With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, don’t wait any longer to plan something special for you and your sweetheart. Whether it’s food, flowers, or entertainment you’re looking for, Memphis has it all.
Dining
The Tower Room
5100 Poplar Avenue
http://www.towerroom.com/
Located on the 33rd floor of the Clark Tower, the Tower Room offers a meal with a view. Sip a glass of wine and gaze at the evening sky stretched out across East Memphis as you enjoy an elegant dinner, with a menu ranging from fine steaks and poultry to succulent seafood.
Valentine’s Dinner at the Zoo
2000 Prentiss Place
http://www.memphiszoo.org/specialevents
No, these aren't the zoo's concession stand offerings. Enjoy an exquisite five-course dinner prepared by Matthew Crone and Jackson Kramer, executive and partner chefs respectively at Sole Restaurant and Bar, in the Northwest Passage exhibit. Each course will be paired with a wine selection courtesy of Southwestern Distributors.
$125 per person
$1,000 per table of 8
Call 901-333-6572 for tickets.
Memphis Riverboats’ Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise
45 South Riverside Drive
http://memphisriverboats.net/
Experience a romantic evening on the Mississippi with a sumptuous buffet, live music, and gorgeous views.
$50 per adult
Call (901) 527-BOAT for further information or to make reservations.
The Art of Love Valentine’s Dinner
Memphis Brooks Museum of Art
1934 Poplar Avenue
http://www.brooksmuseum.org/events
Begin your evening by listening to romantic music, then sit down to a delicious five-course dinner prepared by Chef Wally Joe. The cost is $80 per person. To see the evening’s menu, go here: http://www.brooksmuseum.org/valentinesdinner/valentinesdinner
Call (901) 544-6225 for information or reservations.
Valentine’s Dinner at Chez Philippe
149 Union Avenue
http://www.peabodymemphis.com/
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With “food to get you in the mood,” Chez Philippe’s four-course menu includes three aphrodisiacs per course. The cost is $95 per person or $133 per person with wine pairing. You can follow up your dinner at Chez Philippe with a stay at the Peabody. Their Valentine’s Day package includes a one-night stay for two, champagne, a carriage ride, and in-room breakfast. The cost is$279. Call (901) 529-4000 for further information or to make reservations.
Entertainment
The Music of Nat King Cole
Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
255 N. Main
http://www.thecannoncenter.com/
The Memphis Symphony Orchestra and vocalist John Pizzarelli will perform tunes by Nat King Cole, one of the all-time greatest romantic crooners. Tickets start at $28 per person.
Songwriters Circle at Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 South Cooper
http://www.myspace.com/otherlands
Looking for a more informal setting to enjoy some music with your sweetheart? Drop by Otherlands for a special Valentine’s Day songwriters circle featuring Jed Zimmerman. $5 per person will get you in the door for an evening of intimate music. And, of course, don’t forget to indulge in one of Otherlands’ delicious drinks.
Cyrano de Bergerac at Theatre Memphis
630 Perkins Extended
http://www.theatrememphis.org/
This classic love story will mark the first ever collaboration between the theater and the University of Memphis. The show runs from February 13th-March 1st.
Memphis Roller Derby’s 3rd Birthday Bash: Love Hurts
539 South Highland
www.newbysmemphis.com
Carrying around a broken heart this Valentine’s Day or just looking for a different take on a Valentine’s Day celebration? Head down to Newby’s for Memphis Roller Derby’s “Love Hurts” birthday bash. The party will feature music from Dead-I-On and DJ Cupcakez and Cool Ice Cream. Admission is free.
Flowers and Gifts
Men, are you looking to charm your lady with flowers or gifts? Visit Shackleford’s Florist (http://www.shackelfords.com/) or Boggan’s Florist (http://www.boggansflorist.com/), two of the finest florists in Memphis.