The thing about Valentine's Day is that it's ONE day a year.Not that that's a bad thing. Who couldn't use a whole day devoted to Love with a capital L?
It's just that there should be some way to keep those rose-colored classes on at least a little longer. (Beyond 12:01 a.m. on February 15, that is.)
That's why we're suggesting Valentine's Day be treated as an experience, not just a one-and-done affair. Stretch it out. Savor the details. Make the pleasure last. If love follows suit, all the better.
At BOKX 109 American Prime, inside Hotel Indigo in Newton, they're offering a special romantic getaway spa package for the entire month of February. Click here for details.
You could also scale it back to a week-end luxury package, which includes two seats for dinner (a $150 value) plus a one-night stay for two (so you can take the elevator home after dinner) plus a welcome gift of Champagne and strawberries plus breakfast for two the next day. All for $295. Details are here.
Or you can luxuriate in just the dinner which, at four courses with four different wines from Domaine Chandon Winery for $75, is a lovely and sparkling way to celebrate your Love with a capital L.
Just remember to make it last.
WHAT: Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Menu and Packages
WHERE: BOKX 109, inside Hotel Indigo, 399 Grove Street, Newton
WHEN: Dinner between Friday, February 12 and Sunday, February 14
COST: $75 per person for prix fixe menu (excluding tax & gratuity)
RSVP: Required. Call 617.454.3399.
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Wine industry analysts announced yesterday that California wine shipments dropped in 2009 for the first time in 16 years. (California produces 90% of the wine made in the United States.) Overall wine consumption in the US, however, is up 2.1%.
