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Local Love: Shop local this Valentine’s Day

January 31, 2024

Valentine’s Day is coming up fast, why not show some local love when getting that special something for that special someone?

Treats

Skip the mass-produced heart-shaped chocolate box and get your significant other a hand-crafted, locally made treat!

European Cafe

European Cafe is home to pastry chef Uliana Komodi, affectionately known as the Dessert Master of 417-land. The cafe serves European desserts and American classics with a European twist. You can pre-order treats from their website at 417europeancafe.com.

Sweet EMOtion

Sweet EMOtion is a vegan, (mostly) gluten-free ice cream shop in Downtown Springfield. In addition to their ice cream, the shop also creates delicious sweet treats like their V-Day Truffles, which are vegan and gluten-free Oreo cheesecake truffles packed up quite nicely in adorable Valentines bags. Snatch them up at sweetemotionic.com.

Prairie Pie

Prairie Pie offers fresh, handmade sweet pies and cookies. Check out their Order page to place your order for a delicious pie made just for your sweetheart.

Green House

Green House Coffee + Affagato Bar is a full-service coffee shop that also offers sweet treats from Sweet Kravings. Get your loved ones a pastry, a scoop of ice cream or an affagato to celebrate the season.

417 Cocktails

417 Cocktails has the perfect kit to create a hand crafted cocktail for the one you love. Whether you get the bright Valentine’s pink Blueberry Lavender Vodka Cockatil kit or keep it classy with the Smoked Cinnamon Old Fashioned kit, you’re sure to impress.

Gifts

Make your Valentines extra special with a thoughtful gift from a local shop!

5 Pound Apparel

With earrings, solid cologne, cards and more, 5 Pound Apparel is a great place to find a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day! Shop online at 5poundapparel.com or in store Downtown.

BookMarx

If you’re in love with a bookworm, BookMarx is the perfect place to find a gift. A new or used romance novel will make your book lover swoon!

J.L. Long Traders

J.L. Long Traders offers unique items the owners have either found and fixed up themselves, sourced from small businesses or gotten from local craftsmen. Find a fun knick knack, beautiful jewelry from Tarina Tarantino or a vintage piece that is just as unique as your loved one.

SOAP Refill Station

If your Valentine is all about self-care and smelling good, SOAP Refill Station is the place to shop! Face masks, lip balm, bubble bath, lotions — bring a cute bottle (or purchase one at SOAP Refill Station) and give them a gift curated just for them!

The Ritzy Flat

Take your baby back in time to the glamour and luxury of the 1920s at The Ritzy Flat. Think someone is the bee’s knees? Book them one of The Ritzy Flat’s bundles for lashes, a massage and jacuzzi soak, injections. If you want to go the extra mile, get them a scent-sational night at The Ritzy Flat’s perfumerie where they can make and take home two 1 oz custom perfume scents. You can book your appointment(s) online at theritzyflatesty.glossgenius.com.

Wellness Collective Studios

Give the gift of relaxation and rejuvenation with Wellness Collective Studios’ special Valentine’s couples services. Indulge in a massage, cupping or reiki for you and your sweetie, as well as the option to add on a Private Sound Bath. Each couples session will include your choice of flowers, sweet treats, sparking juice or water. Call (417) 693-0194 or email info@wellnesscollectivestudios.com to book your session.

Dinner

Dine in style at one of Springfield’s best local restaurants this Valentine’s Day!

Civil Kitchen

Located in the heart of Downtown Springfield with a stunning, unobstructed view of Park Central Square, Civil Kitchen offers a fully made from scratch menu featuring all of your favorite Midwestern classics with a modern twist.

Flame Steakhouse and Wine Bar

Flame is an upscale steak house and award winning wine bar. This luxurious spot is the perfect romantic setting for your Valentine’s meal.

Greek Belly

Greek Belly is offering a four course Valentine’s Dinner including Kir-Yianni ‘ Akakies’ sparkling rose, chocolate dipped strawberries, decadent greek classics and chocolate galaktoboureko. Call (417) 597-3382 or email greekbelly@gmail.com for reservations.

Kai

Kai offers a unique, unparalleled dining experience. Their expert sushi chefs provide the highest quality fish and freshest ingredients available, guaranteeing that your palate will be elated with every bite. This is the place if you’re looking for elegance in your Valentine’s Day plans.

Brunos

Bruno’s Italian Restaurant brings fresh Italian ingredients and crafts them into delicious traditional Italian recipes, cooked the Italian way. Impress your date with truly authentic Italian entrees, seafood specials and freshly prepared desserts.

Druffs

Druffs offers a more out-of-the-box Valentine’s dining experience. For $55 per couple, enjoy appetizers, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, soup and dessert by candlelight. This is the perfect deal for the quirky couples who want a good, romantic meal without all the pomp and circumstance.

Gilardi’s Ristorante

Gilardi’s Ristorante is dedicated to preparing delicious and lavish entrées in an intimate atmosphere. Experience fine dining in the most local way possible with a Valentine’s meal at Gilardi’s

The Order

The Order features upscale cuisine in a sophisticated yet approachable atmosphere. Located on the lobby level of Hotel Vandivort, the space was designed to create a lively social experience. For Valentine’s Day, they are offering a specially curated 6-course dinner, prepared by Executive Chef Calvin Davis, along with optional wine pairing. Cap things off with local guitarist Matt Harp setting the tone for the evening, providing atmospheric accompaniment.

Date

Urban Studios Selfie Museum

Get pics to make your love Instagram official or just spoil your beautiful partner with a photo shoot at Urban Studios’ Valentine’s Selfie Museum on February 10 and 11. Capture your best angle (or angel ;)) in six stunning v-day themed sets, while enjoying delicious snacks and drinks. You can book your 45-minute session online at urbanstudiosgf.com.

1984 Arcade

Kick it old school with a Valentine’s Day at 1984 arcade! Between the first floor and the downstairs Bonus Level, 1984 has over 70 vintage video games and 18-20 pinball machines for you and your date to take on together.

Say Anything at Moxie Cinema

Keep it simple this Valentine’s Day with the OG date night – the movies. Moxie Cinema has a free showing at 7 p.m. of the classic rom-com Say Anything, starring John Cusack. However, you will have to provide your own boombox for standing outside your crush’s house.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra concert

If you think your Valentine is out of this world, take them to hear the Springfield Symphony Orchestra’s #SpaceExplorer concert at Juanita K. Hammons Hall at 7:30 p.m. on February 10. Explore the heavens with the symphony and the combined choirs of Missouri State, Evangel and Drury Universities for a night of ethereal otherworldliness and majestic vistas in music that will take you to the unknown beyond. You can get tickets online at springfieldmosymphony.org.

Lonely Hearts Rooftop Party at Vantage

Whether you’re flying solo, coupled up or hanging with the gals, you’re welcome at the Lonely Hearts Rooftop Party at Vantage. Enjoy beats from DJ Alpha Gal & DJ Lovesick Nick from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and try out custom cocktails curated for the day. Best part…NO COVER! If you really want to level up, snag a custom igloo experience for the night at exploretock.com/hotelvandivort.

Heirloom Candle Bar

Get crafty and cozy by taking your Valentine to Heirloom Candle Bar! Select from a variety of vessels and fragrances to create a candle that’s uniquely you two. When you collect your handcrafted candle, you’ll be ready to illuminate your moments with a personal touch.

Candlelight Concert

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience. Discover the music of Valentine’s Day Special ft. “Romeo and Juliet” & More at The Old Glass Place under the gentle glow of candlelight. You can purchase tickets at online here.

Flowers

You can’t go wrong with a beautiful bouquet of flowers delivered on Valentine’s Day!