Valentine's Day is this Sunday, February 14th! Whether you're indulging in some much-needed solo self-care, heading out for an intimate socially-distant dinner for two, or celebrating at home, our local businesses have everything you need to make the day special. Check out the special promotions below and for added inspiration, consult our guide to the local businesses of Van Ness, Wakefield and Forest Hills for more ideas. LITTLE RED FOX Valentine's weekend specials are now available for preorder from LFR to pick up on February 12th, 13th or 14th. Vday goodies include a chocolate heart-shaped Sugar Fox cake with vanilla buttercream frosting and Chef Bobby's "Love Birds" dinner for two, which includes two small roasted game hens served on a heap of fingerlings and a mini bottle of jus. Head to littleredfoxdc.com to preorder! I'M EDDIE CANO I'm Eddie Cano is offering a romantic, three-course, Italian meal for two this Thursday through Sunday, February 11th - 14th. The dinner for two is $89 and it includes ~ 1ST Course: Porcini Truffle Agnolotti Pasta 2ND Course: Hanger Steak with Lobster Butter and Sage Polenta 3RD Course: Hazelnut Raspberry Chocolate Mousse The meal is served hot and ready to enjoy. Please pre-order, while supplies last, and don't forget to choose your pickup time from the list provided. ACACIA FOOD & WINE Acacia Food & Wine is planning a three-day Valentine's celebration running this Friday through Sunday, February 12-14th. Their menu is full of romantic chef's specialties featuring their famous crab cakes, duck breast confit and decadent chocolate mousse. Reservations are available for cozy heated patio dining and limited indoor dining. Reserve here, via Open Table. CALVERT WOODLEY FINE WINES & SPIRITS Treating your Valentine to a special night is still possible during the pandemic and Calvert Woodley is making it easier! Join CW this Saturday, Feb 13th at 8 pm as wine expert Kristi Delovitch walks you through a tasting of the G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2017 and an assortment of specialties from CW's La Cheeserie. $75 Tasting Pack Includes:  G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2017 - 1 bottle Taleggio Cheese - 6oz Langa La Tur - pre-packaged 8oz Moliterno with Black Truffles Cheese - 6oz Mini Toast Crackers - 1pk Perfect Chocolate Truffles - 4pk Please note that the tasting pack includes two fresh-cut kinds of cheese. Your tasting pack will be ready for pickup on Friday, 2/12/21. Learn more here. MUCHAS GRACIAS! Valentine's Day con Muchas Gracias means they do the work of preparing an amazing meal so you can spend your time focusing on your Valentine! Chef has prepared a multi-course feast for two, available for pick-up Friday, 2/12 through Sunday, 2/14. See the menu and pre-order soon! ROSEMARY BISTRO CAFE You may not be able to fly off to Paris for a romantic getaway but Rosemary Bistro Cafe's chef-owner Fred Darricarrere has created a Valentine's menu full of French classics for you to enjoy at home. In addition to takeout and delivery, limited indoor dining is also available. Make a reservation by calling 202-506-5961. See the menu here. BUCK'S FISHING & CAMPING Spend Valentine's Day with Buck's! Special 'Dinner for Two' packages will be available for pick up on February 12th, 13th and 14th. Choose from: Starters: Savory Madeleines with Rosemary and Parmesan Salad: Roasted Beet, Blood Orange, Arugula & Goat Cheese with Sherry Vinaigrette Mains: Filet Mignon with Demi-Glacé, Potato Gratin & Roasted Brussels Sprouts or Roulade of Lamb Breast with Lamb Sausage served with Farro Chickpea Salad, Greek Yoghurt & Pesto Dessert: Buck’s Famous Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Covered Strawberries or Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Wine, cocktails and custom flower bouquets are also available! See the full menu or make a reservation for limited indoor or heated outdoor dining here. BREAD FURST Who doesn't love a finely curated basket of goodies?! Give Bread Furst 48 hours notice and they'll create a selection of items perfect to gift yourself or a special friend. Order here, or email catering@breadfurst.com to order. Delivery available! Shown here: ​ Six White Chocolate-Pecan Biscotti Pugliese Loaf Two Heart Cookies Pecan Rye Shortbread Cookies House Roasted Rosemary Nuts Ancient Foods Extra Virgin Olive Oil Di Bruno Bros. Bronze Balsamic Vinegar  Bottle of Cantine Poolini Pinot Grigio UPTOWN MARKET Order Valentine's dinner for two from Uptown Market and cook at home together! Meal kits include two filets and two of their best selling crab cakes. Here's what's included: ❤️ Two steak filets ❤️ Two crab cakes ❤️ A side of asparagus for two ❤️ Two chocolate truffle cakes See their full selection of goodies for a date night at home and place your order, here.

TESORO TRATTORIA PIZZERIA Tesoro presents a Virtual Valentine's Day with Chef Angela via Zoom! Place your order by February 11th at 2 pm for pickup on Sunday, February 14th at 3 pm. The cost is $150 per couple and you receive 30% off bottles of wine! Email info@tesorodc.com to reserve.

SFOGLINA VAN NESS Sfoglina celebrates Valentine's all weekend by offering a special menu for limited indoor dining, covered patio dining, or takeout starting this Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th. Make your reservations soon!

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