Still haven’t made your Valentine’s Day plans and looking for something with a boozy spin? Check out the Nick Drinks round-up of events both downtown and in the burbs. There are dessert charcuterie plates, two spirits releases and one secret dinner.
In the City:
- Briggs Detroit – 2nd Annual Single Forever
- Celebrate your bachelorhood or bachelorettehood with 50% off your bill. You just have to be single to get the offer, obviously.
- Hours: 7p – 11p
- More details on Facebook
- Coriander Kitchen & Farm – A Heart’s Desire
- Check out a unique dining opportunity with special guest Lynne Savino of i-lixir wines. Each course is paired with a special romantic wine and perfect for date night. The dining location is secret and revealed when you get your ticket. Pre-purchase tickets on the website ($85)
- Start: 6:30p
- More details on Website
- Gather – Chinese New Year Menu
- Not exactly Valentine’s Day themed but incredibly interesting. Power house chef Sarah Welch and wine super star Ping Ho partner up to bring an impressive Chinese feast complete with wine pairings and maybe my most favorite fortified wine…MADEIRA.
- Details are slim. Call the restaurant for more info – 586.850.0205
- Grey Ghost Detroit – Roses X Rosé Dinner
- Check-out the special menu featuring paired cocktails, wine or beer paired with each course. 5 courses with an amuse bouche mean you should come hungry
- Hours: 4p-12p (call for reservations – 313.262.6534)
- a few more details on Facebook
- Standby – Grown & Sexy: A Valentine’s Day Party
- Check out the special Valentine’s Day cocktail menu for one night only.
- Hours: 10p – 2a
- More details on Facebook
- The Sugar House – Valentine’s Day
- Bring your sweetie for a special menu of cocktails AND DESSERTS! Enlisting the help of pastry chef Corinna Collins, check out special sorbet, chocolates and event dessert charcuterie.
- Hours: 5p – 2a
- More details on Facebook
- Two James – Valentine’s Day
- Specialty cocktails served with Mel’s Toffee, live music from DJ Chris Wilson and delicious Mexican food from Racquel’s Cocina. No cover charge or reservations.
- Hours: Noon-11p (Food at 5p-9, Music 7:30-11p)
- More details on Facebook
In the Burbs:
- Ann Arbor Distilling Company – A Sexy Valentine’s Day with Abigail Stauffer and Jamie Register
- Sip on amazing cocktails, listing to smooth music (from Abigail and Jamie) and eat chocolate truffles. What could be better? No cover charge!
- Hours: 7p – 9p
- More details on Facebook
- Clubhouse BFD – 6th Birthday Party
- One of my favorite beer bars is turning 6 years old. Join them to celebrate on Valentine’s Day. The tap list proves to be epic.
- Hours: Noon – 11p
- More details on Facebook
- Long Road Distillers (Grand Rapids) – Raspberry Liqueur Release & Chocolate Pairing
- Get your hands on the newest product from Long Road’s their Michigan Raspberry Liqueur. I got a sneak peek bottle and am thrilled with the results. While it is sweetened it is quite dry and bursting with raspberry flavor. If this sells like their Nocino, it will go fast.
- Hours: 4p – Midnight
- More details on Facebook
- Motor City Gas – Valentine’s Day Soiree
- All day Happy Hour for single ladies, chocolate strawberry whiskey craft cocktails and release of Cabernet Wine Barrel Finished Bourbon
- Hours: Noon to 10p
- More details on Facebook
- Oakland Art & Novelty – Valentine’s Day
- Skip the fancy dinner and drink with Oakland. Featured cocktails include; Tinder Toddy and “U up” Flip as well as some special surprises. They even have roses…Four Roses Bourbon that is.
- Hours: 5p – 12:30a