Located in Normal Heights, maven is a carefully curated boutique owned and operated by Alexandra Hall. The shop features a diverse range of lifestyle products from apothecary to apparel to homewares — including a few perfect presents for the romance inclined. You can’t go wrong with a candle from local brand Norden to help set the mood. All three fragrant scents, inspired by the founders’ favorite locales, are available in store and online for $30.00 each.
Tickets to Como La Flor Band at Music Box
Music Box in Little Italy is one of San Diego’s hottest concert venues, known for hosting a diversity of performers from nationally renowned artists to local legends, and even the city’s up-and-coming acts. Heat things up with a VIP experience and cozy up to your special someone in one of the venue’s romantic opera boxes, as you sip on a craft cocktail and savor some of their delectable menu items, such as Naan Flatbread Pizzas or a splendid array of artisan meats and cheeses. Como La Flor Band: Tribute to Selena w/ Grupo Bronco Tribute is on Friday, February 16, show at 9p.m.
PRICE: $20 advance
PURCHASE: Online here.
HANDS-ON SEMOLINA DOUGH PASTA CLASS at cucina SORELLA
These delicious and educational events are led by Chef de Cuisine, Daniel Wolinsky. With an impressive background working with renowned chef Massimo Bottura from the three-star Michelin restaurant Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, Chef Wolinsky proves to be the perfect teacher to tutor in the ins-and-outs of pasta making perfection! In this intimate and interactive series, guests learn the classic techniques of homemade pasta and enjoy the fruits of their labor with a delicious lunch, glass of vino, and recipe card to take home. Classes include a hands-on lesson, lunch, glass of wine, and recipe card. The next class is Sunday, February 25 at 12 pm, lasting approximately 2.5 hours.
PRICE: $68 + tax + gratuity
PURCHASE: Online here or by calling 619.281.4014
