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Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Gifts For A Romantic Dinner At Home

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Valentine’s Day is all about romance. While for some, that may mean sending candy and flowers, for others it involves a special dinner.

But during these uncertain times, there’s a lot of reasons we may choose not to have our big date night while dining out. 

From oysters to caviar, surf to turf, as well as all the wine and dessert, a romantic and elegant dinner doesn’t have to be in a crowded restaurant. Some of the finest meals can be had right in your own home, and no need to drive home after!

Casamia Burn Baby Burn Candles

A successful evening is all about setting the mood. These red candlesticks ($47)  with glass votives will add a dramatic touch to any romantic dinner. 

“Love Is Cheesy” Gift Collection by Cheese Brothers

Why not start the night with a cheese course? There’s never a bad time to have cheese, and this collection ($54.95) has an array of sweet and savory treats direct from Wisconsin. This feast includes three 6 oz. blocks of Wisconsin cheese (Honey Sriracha Gouda, Dill Havarti, Smoked Gouda, and one 5 oz. block of their signature cheese Rhapsody, a Cheddar-Parmesan blend. There’s also a jar of Cherry Lavender Jam and bite-sized caramels.

Lobster Roll Kit

NY-based Lobster Roll is known for their, well, lobster rolls, and now they are offering hot and cold lobster roll kits for nationwide shipping. The kit ($129) features a pound of lobster meat, two jars of mayonnaise, Lobster Roll’s special seasoning packet, butter, New England-style split-top rolls, and lemon, along with step-by-step instructions for making and assembling your lobster rolls at home. This isn’t only a delicious meal to enjoy on Valentine’s Day, but also a fun activity to enjoy together. This may be especially exciting for those looking for a taste of summer even as we are in the depth of winter.

Morro Bay Oyster Co. The Complete Connoisseur Kit

Oysters are an aphrodisiac, but they are alo the perfect beginning to a wonderful dinner. These two traits will come in handy for a romantic dinner, and this kit ($96) includes three dozen Pacific Gold Reserve Oysters, two packs of Citriburst limes, a shucking knife, gloves, and even bottles of hot sauce. Start the evening on a seductive note – there’s even an optional addition of caviar!

Special Sushi DIY Kit for 2 by Blue Ribbon Sushi 

While any food you can share is always going to feel a bit more sexy, there’s something special about sushi. It speaks to the senses, as you can touch it and feed it to each other, but this kit on Goldbelly ($169) makes it reach an even greater level for Valentine’s Day as it allows you to prepare the meal together as well!

Stags’ Leap Winery 2018 The Leap Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 

A really great bottle of wine is a necessary finishing touch to any special meal, and this is a special wine ($115) with richness and elegance. The notes of black berry fruit and rich texture will work as beautifully with dinner as the inevitable dessert.

Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

Are you more of a bourbon couple than into wine? This bourbon would make the perfect addition to the Valentine's dinner. It even gets to play on the concept of roses, with a bit more shelf life. Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon ($45) has a beautifully balanced taste and will be perfect on its own or in a cocktail.

Carnegie Deli Valentine's Day Sweetheart Gift Box

This gift box of dessert treats ($89) is a delicious and sweet bundle of love that includes two velvety classic mini cheesecakes, two giant black and white cookies, and two chocolate babkas. If they miss the classic NYC deli experience, this is everything they want (except the pastrami, of course!).

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