Love is in the Air in Tiburon
With Valentine's Day coinciding with President's Day this year, a weekend getaway to Downtown Tiburon is the ideal gift for your one-and-only. So, ditch the heart-shaped box of chocolates and roses (or bring them with you), and fall in love with the restaurants, wine tasting rooms, boutiques, scenic hikes, and hotels that make Tiburon a must-visit destination in February or any month of the year!
Here are some sweet Tiburon treats that will make cupid proud, and maybe a little jealous too.
Tiburon’s Waters Edge Hotel, is rolling out a special promotion invites you to check out the electrifying atmosphere of the legendary and locally-loved Sweetwater Music Hall, just 15 minutes away in nearby by Mill Valley. Show your Waters Edge Hotel room key and get a complimentary beer or glass of house wine, while you enjoy some of the area’s best live music. Back at the Waters Edge Hotel, enjoy views of San Francisco Bay, complimentary breakfast delivered to your guest room each morning, and a prime location on Main Street in Downtown Tiburon, ideal for shopping, winetasting, and dining.
Book a roe-mantic tasting (yes, we went there) at the Caviar Co. Champagne Lounge on Main Street in Downtown Tiburon for caviar flights, light bites, and an extensive champagne list to toast with. New to caviar? Don’t worry, the tasting room staff can walk you through every morsel. The Caviar Co. also has live music on Fridays and a decadent fondue-for-two experience for the entire month of February. Book online.
Set in a former nursery, Ground features 10,000 sublime square feet of indoor and outdoor space styled with gorgeous plants, ceramics, candles, hand cream and soap, and tableware. Order their custom Be My Valentine! box filled with carefully curated treats or pre-order a floral bouquet Wednesday, February 12, designed by their talented in-house team.
Treat yourself with an overnight stay at The Lodge at Tiburon by booking the “Fabulous Fizz” package, which includes Late check out (based on availability), a bottle of prosecco upon arrival, a box of six macarons, and a cocktail kit to mix up your favorite elixirs in the comfort of your room.
If you can’t get to Italy with your valentine, don’t worry—Servino Ristorante brings its savors to Downtown Tiburon every day of the week. But on Wednesday, February 12th, a special tribute to one of Italy's legendary producers, Giuseppe Quintairelli, is coming to the Ark Row eatery. A true legend of Italian viticulture, Quintarelli is considered the father of Amarone and the ticketed event includes an extensive line up of Quintarelli wines paired with a curated 5-course menu of some of the region’s traditional dishes prepared by Chef Massimo Covello. Natale Servino will pour tableside and share antidotes about the varietals and the winemaking process. Inquiries for this event should go to natale.servino@gmail.com For Valentine’s Day, enjoy a special à la carte menu as well as various dishes throughout the week including oysters from Tamales Bay, stuffed pastas, decadent chocolate desserts, and of course, elegant sparkling wines. Book online.
French is the language of love, and in February it’s being spoken fluently at Petite Left Bank. Book a table between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. on February 14 and order from their regular menu and love-day add-ons such as fondue-for-two, Steak Oscar, or crème caramel. Acoustic guitarist Diogo Sabre will also perform between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. February is Black History Month and Petite Left Bank is highlighting the legacy of Uncle Nearest Whiskey, a brand honoring Nathan "Nearest" Green, the first known African American master distiller. Order the “Not Your Uncle’s Sweet Tea” cocktail to celebrate. Or, try the Résilience 75 cocktail this month and support the heroic efforts of the L.A. Fire Department. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to their department, and Moët Hennessy will match every contribution.
Dry January who? February is the month to raise a glass and Squalo Vino in Downtown Tiburon is giving us plenty of reasons to toast. Drop by on Valentine’s Day, February 14, between noon and 8 p.m. for a special pink wine flight, or treat your body to 11 a.m. yoga on Sunday, February 16, which will be followed by a glass of champagne. Squalo Vino is open all day, from noon to 6 p.m. on President’s Day, Monday February 17, and on February 27 they’re teaming up with Three Sticks Wines and Downtown Tiburon’s Caffe Acri to taste a variety of small-production Sonoma wines paired with family style pizzas, pastas and more.