Pick(ed) Up: A Homebound Valentine's

Valentine's Day is upon us and this year offers an opportunity the share our love with those closest to us and the restaurants where many of our most cherished memories originate. After all, dining out is the quintessential date night scenario and now there are great romantic opportunities with home-court advantage. Many of TABLE Magazine's favorite restaurants are offering special dinner packages to share and enjoy at home. Calling ahead is a must!

Penn Cove Eatery & The Warren
Why brave the winter weather for another prix fixe when you could cozy up with your someone at home with the perfect regalement? These boxes include (almost) everything you need to pamper and please. There is a limited quantity of kits, and pre-orders are required. Boxes will be available Thursday, February 11 through Saturday, February 13. Click Here.

Black Radish Kitchen
Black Radish Kitchen is teaming up with Allegheny Wine Mixer (AWM) and Piebird for a Messi Meatball Madness pop-up on February 13th. The Valentine’s package and details will be available via Allegheny Wine Mixer’s Instagram account (@alleghenywinemixer). Pickups will take place at AWM. Black Radish is also restocking its Little Radish Market with goodies for a romantic weekend. Look for new weekend packages that will be added to the online market soon or sign up for Belly Basket Unlimt’d for all your cozy weekend supplies. Click Here

Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
Monterey Bay is offering dine-in and carry-out options for Valentine’s Day Weekend (February 12,13,14). In addition to their standard daily menu, Monterey Bay is offering special Valentine's selections. For those wishing to have the Monterey Bay date night experience at home, the Mt. Washington staple is also offering Meal-kits for two and selections from their Fresh Fish & Seafood Marketplace. Click Here.

Spirits & Tales
Chef Jessica Lewis is offering a robust and romantic four-course prix fixe dinner for Valentine’s Day weekend, starting on Friday, February 12th, and running through Sunday, February 14th. True to her roots, Lewis is also offering a fresh selection of East & West Coast oysters as an add-on for $3 per oyster. Oysters are served with preserved lemon and caper relish and champagne mignonette. Don’t forget the best Fench Onion Soup in Pittsburgh (pictured above). Click Here.

The Commoner
Chef Dave Racicot has assembled a showstopping 5-course menu for Valentine’s Day dine-in service. The Commoner will also be offering its innovative private dining option- The Commoner Upstairs, A Hotel Monaco Experience for those seeking to dine at a distance. Click Here.

Khalil’s
Sister-owners Dalel and Leila Khalil are celebrating Valentine’s Day, Syrian-style, with the "Eid el Houb" (Valentine's Day) Candlelight Dinner. The family-owned and operated restaurant is continuing its “carry-out only” model for the holiday and offering this special meal for Valentine’s Weekend (February 12th-14th). Orders must be placed by Wednesday, February 10, 2021, and can be made by emailing info@khalilsrestaurant.com. Click Here.

Square Cafe
The colorful cafe that has recently made the heart of East Liberty has recently added weekend dinner service to their wide array of carry-out options- this includes festive weekend specials designed with
Valentine’s weekend in mind. The cafe is also offering creative gift baskets to show some local love. If you want to get extra don’t forget the Pierogi Soup (pictured above). Click Here.

Pane è Pronto
Just for Valentine’s Day, Pane è Pronto by DiAnoia’s Eatery will offer a four-course Italian dinner for two. “It’s the ideal time for a date night in, so we wanted to put together something to help create a special occasion at home,” said chef and co-owner Dave Anoia. “Throw in a little candlelight and Italian music, and you’re all set.” Click Here.