The Adventurista’s Valentine’s Day Picks !!!

by Naima Sanowar

Valentine’s Day is upon us once again. Lately I have been feeling very amorous with the Hubby, creating romantic interludes on a daily basis. It has been quite fun re-connecting through these mini love adventures. Important after sixteen years together and hectic schedules with work, parenting and life. I have compiled my Valentine’s Day Picks. I am very excited about taking The Epicurean Man to the Raines Law Room for Valentine’s day cocktails, I will make sure to post about that experience. I might even get him on some ice skates at the Standard Hotel skating rink. I have already consumed an entire box of Vosges chocolates a few days ago, you must run not walk to get these. Sorry Godiva but Vosges are the way to go for Valentines 2012. One can never go wrong with a box of anything from Tiffany & Co. Finally , this red tie shirtdress from Vivienne Tam, is perfection for a romantic Valentine’s day date… tres chic. I hope you enjoy my list below and please feel free to add some of your own in the comment box below.

THE FEMININE: Tie shirtdress with cinched waist. A reminder that you’re the girl in this relationship. Classic is chic is charming. Inspired by vintage. AVAILABLE AT THEIR SOHO BOUTIQUE! Vivienne Tam

The Standard Hotel, has upped it’s fabulousness even more ,by opening their very own ICE SKATING RINK! Hello… how freaking sexy is that!!! A skating rink right below High Line Park. The skating rink all 3,000 square foot , is located right in front of the hotel. This is why I have this perpetual love affair with New York City, there is always some new adventure one can get caught up in. And what would a sexy Hotel with a sexy ice skating rink be without their very own après-skate menu which consists of hot chocolate with marshmallows, whipped cream or crushed peppermint candy cane. There’s also egg nog, hot apple cider, teas and cappuccinos. I am sure one can spike their hot chocolate or hot toddy’s with their choice of bourbon, brandy or dark rum! Romance Galore.The Standard Ice Rink

After spending a fair amount of time in the culture capital of NYC, Parisian graphic designer Vahram Muratyan returned home and created Paris versus New York, a series of charming illustrations comparing the respective nuances of the two bustling—and beloved—metropolises. Paris Versus New York: a Tally of Two Cities.

Raines Law Room

This speakeasy in Chelsea is named for an 1896 law meant to curb New Yorkers’ liquor consumption. Past a door buzzer and a discerning host is the windowless space, which just about nails a sumptuous twenties vibe. no better place in Manhattan to get a drink, cozy into a couch with your honey and sip on some cocktails than Raines Law Room. ”Aside from being dark, sexy, and mysterious (the date or the place?). Just the fact that you ring a buzzer in the door of a basement is pretty damn alluring. After you give your name to a supremely adorable doorman who looks straight out of an old movie, you will find your destiny of delicious libations and discrete service that leaves you and your lover alone all night long to gaze into each others eyes.”- a loyal patron.

There is no other place to have the ultimate love affair than in New York City. Get your key to unlock the most amorous adventures from Tiffany & Co.

Embark on a trip around the world with the Vosges Exotic Truffle Collection. Vosges signature collection and best seller! I can eat these all day and every day .

* all pictures courtesy of the internet