From decadent desserts to special dinner menus for dine-in and carry-out, fall in love with these offerings from local chefs, restaurants, and breweries this Valentine’s Day
Volpi’s Charcuterie for Two; Russell’s Valentine’s Day Cake; Schlafly’s Beer Bouquet
As Valentine’s Day approaches, St. Louisans can show their love and support local restaurants, bakeries, breweries and more. From special cakes and desserts from Nathaniel Reid Bakery and Russell’s to special dinner menus from Café la Vie and Mission Taco Joint’s ghost kitchen, Holy Mole, see below for a list of our clients’ holiday meals, treats and gifts for Valentine’s Day this year.
Café la Vie (Inside Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton, 7730 Bonhomme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105): Café la Vie, the bar and restaurant located inside of the new Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton hotel, offers a special Valentine’s Day dinner menu. With the mid-century modern design, the spacious 7,400 square foot, 125-seat restaurant will offer the Valentine’s Day Pre-Fixe Menu ($65 per person) for dine-in service. The five-course meal includes an amuse bouche, aperitif, intermezzo, entree and dessert. The amuse bouche is Dungeness Crab Cornet. The aperitif is a choice of: Sweet Potato Love Letters with Parmesan creme, crispy Brussels sprouts and saba or Baby Iceberg Carpaccio with Nueske’s bacon lardons, baby tomatoes, avocado, Marcoot Hatch Pepper cheddar, toasted breadcrumbs and sour cream vinaigrette. The intermezzo is a Blood Orange Sorbet. For entrees, guests may select between: Maine Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo with housemade pasta, mascarpone creme, toasted breadcrumbs and Oregon black truffle or Beef Duet with dry-aged strip loin, short rib croquette, buttermilk whipped potatoes, Ozark Forest mushrooms and sauce au poivre. Dessert options include: Passion Fruit Creme Brulee or Chocolate Pot de Creme. The regular Café la Vie dinner menu will also be available. Reservations are available on Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable here.
Holy Mole (286 East Ave, Webster Groves, MO 63119) The new ghost kitchen concept from the owners of Mission Taco Joint offers the ultimate romantic modern Mexican feast for Valentine’s Day - delivered hot and ready to your home or available for pick-up. The special Valentine’s Day menu features several fan favorites dishes from the Mission Taco Joint teams’ former restaurant, Milagro Modern Mexican, such as: Shrimp and Grits ($22), spicy Gulf shrimp in a chile de arbol butter sauce with green chile goat cheese grits, Mexican street corn off the cob and cilantro pepita pesto; Carne Asada ($24), two beef tenderloin medallions with blue crab chorizo butter, crispy onion rings, chile mashed potatoes and Mexican street corn off the cob; vegan Enchiladas ($16), corn tortillas with black beans, roasted corn and poblano, epazote, vegan cheddar cheese with ancho tomato sauce and smoked tomato pico de gallo, served with cilantro lime rice and refried black beans; Pollo Relleno ($18), roasted chicken breast stuffed with huitlacoche, morels and goat cheese with charred corn cream sauce, green chile grits and chayote cruda. Starters will also be available such as: Squash Blossom Empanadas ($10), flaky pastry filled with Chihuahua and goat cheese, squash blossoms, Mexican oregano and epazote with chile de arbol salsa and salsita macha as well as the House Salad ($8), Tuna Ceviche ($13) and Guacamole ($9). Mexican Chocolate Crème Brulee ($7) for dessert. Holy Mole also offers beverages to cheers with your significant other including bottles of wine, beers, and a signature red cocktail ($26) for two. Although typically designed to be reheated, Holy Mole’s Valentine’s Day menu will be delivered hot on the holiday. Customers can order through the website for delivery or pick-up between 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 14. The cut-off for orders is Saturday, February 13 at midnight.
Nathaniel Reid Bakery (11243 Manchester Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122; 314-858-1019): The acclaimed bakery, serving world-class pastries, offers seasonal bakery items to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Customers can place orders starting on Tuesday, February 2 until Wednesday, February 10 by calling the bakery or filling out the Valentine’s Day order form on their website. Guests can order Chef Reid’s signature Ruby ($35; serves six), made of dark chocolate, raspberry tea mousse, chocolate cake and raspberry coulis. For an extra indulgent dessert, try the Guyana ($35; serves six) made with hazelnut croquant, chocolate cake, chocolate crème brûlée and dark chocolate mousse. In addition, Nathaniel Reid Bakery is offering a 6 or 12-piece Valentine’s Day Macaron Box ($23) with colorful favorite flavors like: raspberry, sambava, poppy flower, 70% bittersweet chocolate, vanilla bean and strawberry. Desserts will be ready for pickup from Wednesday, February 3 through Saturday, February 13. As consistent with normal hours of operation, Nathaniel Reid Bakery will be closed on Sunday, February 14 and Monday, February 15.
Retreat Gastropub (6 North Sarah Street, St. Louis): Retreat Gastropub, a modern American pub and cocktail bar, will offer a special 3-course dinner for $45 for both dine-in service and carryout this Valentine’s Day. The standard Retreat Gastropub dinner menu will also be available. Reservations for 120-minute time slots are available on Sunday, February 14 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can book their online reservations here or place a carryout order here. Carryout orders will also include a 12.5 ounce bottle of bubbles (included in the price of the 3-course meal).
Russell’s (5400 Murdoch, St. Louis, MO 63109 and 952 Brookwood Center, St. Louis, MO 63026): Russell’s, the family-run restaurants that focus on homestyle, from scratch cooking and fresh baked goods daily, will offer Valentine’s Day sweets for pre-order at both locations and a special dinner menu at Russell’s on Macklind. Customers can place orders for Valentine’s Day sweets through the online store or by calling the Russell’s locations. Desserts will be ready for pickup on Saturday, February 13. Sweets available for pre-order include: Chocolate Dipped Strawberries ($30 for 12); 6” Round Chocolate Valentine’s Day Cake ($39), topped with chocolate dipped strawberries and chocolate chip cookies; 6” Round Valentine’s Day Buttermilk Pound Cake ($39) topped with white chocolate dipped strawberries and sugar cookies; and more. Customers can also ship Russell’s Gooey Butter nationally to loved ones through the online shop, including special Valentine’s Day flavor Tart Cherry Chocolate Chip Flavored Gooey Butter ($17.95 in a 8x8 pan) here.
In addition, Russell’s on Macklind is offering a special 4-course Valentine’s Day Menu on Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14 for dine-in or pick-up. Carry-out orders must be placed before 3 p.m. on the desired pick-up day. Select regular dinner menu items will also be available on Friday and Saturday evening, but Sunday evening will only offer the 4-course meal. The menu features: Grilled Focaccia with Baked Fontina, Lemon, Garlic and Herbs; Choice of Lobster and Crab Bisque or Creamy Polenta with charred endive and bacon lardon salad with a lemon vinaigrette; entree offerings of Citrus-Brined Cornish Hen, Steak Frites Au Poivre or Potato Wrapped Sea Bass, as well as a dessert of the guest’s choice. Prices range from $64 to $72 per person dependent on entree selection. Reservations can be made for dinner on Russell’s on Macklind on Opentable here or call Fenton at 636-343-8900 or Macklind at 314-553-9994.
Volpi Foods (5256 Daggett Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110; (314) 446-7950): The St. Louis-based, 4th-generation family-owned and operated producer of specialty cured meats since 1902, offers a special Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Box for Two ($15). The at-home spread features dried apricots, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Peanut Butter Hearts, strawberries, Manchego cheese, chevre cheese with cranberries and pecans, Volpi’s Genoa Salame, Volpi’s Prosciutto and phyllo crisps. Boxes can be ordered from Volpi’s retail shop on The Hill between Tuesday, February 9 and Saturday, February 13 by calling (314) 446-7950, with 24-hour notice needed. The boxes can be picked up anytime during the Retail Shop’s normal hours. As consistent with normal hours of operation, the Retail Shop will be closed Sunday, February 14.
Schlafly Beer (Schlafly Tap Room 2100 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103; Schlafly Bottleworks 7260 Southwest Ave Maplewood, MO 63143; and Schlafly Bankside 920 S Main St, St Charles, MO 63301): Cheers to your Valentine with Schlafly’s Beer Bouquets. Forget the flowers, and build-your-own 6-pack of your favorite Schlafly beers for $8.99. From brewery favorites like IPA and Pale Ale to seasonal releases like Coffee Stout and Tasmanian IPA, customize the festive themed box with all of your Valentine’s favorite brews. To purchase the Beer Bouquet, guests can visit all three Schlafly locations beginning Monday, February 1. See photo here.
Yellowbelly (4659 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108): Yellowbelly, the island-inspired restaurant and rum haven, celebrates Valentine’s Day with a special surf and turf 3-course dinner for both carryout and dine-in service. For $50, the indulgent meal includes: the guests' choice of Caesar Salad or Crab Fitters; Prime Hanger Steak or Salmon with Green Curry; and a slice of Chocolate Coconut Trifle. Yellowbelly’s complete dinner menu will also be available for dine-in and carry-out. Reservations are set to 120-minute seatings on Sunday, February 14 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Guests can book their online reservations here or place a carryout order here. All carryout orders also include a 12.5 oz bottle of champagne.