Though the go-to dinner and a movie or puzzle night is always fun, why not mix up date night with these fun ideas that are perfect for a night in.
Mix it Up
Garden Bar is a garden-to-glass cocktail experience from James Beard-honored mixologist Kim Haasarud. Be your own bartender, learn to mix like a pro, and toast to each other with one of Hassarud's nationally recognized creations offered in a cocktail kit. In addition, there’s a YouTube channel that walks you through the cocktail kits and other garden-to-glass cocktails to show one at home how to make them like a seasoned mixologist. GardenBarPhx.com
Learn About Each Other
Spend some time bonding and getting to know each other better—or even better—playing The Perfect Date Game. In this two-player game, each player earns coins for answering intimate questions or performing tasks for their partner within a limited amount of time. The player who has the most coins at the end of the game wins. ThePerfectDateGame.com
Cook Up Some Fun
Sur La Table offers a number of virtual cooking classes, making it easy to create some magic in the kitchen. You’ll receive a prep packet for with a shopping list and quickstart instructions, and the classes are 90-120 minutes (depending on the class) via Zoom. SurLaTable.com
Dinner… At Home
Several Valley chefs, including the Owner/Chef of Common Ground Culinary restaurant group and Arcadia Catering Co. Christopher Collins, and James Beard Award-winning Chef Alex Stratta with Stratta Kitchen, are offering private, in-home meals. You’ll choose menu options, and then the chef will come to your home and cook up a multi-course meal—how’s that for service? For Collins, visit ArcadiaCateringCompany.com; for Stratta, visit StrattaKitchen.com.
Paint the Town
Grab a DIY craft painting kit from Pinspiration, the Pinterest-inspired, DIY arts and crafts studio, and unleash your inner artist. The to-go options include all the tools and accessories you'll need for an evening of painting. The Brush Bar also offers an Art Box, and all supplies are shipped to your door. Pinspiration.com; TheBrushBarShop.com
Raise a Glass
Sip and learn your way through your evening with a virtual wine tasting from Vin Roché. Bottles of wine will be shipped to you, along with tasting notes. You’ll then be led through the tasting virtually with a wine expert, learning about the wines and wineries that produced them. VinRoche.com
