It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and the Idea Specialists™ at Collingwood Apartment Homes—a serene and sophisticated apartment home community in Alpharetta, Georgia—are feelin’ the love! That’s why they’re here with some ideas about how you can celebrate your Valentine/Galentine/Palentine this year.
Somewhere Special
Sometimes you just want to celebrate somewhere special. This year, the Idea Specialists™ are making reservations at Halcyon’s Ocean & Acre, where of course they’ll start with some oysters and bubbly! In addition to the classic menu—which celebrates both local farm communities and coastal cultures with signature smoked meats, seasonal produce, and shareable seafood dishes—the Valentine’s Day chef specials will include including an Alabama jumbo lump crab and avocado salad, pan-roasted halibut, braised short rib, and a white chocolate ricotta cheesecake. Yummy!
Bonbon Hugs & Cocktail Kisses
Valentine’s Day just wouldn’t be Valentine’s Day without some chocolate, now would it? The Idea Specialists™ are in all kinds of love with those divine truffles from Kilwin’s at Halcyon!
Which will be even better if you savor them at home in comfort with a special Valentine’s Day cocktail like Love Potion No. 9, a triple berry pomegranate martini with strawberry vodka and Chambord—and a little dry ice for magically romantic presentation.
Another fun one to try might be the Clover Club, a pink drink that pre-dates Prohibition that was created as the signature sip of a group of high-powered businessmen who met at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The sweet and tart concoction combines grenadine, gin, and lemon, and the classic egg white foam gives each sip creamy body and frothy texture.
And if you want to show that someone special in your life a little extra love, you could whisper sweet nothings in their ear while feeding them sweet somethings that you made yourself. Check out Delish for recipes for everything from cannoli bites to red velvet ice cream.
Romantic Dining
The Collingwood Apartment Homes Idea Specialists™ have got a romantic dinner at home covered, too.
One of the wonderful things about living at luxurious Collingwood Apartment Homes is gourmet kitchens with enough counter space to make cooking a truly enjoyable experience.
It’s Delish again with the win for recipe ideas for tempting and tasty romantic meals. The Idea Specialists™ are real fans of their creamy steak fettucine paired with a winter rainbow panzanella salad of colorful, roasted squash and beets tossed in a tang-sweet dressing with fresh herbs, grapefruit, blue cheese, and toasted sourdough. Pretty and satisfying!
A Delicious Date Night
Looking for other ideas of ways to mark the occasion, especially if you have a conflict on February 14th? Then Date Night at Avalon every Monday through Thursday (excluding Valentine’s Day) might be just the thing for you and your sweetie! With multiple participating restaurants and complimentary valet parking, you can count on a festive experience that’s both easy and delicious!
