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Love Story

by Sarah Crosland | DC magazine | February 6, 2012

You may be head over heels when it comes to love, but you’re a few weeks behind when it comes to making plans. Well, consider us Cupid. From luscious chocolates and Champagne to romantic rooms for two, we’ve found five spots around town perfect for a rendezvous with your favorite date.

Cheese & Chocolate Fetish Valentine’s Day Menu
Where: Co Co. Sala Chocolate Lounge & Boutique, 929 F St., 202.347.4265, cocosala.com
When: Feb. 14
What: With drinks like “Sip of Fetish,” a heady mix of fresh strawberries and chocolate-infused vodka, and “Lips That Do More Than Kiss,” a sweet combination of dark chocolate pomegranate and white chocolate rose, this five-course dinner offers a taste of illicit romance before you’ve even taken a bite. The dishes include aphrodisiac-focused foods like figs and lobster, designed to bring a flavor of sensuality to your entire culinary experience.
How much: $75 per person, $105 per person with wine pairing

Chef Mike Isabella’s Special Tasting Menu
Where: Graffiato, 707 6th St., 202.289.3600, graffiatodc.com
When: Feb. 14 (Seatings from 5-11pm)
What: Any night of the week you can stop in at Graffiato to enjoy Chef Mike Isabella’s special chef’s tasting menu. But on Valentine’s Day that experience comes with a chilled glass of Prosecco, perfect for toasting your love, and house made heart-shaped cookies for a sweet finish to your romantic night.
How much: $60 per person

Sette Sensi
Where: Fiola, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., 202.628.2888, fioladc.com
When: Feb. 10-14
What: This sensuous seven-course dinner is designed to make the diner focus on and anticipate each sense. Courses are titled accordingly with names like touch, hot, flesh and cold and feature decadent dishes like oysters, lobster and truffles.
How much: $125 per person

Sweet Spark Romance Package
Where: W Hotel, 515 15th St., 202.661.2400, whotels.com
When: Feb. 9-20
What: Indulge in a sexy staycation with this package, which includes a bottle of Champagne, an in-room movie and a late checkout, as well as a box of Dominique Ansel “mini-me” meringues in flavors like pink champagne and white rose.
How much: From $299

The Suite Romance Package
Where: Park Hyatt, 1201 24th St., 800.778.7477, parkwashington.hyatt.com
When: Feb. 14
What: You’ll have a lot to squeeze in to this luxurious evening in the hotel’s Presidential Suite. First, there’s the Champagne, chocolate and strawberries to enjoy. Then, there’s the five-course tasting menu with wine pairing accompanied by a live pianist. Plus, you’ll want plenty of time for your private shopping spree at Tiffany & Co. Chevy Chase followed by a moonlit tour of the monuments with chauffeured transportation in the hotel’s BMW 7-Series. Of course, you’ll have plenty of time to relax as you languish in your rose petal-drawn bath or rest during the in-suite couples massage.
How Much: Price upon request