Date nights, especially for holidays like Valentine’s Day, should be fun and exciting. With so many different options and activities to choose from, there is something for every personality type. Whether you are looking for a romantic outing for two or a more casual group date with friends, here are a few fun options for this month and all year round.
For Romantics:
Dinner at Château 13 Restaurant & Wine Bar
535 13th Street West in Bradenton
Designed as a modern, Western European restaurant, Château 13 Restaurant & Wine Bar integrates classy and chic with a cozy, intimate feel to create the ultimate fine dining experience. By combining warm hospitality with high quality ingredients and service, patrons engage all five senses for an all-encompassing dining experience.
Whether enjoying the ambiance of the dining room, which plays classical French music, or the livelier dinner bar area, which features more upbeat tunes, customers enjoy access to the full menu. Reservations are strongly recommended.
For reservations, book online at chateau-13.com or call 941-226-0110.
For Adventurers:
Bouldering at Project 24 Microgym
2075 Global Court in Sarasota
Perfect for casual and athletic outings, Project 24 Microgym offers bouldering for all ages and experience levels, from beginner to advanced, in an intimate atmosphere. A subset of rock climbing, bouldering is climbing without ropes at a maximum height of 15 feet with floor pads for safety.
A great option for couples and group dates, participants can join open public sessions or book a private session which can accommodate up to eight climbers. Climbing shoes are required but are available for rent at the facility, and new climbers receive orientation and instruction upon arrival.
For more information and to book a session visit project24climbing.com, call 941-504-5188, or email info@project24climbing.com. Also watch for Project 24 Climbing’s new 20,000 square foot facility to open later this year.
For Crafters:
Date Nights at Sarasota Clay Company
1733 Northgate Blvd in Sarasota
Fridays 6:00-7:30pm
Designed for any skill level, these one and a half hour workshops provide an ideal opportunity for couples to create a keepsake together. Under the instruction of Kristen Berry, participants use a potter’s wheel to create a unique piece of pottery, choose a color for the piece, and leave it for the staff to finish the process with several kiln firings. Completed pieces are available for pick up two weeks after the session.
No experience is necessary for this fun, unique experience and couples are encouraged to bring their own hors d’oeuvres and drinks to enhance the date night experience.
Workshop reservations can be made online at sarasotaclaycompany.com, in person, or by calling 941-359-2773. Additional extended pottery classes and workshops are available for different skill levels. Visit the website for more details