LIST: Where to go for a romantic, socially distant Valentine's Day date
We are bound to celebrate our first--and hopefully also our last--Valentine's Day amid a pandemic. And you know how they say that love knows no boundaries and nothing can keep two people in love apart? Many couples will prove just that this coming Valentine's Day as people push through with celebrating this lovely day while still abiding to safety protocols.
Social or physical distancing has been observed in public places since the early days of the pandemic, which began around summer of last year.
Malls, supermarkets, cafes, restaurants, and other establishments have all implemented safety measures to keep their customers and employees safe.
Among these are temperature checks, contact tracing forms or apps, having hands-free alcohol dispensers everywhere, and placing acrylic glass or plastic barriers.
So, this coming Valentine's Day, expect all these little inconveniences that will ensure yours and your Valentine's safety when you dine out.
It's definitely bound to be a special Valentine's Day, one that will stand out from all the others in our lifetime and one that we'll be telling stories about to our kids and grandchildren.
So, if you're ready to have one unforgettable Valentine's Day this 2021, it's time to plan that romantic dinner with your beau.
Check out GMA Lifestyle's list below of where you can have a romantic and socially distant Valentine's Day date.
Discovery Suites Ortigas
Have a romantic V-day dinner while enjoying a breathtaking view of the Metro Manila skyline at Discovery Suite Ortigas's 22 Prime. Enjoy a four-course dinner with your Valentine for only P2,500 nett per person.
Sheraton Manila Bay
Fancy an intimate dinner with your beau at the top floor garden and gazebo? You can do just that on Valentine's Day at Sheraton Manila Bay. Enjoy an exclusive five-course set dinner with a glass of Rothbury Estate Shiraz Cabernet or Chardonnay and Valentine Grazing Box for only P9,888++ for two persons. They also have a five-course Valentine Set Dinner at the Pacific Lounge for only P1,800 net per person, which also includes a Valentine Grazing Box.
Okada Manila
If you're leery about dining with your significant other in a restaurant setting, then book a room and have a Valentine's Day feast for two. Enjoy the privacy and safety of having an intimate dinner with your partner at Okada Manila. You can avail of their "A Many-Splendored Feast for 2" promo for P5,000++ for two persons.
Manila Hotel
Want to treat your amore to a Valentine's Day dinner at an exquisite restaurant with Great Gatsby vibe and serves an array of European fare, from comfort food to luxurious signature dishes? Then you better reserve a table now at the Manila Hotel's signature French restaurant, The Champagne Room. Have a dinner to remember for P4,500 nett per head, inclusive of one long stemmed Ecuadorian Rose for the ladies.
Manila Marriott Hotel
Manila Marriott Hotel has two dine-in options for lovebirds on V-day. You can have a fancy romantic dinner at Cru Steakhouse or indulge in a four-course set meal at the Marriott Café for P4,200.
Marco Polo Ortigas
Enjoy a Cantonese feast with your Valentine with Marco Polo Ortigas's special Valentine's Day set menus: the Beloved set priced at P4,380++ and the One and Only set priced at P6,800++. Both set menus are for two individuals and available during lunch and dinner until February 15, 2021.
Plenty of options for your romantic and socially distant Valentine's Day date, right? Don't forget to bring your face mask and face shield, mga Kapuso. Stay safe and enjoy Valentine's Day!
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Check out also how restaurants in other parts of the world observe social distancing.