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Serenade your love with the perfect gift and a romantic dinner. Here’s what to do
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Eating out
Have a candlelight dinner with a choice of Indian, Chinese and continental specialties, topped with a box of chocolates at Rs.799 per couple at Ambassador Pallava, Egmore. Call 28554476/28554068 extn (504/561) for reservations.
Indulge yourself at the Sinful Food Festival till February 16 for lunch and dinner at Hightime, GRT Grand. Call 28150500 for details.
Woo your valentine with special Valentine’s Day offers from the Taj Hotels.
Matchpoint, at Taj Coromandel, offers a candlelit dinner with a specially chosen menu. Prego, will feature an exciting four-course menu. At the La Patisserie, one can get heart-shaped cakes, strawberry and crunchy chocolates. Fort St. George is all set with special love potions from the celebrity barman. For reservations, contact 6600 2827.
Taj Connemara presents a slogan contest. Write a slogan of not more than 30 words on how you will propose to your valentine. The most innovative slogan will be adjudged the winning entry. The winner gets to stay on February 14 with dinner at The Verandah or The Raintree. The contest is open till today.
Till February 14 any lady guest dining at The Verandah, Hip Asia or The Rain Tree gets a special gift.
At The Verandah and Poolside, dine under the stars. At Rain Tree, the Chettinad restaurant there is a special four-course menu for dinner with a glass of Moet et Chandon.
At Hip Asia, the Pan-Asian restaurant one can feast on unlimited champagne soaked strawberries. At Distil on February 14, couples can shake a leg to DJ Cawas’ tunes and enjoy the night with snacks, food and special cocktails. All lady guests get two drinks free and a gift. For reservations, contact 6600 0000.
At Taj Fisherman’s Cove’s Beach Dining, feel the tender caress of the waves on your feet, as you enjoy barbecue and grilled food and a complimentary glass of Friexenet Spanish sparkling wine. At Watch Tower Dining, soak in the radiance of the moon and savour contemporary Indian cuisine. For reservations, contact 6741 3333.
Hotel Aadithya offers a special Valentine spread at their All Spice and Dauphine restaurants between noon and midnight on February14. Call 23650055,23651801 for details.
Le Royal Meridien has a valentine buffet and candlelit dinner for a couple at Rs. 2,200 along with a magic show, a tattoo artist and live music at Cilantro from February 15 to February 28. At Flame, for Rs. 999 per couple, swing to DJ Walley’s beats. Le Club is open from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Call 22314343, 43534545 for details.
Music
On this special day, SS Music brings you a show brimming with romance called the Parle Milano-Blind Date special. Couples compete with each other and a surprise awaits the winning couple. Find out all about this on SS Music today at 8 p.m. followed b
y another episode on February 14 at 7.45 p.m.
Tune into Valentine’s Day check-list with VJ Pooja today at 8.30 p.m. followed by a repeat on February 14 at 9 a.m.
On Love Trip, a talk show, VJ Craig takes up the issue whether love is truly a many-splendoured thing or just one big hoax. And voicing their opinions on this subject are the students of Presidency College. Film director Karu Palaniappan and psychiatrist Dr. Shalini, will be on the show, aired on SS Music on February 14 at 6 p.m. followed by a repeat on February 15 at noon.
The sets of Just Connect will feature actor Naren and his wife who will interact with VJ Paloma. Tune in on February 14 at 9.30 p.m. followed by a repeat telecast on February 15 at 4 p.m.
Room with the View with VJ Craig brings you the world’s best English romantic classics and discusses romantic scenes, dialogues and everything nice. Tune in to the show on SS Music today at 7 p.m. followed by a repeat telecast on February 14 at 1 p.m.
Madras Bulz presents an evening of food, drink and dance under the stars at Haddows Club, Crystal, Nungambakkam on February 16 (6 p.m. onwards). Entry is Rs. 200 per person and Rs. 350 per couple. For details call 98843 81319, 98847 32333. Tickets are available at Haddows Club, Fashion Folks, Landmark and Naturals Spa.
Gifts
Rasvihar’s ‘Blush’ series is designed to add lustre to your love. Gentle greens, delicate pinks and pastel hues captured in precious stones come alive in elegant earrings which lend themselves to romantic evenings and intimate dinners. Rasvihar is at 17a, Sterling Avenue, Nungambakkam. Tel: 28269922.
Say it with Kichees Home Made Chocolates, whether its plain chocolate or chocolate with almonds, cashew, raisins, walnut, chocochip or butterscotch. The chocolates are sugar free. Boxes come in 250 grams, 500 grams and 1 kg. To place orders call 98846 85634 or 93805 55245
Archies has 272 cards, all set to capture the romance of this special day. Cards are priced between Rs. 40 and Rs. 295. Archies also has more than 600 exclusive gifts, decorative collectibles and jewellery. All available within a price range of Rs. 99 and Rs. 7,499.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Odyssey’s range of cards, music CDs, chocolates, flowers and perfumes. Prices range from Rs. 28 to Rs. 1,099.
Log on to www.sifymall.com for a wide range of romantic gift options including a valentine hamper of 12 roses, branded champagne and a chocolate cake. It will be delivered at midnight (February 13) and comes at a price of Rs. 3,399.
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