Valentine’s Day in Tampa Bay is a huge thing. Think of it as an elevated date night with all the shenanigans. Some options:
7th+ Grove An entire week of events to celebrate all the love kicks off with a pop-up food and wine pairing event with Washington D.C.’s KitchenCray. $15-175 for tickets depending on the event. 1930 E. 7th Ave., Tampa. 813-602-0960. eventbrite.com
AR Workshop You and your girls can have a Galentine’s Day Wine Down Wednesday and enjoy a personalized wine pairing guest hosted by Cru Cellars. Feb. 10. 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. 2414 S. MacDill Ave., Tampa. 813-515-0833. arworkshop.com
Boca A Valentine’s Day to-go menu for when you just want to cuddle up on the couch. Order online before Wednesday, Feb. 12 and pick up at 5 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. $64.99. Various locations. bocatampa.com
Bizou Brasserie Fill your heart and stomach with Bizou’s Valentine’s Day four-course meal and special cocktails. Book reservations over the phone or online. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. $7-56. 601 N. Florida Ave.,Tampa. 813-227-9555. bizoutampa.com
The C House Kick it happy hour-style. Guests are encouraged to wear the colors lavender, pink, or red. 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. 6005 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. 813-488-4813. thechouse.com
The Cake Girl Mini cupcakes and chocolate-covered strawberries to show everyone how much you love them. $18/dozen.13713 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa. 813-360-0909. thecakegirl.com
Callaloo Enjoy an amazing buffet then dance the night away with live music from Florida Jazz Express. 6 p.m.-midnight. $20-$135. 642 22nd St. S., St. Petersburg. 727-256-1806. callaloostpete.com
Ciro’s An intimate evening with a special four-course pre-fixe dinner. Seating is limited; call to reserve a spot. 5 p.m.-1 a.m. $85/person. 2109 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa. 813-251-0022. cirostampa.com
Community Roots Collective Get together to celebrate the love between you and your best girl friends with a shareable dish. Sat., Feb. 9. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. 2746 N. Florida Ave., Tampa. 813-515-0825. barefootbirth.com
Einstein Bros. Bagels Guests can pre-order heart-shaped bagels by the half-dozen or baker’s dozen beginning Feb. 3 or plain, chocolate, or cinnamon raisin heart-shaped bagels Feb. 10-14 at participating locations. $1.49 for single bagel-$15.79 for a baker’s dozen. Various locations. einsteinbros.com
Federal Bar Lakeland Turn up for the end of Valentine’s Day weekend at brunch accompanied with bottomless mimosas and bloody marys. Feb.16. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 124 S. Tennessee Ave., Lakeland. 863-816-3968. federalbarlakeland.com
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