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Valentine's Day - For Mom & Dad

Local Ideas For A Special Day

By Alysa Hritzik & Amy McCrory, Publishers, North Lake Macaroni Kid February 7, 2019


Local ideas for just Mom and Dad!

If you are looking for romantic or just fun dinner locations in Lake County, give one of these a try:

Leesburg: Turners has an excellent menu and atmosphere. We have also heard good things about Two 09 West Main and have been wanting to try it out! SIP is a fun spot for after-dinner fun and usually features live jazz musicians.

Mount Dora: Goblin MarketPisces Rising or The Olive Branch are all excellent choices or you could always go for the casual, yummy Fiesta Grande! Cap off your night at The Cellar Door for wine or One Flight Up for coffee and dessert. 

Tavares: Angelo's has excellent Italian choices and Havana 1959 is one of our favorite Cuban restaurants! Head over to Bru Tap House for some after-dinner fun and games with live entertainment.

Eustis: Tillie's Tavern and 1884 are popular choices but Sol De Mexico and the Oyster Troff are fun, casual spots to check out too.

Another idea is to put the kids to bed and cook a special meal together. Who says romantic dinners only happen at restaurants? We love to pick up filet mignon at HomeTown Market in Eustis and pair them with one of their excellent wine selections. If you don't have time to prepare dessert, pick up something delicious and beautiful at Allyson A Bake Shop in Mt. Dora.

Don't forget to take time to love yourself this Valentine’s Day! Bella Toscana Spa reminds us “If we took half the time in loving ourselves the way we do others, it would do wonders!”

Try their Wrapped in Love Body Treatment Treat yourself to a warm, aromatic body wrap to energize and release unwanted toxins from the body. This luxurious experience finishes with a beautiful body milk that will replenish and hydrate so you’re ready for your big night out. $95. 

Or for a more romantic plan, book a Honey & Me Couples Massage. A toast to love and to both of you! This kneading is for winter-parched skin in need of a deep drink of hydration. neck, hands, and feet are wrapped in a steaming, sultry compress with towels infused with rich notes of Madagascar vanilla and vitamin-E for all the moisturizing feels. Hands and feet are painted in an organic honey blend then cocooned for deeply nourishing hydration. A gorgeous infusion of coconut milk rubbed in from head to toe with soothing strokes to relieve muscles and tension. The look of love looks splendid on you.

Check out all of Bella's specials this month!


We hope you enjoy whatever you choose to do this Valentine's Day to celebrate love!