Five Ways to Spend Galentine’s Day in Town
By • February 8, 2024 0 1099
First made popular by the NBC show Parks and Recreation 14 years ago, Galentine’s Day has become an unofficial celebration of sorts. Every February 13, women and girls are encouraged to celebrate female friendships. Here are five ways to spend your Galentine’s Day in D.C. this year.
The Fairmont Valentine’s Afternoon Tea
February 10 through 14
Enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Washington D.C. Saturday through Valentine’s Day with the ladies. Executive Pastry Chef Claus Olsen and his culinary team collaborated on a delicious menu of savory and sweet eats including cucumber and cream cheese on sourdough sandwiches and pink balsamic macarons.
St. Regis Washington, D.C. Sweet Temptations Dessert
February 9 through 18
Settle into the hotel’s lavish lobby and enjoy Valentine’s Day-themed desserts and champagne. The desserts are displayed on interactive gold Ferris Wheels.
Get your best friends together for a dessert Ferris wheel at the St. Regis. Courtesy St. Regis.
Card Making at Shop Made in DC
February 14, 6-8 p.m.
While it’s on Valentine’s Day, it’s 100 percent worth getting your best girlfriends together and taking part in Shop Made in DC’s card-making workshop. Through instructor Ariana R-G, you’ll learn how to use modern collaging techniques to make your own set of cards to send to the most important people in your life.
Courtesy Shop Made in DC.
Have a Lunch Date at Pizzeria Paradiso
February 11-15
Pizzeria Paradiso is offering heart-shaped pizzas for $19. They’ll be available for dine-in, carry out and delivery.
Pizzeria Paradiso is offering heart-shaped pizzas February 11 through 15. Twitter photo.
Have a Girls Day in Georgetown
The Laguna Beach-based Gorjana on M Street has released its Amour Collection, perfect for treating your best friend and you to matching pieces. Prices are great for every budget, from studs at $25 to a $650 diamond pave five-heart necklace. After shopping, head to Ever/Body on Wisconsin Avenue for a face or body treatment. Afterward, stop by Levain Bakery at 3131 M Street for one of their limited-edition Valentine cookie tins and customizable cookie grams.
Gorjana’s $650 heart necklace from their Amour Collection.
