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Here are a few safe Valentine’s Day
date ideas around New York City
BY CARSEN HOLADAY
Valentine’s Day plans this year
involve a lot of decision making.
Romantics everywhere are pondering
the big questions: Single or taken?
Staying in or safely going out? Budgeting
or big spending?
No matter the answer, there are lots of
ways that New Yorkers can still celebrate
love and affection in a year like 2021, even
amid the pandenmic.
Here are some ideas for Valentine’s Day
activities in New York City:
Champagne Bubbles
in a Bubble
InterContinental New York Times
Square is offering a Valentine’s Day package
for the whole crew. You and your signifi
cant other and/or your closest friends
can reserve an entire private fl oor, with
a 10 room minimum, in this iconic hotel.
Starting at $100 per person, guests are
provided with luxurious and private fullfl
oor accommodations. Each skyline-view
room features a stocked self-service mini
bar full of champagne splits, preloaded
romantic comedies set in NYC, and a $200
gift card to Benjamin Steakhouse. To book,
contact Anthony Del Gaudio at Anthony.
DelGaudio@ihg.com.
Industry City
For those looking for an outdoor date,
Industry City has many choices for food,
drink, and play. Industry City’s Ice Rink
powered by Volvo Car USA is a great option
for an active date. The Rink, located
in Courtyard 5/6, has an outdoor heating
system. Tickets are $12 per person, with
$10 skate rentals per person. If you’re not
in the mood for skating, have a drink or a
romantic dinner in the heated courtyard.
Tickets for the Ice Rink can be purchased
on-site at Industry City or online.
Virtual Wine Tasting Class
with Kevin Zraly
The fi rst and only international online
wine school is offering a virtual hour-long
class on Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. EST.
The class costs $50 per Zoom account plus
the cost of the four wines that will be tasted
and discussed. To learn more or register,
visit the website here.
Beat the Bomb
Beat The Bomb in DUMBO is the ultimate
Valentine’s Day activity for fun-lovers.
Whether a date, double date, or a friend
group outing, Beat The Bomb ensures
excitement for a team of 2-6 players. In an
hour-long experience, teams go through a
series of games to reach the fi nal challenge:
a giant paint bomb.
Coucou French Classes
On Valentine’s Day, Coucou French
Classes is offering a one-time cultural
workshop for those wishing to discover
what intimacy looks like in one of the most
romantic languages. French/American Romance
– A Survival Guide is led by Julie
Moals, an NYC-based French teacher married
to an American. The workshop costs
$60 for one person and only $90 for two
people. The workshop will take place on
Zoom on Feb. 14 from 4-6 p.m. EST and
will be open to all levels of language skills.
More information here.
CAMP: Form Reimagined
If Valentine’s Day puts you in the mood
for some local shopping, check out this
Brooklyn-based original home décor and
accessories shop. CAMP: Form Reimagined
has created a variety of decorative vintage
plates for Valentine’s Day that feature
iconic couples from TV, movies, music and
pop culture. Each unique plate costs $48
and collections are $64. For more information,
explore their etsy at CAMPmercantile.
Bank of America Winter
Village at Bryant Park
This Winter Village offers a variety
of activities with different price points.
Whether you reserve a heated, cozy igloo
for your special date, enjoy NYC’s only
free-admission ice skating rink, or visit
the Lodge Deck or the Curling Café, you’re
bound to fi nd something you love at Bryant
Park. The Winter Village goes through
March 28.
Maman Marche
From Feb. 8-14, Maman Marche will be
transformed into Maman’s Valentine’s Day
Pop-Up, offering limited-edition beverages,
pastries, and romantic giftable retail items.
Stop by the love patisserie for some sweet
treats like a white chocolate raspberry rose
cookie.
Diwine Restaurant &
Wine Bar
Astoria favorite Diwine will be serving a
three-course prix fi xe menu on Valentine’s
Day from noon until 9 p.m. Enjoy fi ne dining
and wining in the cozy, heated outdoor
seating area. The three-course meal is $65
per person plus tax and gratuity. More
information about Diwine can be found
on their website.
22 February 4, 2021 Schneps Media
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