"We have a secret Valentine's Day tip for you this year: skip the store-bought candies and flowers. Instead, take your partner or best friend out to a local spot for a decadent, classy dessert that comes with that priceless thing no one can buy: quality time and comfortable conversation with people you love. We put together a list of some restaurants and cafes where you can get cozy and dig into something delicious this Valentine's Day or any day."
"Grand Lake's Sirene just celebrated its first anniversary in January, after replacing the pizza spot, Sister. It's already made quite a splash with its seafood-centric meals (don't miss the lamb and uni dumpling), but even if you're not feeling fish or oysters this Valentine's Day, you should stop by to bite into Sirene's rich chocolate cake, which is perfectly complemented by the tangy buttermilk ice cream scooped on top. Sirene: 3308 Grand Ave., Oakland; open daily, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 9:30 p.m."
"Albany's Juanita & Maude has won multiple Nosh Awards, including best restaurant in 2023, and the desserts match the creativity and quality of the main menu, which includes a knockout burger and seasonal, modern Californian fare with a range of influences. The roasted banana flan comes with a mango and passionfruit gelee, a madras curry caramel, and cardamom crispies. There is also a vegan option: a coconut sorbet with a carrot and tarragon granita and carrot ribbons."
Skip store-bought candies and flowers and opt for a local restaurant or café for decadent desserts and quality time. All recommended spots remain open late on Saturdays (at least until 8 p.m.). Grand Lake's Sirene focuses on seafood and standout dishes like lamb and uni dumplings, and offers a rich chocolate cake paired with tangy buttermilk ice cream; Sirene is open daily with evening service. Albany's Juanita & Maude has multiple Nosh Awards and serves creative seasonal Californian fare; dessert highlights include a roasted banana flan with mango and passionfruit gelee and a vegan coconut sorbet with carrot and tarragon granita.
Read at www.berkeleyside.org
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