Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to shower the people in your life with love. It doesn’t have to be a significant other—it can be your best friend, a family member, co-worker, roommate, etc. It can even be you! If you don’t show yourself some love now and then, you won’t be as able to show your love to those around you. Whether you’re looking to plan a “Gal-entine’s Day” gathering for you and your girlfriends, take your sweetheart out for a memorable date, buy yourself something special, or simply find a way to spread a little love and kindness…we’ve asked a few local experts for advice to help you plan for Valentine’s Day here in Lincoln.
As one of the newest restaurants in the Lincoln dining scene, Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi is the perfect spot to have a memorable experience with your loved one(s). What makes Koen unlike any other restaurant in town is the way it engages its guests. When you order one of the many delicious Japanese BBQ options, you’re invited into the preparation process. After the high quality pre-marinated cuts you order are delivered to your table in a brilliant presentation, you are able to grill them to your liking by using the self-serve stove built in to each table. Specially designed ventilation systems pull smoke away and vent completely outside, so you can relax in a clean and healthy atmosphere; and if family style grilling isn’t your goal, come in and relax with an Asian inspired cocktail, partake in daily happy hour specials, or order fresh-made sushi for dine in or carry out.
Besides the yummy menu, Koen Japanese BBQ & Sushi is offering a special Valentine’s Day course for two starting at $54.99. According to general manager, Inez Retnosari, this course includes a choice of starter, main entree from the grill or sushi menu, dessert, and a bottle of wine. This is a great deal! “We are also starting Izakaya Koen this month, which is a kind of Japanese social lounge that will offer Japanese small plates along with drinks on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 p.m. to midnight,” adds Retnosari.
Another local favorite dining establishment is MoMo Pizzeria & Ristorante. If you and your mate are Italian food lovers, you’ll be happy you chose to dine at MoMo. Off of their impressive made-from-scratch menu, the Brussel Sprouts and Baked Ricotta come highly recommended. Offering an intimate, classy atmosphere, MoMo definitely sets the mood, especially if you choose to pair your delicious meal with a glass from one of the finest wine selections in Lincoln. Cheers to love and food! Pretty sure they go hand-in-hand.
By now, you’ve probably heard about one of Lincoln’s newest and hottest hangout spots, Capital Cigar Lounge. The lounge is considerably upscale, but don’t let that fool you…Capital Cigar is open to all friends to enjoy. The majority of the establishment is made up of the public lounge, which all community members are welcome to escape to any day of the week. This Valentine’s Day, the lounge will be hosting a special event for couples and singles alike. Capital Cigar Lounge is partnering with Butterfly Bakery, pairing the bakery’s desserts with their preferred wines, bourbons, cocktails, and cigars for an evening of relaxation, good company, great service, and amazing desserts. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
Capital Cigar Lounge is a place where friends enjoy friends, whether that’s your best friend, your forever friend, or a new friend. With a state-of-the-art ventilation system, non-cigars-smokers will enjoy their experience just as much as cigar enthusiasts. Capital Cigar boasts a selection of 15,000 high-quality cigars, including the coveted Alec Bradley brand. There is also a full-service bar for guests to connect over a cocktail. With community in mind, Capital Cigar Lounge has many more events, like the Valentine’s Day getaway, planned for the future. Keep up with the lounge to learn more about poker night, ladies night, holiday celebrations, and much more.
There is no wonder why Capital Cigar Lounge jumped at the opportunity to partner with Butterfly Bakery for their Valentine’s Day event. Butterfly Bakery is quickly becoming everyone’s not-so-guilty pleasure. With care and craftsmanship going into each pastry, baked good, and delicious dessert, there is not much to feel bad about.
Let’s not leave any of the senses out. Love can be seen and smelt too…A prime example being a breath-taking arrangement of flowers that has the power to brighten up a day and fill an entire room with a rejuvenating, fresh scent.
Fields Floral is well known for offering dependable delivery service and unmatched floral designs. Just give them a call and let them know who you are buying flowers for, and they’ll deliver a beautiful arrangement to your loved one no matter where they are. Flowers are a great surprise to get at work! Brighten up your sweetheart’s desk with one of Fields Floral’s many bouquet options. If you set up a bouquet subscription with Fields Floral, you can pick dates throughout the year that you want to have flowers delivered to that special someone and Fields Floral will take care of the rest.
No matter if you are practicing a little self love or treating your true love to something special, take this Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to enjoy an exciting new adventure in Lincoln. There are so many professionals in the area that want to help you make this V-day a day to remember. XOXO!