3 ideas for Valentine’s Day that include dinner for 2, chocolate and a blow dry.

It’s hard to believe January is almost over and with February less than a week a way it means love is in the air with Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Whether you’re with that special someone or flying solo this year here are 3 ideas for the days leading up to and on February 14th.

Liberty Market in Gilbert is offering a Prix Fixe dinner for 2 on the 14th.

Crispy Potsticker Salad (house made potstickers, organic Agritopia Farm gourmet greens and mango sauce)

Fish Option: Seared Salmon with mushroom duxelle ravioli, asparagus in lemon butter sauce
Steak Option: Filet Mignon on crispy layered potatoes, organic Agritopia Farm vegetables in truffled madeira au jus

Chocolate Board (Assorted – shortbread, truffles, chocolate covered strawberries)
for $70. Include a 1/2 bottle of wine and cocktail for $100
Regular menu items will also be avilable.

Liberty Market
230 N. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert Heritage District
Hours: F & Sa 7a-10p
Su-Th 7a-9p
(480) 892-1900
www.libertymarket.com

Valentine's Day Chocolate
Chocolade Van Brugge
On Thursday, February 12th from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. you can get complimentary love tips from relationship coach, Elisabeth Davies M.C.as she will will be giving tips for singles looking to find love and for those in relationships. Elisabeth will as discuss how chocolate & love can ignite romance.

Part of the proceeds from the evening will be donated to the Anthony Bates Foundation. Anthony died in 2000 from an un-detected enlarged heart & The foundation was created in 2002 to help prevent other parents from experiencing a similar tragedy. According to the founder and Anthony’s mother Sharon Bates, “Personally I haven’t had time for a relationship, but I love my relationship with chocolate, she continues, this is a fabulous idea and the Anthony Bates Foundation would love to be involved in this event to support the love of chocolate, hearts & people.”

Chocolade Van Brugge is conveniently located at 4225 N Marshall Way, Suite
102, Scottsdale, Arizona, with complimentary parking.
www.chocoladevanbrugge.com

Shine Blow dry
Shine, A Blow Dry Bar
If you’ve have plans on Valentine’s night why not get treat yourself or that special someone to a Valentine’s Day package for only $30, normally $55. A blow dry, scalp massage and shine conditioning plus Valentine’s Day goodies. Any body purchasing the package from 2-6 p.m. will receive a FREE Tarot card reading from clairvoyant Angela Bell or that can be used through the end of March. The package is available for purchase from Mon. February 10th thru Valentine’s Day. Shine is located at 4225 N. Marshall Way Suite Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 947-4081 www.shinedrybar.com

Panda Express celebrates it’s 30th anniversary with a holiday grant to The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix

Panda Express
Celebrating their 30th birthday in a big way, Panda Express donated $100,000 to 20 local clubs of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The Boys and Girls Club of Metro Phoenix was a benefactor of one those holiday grants of $3,000. Along withe grant, Panda Express hosted a holiday party for more than 150 kids from the Phoenix area serving some of the restaurants favorites including Orange Chicken. A visit from Santa and gifts for all kids were then given out.

“Thanks to our wonderful friends at Panda Express, our children will have a magical holiday party,” said President and Executive Director Amy Gibbons. “We are so grateful that Panda Express is supporting our clubs and the thousands of kids who need us most.”

Panda Express was very “humbled” to celebrate it’s 30th Anniversary says Co-Founder & Co- C.E.O. Peggy Cherng and felt giving back to the communities was of celebrating and looking to the future. “Panda’s vision to become a world leader in people development is shared by The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. We honor their work with this donation and are pleased to help the youth of our community.”

Panda Express can be found in the Phoenix area at the following locations:

– 401 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, AZ 85004
– 998 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85014
– 2434 E. Baseline Rd Suite #101, Phoenix, AZ 85042
– 3923 E. Thomas Rd. Phase 4, Phoenix, AZ 85018
– 4750 South 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85040
– 7000 16th St. #100, Phoenix, AZ 85020
– 5229 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85031
– 4309 W. Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85301
– 5010 W. Baseline Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85042
– 777 S. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281
– 7510 West Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85033
– 2931 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
– 7630 West Lower Buckeye, Phoenix, AZ 85043
– 7014 E. Camelback #569, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
– 1320 West Elliot Road, Tempe, AZ 85284
– 9111 North 59th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85302
– 10637 N Tatum Blvd #105, Phoenix, AZ 85028
– 4025 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85048
– 1714 E. Guadalupe Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283