2020 Valentine’s Day Local’s Guide
Valentine’s Day is a special day in the valley— it’s also Arizona’s birthday!❤️ We at Local First Arizona don’t mean to play cupid, but we do know a thing or two about finding special gifts and experiences that will not only knock the socks off your Valentine but can only be found in our great state. Don’t believe us? Take a look at some of the things we have in mind.
1. Strawberry Hedgehog’s Scents & Sweets
The perfect way to tell someone you were soapin’ they’d be your Valentine? Gift them heart-shaped vegan soaps, lavender chocolate, and so much more!
Bring a friend to get this shopping done, and don’t miss there selfie sofa decorated specially for the holiday of love!
2. Food lovers: Get your Devour Week 2020 tickets!
Right after Valentine’s Day, Devour The World on Feb. 15 and explore international cuisine, music, and arts. Something fancier in mind? Enjoy a multi-course dinner with the James Beard Arizona at Seven Chefs Dinner on Feb. 16. Top off your month with the highly anticipated 11th Annual Devour Culinary Classic (Tasting tickets for Sat. and Sun. are SOLD OUT) VIP is the only way to go — and so worth it! More: devourphoenix.com
2. Food lovers: Get your Devour Week 2020 tickets!
Right after Valentine’s Day, Devour The World on Feb. 15 and explore international cuisine, music, and arts. Something fancier in mind? Enjoy a multi-course dinner with the James Beard Arizona at Seven Chefs Dinner on Feb. 16. Top off your month with the highly anticipated 11th Annual Devour Culinary Classic (Tasting tickets for Sat. and Sun. are SOLD OUT) VIP is the only way to go — and so worth it! More: devourphoenix.com
4. Don’t Forget a Personalized Bouquet from Phoenix Flower Shops
Much like chocolates, flowers and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. For over fifty years, Phoenix Flower Shops has been a great source for fresh flowers, fruit baskets, gourmet baskets, and other arrangements for any special occasion. Visit their website to see some of their Valentine’s Day bouquets.
Another great resource? Find the freshest, locally grown flowers at your nearest farmers market on goodfoodfinderaz.com
5. Sweets for Your Sweetie
Looking to add some spice to your chocolate? Carolina’s Chocolate uses high quality chocolate that is blended with a variety of chilis such as chipotle, cayenne, jalapeno, and ancho to pay homage to the way the Mayans and Aztec cultures used to make it. Check out her website and visit her during our Devour the World event!
Tracy Dempsey Originals specializes in making unique desserts and confections with locally produced food items for their fresh-baked treats. This year, Tracy Dempsey is selling Valentine’s Day Treat Boxes that include chocolate-covered strawberries, rose petal truffles, French macarons, and other tasty desserts. Place your orders for this box by Feb 10th.
6. So many chocolate options.. we needed another section to include DNA Chocolate!
Have you tried their vegan lavender bonbons yet? You’re in luck because DNA Chocolate is providing free valley wide delivery for all orders received before Feb. 9th to be delivered Feb.13-14th!
Put them on your list and mention Local First Arizona to receive an extra 20% off your “Valentine Box” order.
6. So many chocolate options.. we needed another section to include DNA Chocolate!
Have you tried their vegan lavender bonbons yet? You’re in luck because DNA Chocolate is providing free valley wide delivery for all orders received before Feb. 9th to be delivered Feb.13-14th!
Put them on your list and mention Local First Arizona to receive an extra 20% off your “Valentine Box” order.
8. Join Shift for their 2nd Annual Non-Committal Valentine’s Day Dinner
Back for another year, Shift will be hosting their second non-committal Valentine’s Day dinner. This time around they will be serving up an a la carte menu alongside a tasting menu, where all dishes will be inspired by Mother Road Brewing beers. Make your reservation on their website or call 928-440-5135. Act fast as this event will fill up quickly!
9. Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day at the Hungry Hearts Cabaret & Love Advice Show
Visit the Hungry Hearts Cabaret & Love Advice Show to light a fire and set the mood for your Valentine’s Day. The first act of the show will feature a panel of Flagstaff’s sex and relationship experts who will answer questions about sex and love. The second act will showcase hot cabaret performances, as well as talented aerials acts from Momentum Aerial.
10. A Valentine’s Day Love Triangle with The Casual Pint Phoenix
Join Casual Pint Phoenix with Huss, Helton, and Helio Basin breweries for the best love triangle you can ask for. There will be games, swag, beers, and trivia. Enjoy the special beers on tap as well as the dip pairing starting at 6pm. For $5 you can reserve your spot now!