VALENTINE’S FUN FOR YOU
and your other half
As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, you might be wondering how to celebrate
the commercialized holiday in a meaningful way. Whether you’ll be celebrating
with your better half or with the other half of your BFF necklace, BORO has ideas
for a fun Valentine’s Day — or Galentine's Day — in western Queens.
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BY AMANDA SALAZAR
@MANDYWRITES @MANDYSALAZAR
TOURNESOL BISTRO
5012 VERNON BLVD., LONG ISLAND CITY
YELP.COM/BIZ/TOURNESOL-LONG-ISLAND-CITY
Feeling fancy?
This French bistro
might be the
right date spot for
you and whoever
you’re spending
your Valentine’s
Day with.
Offering appetizer
options such
as salmon tartare
and sautéed snails
and entrée options
like mussels marinieres and beef bourguignon,
Tournesol Bistro is the pick for any pair that enjoys
upscale, Instagrammable dishes.
The restaurant also is open for brunch and lunch
for those who are looking for a daytime Valentine’s
Day meal.
ALTERWORK STUDIOS
30-09 35TH AVE., ASTORIA
ALTERWORKSTUDIOS.COM
Recreate that
famous potterymaking
scene in
“Ghost” with your
significant other
or just have some
fun with clay with
a friend by signing
up for pottery classes
at AlterWork Studios.
The studio offers
“Intro to Pottery
Wheel” and “Weekend
on the Pottery
Wheel” classes that span six weeks. While AlterWork
doesn’t offer Monday classes that will fall on Valentine’s Day
this year, there are classes on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays
and Sundays. Learn how to make pottery creations
and gift one to your partner this Feb. 14.
ASTORIA’S SECRET: THE LINGERIE SHOPPE
28-53 STEINWAY ST., ASTORIA
ASTORIASSECRET.COM
Whether you’re planning a date night or a girls’ night, The Lingerie Shoppe Speakeasy
at Astoria’s Secret can be the perfect place to enjoy drinks and show off your
prettiest lingerie. The self-proclaimed “elegant and intimate” speakeasy style lounge
has moonshine to fit the theme, but also offers cocktails, wine, beer and food. The
Shoppe hosts erotic poetry and performance art nights on Sundays, so attend a Feb.
13 poetry reading if you’re feeling adventurous. Just be aware that women must be
at least 21 years old and men must be at least 23 years old to enter.
ARTS E+X EPLNOTREER TYAOINURM BEONRTO
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