By Chris Gomez | Little Italy News
Come out to Little Italy this Valentine’s Day weekend to celebrate love, laughter and joy with your significant other, friends or family. The Little Italy neighborhood has got you covered with all the essentials you need this Valentine’s Day weekend with some of the finest restaurants, boutiques and stunning bay views in town —there’s an abundance of things to do!
Here are some top things to do in San Diego’s Little Italy on Valentine’s Day weekend.
Shop and prep: Stroll through Little Italy to find your valentine the perfect gift for him/her or get beautified for the weekend. The neighborhood offers an array of boutique clothing stores for the gents or ladies in your life like Vocabulary, Azzura Capri, Stroll, Little Apple, and other shops. After you shop for yourself and your lover, stop by and get pampered at spots like Salotto Blowdry Lounge & Hair Salon or 18/8 Fine Men’s Salon.
Discover the romantic dining scene (even if it’s with a bear): Rooftop bars, sunset dinner views, intimate dining options and even a memorable pop-up dining experience prepared by Cow by Bear — an anonymous chef who dresses up and hosts a four-course dinner menu with wine pairings in the neighborhood —Little Italy has it all. Choose from Kettner Exchange, Buon Appetito, Davanti Enoteca, Civico 1845, Juniper & Ivy, and other hot spots that are guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
Explore the neighborhood: Little Italy just launched its brand new Little Italy San Diego App that features multiple audio-guided tours, and it’s the perfect way to explore the scenic streets — which are lit up in red this time of year — and learn about the history of the neighborhood with your sweetie by your side as you wait for your table or reservations.
Perfect nightcap: Grab a drink with your significant other at the Glassdoor, Sorrento, Ballast Point or countless other bar spots to wrap up the evening. Maybe even stroll over to Adelman Fine Art Gallery to see a special photo exhibition by San Diego award-winning photographer, David Leaser. If you happen to be in the neighborhood on Saturday, Feb. 13, take your date to the Music Box for a drink and some live music.
Little Italy Association’s final touch: On Saturday of Valentine’s Day, the Little Italy Association will be providing live music at Piazza Basilone from 6 – 9 p.m. Also, on Saturday and Sunday evenings, the Little Italy community-wide valet will be discounting their service to $5 during operating hours (no overnight valet parking).
To find out more information on where to wine, dine and treat your special someone with a memorable and romantic evening, please visit littleitalysd.com. To stay connected with us during the month of love, check out what’s going on in our neighborhood by following us on Instagram and Twitter @LittleItalySD and Facebook/San Diego Little Italy.
—Christopher Gomez has been Little Italy’s district manager since 2000. Reach him at [email protected].
