Valentine’s Day Roundup 2010

This is it! The biggest list of Valentine’s Day events you will find anywhere West of Gresham! From spendy to cheap, simple to complex, you will find a solution to all of your V’day needs here.

Accanto

Accanto will feature Happy Hour all day long on Valentine’s Day, along with an “Amare la Vita” cocktail and food specials including:

• Hazelnut crusted duck croquettes, served with mache, pomegranate reduction and gorgonzola. $10
• House-cut tagliatelle with Dungeness crab, fennel, leeks and saffron cream, $15
• Pancetta-wrapped scallops served with celery root puree, blood orange gastrique and fresh blood orange and celery salad, $18

Accanto is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2838 SE Belmont St., Portland, OR 97214; 503-235-4900; www.accantopdx.com

Andina

• Live entertainment by Toshi Onizuka and The Danny Romero Trio from 6 – 11 p.m.
• Three-course Champagne dinner with Roederer Champagne or Anderson Valley sparkling wine.
• Prices range from $60-$195 depending on choice of beverage. Both early and late seatings are available starting at 5:30 p.m.
• Three-course dinner only available Sunday, Feb 14^th.

1314 NW Glisan, Portland, OR; www.andinarestaurant.com; 503-228-9535

Aquariva

It’s never too early to think about the one you love, and the pressure is on to plan the perfect romantic evening. For those short on time and ideas, a local restaurant and hotel have come to the rescue with a solution sure to please any woman – the Everlasting Love special hotel and dinner package.

Complete with a one night stay at the South Waterfront’s greenest hotel, The Avalon Hotel + Spa (with 2pm late checkout!), a 3 course dinner at the neighboring Aquariva Italian kitchen + Wine Bar, a bottle of sparkling wine delivered to the room and a box of decadent chocolates, this package offers the ideal staycation getaway. Saying “I love you” has never been easier, or so relaxing.

A separate 3-course dinner only package is also available, as well as interview with hotel personnel and guests.

Bar Avignon

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Bar Avignon!

To begin  three lovely oysters on the half shell, champagne mignonette  or  oyster mushroom bruschetta. Then  a first course  arugula salad with tenerella burrata, toasted hazelnuts, rosé vinaigrette. Next, a  second course choice of  carlton farms pork chop, roasted rabe, pecorino-herb salsa  or  risotto verde with fennel and sunchokes, parmesan cheese. For  dessert  chocolate pots de crème with chantilly crème.

$35 pp not including gratuity, beverage & that fabulous glass of Agrapart Champagne you will share.
Regular Sunday hours – 4-10pm. Reservations not accepted. Chef Jeremy Eckels’ complete Winter menu will also be available.

2138 SE Division www.baravignon.com 503.517.0808

Belly Restaurant

Valentine’s Day is coming up and you can be sweet to your sweetie with 3 courses and a glass of bubbles for 49.-

See the menu here

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. ~Albert Einstein

Belly Timber

Come enjoy a memorable dinner at Belly Timber this Valentine’s Day. Space is limited, so call now for your reservations 503 235-3277.

Besaws

Love is in the Air at Besaws, this Valentines Day! 4 courses & your choice of bubbles to begin your evening. Our menu features delicious foods to share with your date; including fresh oysters on the half, a local meat & cheese board, creative salads and rich, comforting entrees to satisfy ladies and gents alike. Our sweet finale showcases options like our lemon popovers and a chocolate & caramel truffle, to name a few. We offer a 6pm or 8pm seating. Please see our website to view the complete menu. Call to make a reservation, today. Sunday, February 14th, 2010
$50 per person

Besaws – 2301 NW Savier Street (@ NW 23rd Street)
Portland, Ore. 97210. 503.228.2619. www.besaws.com

Biwa

More than just another day, Valentine’s Day is a special time to join us at Biwa for flights of sparkling wine, incredible sake, extra-romantic special dishes from the kitchen and more! We will be serving our full regular menu, and accepting reservations for parties of all sizes, too!

215 Southeast 9th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214. (503) 239-8830

Bluehour

Consider these options for Valentine’s Weekend at Bluehour: Dinner Saturday night the 13th, Brunch Sunday the 14th, Dinner on Valentine’s Day. See the menus and make reservations at bluehouronline.com. 503.226.3394

Bones Steak & Chop

Executive Chef Borst of bone’s steak and chop house is excited to share with you his special Valentines Day Menu. Offerings of fresh local ingredients make this menu perfect for this special occasion. Your romantic evening begins with delicious choices like Lobster Bisque and Crab Tower followed by your choice of a 10oz Lobster Tail or 12oz Carlton Farm Dry Aged Prime Rib. Accompanying all of this complimentary Champagne and Wine. And what evening would not be complete without an assortment of House Made Truffles and Port. These are just a few of the items offered in this menu for $69.95 per person. We look forward to sharing this most romantic evening. Reservation call 360-723-0810. 1207 SE Rasmussen Blvd. Suite 130, Battle Ground, Wa. Visit us on Facebook to see all our available menu’s.

Castagna

Valentine’s Weekend at Castagna is a collection of seasonal dishes and ingredients – with some delicacies added for the special holiday. Chef Matt Lightner will feature House-cured black cod; Crispy Lamb breast; Aged rib eye; razor clam with roasted sunchokes; and chocolate mousse, almond streusel and frozen white chocolate. Choose 4 courses for $55 or order a la carte.

• Seatings available Friday, Feb. 12 – Sunday, Feb 14^th from 5:30 to 10 p.m.

1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR; www.castagnarestaurant.com; 503-231-7373

clarklewis

Chef Dolan Lane is preparing a special 4-course prix-fixe menu Saturday & Sunday dinner on Valentine’s Day weekend. $58 per person, there will also be an optional wine pairing available. Join us! Call the restaurant to book your reservation. 1001 Southeast Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 (503) 235-2294

Clyde Common

Ace Hotel Portland is having a Valentine’s Day party. It also happens to be our 3rd birthday. Clyde Common will be giving a sneak preview of their new breakfast menu. You can get your picture taken and make valentines with craft supplies sponsored by Readymade Magazine. And there will be live music  too.

Food will be buffet-style. Clyde Common is bringing back continental breakfast with top quality housemade ingredients, featuring smoked fish, Olympic Provisions cured meats, farmers’ cheeses, 8 minute eggs, Pearl Bakery breads, pickles, jams, mustards, and fresh fruit. There will be Stumptown coffee and handcrafted breakfast cocktails.

Entry to the party includes breakfast, photos, and crafting. Drinks are extra. Purchase your tickets in advance at the front desk ($20) or at the Cleaners the day of the event ($25, cash only please). Or stay at Ace on Saturday Feb 13 or Sunday Feb 14 and the party is $15.

10am-2pm Sunday, February 14, the Cleaners at Ace Hotel Portland, 403 SW 10th Ave. For more info please call 503-228-2277.

The Country Cat Dinnerhouse & Bar

This Valentine’s Day evening, Chefs/Owners Adam and Jackie Sappington will cook up a few tasty treats at The Country Cat Dinnerhouse & Bar, in addition to the regular dinner menu.  Kick off the night right with Oysters on the Half Shell with a Green Apple and Moscato Mignonette ($12 for 1/2 dozen), then move to a special Maine Lobster, Mascarpone and Almond Ravioli in a roasted shellfish stock with pork cracklin’s ($12).  The evening wouldn’t be complete without something sweet, and Jackie Sappington has dreamed up just the solution – the “BFK Sunday” with Bailey’s Ice Cream, Frangelico/Hazelnut Genoise & Kahlua Hot Fudge ($7).  The Country Cat is accepting dinner reservations for all sized parties on Sunday, February 14th.  For reservations, please call 503.408.1414, and for more information about The Country Cat visit: www.thecountrycat.net.

David Hill Vineyard & Winery

“All we need is love, but sometimes a little chocolate doesn’t hurt.” – Lucy VanPelt

Please join us at our truly romantic location as we pair our fine Pinot Noir, Merlot, Ruby and Muscat Port with samplings of handmade chocolate desserts. All dessert samples will be prepared by resident pastry chefs Michele Andrich and Judy Shinn.  February 13 & 14,  12 – 5 p.m.  No Charge.

46350 NW David Hill Road, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Departure Restaurant

Departure Restaurant celebrates Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year — with a “Year of the Tiger” theme. Chef Jeremy Frice is taking some of his favorite ingredients and cooking from the heart to offer bold, new dishes in addition to the a la carte menu.

Valentine’s Day weekend: February 12-14, 2010. Friday and Saturday: 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. Sunday: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Departure is typically closed on Sunday)

Menu Highlights:

* Seared venison, shiitake mushrooms, watercress, ume wasabi sauce

* Grilled Monterey Bay calamari, pickled eggplant, scallion pancakes, chile oil

* Big Eye Tataki, braised negi, mandarins, ginger

* Steamed mussels, hearts of palm, braised pork belly, kaffir lime

525 SW Morrison, downtown Portland. Departure Restaurant is on the 15th floor (rooftop) of the Nines Hotel, and offers sweeping views of downtown, the Willamette River, and the mountains.  Departure Restaurant: 503-802-5370; www.departureportland.com

Domaine Serene Winery and Xocolatl de David

Domaine Serene Winery is hosting a palate-teasing, wonderfully-decadent Valentine’s Day Wine & Chocolate tasting on Saturday, February 13th, featuring chocolate from Portland’s Xocolatl de David. Treat the special people in your life to an afternoon of very special, small production wines paired with hand-crafted chocolates specifically for the occasion. It’s the perfect time to indulge, with the holidays far behind us and a bright new year ahead! Cost: $25 per person

Date: Saturday – February 13, 2010; 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Domaine Serene Winery Tasting Room, 6555 NE Hilltop Lane, Dayton, OR 97114 (map)

Website: www.domaineserene.com, www.xocolatldedavid.com

Dutch Bros. Coffee “Dutch ‘Luv’ Day”

Come celebrate this Valentine’s Day with the Cans for Coffee food drive. On Feb. 14, customers will receive any 16 oz. beverage for one dollar with the donation of three cans of food. Canned goods will be donated to local food banks including Oregon Food Bank, Tualatin School House Pantry, Columbia Pacific Food Bank in St. Helens and Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH) of Vancouver.

Date/Time: Sunday, Feb. 14, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Cost: Donate 3 non-perishable food items and receive a 16 ounce drink for $1

Locations:

• Hillsboro: 2091 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy; 1320 SW Oak Street
• Beaverton: 8940 SW Hall Blvd
• Portland: 514 SE Belmont; 6710 SE Foster Road; 13640 SE Division
• St. Helens: 2274 Columbia Blvd.
• Tualatin: 8675 SW Tualatin Sherwood Road
• Vancouver: 5700 E. 4^th Plain Blvd.

East India Co. Grill & Bar

East India Co. Grill & Bar features classic Indian cuisine from northern and western India prepared with a contemporary flair.  Enjoy a multi course prix fixe menu for Valentine’s Day weekend including items such as Jaffrani Sheekh, saffron-infused chicken kebabs; Shahi murg, hazelnut stuffed chicken with spinach-fennel sauce; Jalpari Kallonji, spiced infused oil with jumbo prawns and Nigella seeds; and Chocolate Kulfi and Fruits.

• Valentine’s Weekend Menu available from Feb 12-14^th. $60 per couple or $80 with wine pairings.
• Dinner hours 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

821 SW 11^th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205; 503-227-8815; www.eastindiacopdx.com

Elephants Delicatessen

It’s become tradition at Portland’s gourmet deli to create beautiful, delicious Valentine’s meals to go, so you can celebrate at home without the hassle. Let the chefs at Elephants Delicatessen do the cooking this year!

Elephants Delicatessen has created a special menu for the holiday. Each multi-course meal includes a starter, salad, main course and dessert for $19.95 a person. Orders can be placed through Feb. 12 and will be available for pick up Feb. 14 at the Norwest 22nd Avenue location.

Go to www.elephantsdeli.com to place an order and see menus, or call 503-299-6304. And if you need wine suggestions for your meal, just ask. Elephants Delicatessen carries wines from around the world and has knowledgeable staff at all of our major retail stores. Flying Elephants at Fox Tower will host a “Wines for Romance” tasting from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 13.

Equinox

Want romance on Valentine’s Day? Bring your sweetie to Equinox for “Pillow Talk” and other romantic dishes. Space is limited, so call now for reservations 503.460.3333. 830 N Shaver | Portland, OR 97227 | 503 720-7044

Farm to Fork Restaurant

Join us at Farm to Fork Restaurant for a romantic dinner with complimentary bubbles at your table! Chef Paul Bachand has created a Prix Fix menu sure to delight your sweetheart. Reservations are required and the cost is $50/person or $75/person if you want the wine pairings selected by our wine director Mark Bosko. 5pm-9pm Sunday Feb 14^th. Reservations Required. 503-538-7970. 1410 N. Hwy 99 in Dundee, Oregon. Visit www.innatredhills.com for more information.  Special Valentine’s room rates at the Inn at Red Hills for the holiday weekend. $150/king vineyard suite. Reservations 503-538-7999.

Genoa

Valentine’s Day at Genoa features both a five-course “Venezia” menu and an optional six-course menu just for the holiday with suggested wine pairings. Both menus include a choice of entrees such as Seared deep sea scallops, Grilled quail, and lightly pounded veal cutlets. Genoa is rooted in regional Italian cuisine based on seasonality and fresh ingredients made by hand daily. The regional Italian tasting menu is a mainstay of this 38-year old restaurant which re-opened in November 2009 under new owners and a new culinary team after a one year hiatus. This nationally recognized restaurant has a long tradition in Portland’s culinary scene and is considered one of the city’s culinary pioneers and first farm to table establishment.

• Five-course menu is $55 and is available Feb. 12^th through Feb. 14th
• 5:30 p.m.

2832 SE Belmont St., Portland, OR; 503-238-1464; www.genoarestaurant.com

H50 Bistro and Bar

Spend a little, love a lot at H50 Bistro & Bar. H5O bistro & bar, a premium casual restaurant located at Hotel Fifty in downtown Portland, invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s weekend Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010. Take credit for the culinary portion of your 2010 romantic Valentine’s Day festivities with a 4-course prix-fixe dinner for only $39 per person.

50 Southwest Morrison St., Portland. (503) 221-0711

The Heathman Restaurant and Bar

DINNER AND A MOVIE

• Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14^th; 6:30 p.m.
• $75 per person, not including gratuity or beverages.
• The idea of dinner and a movie on Valentines’ Day weekend just got tastier with two screenings of the movie Julie and Julia, along with a six-course menu featuring recipes made famous by Julia Child in her cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking.  Dishes include: Duck en Croute, De-boned Pekin duck, rolled and cooked in puff pastry; Lobster Thermidor, broiled lobster with sauce bercy; and Beef Bourguignon, beef braised in red wine, with vegetable garniture

CHOCOLATE TEA

• Saturday, February 13, 2010 with seatings at Noon and 2 p.m.; $32 per person.
• For those craving more chocolate, the Heathman Restaurant will offer a Chocolate-centric version of the popular traditional tea on Saturday, February 13^th at noon and 2 p.m.

VALENTINE’S DAY MENU IN DINING ROOM
And a special dinner menu will be available on Sunday, February 14^th in the main dining room with dishes including Roasted Bone Marrow and Oysters to Oregon Bison and Smoked Snake River Kobe Beef.

1001 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon; www.heathmanrestaurantandbar.com; 503-790-7752

Iorio

We will be celebrating Valentine’s day with several options. A four-course special menu will be available at 5 and 9pm for $50, which includes Prosecco toast. Wish to stay in and save money? Call ahead for our alternate menu options available for $15. to $25. Must pre-order by 4pm on the 14th. We will hold a cooking class and lunch, Feb 13 Noon-1:30pm, with an encore Feb 14 1-2:30pm. Three-course menu and family-style lunch featuring risotto & tiramisu, wine tasting and personal instruction with our own fabulous Chef Chris. $50. Reservation only and credit card deposit req’d. Call to reserve your spot! Prices listed are per person. 921 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, 97214. visit online: ioriorestaurant.com.

Jupiter Hotel – Distillery Row Spirits Package

What warms a lover’s heart – or palate – better than chocolate on the rocks!  As one of the local distilleries included in the Jupiter Hotel’s Distillery Row package, New Deal Distillery unveils its Mudd Puddle Chocolate Vodka just in time for Valentine’s Day. Add some tastes of absinthe and Swedish-style aquavit to the urban distillery crawl and you have the mixings for an urban celebration cooler than flowers.

The Jupiter’s Distillery Row package rates start at $169 for one night ($259 for an optional second night) and includes deluxe overnight accommodation for two guests as well as the following amenities:

• One day’s Passport for two to five local distilleries on nearby Distillery Row.
• Complimentary Breakfast for two at the Jupiter’s Doug Fir Restaurant.
• Two $20 gift certificates that can be redeemed at any distillery on the tour.
• Complimentary overnight parking,  wi-fi, and organic roast Stumptown coffee.
• A pillow top queen bed and goose down comforter in a spacious Deluxe Metro room.

• Distillery Row map and accompanying brochures in a folder upon check-in; cocktail recipe cards from each distillery on tour.

800 East Burnside, Portland, OR; 503-230-9200; www.jupiterhotel.com

Kenny & Zuke’s Delicatessen

Whereas most places are probably increasing their prices for the holiday, we’ve decided to be that place people can go if they just want a really tasty meal at a reasonable price without all the fuss.  Let them save their pennies for something else — like a present for their loved one.

So here are the deals, available for dinner only on February 14th only:

Two three-course meals for $20. These are normally $13.50 each.  They get two meals, each with soup or salad, a quarter-pound sandwich with side, and a sundae for dessert. 1038 SW Stark, Portland. www.KennyandZukes.com

Kenny & Zuke’s Sandwichworks

Two “Anytime Specials” for $10.  These are normally $7.50 each.  They get half meatball, half French dip, half grinder, half torta, half ratatouille, reuben slider, grilled cheese, or PB&J with cup of soup or green salad. 2376 NW Thurman, Portland. www.KennyandZukes.com

Lauro Mediterranean Kitchen

Lauro Kitchen offers a tasty list of featured items from the Specials Board for you and your valentine. Mix and match or add one of the dishes listed below to your Lauro favorite.

• half dozen oysters on the half shell with sauce mignonette   $12
• Oven roasted scallops with salad of fennel, blood oranges, baby arugula and olives      $13
• Pan roasted columbia river sturgeon with Mascarpone potato puree and wild mushroom sauce      $23
• Grilled ahi tuna with roasted winter vegetables and horseradish aioli  $21
• Dungeness crab risotto with meyer lemon and tarragon      $18
• Chocolate panna cotta cake       $8

Lauro Kitchen is located at 3377 SE Division Street, Portland, OR 97202; 503-239-7000; www.laurokitchen.com

Lincoln

Lincoln is for lovers! And, Valentines Day is just around the corner. We are taking reservations for our Valentines dinner on Sunday, February 14th. Dinner is $50 per person, excluding drinks and gratuity. If you would like to make a reservation, please call 503-288-6200. Here’s the Valentines Day menu:

appetizers (choose one) Sorcetti with mustard greens and pecorino Bruschetta with pork rillettes, fig conserva and pickled shallot Frisee and endive with lemon, fennel and dungeness crab.  Entrees (choose one), Hanger steak with blue cheese butter and cornmeal onion rings, Pork paillard with soft polenta, shallot, lemon and caper, Winter minestrone of hedgehog mushrooms, farro, cabbage, cavatelli and buffalo ricotta, Cacciucco of mussels, clams, scallop, gulf shrimp, nicola potatoes, leeks and tomato.  Dessert – Bittersweet chocolate terrine with vanilla anglaise and griottine cherries

What says Valentine’s Day better than flowers? Add a touch of romance to your table by calling the gals at Quince. They can have some beautiful flowers delivered right to you table. To order flowers call 503-407-2999 or email inquiries@quinceevents.com

Mama Mia Trattoria

For those too busy to whip up an elaborate feast for their romantic partner, leave all the fussing to Portland’s favorite Italian-American Mama.  You and your partner will be waited on hand and foot while enjoying the fantastic food that Mama Lisa prepares just for you.  On Sunday, February 14th enjoy a special Butternut Squash & Mascarpone-Filled Ravioli ($15.95) along with special champagne glass pours and a selection of chocolate desserts.  For reservations please call 503.295.6464 or visit online: www.mamamiatrattoria.com.

Meriwethers

Enjoy roaring fires and a candlelight Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner.

Or join us for a relaxing Valentine’s brunch or afternoon lunch. Either way, all of our seasonal menus are created with produce grown and harvested on our very own Meriwether’s Skyline Farm.

Because Valentine’s falls on a Sunday this year, Meriwether’s will be offering dinner specials throughout the weekend but the Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Dinner will be exclusive to the evening of February 14th, 2010.

$75 per person, paired wine flights add $20

2601 N.W. Vaughn Street Portland. 503.228.1250

Metrovino

Metrovino will open Sunday, February 14^th for a four-course Valentine’s Day menu with a choice of dishes, including: Charcuterie Board; Crispy pork belly and arugula salad; Braised beef short ribs with blue cheese gnocchi; Grilled Spring salmon with Lobster Saffron sauce; and Orange and sweet cream panna cotta with hibiscus jus.

• Seatings between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 14^th.

• Four-course Valentine’s Day menu is $60 per person with optional wine pairings for $25 or $50 per person.

1139 NW 11^th Avenue, Portland, OR; 503-517-7778; www.metrovinopdx.com.

Moonstruck Chocolate Cafe

Chocolate and Ginger Flavored Vodka Tasting. Step out of the cold and warm up for Valentine’s Day with a sampling of Yazi Ginger Flavored Vodka paired with decadent chocolate from Moonstruck Chocolate along with music from guitarist Jake Oken-Berg. This event is free and open to the public.

Date/Time: Thursday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cost: Free.  Location: Moonstruck Chocolate Café, 526 NW 23^rd Ave, Portland

Mortons The Steakhouse

Celebrate Valentine’s with our Signature Steak & Seafood 3-course menu ($99.99/couple). Morton’s full dinner menu also available. Extended hours on Sunday.

213 Southwest Clay, Portland (503) 248-2100

Mother’s Bistro & Bar

No matter what your romantic status is this Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Bistro & Bar is the perfect place to celebrate with food that warms the heart.  For $19.95 you can enjoy Persillade-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Roesti Potatoes & Baby Carrots.  Special champagne glass pours and chocolate desserts will be available as well.  The special is available Saturday, February 13th only.  For reservations please call 503.464.1122 or visit online: www.mothersbistro.com.

Ned Ludd

Ned Ludd will be doing a special prefix Valentines day dinner on Sunday February 14th.  The dinner will be six courses, with drink pairings for each course and $85 a person.  There will be two seating’s at 5:30 and 8:00.  What is going to make this dinner even more special will be the distinct way we have decided to present each course of the menu.  For each course the couple will have two different plates.  For example the salad course could be smoked trout, endive, and lemon cream for one plate while the other could be scallops, cilantro and escarole.  This, we believe, allows for the unique experience of you and your date literally sharing a meal together.

happy valentine’s day, xoxo
ned ludd – 3925 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland OR, 97212 503.288.6900

Nel Centro

Treat your Valentine to dinner at Portland’s most beautiful downtown location.  Enjoy a view of the Living Wall that graces the Courtyard, the fire dancing on the Patio and a delicious selection of special specials.

• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Hazelnut Sage Pesto   $8
• Sweet Fennel Risotto with Seared Scallops and Fennel Pollen   $19
• Ahi Tuna au Poivre with Potato Puree and Sauteed Spinach   $24
• Grilled Sturgeon with Preserved Lemon and Mint Couscous and Harissa Aioli   $22
• Chocolate Hazelnut Bombe with Cherry Cognac Compote   $8

Nel Centro is located at 1408 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, OR 97201; 503-484-1099; www.nelcentro.com

Noble Rot

Noble Rot is open for its first Sunday ever! Could this be a new trend? We open at 5pm for cocktail hour. Come on up and have a drink with us to wake up your taste buds. Reservations available for 6:00pm (almost full) and 8:00pm. $55 per person, includes a glass of bubbly to start. Please call 503-233-1999 for reservations. We do require a credit card number to hold your reservation and also need a 24 hour cancellation notice. Happy Valentine’s day!

Nostrana

This Valentine’s Day, Nostrana’s Executive Chef/Owner Cathy Whims will offer a $50 seven-course prix fixe menu inspired by the love story, A Thousand Days in Venice by Marlena de Blasi.  The menu is a delicious and affordable option for those looking for a special place to spend with their special someone. Dishes include baked oysters alla Tarantino with fennel and olio nuovo, Petrale sole al Fiorentina with white wine and spinach and Tortellini in Brodo Villa Gaidello beef, prosciutto di Parma, Mortadella, Parmigiano-Reggiano – a dish inspired by the mythological tale of Tortellini Villa Giadello.  Nostrana’s Valentine’s Day $50 prix-fixe will be available in the restaurant Friday, February 12th – Sunday, Februrary 14th.  For reservations, please call 503.234.2427, or visit the restaurant online at www.nostrana.com.

Oba

Oba will have an unforgettable meal for you and that special someone. Chef’s Valentine’s Tasting menu: a 4-course menu in our Romantic Latin inspired dining room. $40/person with wine pairing upgrade to $60. 555 Northwest 12th Avenue, Portland (503) 228-6161

Pastini

Pastini Pastarias, Portland’s home-grown Italian bistros, are offering a special “Dinner for Two” on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 12th, 13th and 14th , for only $29.95 for two people. The holiday special will also be available at the Pastini pastarias in Bend and Corvallis.

Valentine’s Dinner for Two is a three course prix fixe… a first course of either Scampi Pastini or Large Caesar, Spinach or Verde Salad; a choice of two special pastas, Stuffed Shells or Linguini con Vongole; and a shared dessert of Pastini’s housemade Tiramisu or Chocolate Tartufo. This could be the best Valentine’s value in town!

Pastini’s regular menu of classic pastas, antipasti, fresh salads and housemade desserts will also be available all weekend. Beer and wine are served, including a well-priced selection of smaller Italian and Northwest wine producers. Pastini Italian Cocktails like Bella Berry Martini augment the options of a full bar.

Pazzo Ristorante

This Valentine’s weekend, great food and impeccable service take center stage at Pazzo Ristorante in downtown Portland.  Snuggle up in a deep booth at one of Portland’s most discreet and romantic restaurants, as Chef John Eisenhart pulls out all the stops with a five course prix-fixe menu for $40, available Friday, February 12th through Sunday, February 14th.  From the Carpaccio starter to the Meyer lemon and Medoyeff vodka sorbet, this Italian feast will have you singing “Amoré.”  For reservations please call 503.228.1515 or visit online: www.pazzo.com.

Pix Pâtisserie

Now there is another reason to pick up a box of chocolates from Portland’s own Pix Pâtisserie to share with your Valentine. One box of assorted handmade chocolates will include a pair of diamond stud earrings. Or treat your Valentine to Tea Time at the North Williams location, featuring a pot of tea from Townshend’s Tea House and a selection of 16 sweet and savory bite-sized treats, including French macarons, soft-boiled quail eggs wrapped in prosciutto and thick, indulgent chocolate chaud! Valentine’s Day tea is available on Sunday, February 14^th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is $28 per person. Add a glass of bubbly or a French liqueur. For reservations, please call 503-282-6539; www.pixpatisserie.com

Other tasty treats to share from Pix…

• Chocolate Roses – order a single stem rose crafted from 75% Tanzanie origin chocolate or splurge for a dozen chocolate stems. Single stem $3.50; Dozen $34.
• Take-Out…Make-Out! – A Chinese pagoda box perfect for 2! Includes 2 truffles, 2 heart-shaped French macarons, cocoanuts, Champagne Bubbles and a demi of sparkling wine. Oooo la la! $23 with wine; $13 without.
• Chocolate Letters – “Sweetheart,” “Love You,” “Be Mine” – your choice of letters available by special order. $1 per letter.

3402 SE Division, Portland, OR and 3901 N. Williams Ave. Portland, OR.

Random Order

Pie + Cocktails = Love.  Take your sweetie out and eat some Pie.  Share 2 Slices of Pie and a Sparkling Cava Split $12

Flirty Berry, Cherry & Chocolate Cream…

We have pie that will make you scream.

Hot Cocktail Specials all Night.

1800 NE Alberta. No Reservations Necessary – just Eat Pie.

Red Star

All Valentine’s Weekend: a special dinner menu featuring wood grilled entrees for two. Each guest to receive a complimentary sparkling rose on Sunday upon arrival!

Serving Special Menu All Weekend: Friday – Sunday!

Reservations Recommended!

503 S.W. Alder St., Portland (Adjacent to Hotel Monaco) 503.222.0005

Roots

Join us at Roots Restaurant for a romantic dinner on Valentine’s Day!

Chef Brad Root has created a myriad of special dishes for the occasion sure to delight your sweetheart. Our dinner specials will be available the entire weekend – Friday the 12th through Sunday the 14th so you can celebrate any day you choose! We will also be opening early on Valentine’s Day at 4:00pm for your convenience.

Reservations for this weekend tend to fill up quickly so call today: 360.260.3001.

*Please note: our 1/2 off bottles of wine on Sundays offer is not available on February 14th.

Reservations for this weekend tend to fill up quickly so call today: 360.260.3001.

SakeOne Chocolate & Sake Tasting

Attention all sweethearts & singletons! You are invited to indulge in SakeOne’s annual “For The Love Of Nigori” chocolate & sake tasting on Valentine’s Weekend.  Remember the time when you fell in love…with us and sake? Let us take you back down memory lane, our sake & chocolate revival will bring back some oldies but goodies for this year’s Valentine’s weekend tryst. 15% of all tasting fees & sales will be donated to Mercy Corps to support their efforts in Haiti. Tasting Fee $10

Saturday, Feb 13 & Sunday, Feb 14, 11am – 5pm. Location:  SakeOne, 820 Elm St., Forest Grove, OR 97116. Phone:  503-357-7056 x 234. Web:  www.sakeone.com

Salty’s

You’ll fall in love with Salty’s romantic setting—a dramatic view of the Columbia River from virtually every table, extraordinary world-class cuisine, and flawless friendly service.  The Saturday and Sunday of Valentine’s Day Weekend, enjoy a romantic dinner, specially created by Executive Chef Dana Cress. And on Valentine’s Day, take pleasure in Salty’s bountiful brunch buffet of Northwest favorites from 9:00am to 1:30pm.

To celebrate early, reserve your table for Friday, February 12, when Salty’s will offer the regular, mouth-watering dinner menu. Legendary jazz musician Mel Brown will play in the Café-Bar on Friday and Saturday night from 7pm to close.

To view the Valentine’s Day Menu online, visit www.saltys.com

Salty’s on the Columbia, 3839 NE Marine Drive, Portland. Reservations: 503-288-4444 or visit www.saltys.com.

Serratto

Romance your Valentine all weekend long!

Serratto’s special menu will be available all three evenings of Valentine’s Day weekend – Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  No rigid prixe fixe menus or pricey multi-course dinners; just a fresh, seasonal a la carte menu to showcase the best ingredients for whatever your heart desires: oysters, lobster, duck confit, rack of lamb, and New York strip steak.  Make your reservation today: (503) 221-1195.  Serratto is a lively and elegant neighborhood restaurant serving authentic and innovative dishes from Italy, France and the greater Mediterranean region.  We are located at 2112 NW Kearney St., in the heart of Portland’s Nob Hill district.

Skamania Lodge

Skamania Lodge, an all-season mountain resort in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, offers a Valentine’s Value package for couples seeking a romantic getaway.  Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, 2010 guests can escape with their loved one to enjoy Skamania Lodge’s cozy accommodations and a holiday themed four-course meal.

Skamania Lodge’s magnificent views make it a special location for romantic getaways. Our Valentine’s weekend package allows couples to reconnect with each other – and with nature, without spending a great deal of money.

Skamania Lodge’s Valentine’s Value package includes one night accommodations in a Superior Forest view room, a prix fixe four-course dinner for two in The Cascade Room, a long stem rose and a six-piece box of chocolate truffles from Portland, Ore. based Moonstruck Chocolatier.

The Cascade Room at Skamania will celebrate the occasion with a specially crafted Valentine’s weekend menu. The a la carte Valentine’s menu will be available at the Cascade Room Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, 2010. Entrée prices range from $21 to $30. Guests enjoying the Valentine’s Value package may choose one item from each category on the menu. Reservations are recommended; please call 800-221-7117.

The Valentine’s Value package starts at $299 per couple. Package rates do not include Lodge fee, taxes or gratuities. All reservations are subject to availability. For more information or to book a Valentine’s Value package, please visit www.skamania.com or call (800) 376-9116.

Sokol Blosser Winery

As much as we love red wine and chocolate (and believe us, it’s a favorite around here), this year we feel like we need to put a little meat behind Valentine’s Day – and we want you to join us!

Bring a friend or significant other and enjoy a truly unique Valentine’s Day in Wine Country! We’ll be pairing a special tasting flight of Pinot Noirs with delicious savory local pork mole sliders.

Whether you love Valentine’s Day or aren’t a fan, celebrate (or commiserate) deliciously this Valentine’s Day Weekend in our Tasting Room. Cost is $15 per person and includes our custom Pinot Noir wine flight and a savory plate of pork mole. We’ll look forward to seeing you here!

Spints

Spints Alehouse will be hosting a 3-course prix fixe dinner on Valentine’s Day.  The dinner menu will be finalized the week prior to Valentine’s to ensure product availability.  The dinner will be $45 per person for the food and for an additional $25 per person each dish will be paired with a choice between a beer, wine or cocktail.  We will be reserving the seats in the dining room for the event and leave the bar open to the public for the evening.  For reservations or questions please call 503-847-2534. Visit us at SpintsPDX.com Thanks, Alyssa Gregg

St. Honore Boulangerie

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with French-inspired pastries and cookies, including the new St. Valentin Chocolat Framboise, a dense flourless chocolate cake heart-shaped and topped with vanilla buttercream and fresh raspberries. Another new offering is an assortment of mini heart-shaped French-style shortbread cookies in two flavors – vanilla and chocolate. Other treats include:

• Praline Noisette (NEW)
• Petit Coeur
• Plaisir aux Fraise
• Opera
• Mille Feuille aux Fraises

For ordering information, please call 503-445-4342.

St. Honoré is located at 2335 NW Thurman in Portland, and 315 First Street in Lake Oswego.  Both locations are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.; www.StHonoreBakery.com

Suzette

Swoon to romantic songs and silent movies starring Rudolph Valentino!

6:00 Son of Sheik (1926) co-starring Vilma Banky,  7:30 Beyond the Rocks (1922) co-starring Gloria Swanson

Join us for our Valentine’s prix fixe menu, $20;  a pair of crostini: marsala soaked figs and prosciutto,  goat cheese and roasted beets,  two savory crêpes: crab, leek and gruyère,  3 mushroom  garden salad with black olive, roasted almond, and citrus vinaigrette,  bittersweet chocolate soufflé tartlet for two  with crème fraîche ice cream and port poached cherries.

reservations at 5:45, 6:00, 7:15, and 7:30.  contact jehnee [at] suzettepdx [dot] com.  2921 N.E. Alberta St.  Portland, OR 97211 suzettepdx.com

Tabla

Tabla Mediterranean Bistro is offering a four course pre fixe menu for $45 per person on Valentine’s day. The menu is posted on our website, tmbistro.com. We are still taking reservations between 5:30 and 9:30. Please call Michael at 503.238.3777 to make a reservation today!

Teardrop Cocktail Lounge

cocktail pairing dinner on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14th.  David Shenaut & our stellar chef, Chris Degenhardt, have put together an amazing experience, with a grape-based theme for each of the cocktails. This promises to be a sumptuous and decadent journey for the senses. One seating, at the bar only, beginning at 6pm. RSVP to daniel@teardroplounge.com. $100 per person.

See you there, Daniel

Ten 01

Ten 01 will be offering a 4 course prix fixe menu for $65, prepared specially for the evening by Chef Michael Hanaghan. The menu can be found online: http://www.ten-01.com/pdfs/valentines.pdf

Reserve a table at : http://www.opentable.com

The Original

Celebrate on Saturday or Sunday

Come celebrate love and life this Valentine’s Day at The Original.  We will be opening Sunday, February 14^th to commemorate. In addition to our regular menu, we will be featuring a special menu showcasing the talents of our intuitive and imaginative young chefs.  Seating begins at 6:00 p.m.  For reservations, dial us up at (503) 546-2666.

The Original: A Dinerant is located in downtown Portland at 300 SW Sixth Street at the corner of SW Oak.  For more information, visit our website at www.originaldinerant.com.

Urban Farmer

“Foods to Feed Each Other” For Valentine’s weekend this year, Urban Farmer Executive Chef Matt Christianson has assembled an array of sumptuous dishes that can be easily shared by sweethearts. The special dishes will be offered in addition to Urban Farmer’s regular a la carte menu.

February 12-14, 2010, Friday and Saturday: 5:00am 11:00pm. Sunday: 5:00am 10:00pm.

MENU HIGHLIGHTS:

• Cold Water oysters with Jerusalem artichokes

• Low country caviar with hominy cakes and cream

• Capricious arancini

• Niman Ranch Prime Tenderloin Oscar for two, Dungeness Crab Crepe, Bone Marrow

525 SW Morrison, downtown Portland. Urban Farmer is on the 8th floor. Urban Farmer: 503-802-4900; www.urbanfarmerrestaurant.com.

A Valentine’s Distillery Tour by PDX Pedicab and Willamette Week

Guests will enjoy an evening of sampling fine spirits from Distillery Row featuring Artisan Spirits, Highball Distillery, House Spirits, Integrity Spirits and New Deal Distillery. Food and confections will be provided by The Farm Cafe, Le Bistro Montage, Saint Cupcake and Missionary Chocolates.

So grab your significant other or life partner and join us as we sample the best Portland has to offer.

$50/couple or $25/person. Call Jess @ 503.445.2764. Deadline: Thurs., Feb. 11.

Vindalho

Add some spice to your Valentine’s dinner date with very special specials from Vindalho. These dishes are featured through the weekend – Friday, Saturday and Sunday to celebrate the holiday of love.

• Spicy Lentil Soup   $8
• Seared New England Scallops in “Ambot Tik” a hot and sour curry from Goa   $13
• Sweet Potato Vadai with Coconut Chutney   $9
• Tandoor Roasted Local Sturgeon with Lime Leaf Curry and Jeweled Rice   $21

Vindalho is located at 2038 SE Clinton Street, Portland, OR 97202; 503-467-4550; www.vindalho.com

Vino Paradiso

Greetings! We will be offering a four-course special menu two nights only, the Saturday and Sunday of Valentine’s weekend! Cost is $40pp or $65pp with special wine pairings. Please call for a reservation (to take advantage of this special menu, reservations are required).

Sincerely,

Timothy Nishimoto

Wildwood Restaurant & Bar

Get a jump-start on the romantic weekend Friday, February 12th at 7 p.m. at Wildwood Restaurant & Bar.  Pastry Chef Michelle Vernier has created a five-course chocolate-themed menu with wine pairings for this celebration of food and philanthropy. The evening includes a five-course savory and sweet dinner menu with cocoa inspired dishes like Braised Beef Short Ribs with Bittersweet Chocolate, wine pairings, a dessert course with Stumptown Coffee and a gift box of Wildwood chocolates for $125 per person including gratuity.  ALL proceeds from the evening will benefit ChristieCare children and families.  For reservations please call 503.248.9663 or visit online: www.wildwoodrestaurant.com.