Last week, I entered a contest on brooklynexposed.com and won a Valentine extravaganza, complete with brunch, spa day, dinner and proper cocktails. Is there anything we can't do!?
Since one of my favorite things to do is to spend hours mulling over online menus thinking days ahead about what I will order, this has been especially rewarding. See below for what I won and what I'm planning to order. Reviews and photos of all items eaten TBB (to be blogged)!
Brunch for 2 at Water Street Restaurant, located along the cobblestone streets of DUMBO’s historic waterfront district, in the shadows of the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Is there any question that I'm getting the Shrimp N Grits? It even comes with bacon so I don't have to feel like a piggy adding it to my order as a side dish. I'm always on the hunt for great biscuits and gravy, and have yet to find it anywhere but Pies 'n' Thighs, but I'm also looking forward to checking them out at Water Street, and then washing it all down with a complimentary glass of Mimosa or Sangria. Yeehaw!
Value: $33.90 ($16.95/per person, tax /gratuity not included)
Value: $33.90 ($16.95/per person, tax /gratuity not included)
VIP passes to Body by Brooklyn to enjoy a romantic “getaway” to New York’s only 10,000 square foot spa complex. Each VIP pass provides you access to their luxury spa facilities for the full day: Turkish steam room, cold plunge pool, Swedish sauna, Russian sauna and Thermal hot tub. Christian also has plans to be beaten with oak leaves inside the Russian sauna. I think I might just go for a relaxing mani/pedi or herbal wrap.
Value: $90/per person
Value: $90/per person
Dinner for 2 at BINO, a great Italian-inspired, cozy, friendly, trattoria the neighborhood has grown to love. I'm excited to hear the specials but the wild boar bacon, lamb ragu, grilled sardines and guinea hen with spaetzle have my taste buds tingling. The wine list also looks perfectly brief but well stocked. Since the meal is free, maybe I can talk the Mr. into a nice Barolo, Barbaresco or Amarone!
Value: $75 total (tax/gratuity not included)
Value: $75 total (tax/gratuity not included)
Cocktails at the Clover Club – Wow! What a menu. Just looking at it makes me feel as though my hair is finger waved and my eyebrows dramatically pencilled in. As I foam at the mouth over the Tanglefoot Fiz, Pink Moon and Elysian Nymph, my eyes can't help but rest on my favorite cocktail of all time: The French 75. Mmmm. This will certainly be a night to remember.
Value: $24, tax/gratuity not included
Value: $24, tax/gratuity not included
Thank you Brooklyn Exposed! Can't wait to check these out and report back.
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