For the Love of…
February = The Month of Love. Hate it or love it, it’s a gentle reminder to take the time and space to share love for friends, family, significant others... and most importantly, yourself. Our local Connecticut restaurants and wineries have created an array of events, and special occasions this month to do exactly that. Stop, Love and unWINE.
For the Love of Wine
Galentine’s Sparkling Wine & Cupcake Pairing
Grab your Girlfriends for a fun Galentine’s Week at Paradise Hills Vineyards! Featuring a showcase of 3 Sparkling Wine Flights all expertly paired with amazing mini cupcakes from Alyssa's Cakery!
Winery: Paradise Hills Vineyard & Winery
Location: Wallingford
Dates Available: February 7th-13th
Time: All day/ Evening
Cost: Upon Consumption
Belgium Chocolate & Wine Pairing
Enjoy a decadent pairing of BE Chocolat Fairfield Atelier's chocolates with four of Aquila’s Nest fabulous wines. Wine maker and Atelier’s chocolate representatives on site to walkthrough the pairings and orgins of wine and chocolate!
Winery: Aquila's Nest Vineyards
Location: Newtown, CT
Dates: Friday, February 18th
Cost: $30 per person (Aquila’s Website)
Vino & Amore All-Inclusive Winery Bus Tour
Celebrate the day of love in a unique and memorable wine experience! On the Vino & Amore All-Inclusive Winery Bus Tour, you’ll share your day with a few other friendly, wine-interested travelers in an intimate, yet social and light-hearted journey visiting local Connecticut Wineries… all while giving back to the Friends of New Haven Animal Shelter!
During your day you’ll visit 3 charming wineries ( Valor Wines, Stappa Vineyard, and Rosabianca Vineyard) with exclusive experiences to Nutmeg & Oak guests. Each stop will include a surprise and delight specific for the day’s tour- an experience you’ve never had before!
Winery: Stappa Vineyard, Rosabianca Vineyard, Valor Wines
Date: Saturday, February 12th
Time: 11:00 AM -4:00 PM
Cost: $150 per person (Eventbrite)
For The Love Of Food
The Foodtography Workshop: Taking Your Content to the Next Level
The food photography (Foodtography) workshop that helps you create stunning photos with the phone in your pocket! Learn the principles of how to set the scene for a great shot with your smartphone! Including elements like composition, lighting, and styling-enhancing any dish and cocktail for your Digital platform.
You’ll learn how to focus, balance, and use your phone to get the ideal food & cocktail photography shot! Perfect for marketers, bloggers, influencers, or anyone who wants to learn how to take better photos with your mobile device!
Restaurant: 55 Wine bar Photography Class
Location: Fairfield, CT
Date: Sunday, February 20th
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM
Cost: $35 per person (Eventbrite)
That's Amore: Dine, Drink, Dance for a Cause
Come join us at Strega on Thursday 2/10 to Dine, Drink and Dance for a cause for our That's Amore, Valentine's Day celebration! We will be featuring live classical music, drink specials, and a DJ to help raise funds for the Friends of New Haven Animal Shelter.
Restaurant: Strega
Location: Milford
Date: Thursday, February 10th
Time: 4:00-1:00 AM
Cost: Upon Consumption
Valentine’s Day Dinner Special
Join us with your sweetheart to celebrate Valentine’s Day at Terrain Cafe. Indulge in our four-course prix-fixe menu and special cocktail menu.
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First Course: Beet Root Ravioli with poppy seed butter, whipped ricotta, hazelnut breadcrumb
Second Course: Turmeric Caramel Cod with herbed rice, cucumber salad, black sesame seed brittle
Third Course: Vanilla Panna Cotta with rose granita, fresh raspberries
Restaurant: Terrain Cafe
Location: Westport
Date: Feb 11 - Feb 14th
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $55 per person
