Here are a few ways to make your romantic day memorable: Sip With Socialites’ Top Valentine’s Day 2012 Picks.

Peninsula Hotel

If you have an extra $1,500 handy, then the Peninsula Hotel‘s Valentine’s Day dinner package might be for you. The Fifth Avenue hotel is offering only one couple the chance to splurge on a five-course meal and private rights to the hotel’s pool. You’ll be greeted with a rose petal and candlelit walkway as you make your way to the pool on the 22nd floor, then to your romantic table overlooking New York City. The $1,500 also gets you “his and hers” monogrammed Peninsula robes and slippers.
700 5th Ave
New York, NY, 10019
(212) 956-2888

Chez Josephine

Chez Josephine, the restaurant inspired by the legendary Josephine Baker, offers a romantic setting complete with red velvet walls and chandeliers. Pianist/vocalist Christ Curtis will serenade diners as they enjoy a prix-fixe menu of French American bistro favorites for $75 per person.
414 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 594-1925

21 Club

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at New York’s landmark ’21’ Club, where the romantic upstairs dining room has been the site of numerous wedding proposals. ‘21’ is serving a sumptuous three-course dinner, including a Veuve Clicquot champagne toast, for $125 per person.
21 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
(212) 582-7200

Miette Culinary Studio

Spend a few hours cooking a three-course meal at Miette Culinary Studio where the Valentine’s Day Food & Wine class ($150 per person, 6:30–9:30 p.m.) will teach you how to make crab cakes, shrimp risotto, and chocolate cake with homemade vanilla ice cream. A sommelier will be on hand to pour three wines with the meal.
109 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012-1201
(212) 460-9322

The Nolitan Hotel

Splurge on an all-inclusive Valentine’s package at The Nolitan which includes a corner room with views of the skyline and a soaking tub for two. Your stay comes with an in-house dinner at Ellabess, a bottle of rosé Champagne, miniature massage candles, and a romantic movie to view in your room. $639
30 Kenmare Street
New York, NY 10012
(212) 925-2555

Aureole

For Valentine’s Day 2012, >Aureole is serving a sumptuous five-course, prix-fixe dinner featuring Prime New York Strip Loin and a Butter Poached Maine Lobster for $195 per person ($100 wine pairing supplement).
135 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
(212) 319-1660

Lincoln Center

Get into a swinging mood with a performance by Rene Marie at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The jazz vocalist’s set will be accompanied by a four-course meal served from the kitchen of Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola. $80, 7:30 and 10 p.m.
70 N Broadway
New York, NY 10023-7503
(212) 875-5000

W Hotels

Mix it up at The W and infuse a little romance into your next NYC and escape with their Ignite Package. Couples staying at any W Hotel locations in Manhattan between February 1st and February 28th can splurge on one of the hotel’s suites and in-room champagne delivery. The package also includes car service and insider’s access to Kiki de Montparnasse‘s (Victoria’s Secret’s new high-end lingerie line) Soho store, where you’ll head to the Couple’s Romance Salon for a private consultation, a fitting, and 20% off Kiki collection items. And best of all, there’s also a 4pm late check-out the next day.
W New York $799
W New York – Downtown $689
W New York – Times Square $869
W New York – Union Square $899

Guantanamera

Make it a Cuban Valentine’s Day with a Guantanamera three-course dinner, live music, and hand-rolled cigars for $69 per person.
939 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 262-5354

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