Valentine's Day in the Big Apple: Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn
And last, but certainly not least, in this series of Valentine’s
Day celebrations around the world, check out this astonishing variety of fun
ideas that are happening in New York City. When it comes to fêting your loved
one, the Big Apple goes all out. I’ll be out there, too, but I’m not
going to tell you where. Many of these events – especially the ones at the
hotels -- extend throughout the month.
Brooklyn’s New York Transit Museum’s annual “Missed Connections” party (thank you, Craigslist) celebrates the possibilities public transit encounters. Sexy, fun, and subterranean, the party kicks off at 6:30pm on Valentine’s Day, with refreshments provided by Brooklyn’s own Brooklyn Brewery, Brittle Barn, Brooklyn Winery, The Chocolate Room, A Cook’s Companion, and Grand Central Oyster Bar Brooklyn. Raffle prizes, too. Boerum Place, Brooklyn. Tickets https://51281.blackbaudhosting.com/51281/Missed-Connections.

While many
restaurants offer special Valentine’s Day dinners, usually with a rose and a
glass of champagne as a token gift, Stanton
Social is
having a dance party. Starting at 6pm, the restaurant’s DJ will spin sexy
slow jams to get you in the mood. A second DJ will heat up the scene with party
tunes. A special menu of restaurant classics along with aphrodisiacal treats is
paired with an open bar of premium top-shelf selections for your two-hour
celebration. $125 per person. Email: Natalie@thestantonsocial.com,
99 Stanton Street, Manhattan, 212-995-009

Not single but not necessarily
happy? The
Wolcott Hotel wants
couples “On the Mend” to enjoy a getaway to resolve marital tensions. Snuggle
and rekindle in a two-room suite – so you each can have your own space if you
need it – and read up on counseling literature provided for you, or take
advantage of discounted activities like yoga or an aphrodisiacal
wine-and-chocolate dinner to get you back on track. 4 West 31st St., Manhattan, 212-268-2900 www.wolcott.com
To quote Beyoncé, “all the single ladies” have an option, too: the
“Insider Shopping Package” at the Z
NYC Hotel, with deluxe accommodations overlooking the
Manhattan skyline from the Queens side. Shop ‘til you drop with a
customized three-hour shopping tour with a fashion industry pro, followed by
cocktails and “show-and-tell” in the Z Lounge. 11-01- 43rd Ave., Long Island City (Queens),
212-319-7000 www.zhotelny.com


The Kimpton Group is at it again with ultra-sexy two-night packages for a New York City Valentine’s Day getaway (or hideaway). At the Ink48
hotel, you’ll pick
your desired level of “heat” -- low, medium or high -- and pick the amenities
that are best suited for you. “Low Heat” encourages you to be a “devil with a
halo” and visit the Museum of Sex, followed by a retreat to your room to enjoy
an aphrodisiac-filled basket of almonds, seeds, bananas, strawberries, red wine
and absinthe. Or turn up the flame to “Medium Heat” and be a “devil with
a conscious,” reading your gift of “Go Green between the Sheets and Make Your
Love Sustainable,” or using an array of eco-friendly massage oils after your
private in-room wine tasting which includes two bottles of sustainable wines.
For the full effect, the “High Heat” package transforms you into a “devil in
the centerfold.” Are you a closet exhibitionist? With this package,
you’ll get a one-hour photo shoot with make-up and styling with a
magazine-style book of boudoir photos. In your room, you’ll find an iPod
pre-loaded with sexy tunes to get you in the mood, along with red wine,
chocolates, and two disposable cameras. Prices for the packages range
from $399-$899 per night. To book, info@ink48.com.
653 11th Avenue, Manhattan, 212-757-0088 www.ink48.com.
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