Love Is In The Air | Will You Bay My Valentine?

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With February on our doorstep, it’s official – Valentines Day is just around the corner. Love it or hate it, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate the ones we love, whether they be our significant others, best friends or family. If you are planning a date however, the pressure can be on to come up with something that will tick all the boxes – an activity that’s romantic, fun and doesn’t break the bank. Today on the blog, Chisholm & Gamon bring you Valentine’s date ideas in our very own Bayside area that everyone will love.

Break out of the mold and try dining with a difference by spoiling your date with a decadent breakfast rather than the traditional dinner. Head to St Kilda’s Veludo for their $30 shared champagne breakfast platter for 2 that will surely put even the most anti-romantic in a good mood! Be sure to book in advance though to avoid heartbreak when you can’t get a table. Alternatively lavish your loved one with rich gifts of cheese and wine at Milk The Cow. Their Valentine’s edition romantic cheeseboard and selection of boutique wines is the perfect way to talk and drink away the afternoon. 

Relaxing Romance

If more laidback and low-key love is more your style, then make the most of the bay’s beautiful beaches and set up your own delicious champagne picnic. Visit your local market or deli in the morning to pick up tasty treats like fresh crusty bread, cured meats, fresh fruit and of course, something sparkling to wash it down with. Alternatively, get someone like Fitzrovia to do all the hard work for you! Their gourmet picnic hampers are stuffed full of their delicious homemade produce and even come with crockery, glassware, napkins and a corkscrew. If takeaway fish and chips while watching the sunset sounds an appealing way to end your romantic evening, you’re going to want find a spot with a great view. C&G recommends Black Rock’s Half Moon Bay or Mt Martha South Beach

Magical Movies

It may be predictable, but it’s a winner for a reason – who doesn’t love to snuggle up in the dark with a great movie on the big screen? Catch the latest films at the gorgeous art deco local cinemas like Brighton’s Palace Brighton Bay or Elsternwick’s Classic Cinema or venture into the Royal Botanical Gardens for a screening under the stars with Moonlight Cinema’s showing of Breakfast at Tiffany’s.