How do you say, “I love you?” This Valentine’s Day (Friday), there are a whole host of options to celebrate your sweetie in Jackson. Whether it’s dinner specials, sweet treats or discounted gifts you’re after, the list is exponential! See for yourself…
Eating in
If you’d rather impress in the comforts of your own kitchen, turn to Jackson Whole Grocer for your dinner supplies. Store-wide specials will help you compose an elevated dinner for two. Kick things up a notch with specialty meats from Jackson Hole Buffalo Meat Co. Locals will even get 10 percent off racks of buffalo ribs.
If soup is what warms your heart, order some from Glory Bowl Soup Company. For Valentine’s Day, they’re allowing you to add specialty bon bons to your order. These Bliss Bites are made with raw local honey and dipped in dark chocolate. Two flavors are available: macadamia hazelnut and elderberry cashew.
Stock your spread with pints of ice cream and ice cream sandwiches from Cream + Sugar, available at Bin22 or Bodega, as well as many grocery outlets in town. But if you pay a visit to Bin22 or Bodega, you’ll be in conveniently-close proximity to their bottle shops. Speaking of bottles–Jackson Hole Winery’s bottles of wine makes the perfect V Day libation, and taste best when paired with Jackson Hole Winery’s chocolates.
Complement your meal and speed up meal prep with knives from New West Knifeworks. Or, give them as a gift to the leader of your kitchen and your heart.
Party on
At Snake River Brewing, they’re hosting a trivia night on Valentine’s Day to benefit PAWS of Jackson Hole. Trivia starts at 7 p.m., and every $1 from every pint sold will benefit the local nonprofit.
Two very different Four Seasons parties will compete for your affection at Four Seasons Resort and Residences. From 3:30-5:30 p.m., enjoy Moet on the Mountain at the Champagne bar, Fahrenheit 47. This bubbly celebration includes complimentary hors d-oeuvres, music by DJ Simotaneous and Champagne cocktails are available for purchase. Meanwhile, The Handle Bar will host an Anti-Valentine’s Day party. Festivities include live music, an ice luge and drink specials all afternoon.
Eating out
The Jackson Hole Farmers Market is hosting a pre-Valentine’s Day dinner on February 13. This event, For the Love of Local Food, is a benefit fundraiser that celebrates local food sources in the composition of a five-course dinner. This event is from 6-10 p.m. and is $150 per person. See the menu, and purchase tickets, here.
All around town, dining establishments are breaking out their best for special Valentine’s Day menus. The Silver Dollar Bar & Grill’s menu highlights include pan-seared scallops, housemade ravioli and white chocolate souffle. After dinner, dance the night away to live music by George Kilby Jr. & the Road Dogs in the Silver Dollar Showroom from 7:30-11 p.m. On the Westbank, Persephone is offering dinner and appetizer specials, as well as 20 percent off a great list of bubbly. Each dinner is accompanied by a complimentary macaron gift box. At Amangani, their menu of specials includes lobster and cavier, crispy oysters to share and a strawberry and chocolate dessert that will blow any chocolate covered strawberry out of the water. If you’re thirsty, Hatch Taqueria & Tequila will be offering $5 glasses of rose and $7 strawberry margaritas.
At Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club’s North Grille, chef Luke Biewick has prepared an incredible Valentine’s Day dinner menu for $90 per person, with an optional wine pairing. Come hungry to enjoy the amuse-bouche, appetizers, salad, soup, entree and dessert. To book your table, call 307-733-7788, email jkearns1@gtlc.com or book via opentable.com
Up at Spring Creek Ranch, they’re hosting a multitude of foodie events for their annual Piemonte in the Tetons. This is the ultimate weekend of activities. Enjoy the truffle and wine dinner, a cooking class on Valentine’s Day and the western wild game feast on Saturday. Both five course meals come with wine pairings and are conceptualized by celebrity chef Carlo Zarri in addition to the Spring Creek Ranch culinary team. To find out more about the weekend package or individual offerings, click here.
Sweet treats
Looking for a sugary sweet treat to gift your sweetheart (or yourself)? Turn to local candy store Yippy I-O Candy Co. or Mursell’s Sweet Shop. Think ahead this holiday: Mursell’s is currently offering milk and dark chocolate-dipped strawberries for preorder. Also at Mursell’s, find on-theme homemade cookies from Lady in the Wild West. Preorder by calling 307-264-1508, and pick up your cookies on Valentine’s Day between 2-6 p.m. For all things chocolate and truffle related, select a box of truffles from the experts at CocoLove and Atelier Ortega.
Of course, Persephone and Picnic are always in the holiday spirit, for all holidays. On that note, their sweet treats are easily available for pickup or quick shipping from their online store. View the entire Valentine’s Day collection, here. There’s something for all the sweet teeth out there. In-store on Friday, enjoy some liquid love in latte form: for every latte you buy, get one free!
Flower town
If you’re looking for a gift that’s not edible, but screams of spring, there are a number of places to pick up a bouquet for your Valentine. At Jackson Whole Grocer, you’ll find beautiful arranged bunches of fresh flowers, seasonal flowers, flowering plants, succulents and specialty vases. For an extra special touch, consult the experts at Lily & Co. for all your flower and event needs. Call 307-732-2211 to place your order.
