Feb. 11-14. See ordering info here. Click here for locations in Carlsbad, Mira Mesa and San Diego.

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CAFE GRATITUDE: Leave your sweetheart swooning with Executive Chef Dreux Ellis’ 100% Organic Artisanal Valentine’s Day Chocolate Box ($20). The six vegan chocolates include Almond Butter Squares, Coconut Almond Truffle &White Chocolate Pistachio Cardamom and are available through Feb. 14 at location in San Diego or through take-out/delivery order. Website here.

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CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN: Heart-shaped, crispy thin-crust pizzas are back for CPK dine-in patrons from Feb. 9-14, along with a Valentine's Day "Sweet Deal For Two." Customers can choose from Classic ($40) or Adventure ($50), both with choices of one appetizer, two entrees (including salads, pastas & pizzas) and dessert. Every “Sweet Deal” guest will receive a buy-one-get-one free card for a BOGO pizza, pasta or salad valid Feb. 15-22 (one per check). See details. Locations listed here.

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CHART HOUSE: Three-course "Sweetheart Menu" will be served Feb. 10-14 ($150 per couple), featuring choice of lobster bisque, clam chowder or strawberry & Champagne salad, entree selection of sea bass, lobster & scallop linguine or filet, and Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Lava Cake for dessert. Or opt for "Valentine's Dinner for Two To Go," available by pre-order & $120 per couple. Info here for menu & reservation. Restaurant in Cardiff & Coronado - Peohe's.

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CHILI'S: Celebrate Valentine's Day with a $25 Meal for Two. Included: an appetizer (choices include salads, Texas cheese fries and chips & salsa); two entrees (options include sirloin, quesadillas, grilled chicken and shrimp or chicken pastas); sides; plus dessert. Details. Location finder here.

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COLD STONE CREAMERY: A sweet offer through Feb. 15 at shops statewide: "You Had Me at Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries™ Creation" ice cream & "All's Fair in Love & Cake,™" with red velvet cake, chocolate-dipped strawberry ice cream, strawberry frosting & fudge ganache. Order here. Location finder here.

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DICKEY'S BARBECUE PIT: For your BBQ-lovin' special someones, a Valentine’s Day gift card deal, Feb. 6-14, offers a $10 bonus card for every $30 e-gift card purchased. The online gift cards can be redeemed March 1-31. Purchase in-store, on Dickey’s website or at 92 Costco stores. Info here. Locations include San Marcos, San Diego & El Cajon.

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DUNKIN': This year for Valentine's, enjoy a "Cupid’s Choice Donut," heart-shaped with Bavarian Kreme, strawberry-flavored icing & sprinkles, or "Brownie Batter Donut," heart-shaped, chocolate frosted & filled with brownie batter filling. Plus DD Perks members earn three times the points on all donuts, Munchkins & Donut Hole Treats from Feb. 11-13. Or use app’s Mobile Mondays Feb. 14 and earn 100 bonus points. Website here.

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FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: Celebrate your Valentine Feb. 11-14 (or over lunch Feb. 12-13) with Surf & Turf for two ($230) or three-course, filet mignon feast, with lobster tail scampi or crab-stuffed shrimp (starting at $85). Details & booking. Locations: La Jolla; San Diego.

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GELSON'S MARKETS: Celebrate on the homefront with to-go dinners for two (prime rib, filet or truffled beef Wellington, all with lobster tails, apple pomegranate salad, Brussel sprouts, red roasted potatoes & chocolate-covered strawberries). Hand-dipped strawberries also sold separately in four, six or 10 packs, along with floral arrangements. Place orders online here for Feb. 12-14 pick-up. Info is here. Locations in Carlsbad, Del Mar & Pacific Beach.

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HOOTERS: The annual #ShredYourEx event returns Feb. 14. Guests can shred pictures of exes to score 10 free boneless wings with in-store purchase of 10 wings. Info here. Locations include San Diego and San Marcos.

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INTERNATIONAL SMOKE DEL MAR: Prix-fixe Valentine's menu planned, with highlights including tuna tartare, beef & burrata salad, filet, lobster tail & dessert. $165 for two people, with optional wine pairing. Info & reservations. At 3387 Del Mar Heights Road, San Diego.

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KRISPY KREME: Available through Feb. 14, the all-new Valentine’s doughnut collection comes in custom dozen box with two pop-out valentines. Flavors: Beary Best, chocolate icing & chocolate sprinkles, decorated like teddy bear; Bee Mine, Strawberries & KREME™ filling, red & pink icing & bee sugar piece; Cookie to My KREME™, white & chocolate icing & confetti heart sprinkles; My Batter Half, with cake batter, pink icing & heart sprinkles. Details here. Shop finder here.

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KURA REVOLVING SUSHI BAR: A $22 special, a Valentine’s Seafood Chirashi — complete with heart-shaped sauce tray — is available Feb. 11-14, while supplies last for indoor dining, takeout & delivery. Order here. Location in San Diego.

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MELTING POT: The Gaslamp District fondue restaurant is offering prix-fixe, Valentine's special (Feb. 12 & Feb. 14) with first course of shrimp or bruschetta, second course of cheese fondue with lobster or gruyere, third course salad, plus entree selections of lobster, filet, chicken, pork, shrimp, pasta or all-veggie option. Fifth course of chocolate fondue. Specialty cocktails, too. Details & booking here. Prices $79.95 to $99.95 per person, depending on entree choice. At 901 5th Ave., San Diego.

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MONELLO: The Little Italy restaurant, along with neighboring Bencotto, are featuring two pasta dishes for Valentine's dining Feb. 8-14: Black Squid Ink Stuffed Gnocchi with shrimp and ricotta; and Paglia & Fieno, tagliatelle tossed in 60-pound Parmigiano cheese wheel, coated in truffle sauce with mushrooms & topped with crunchy ham. Reservations recommended. Info here. At 750 W. Fir St., San Diego.

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MORTON'S THE STEAKHOUSE: Dine with your Valentine from Feb. 11-14, with chateaubriand for two ($159 per couple), including starter, salad or lobster bisque, two sides & dessert to share. Info & reservations here. Location in San Diego.

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MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA: Show your PDA, “Pizza Display of Affection,” with a heart-shaped pizza, offered for carryout, delivery or dine-in. Details. Available through Feb. 28. Location finder here.

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OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA: Two dining options here: Bar Traza will serve Valentine’s weekend, prix-fixe menu from Executive Chef Adam Solowitz ($89 per person) featuring Carlsbad strawberries, champagne caviar, shrimp & filet (Reservations via OpenTable); or on Feb. 14 at Bob’s Steak & Chop House, enjoy Executive Chef Justin Huntington’s menu of appetizers, soups, salads & such entrees as scallops, pork tomahawk, lamb or signature cote de boeuf. Prices start at $95 per person; reservations via OpenTable. At 2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad. Website.

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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE: A Valentine’s Day, four-course special (starting at $54) will be offered Feb. 10 through Feb. 14. Menu features: shareable "Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie" appetizer; salads; entree selections of sirloin, salmon or Alice Springs chicken; plus cheesecake to share. Website here. San Diego-area locales here.

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PARK HYATT AVIARA: Both dining venues, the Mediterranean-inspired Ponto Longo & new Ember & Rye steak house by celeb chef Richard Blaise, will offer prix-fixe, Valentine’s menus at $150 and $160 respectively. Info, full menus & reservations. At 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad.

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PENDRY SAN DIEGO: Two choices for Valentine's Day dinner in Gaslamp Quarter at Pendry San Diego. At Provisional, Kitchen, Cafe & Mercantile, prix-fixe dinner ($85+ from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.) includes Moroccan tomato soup melted with goat cheese, ahi carpaccio, rack of lamb, wagyu ribeye, plus heart-shaped chocolate tart & raspberry angel food cake. At Fifth & Rose, special three-course menu ($150 per couple 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.) offers ahi carpaccio, dover sole wagyu ribeye, plus chocolate tart or raspberry angel food cake for dessert. Specialty cocktails also offered. Details. Located at 550 J St., San Diego.

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PIEOLOGY PIZZERIA: Celebrate Valentine’s Day with sweet deal. Two freshly baked, David’s Red Velvet Cookies (white chocolate chips, Hershey’s milk chocolate, semisweet chocolate chunks & milk chocolate chunks) are $4 on Feb. 14, with other cookie flavors included, too. Available in-restaurant or online with Pie Life app or at Pieology.com. Location finder here.

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PUNCH BOWL SOCIAL: Have date night & with fun and games, including vintage arcade games, sing love songs on karaoke & bowling with shareable Shot Through the Heart Punch, a "Capture the Moment," with your S.O. & picture by famed "I Love You Wall." Info here At 1485 E. St., San Diego.

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QDOBA: The Mexican-inspired chain is marking Valentine's Day with QDOBA for Kindness for its 12th year, with Buy One, Get One Free (BOGO) entrée, offered Feb. 14 only to QDOBA Rewards members. Join in advance or on Monday by texting JOIN to 73622, or at qdoba.com/rewards, and a freebie will be loaded into rewards wallets. Patrons also can support No Kid Hungry with donation in-store or online Feb. 14–20. Locations in Camp Pendleton, San Diego, Mission Valley, Valley Center. Website.

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RED LOBSTER: Just in time for Valentine's Day, Lobsterfest is back, with the new "Date Night Feast for Two" (lobster tails, sirloin steaks, shrimp, bacon mac & cheese in lobster sauce & sides). Enjoy in-restaurant or to-go. Info here. Location finder here.

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RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE: Dine in style at home or at the steak house with a chateaubriand dinner for two, including choice of shrimp cocktail, Caesar or Steak House salad, mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, plus Chocolate Sin Cake for dessert. Takeout orders require 48-hour notice. Ordering & reservation details here. In Del Mar & San Diego.

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SALLY'S FISH HOUSE & BAR: Indulge in waterfront setting with two-course, Valentine's Day dinner, featuring lobster tail, wagyu flat iron steak & dessert trio with chocolate-dipped, long-stem strawberries, flourless chocolate cake with raspberry coulis & vanilla bean cheesecake with blueberry compote. ($85). Website here. At Manchester Grand Hyatt, 1 Market Place, San Diego.

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SEASONS 52: To celebrate Valentine's Day at home, a dinner for two ($110) can be pre-ordered for pickup. Included: wood-grilled Kona-crusted filet mignon; salad; sides, two Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Mini Indulgence desserts; plus bottle of wine. Or for the family, order Valentine’s Day Green Box, serving four to six, with choice of tenderloin or salmon, salad, sides & six Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Mini Indulgence desserts. Details & ordering here. Location in San Diego.

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SEREA AT HOTEL DEL CORONADO: On Valentine’s Day from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., specials will include tuna sashimi, prime ribeye with morel mushrooms, king crab, creamed watercress veloute, white asparagus & shaved asparagus salad, plus such cocktails as "Jack & Rose," — tart “Jack”with Jack Daniels, Cointreau, raspberry, lemon, egg white& soda, and “Rose,” featuring Absolut Citron, Chambord, rose, lemon & sparkling win. Reservations via OpenTable here. Website here. At 1500 Orange Ave., Coronado.

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THE LOMA CLUB: From Feb. 11-14, treat your Valentine to night on Tappers Mini Golf courses, with nine holes of mini golf, cocktail per person, plus appetizer, such as Pimento Cheese Poppers or Clubhouse Snack Board. Tickets are $45 for two and can be redeemed onsite. Pre-registration not required. Website. 2960 Truxtun Road, San Diego.

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THE MARINE ROOM: The oceanfront restaurant's new executive chef, Mike Minor, is planning a four-course menu for Valentine's weekend, Feb. 11-14. Among selections: salmon belly cornets with caviar; scallops with fennel, corn velouté, brown butter aioli & iberico ham; Westholme Farm Wagyu Beef Ribeye; and Lemon Lavender Cake, Chocolate Lava Cake or Spindrift Cappuccino Cobblestone Pie for dessert. $150 per person, and includes four-piece box of locally-made Nola Rose chocolates. Menu here. Located at 2000 Spindrift Drive, La Jolla. Reservations here.

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THE PONY ROOM AT RANCHO VALENICA RESORT & SPA: Celebrate over a Valentine's, four-course, tasting menu Feb. 14 from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. $130 per person. Menu will feature BlueFin tuna aguachile, ricotta raviolo, red curry squash bisque, sea bass, veal tenderloin “saltimbocca” and lobster, plus desserts for two, including Valrhona chocolate trio (fudge brownie, chocolate truffles, lava cake & chocolate dipped strawberries), sharing box (cherry fruit tart, heart shaped macaroons, red velvet mini cookies & strawberries), or strawberry pavlova. Info. Reservations at 858-759-6246 or viat OpenTable.com. At 5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe.

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THE SHORES RESTAURANT: Enjoy beach views and special, three-course celebration Feb. 11-14, ($70 per person), featuring menu of Valentine’s Day salad with edible flowers, or bruschetta, beef tenderloin or seared diver scallops, plus dessert choice of Chocolate Lava Cake with Strawberry Compote or Red Velvet Marquise. Reservations here. At 8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla.

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THE WISE OX: Planning a stay-in date night? Trust Restaurant Group’s butcher shop & eatery in North Park is stocking a case with special, Valentine’s Day cuts to cook at home. With every purchase comes a card featuring recipes & cooking tips for side dishes & desserts, like chili garlic broccolini and Roquefort blue cheese compound butter. Website. At 2855 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego.

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TOUS LE JOURS: The “Love, Sweet Love” collection is available through Feb. 14 at the French-Asian bakery café chain. Among specialty cakes: "My Valentine" Buttercream Cake: 6-inch strawberry & confetti sponge cake with strawberry buttercream; and "Valentine’s Cloud Cake": TLJ’s signature 7-inch cloud cake with fresh berries. Details here. At participating shops. Locations throughout San Diego area.

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20|TWENTY: A three-course, prix-fixe Valentine's Day dinner ($85 per person) from Executive Chef Julian Quiñones planned, with such selections as Cara Cara Orange Petite Greens Salad, shrimp bisque, delicata squash quinoa, port-braised short rib or sea bass, along with Strawberry Balsamic Pavlova or a S'mores Takeaway Kit for dessert. See menu here. At Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa, 5480 Grand Pacific Drive in Carlsbad. Bookings here.

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VAGA AT ALILA BEACH RESORT: With an intimate ambiance & coastal views, the restaurant will be serving five-to-six-course Valentine’s Day menu, including such highlights as tuna & caviar “taco,” oyster & cactus salsa mignonette, smoked mushroom tostada, sea bass, short rib, passionfruit nicuatole & gold beignets. ($165 per person.) A final course (with chocolate granola & kumquat jam) can be taken home for breakfast in bed. Reservations here; full prix-fixe menu here. At 2100 N. Coast Hwy. 101, Encinitas.

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VEGGIE GRILL: On Feb. 13-14, the 100% plant-based restaurants will offer two, free chocolate chip cookies with entree purchase. Find locations in Carlsbad and La Jolla. Website here.

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VERBENA KITCHEN: The culinary team is planning three-course, prix-fixe Valentine's menu ($77 per person), with wine or cocktail pairings available and such options as shrimp bisque, Roman-spice ribeye, parsnip & truffle ravioli, and desserts of Pot de Creme and lemon curd. 3043 University Ave., San Diego. Info here.

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YOGURTLAND: A new, Valentine’s Day-inspired flavor, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, hits stores for limited time, along with gift-card promo offered through Feb. 14. Receive $5 bonus card with purchase of eGift card of $25 or more. Bonus cards valid in-store Feb. 15 through March 15. Offer details here. Location finder here.

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YOU & YOURS DISTILLING CO.: Valentine’s Day weekend features cocktail specials (like the Drunk in Love: Sunday Gin, hibiscus berry tea, lemon, salted grapefruit foam & rose spray) and dessert: Italian Chocolate Cake (chocolate ganache, beet sugar, cookie butter mousse). At 1495 G St., San Diego.

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