Valentine's Day: Think Outside the Box (of Chocolates)

By Dan Johnson on February 9, 2008 11:39 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

What's the deal?

You always seem to end up going to "insert generic Italian restaurant here" with and giving "insert requisite store-bought chocolates and grocery store flowers here" to your significant other on Valentine's Day, each year's festivities coalescing into the previous year's, never taking the plunge for that one-of-a-kind experience Cupid's been begging for. This year, skip dinner and head straight to dessert at Marble Hill Chocolatier in the beautiful O'Bryonville shopping district.

Marble Hill offers extremely unique and original wine and chocolate pairings, referred to as "flights." These flights often come in threes and are intensely mulled over by the stores expert staff to offer their patrons an experience that can't be found elsewhere. This Valentine's Day is no different with Marble Hill producing a menu specific to the holiday and staying open late (until 10pm) to make sure that if guests did fulfill there dinner duties, dessert would still be an option. For a better idea of what you might encounter (from their website):

Walk in or make a reservation as we create a special Valentine menu with featured flights and tastings from our Sweet Heart Collection amidst candle light and music. Our signature hot chocolate and a featured dessert will also be available.

If it sounds of interest to you, it couldn't hurt to make a reservation. Or if you already have plans for the day, Marble Hill does offer wine and chocolate gifts that would surely surprise your unsuspecting loved one.

Perfect for?

The couple that understands and is into the terms "cleanse the palette" and "avoid spiderlegs."

Where to go?

Marble Hill Chocolatier
1989 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
513.321.0888

How much?

Starting around $15-$17 per person (pairing of 3 wines and chocolates)