How To Celebrate Valentine's Day Weekend In The Wayne Area

WAYNE, NJ — Valentine's Day weekend is our time to celebrate the ones we love. With that often comes gifts, date nights and time well spent.

We've scouted the area for restaurant specials and events, and even asked Patch readers what their go-to spots are.

Still making plans for the weekend? Below are a few options to consider.

Spuntino Wine Bar & Tapas

This Clifton hot spot is offering a five-course prix fixe menu for Valentine's Day, but it's available anytime up until closing on Sunday. The tasting menu is $60 per person, or $85 including the wine pairings.

The menu includes:

• Roasted Beet & Burrata Salad – Watercress, wild herb vinaigrette
• Crab Cake – Creamed lobster reduction, parsley oil
• Lobster Ravioli – Saffron cream, cherry tomatoes, basil
• Filet Mignon – Gorgonzola polenta, buttered leeks, Chianti reduction
• French Vanilla Bread Pudding – Poached pears, Port Wine reduction

William Paterson University's 'Jazz Room at Home'

Marion Cowings graces the now-virtual Jazz Room stage in the first concert of 2021.

The performance starts at 4 p.m., with a virtual artist discussion slated for 3 p.m. Ticket prices are on a pay-what-you-choose model for the virtual series, with options ranging from $10-$25.

Cowings, a "silky and versatile baritone voice," has shared stages with "jazz giants" Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Ron Carter, Gary Bartz and Bobby Watson, and is a co-founder of the jazz vocal department at New York University, according to the university. Read more: William Paterson Jazz Room Launches 'At Home' Series

What you suggest

Patch Editor Montana Samuels sent out a question for readers this week: When you’re looking for the perfect place for a first date, anniversary or Valentine’s Day, where do you go?

One Patch reader suggested Double AI, a local Asian Bistro and sushi restaurant.

But if a relaxing night in watching Netflix is more your thing, Wayne Patch readers also shared their favorite pizza spots earlier in the week.

That list includes local staples like Positano, Neil's, Vinnie's Pizzarama and Anthony Franco's.

The margherita pizza is recommended from Anthony Franco's, and at Vinnie's, another reader suggests the Sicilian, caprese, margherita or grandma pie.

What'd we miss?

Do you have other date night favorites not included on this list? Any Valentine's Day deals you're up on that we aren't? Add them in the comments below.

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