This Valentine’s Day, ditch the roses and stale box of chocolates and find real romance at Fontainebleau Miami Beach. Escape with your loved one to the 40,000 square foot Lapis spa for a full day of relaxation and deeply restorative treatments amidst the co-ed facilities, indulge your cravings with Solo’s decadent confections or treat yourself to an unforgettable dinner at one of Fontainebleau’s renowned restaurants. Special Valentine’s Day offerings include:
- Try an aphrodisiacal oyster amuse at Gotham Steak, part of the steakhouse’s four-course meal priced at $110 per person.
- Evoke Italian romance and fall in love with Scott Conant’s most celebrated dish – spaghetti with tomato and basil – at the romantically rustic Scarpetta. A la carte dishes served on Valentine’s Day means the possibilities are endless.
- For the anti-Valentine’s Day, opt to ring in the Chinese New Year at Hakkasan. On February 14th the celebration includes a live lion dance with percussionists and six specialty dishes only available from February 11th through February 18th.
- Let Blade’s underground lounge and haute sushi den slowly seduce you. A six-course dinner at $65 per person includes an assortment of sashimi, nigiri, maki rolls and more, all served in Blade’s dark and seductive den with live DJ.
- Glam up Valentine’s Day at Vida where a three-course menu is priced at $55 per person or $75 per person with wine pairings. The special meal ends with a sinfully sweet duo of his and hers chocolate covered strawberries.
For reservations for Gotham Steak, Scarpetta, Hakkasan, Blade or Vida, please call 1-877-326-7412.
Solo, Fontainebleau’s chic patisserie, will whip up decadent temptations with an array of sinfully seductive pastries, cakes and chocolates like strawberry champagne truffles, chocolate donut hearts and whimsical bon bon jewelry. Unlike its name, these Valentine’s Day sweets should not be enjoyed solo! Take out orders can be made in person or by calling 305-674-4740.
For couples looking to pamper the body and soul, Fontainebleau’s 40,000 square foot, two-story Lapis Spa invites guests to engage their sensual side. Lapis Spa Valentine’s Day favorites include the Express Lane to Nirvana, a 50-minute couples’ massage that ends with an emollient jet bath for two. This luxurious massage can be enjoyed in one of Lapis’ Duets, which offer the ultimate personal retreat for two in the privacy of a spacious, oceanfront spa suite designed to ensure complete mental and spiritual comfort. For appointments and gift cards call 866-750-4772.
Valet parking for all of these romantic excursions is $10 with validation. For room rates and reservations, please call 800-548-8886. For additional information on Fontainebleau Miami Beach, visit the website at www.fontainebleau.com.
Fontainebleau’s resident mixologist created three deliciously sinful Valentine’s Day-inspired cocktails: Box of Chocolates, a twist on the favored gift of Valentine’s Day; Nuts about You and Apple of my Eye, ideal for that special someone. All of the specialty cocktails will be served at Bleau Bar, the resort’s famed lobby bar and popular rendezvous spot for pre-party gatherings or after-dinner drinks.
Fontainebleau Specialty Cocktail RecipeS
BOX OF CHOCOLATES
1oz Van Gogh Dutch chocolate vodka
.5oz Van Gogh Vanilla vodka
.5oz Godiva Milk chocolate
.5oz Godiva Original Dark chocolate
.5oz Marie Brizard Dark cacao
Cap and shake to mix
Strain mix into cocktail glass
Garnish with a Whole chocolate straw
APPLE OF MY EYE
1.5oz Stolichnaya Vanila
.75oz Boulard Calvados apple brandy
.25oz Monin Green Apple syrup
.25oz Canton Ginger
.25oz Rock Candy Syrup
Squeeze juice of 1/2 lemon
Shake to mix
Strain mix into cocktail glass
Garnish with apple fan
NUTS ABOUT YOU
1.5oz Pyrat XO rum
.75oz Brioette Noisette
.75oz Rock candy syrup
Squeeze juice of 1/2 lemon
Shake to mix
Strain mix into cocktail glass
Garnish with a floating lemon wheel