Local Lovin'

There are so many wonderful LOCAL places to choose from, to shop, dine, pamper this Valentine's Day. A few love-focused activities on the Avenue this year:

SHOP

Green in BKLYN, 432 Myrtle, (718) 855-4383 Priti manicure--today, February 11th, 12p-4p. Priti polishes are non-toxic. Priti Manicure Workshop, February 11, 12p-4p

RECEPTION – latest art exhibition, the work of Tom Kane’s, “Look For Hearts” – celebrates love & the fact that it’s all around us. February 11, 5p-7p

LOVE QUOTES – Come out and share or read sage love quotes on the in-store on recycled chalkboards or on the web.

Images for Life Boutique Studio, 354 Myrtle, (718) 757-5831. V-Day portrait package: Two 8x10s plus Two 5x7s for $35 even (no additional sitting fees). Jump on this.

Karen's Body Beautiful, 436 Myrtle, (718) 797-4808 Beautiful Valentine’s Day gift baskets — available in all price ranges and with wonderfully fun names like Indulge, Let’s Get Started and Love At First Scent. As well, stop in and mix and match-- lotions, shower gels, bar soaps, body splashes, soy candles, bath and massage oils, body butters and so much more for men and women.

Kiini Ibura, 388 Myrtle, (718) 858-5195 10% off of all red jewelry (includes corals and garnets) 10% off of all candles.

PAMPER

Joseph Tyler Salon, 456 Myrtle, (718) 802-9900 Special V-Day gift cards available for your sweet to use on a variety of products and services at the salon, from hair color to cuts.

Polish Bar of Brooklyn, 470 Myrtle, (718) 622-5363 Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th V-Day chocolate pampering specials: cupcakes and cocktails and chocolate manicures and pedicures. Also, gift card special: purchase and use a $50 gift card between February 10th and 14th and get $60 worth of services. Book early!

PASTRIES The Bakery, 154 Vanderbilt, (718) 596-5999 Sweets for the sweets in your life, reds, chocolates and a bit of every other delectable that one can fathom. Cakes, cookies, cupcakes, chocolate éclairs, cream puffs, brownies...it's in there.

DINE (note: RSVPs strongly recommended)

Chez Lola, 387 Myrtle, (718) 858-1484 $32/ per person special prix fix dinner: Lola will be serving a three course $32 prix fixe menu in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Lola will be 'rose petaled out' and ready to make this Valentine a very special one. We will also be serving special cocktails such as Cupid's Delight and the 'Do-Not-Fall-in-Lovatini'.

Beneath the menu you will find further weekly Lola specials such as Mussels-a-go-go, Hot Koktail Spezial (a wintry special: warm happy hour) & Fondue

Five Spot Soul Food & Supper Club, 459 Myrtle, (718) 852-0202 Love Supreme Valentine’s Day w/Nate Jones on bass. 8pm, $10. Open mic w/soul singers.

Luz, 177 Vanderbilt, (718) 246-4000 $45/ per person special 3-course dinner (plus tax and tip); Valentine’s Brunch also available, 11am to 3:30pm. Dinner-- appetizer (“attraction”) lobster salad ("romance") tostones rellenas; main courses ("insinuation") Chilean bass con Cuban guiso de maiz or (“exploration”) filet mignon ; dessert (“seduction”) flourless chocolate cake, puertorican flan de queso

Maggie Brown, 455 Myrtle, (718) 643-7001 full menu open, but including special aphrodisiac desserts and other menu items and cocktails. DJ and live music by the Sweet & Salty Cabaret. Music begins at 8:30pm.

Mojito Cuban Cuisine, 82 Washington, (718) 797-3100 $58/ per couple special prix fix dinner includes appetizers, main course and dessert: empanadas, Cuban quesadillas, yuccas; Mojito salad w/mango dressing, pastalones cubanos; tilapia, shrimp, mussels and calamari; chocolate rum cake. Live music: Live Cuban band

Tamboril, 527 Myrtle, (718) 622-5130 V-Day weekend specials: Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th. $25 pre-fix with a live DJ spinning from 11pm to 3:30am. Dinner served 5:30p to 12a.

I'LL TOAST TO THAT

Gnarly Vines, 350 Myrtle, (718) 797-3183 Special Friday - Tasting on bouke wines, 6p-9p: white, rose, red and dessert wines. 10% off all rose sparkling wines. Chocolates served during tasting. Running concurrently, thru February 14th: 15% off bourbon in honor of Valentine's Day, Mardi Gras and the Saints victory.

FLOWERS

How much do I love thee...let me count the ways. Whether it’s a dozen long stemmed or a single white rose. Nothing says it better than flowers, of any kind.

Bella Rosa Flowers, 566 Myrtle, (718) 636-0124 a dozen, a single or special arrangements.

Root Stock & Quade, 471 Myrtle, (718) 230-8081 a variety of specials floral options, including "the wink", "the pick up", Quade's Faves, and "orange is the new red". Also, a dozen red roses in 3 different ways-- "to go", "the classic" or "dee-luxx"

DANCE

Move With Grace, 469 Myrtle, (718) 230.0013 Treat your honey to peace and serenity (yoga classes) or a chance to get on down (dance, dance, dance classes).