Valentine’s Day Celebrations and Dining Options
by Vickie Heath, The Denver Post
Cañon City Queen Anne Tea House
Feb. 13-15: Seventh annual events include “Valentine’s Afternoon/Lunch Tea,” seatings 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $24.99, $13.99 children under age 9; “High/5 Course Dinner Tea,” seatings at 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m. $100 per couple. Reservations required. 813 Macon Ave., Cañon City, 719-275-5354,
Cook Street School of Culinary Arts
Feb. 11-14: Culinary Date Nights, 6-9:30 p.m. $99; Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day Brunch, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $99; Wine and Chocolate Pairing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. $80. Reservations required (prices are per person). 1937 Market St., 303-308-9300,
Colterra Food & Wine
Feb. 14: Four-course prix fixe menu. $75 per person. 210 Franklin St., Niwot, 303-652-0777,
Cool River Cafe
Feb. 7-15: “Celebrate Love” three-course menu with wine and champagne specials, $140 per couple. Reservations required. 8000 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, 303-771-4117,
Downtown Aquarium
Feb. 13-15: “Romance Under-the-Sea Sweetheart Package,” includes a four-course meal, live entertainment, two glasses of champagne, a rose and two Aquarium Adventure Passes, call for cost and reservations; Feb. 14: “Sharkey’s Sweetheart Breakfast” with crafts, games, visits with the Mystic Mermaids and more, seatings at 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. $18.99, $12.99 children ages 3-10. Reservations required. 700 Water St., 303-561-4450,
Flagstaff House
Feb. 13-14: Offering various Valentine’s specials, including a tasting first-course for two for $17 per person, a dessert sampler for two for $14 per person. Regular menu also available. 1138 Flagstaff Road, Boulder,
Mirada Fine Art
Feb. 13: The gallery has invited chef Anand Chaturvedula from the restaurant 240 Union to prepare a multi-course meal with wine pairings, 7 p.m. Optional works of art can be included with the meal. Call or visit the website for details and reservations. 5490 Parmalee Gulch Road, Indian Hills, 303-697-9006,
Salt Bistro
Feb. 14: Four-course prix fixe menu. $65, $85 with wine pairings. Call for reservations. 1047 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-7258,
Tamayo
Feb. 13-15: Three-course dinner with a long-stem rose. $65. Reservations required. 1400 Larimer St., 720-946-1433,
