"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. All of these spots are open late into the night on Saturdays (at least until 8 p.m.)."
"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."
"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 gelée, 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 dessert outing with a partner or friend for quality time and comfortable conversation. All recommended spots stay open late into Saturday nights (at least until 8 p.m.). Sirene in Grand Lake serves a rich chocolate cake topped with tangy buttermilk ice cream; hours and address are listed. Albany's Juanita & Maude offers a roasted banana flan with mango and passionfruit gelée, madras curry caramel, and cardamom crispies, plus a vegan coconut sorbet with carrot and tarragon granita. Roses on Adeline features a creamy chocolate budino with whipped cream and candied pistachio.
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