The perfect collab.
Is it you and your beau (or belle)? Hopefully!
But it’s also a thoughtfully curated gift combo from the Spring Branch District’s Freedom Floral and Cosmic Ice Cream.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the package includes a pint of premium ice cream paired with a Valentine-inspired, small vase arrangement.
Just swing by Freedom Floral, 8209 Long Point Rd., first to get your flowers, and then walk next door to pick your pint up in your flavor of choice at Cosmic Ice Cream, 8207 Long Point Rd.
But, first, you need to preorder by February 13 for pick up on the big day — Friday, February 14!
Reserve your gift combo now for $82: www.freedomfloral.com
(Psst! There’s a $5 coupon on the website right now.)
There’s another perfect pairing available in the Spring Branch District as well. Give your Valentine a bottle of award-winning Nice Brut Rosé and Cacao & Cardamom gourmet chocolate truffles.
The Nice Wines Brut Rosé sparkling wine is fruit forward and luscious with a dry, crisp finish. It won Class Champion in the Vine2Wine Competition.
The dark chocolate truffles are filled with a Malbec Reserve Wine & fig jam ganache, created by Cacao & Cardamom.
Pick up the duo at the winery, 1220 Lumpkin Rd. Reserve your gift pack ahead of time here: nicewines.com
You can also toast to your Valentine (or to yourself!) at Warehouse 72, 7620 Katy Fwy.,where from Feb. 13 to Feb. 17 they are offering a special menu but also a unique cocktail made with with Simple Vodka, strawberry and raspberry puree and topped with Madame Zero Rosé Champagne.
The Madame Rose Berry Tini is sure to get you in the mood for romance. Stop by at the bar or make a reservation here: houston.warehouse72.com
Speaking of drinks, PJ’s Coffee, 9221 Long Point Rd., has a (nonalcoholic) beverage they are sure you will love.
Love Potion Tea, a limited-edition berry tea with coconut milk, is the perfect way to unwind with that special someone — or by yourself!
If tacos are your love language — and whose isn’t — you’ll want to swing by Tacos Doña Lena, 8788 Hammerly. Now through Valentine’s Day, the popular eatery is once again offering heart-shaped, handmade masa gorditas that come stuffed with refried beans, cheese, choice of meat and topped with lettuce and queso fresco.
Is shopping the way to his/her heart? Head over to the Cambrian Coffee Valentine’s Art Market on Saturday, Feb. 15, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 9461 Hammerly Blvd.
Show some love to amazing local artists and one of our favorite local businesses by buying prints, stickers, paintings, baked goods and more.
We hear things are gonna get spicy over there with a Jalapeno Popper Hand Pie release as well!
Just not feeling the Valentine’s vibes?
February 13-16, The Blind Goat is serving up a special menu and also the Frozen Heart of Darkness for those who are single, anti-Valentine or just like frozen drinks. It’s made with frozen dark rum, guava, lime and rose syrup.
Cheers to Valentine’s Day (or not)!
— by Dorothy Puch Lillig
