Love Is In the Air in Georgetown: Valentine's Day Doings

Editor’s note: The Georgetown Business Improvement District has compiled an extensive list of Valentine’s Day-themed activities being offered by local businesses, from dining and shopping to hotel stays and spa days. Check it out!

All We Art (1666 33rd St. NW) - ​We art in love! They say love makes people crazy, and we think art does too! 30% off all items from Feb. 11-15. Complimentary wrapping while you wait for a coffee or vin chaud. It’s Valentine’s Day, treat someone special with the gift of art​! Browse the boutique here.

Aveda (1325 Wisconsin Ave. NW) - Aveda Georgetown has selected WomenHeart, a nonprofit dedicated to the health and quality of life of women with or at risk for heart disease, as its beneficiary during February in recognition of American Heart Month. Join the kick-off event at on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WomenHeart will be providing women’s heart health education information and there will be an appearance by Starr Mirza, a young woman who is living with heart disease. Aveda Georgetown will donate $10 to WomenHeart for every customer who purchases a product, or who has a salon or spa appointment during the entire month of February.

Bacchus Wine Cellar (1635 Wisconsin Ave. NW) - On Saturday, February 14, Bacchus Wine Cellar is offering free afternoon tastings of its most romantic tipples - ruby rosés and sparkling diamond bubblies. And to further honor the patron saint of love, all still wines will be discounted an amorous 10 percent for the whole day.

Café Milano (3251 Prospect St. NW) - Share the LOVE all weekend long with Cafe Milano’s Sparkling Brunch Buffet featuring endless mimosas, a breakfast station, raw bar, pasta station and more! $65 per person plus tax. Sunday, February 15, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Calypso St. Barth (3307 M St. NW) - Share the Love and enjoy $50 off your purchase of $200+ when you bring a friend shopping at Calypso St. Barth! Now through February 16.

Capella Washington, D.C. Georgetown (1050 31st St. NW) - Enjoy a romantic view of the Georgetown city lights from atop Capella. Located in the heart of the nation’s capital, the Capella Romance package includes two nights stay in one of our beautiful room or suite with views of the C&O Canal and historic Georgetown and a romantic dinner for two with wine parings at The Grill Room, now under the direction of acclaimed Chef Frank Ruta and Pastry Chef Aggie Chin. Indulge in a custom-drawn bath selected from our menu of bubble baths, Champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, and upgrade to the next room category, based on availability. See the website or call for details.

Eno Wine Bar (2810 Pennsylvania Ave. NW) - This Valentine’s Day, ENO Wine Bar offers two specials to celebrate love. Temptation for Two, priced at $40 per couple, entices taste buds with a beautiful selection of ENO’s signature cheese, chocolate and charcuterie, paired with a glass of sparkling, red or white wine. Guests craving something a little more sensual will enjoy A “Zin”sational Pairing. The sweet experience, $50, features a flight of three, smoky, Colombian dark chocolates paired with the a bottle of the soft, velvety texture and black pepper spice of 2012 Ministry of the Vinterior Old Vine Zinfandel from Lodi, California. Space is limited and reservations are recommended. To make reservations, email Sabrina Kroeger at Sabrina@enodc.com.

Georgetown Suites (1111 30th St. NW & 1000 29th St. NW) - Treat your sweet to a suite! Enjoy half-price parking and late checkout. View Valentine’s Day rates here.

Malmaison (3401 K St. NW) - Celebrate Valentine’s Day with delicious French food at Malmaison’s gorgeous venue perched upon the Georgetown waterfront. Enjoy a four-course dinner prepared by Malmaison’s Gerard Pangaud, the youngest chef to ever be awarded two Michelin stars. Reserve online here.

Pretty Chic (1671 Wisconsin Ave. NW) - Adorn your valentine tastefully with our beautiful necklaces, clothing, and more...at 50% off! From yours truly, Pretty Chic.

The Ritz-Carlton (3100 South St. NW) - Sans Valentine this year, but ready to meet your mate? Enter Cupid’s Communal Table, offered on Valentine’s Day, as well as on Fridays throughout the month of February. The special dining event series aims at bringing singles together over a shareable, family-style dinner by the fire in the hotel’s chic and romantic Living Room. Perfect for singles, friends, or small groups of up to 8 people, Cupid’s Communal Table gives guests the opportunity to mix and mingle in the comfort of the hotel’s Living Room which offers a warm and inviting place to meet someone new with its dramatic wood-burning fireplace, cozy lounge seating, and soaring exposed brick walls. Highlights from the seasonally-driven Cupid’s Communal Table dinner menu include butternut squash soup; braised short ribs, buttermilk and pickle brined fried chicken, and the chef’s selection of decadent Valentine’s day treats. The hotels’ expert bartenders will also be on hand with cocktail and wine pairings for each course. Cupid’s Communal Table is priced at $125 per person, is all inclusive, and will be available February 6, 13, 14, 20, and 27, with seating times available at 7 pm and 9 pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged, and can be made by calling 202.912-4146.

Tony & Joe’s Seafood Place (3000 K St. NW) - Enjoy a romantic night at Washington Harbour. For $89 per couple, you and your loved one can enjoy Tony & Joe’s ‘Chilled Seafood Tower’ package, which offers a wide selection of seafood dishes including two one-pound lobsters, four jumbo shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon, crab cocktail, six oysters on the half shell, six top neck clams on the half shell and two split bottles of prosecco. Your romantic night doesn’t have to end at the restaurant though. Extend the romance to Washington Harbour’s ice rink for a delightful couples’ outing by the scenic Potomac River. Call 202.944.4515 for reservations at Tony & Joe’s; 202.706.7666 for reservations at the Washington Harbour ice rink.

Tudor Place (1644 31st St. NW) - Celebrate love and creativity at Tudor Place! On Saturday, February 14 at 11:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., children will tour the historic mansion in search of historic Valentine’s Day cards from the Tudor Place Archive. These cards then serve as inspiration for their own Valentine’s card creations to take home. Each session lasts an hour; adults accompany their children (ages 5+) free. More information here.

Via Umbria (1525 Wisconsin Ave. NW) - Switch out the usual restaurant experience and instead enjoy a unique, authentic four-course Umbrian-themed Italian meal and wine pairing. Via Umbria welcomes acclaimed Umbrian winemaker Roberto Di Filippo for an intimate and private winemakers dinner featuring the wines of Di Filippo and Plani Arche. With Roberto sharing stories about his life in Umbria, the role of food and wine in his culture and how his wines pair with certain foods, Via Umbria’s Valentine’s Wine Dinner is an experience not to be missed. The dinner will feature all Umbrian dishes (strictly no northern or southern Italian foods) with passed appetizers, followed by the four-course sit-down of salad, primi (traditionally pasta or grain), secondo (traditionally a meat), and a dessert. Reservations for the Di Filippo Wine Dinner are available for Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15; seatings are for 7:30 p.m. The cost is $125 per person; wine included. Reservations can be made by calling Via Umbria at 202.333.3904.

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