Celebrating Valentine's Day in Philadelphia

Tuesday, February 12, 2019
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This week, we're celebrating Valentine's Day! Dining out at a new spot with a built-in love story, cooking in with recipes from some of Philly's top chefs. We'll show you how to dazzle your date with sequins and shimmer and take you to a new spot for handmade chocolates.



For Flowers, we select some succulents at the Philly Home and Garden Show.


A Top Chef alum is coming home to Philadelphia to open her first restaurant, and she's opening it with her fiancé.

Spice Finch


A Top Chef alum is coming home to Philadelphia to open her first restaurant, and she's opening it with her fiancé. Melissa Magee gets the story behind Spice Finch.



Spice Finch | Facebook


220 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103


If your idea of a romantic dinner is one cooked at home, here's a cookbook and a class that should do the trick.

DIY Valentine's Day DInners


If your idea of a romantic dinner is one cooked at home, one of Philly's top chefs has a new cookbook -- while another is offering sushi-making classes.



Zahav | Instagram


237 St. James Place, Philadelphia, PA 19106


215-625-8800



Goldie Falafel | Facebook


1526 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102


267-239-0777



Tuna Bar | Facebook


205 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106


215-238-TUNA


Gina Gannon goes in the kitchen with Alessi Foods and Giant Food Stores for two recipes that will help you show the love.

In the Kitchen with Alessi: Valentine's Day Recipes


Gina Gannon goes In The Kitchen with registered dietitian Meredith McGrath from Redner's using ingredients from Alessi foods for some fun recipes you can make for date night.



In the Kitchen with Alessi | Win a $50 gift card to Giant Stores: Enter here



Filming at:


The Granary Apartments | Facebook


1901 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130


Davio's has created a special Valentines Day Champagne cocktail for lovebirds.

Davios Valentines Champagne Cocktail


If you want to show your love an Instagram-worthy cocktail, Davio's in King of Prussia has created a beauty dubbed "Cupid's Arrow".



Davio's KOP | Facebook


200 Main Street, King of Prussia, PA 19406



The Cupid's Arrow Recipe


  • Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label

  • 1 ounce of Grande Marnier Raspberry Peach

  • 1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower

  • Splash of Cranberry for Color

Directions: Shake Twice & Pour into wine glass. Cheers!





There's a new place to get your chocolate fix and it's the perfect trip for V-Day.

Aurora Grace Chocolates


There's a new Queen Village shop to get your chocolate fix. Alicia Vitarelli meets the owner, a 24-year-old self-taught chocolate-maker.



Aurora Grace Chocolates | Facebook


517 S. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147


267-703-8886


This year the Philly Home and Garden Show will feature a one-of-a-kind succulent bar.

Philly Home & Garden Show: The Succulent Bar


The Philly Home and Garden show has a new feature this year: a succulent bar. Melissa Magee shows us how it works.



Floral and Hardy of Skippack | Facebook


4007 Skippack Pike, Skippack, PA 19473


610-584-0797



Home & Garden Show | Feb. 15-17


Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks, PA


Ladies, if your looking to dazzle your date, sequins and shimmer are back in a big way.

Sequins & Shimmer Trend


If you're looking to dazzle your date for Valentine's Day or any time, sequins and shimmer are back in a big way. Karen Rogers hit up a former celebrity stylist for tips on how to rock the look.



Shop Sixty Five | Facebook


128 S 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103


267-239-5488


Swordfighting on Valentine's Day? Because sometimes love is a battle.

Localish on FYI: Battlesword Philly


Looking for a really different date night? Here's a piece we created for our Localish Brand on a spot called Battlesword Philly....because sometimes love is a battle.



Battlesword Philly | Facebook



3578 Scotts Lane, Sherman Mills Unit #18, Philadelphia, PA 19129



Watch more Localish content: Localish home | Facebook


If you want to show your love with flowers, how about a visit to this year's Philly Flower Show.


Flower Show Central Theme


This year's Philadelphia Flower Show will be one like no other...an event within an event. Jeannette Reyes got a sneak peek at the entrance garden that will host the FTD World Cup of Floral Design.



PHS Philadelphia Flower Show: March 2-10


The Power of Flowers | Facebook



Preview Party: Fri., March 1


FTD World Cup: March 1-3



Pennsylvania Convention Center


1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107



FTD World Cup 2019


March 1-3 at the Philadelphia Flower Show



The Oscars at the Philadelphia Film Center


Attention movie lovers, the Philadelphia Film Center is hosting a Best Picture Weekend, showing all eight of the Oscar nominees for Best Picture.



Best Picture Weekend | Facebook


Philadelphia Film Center: Feb. 15-17


1412 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102


267-239-2941


For lovers of the arts, here are some Valentine's Day ideas for you and your sweetheart.

FYI Loves the Arts Roundup


For lovers of the arts, here are some Valentine's Day ideas for you and your sweetheart.



Philadelphia Museum of Art: STAND | Facebook


At the top of the Rocky steps through June 16, 2019


2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130


215-763-8100



Swing @ the Kimmel | Tickets


Free! Through February 24, 2019


Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts Commonwealth Plaza


300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102



Independence Seaport Museum: River Alive! | Tickets | Arts in Philly | Twitter


211 S Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106


215-413-8655


Shelter Me: Project Meow. David Murphy reports during Action News at 9 a.m. on February 9, 2019.

Shelter Me


In this week's Shelter Me, David Murphy takes us on a ride along with Project Meow, a group dedicated to helping cats living on the streets.



Project Meow | Facebook


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