Feb 11

Get Baked

The couple that bakes together stays together (or so we like to think). Learn to bake Valentine-shaped cupcakes at this class offered at The Hutong (6404 3355) on February 11^{th (}RMB 280, RMB 500 for two people) from 2-4.30pm.

Or, if you’d rather let someone else do the baking (and cooking), pastry chef Jean-Luc teaches you how to create a sweet baked gift for your sweetheart with a three-course meal to follow from 3-7.30pm at the Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa Center (6465 3388). RMB 498+15% (includes accompanying wines).

Find a Date

Fear not if you’re still single – fishbowl events is organizing a pre-Valentine’s Speed Dating event to give you one last chance to snag a date before the big day. RSVP at www.fishbowlevents.com. RMB 150 (includes drink and appetizers). 7pm. Venue TBD

And even if you find yourself flying solo on V-Day, all hope is not lost – stop by the Q Bar (6595 9239, 6-9pm) for rose martinis and other Valentine’s Day-themed drinks to treat yourself or entice a potential better half. Complimentary chocolate mousse cake sweetens the deal.

What better way to get your date in the mood than buy-one-get-one-free pitchers or glasses of sangria at Olé (6595 9677).Ongoing, 7-9m.

Or, for something a bit more sophisticated, take your sweetie to learn how to taste wines like the experts, and get your Wine & Spirit Education Trust certification. Class fees for each of the three levels include all study materials, exam fees, and of course, wines. Dragon Phoenix Fine Wine Consulting (5960 4050, info@longfengwines.com). Ongoing.

Stuff Your Face

Dine in the glow of candlelight at Terra (6591 9148) as chef Paulo De Souza whips up three courses. RMB 388 (includes glass of bubbly). February 14^th,  6-11pm.

SALT (6437 8457) offers a “Night to Remember” with a “sophisticated, contemporary” meal topped off with a devilishly decadent dessert. RMB 428 (includes glass of bubbly or Rossini). February 14^th,  6-10.30pm.

Take your lover to Paris for a night at The Sofitels’ Le Pre Lenotre (8599 6666 ext 6528) with five gourmet courses in true French style. RMB 2,488+15% (includes gift). Feburary 14^th, 6-10pm.

Treat your Valentine to a five-course meal topped off with a juicy steak at Grange (Westin Beijing Chaoyang, 5922 8880) and receive nine roses to symbolize everlasting love. Spa and stay packages available. RMB 999+15% per couple; includes surprise gift). February 14^th, 5.30-10.30pm.

More steak can be enjoyed at CRU Steakhouse (JW Marriott Beijing, 5908 8995), where you will receive a glass of French champagne with your five-course meal, surrounded by candles and roses. Accommodation packages available. RMB 2,000+15% (per couple). 6-10pm.

If all that lovin’ has built up an appetite, enjoy Kranzler’s (Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa Center, 6465 3388) all-you-can-eat spread along with a whole lobster and a bottle of sparkling wine. RMB 828+15%. February 14^th, 5.30-10.30pm.

Or if you prefer angel hair pasta over German sausages, Trattoria La Gondola next door (Kempinski Beijing Lufthansa Center, 6465 3388) is offering five courses of aphrodisiacal Italian cuisine. RMB 798+15% (includes two glasses of champagne). February 14^th, 5.30-10.30pm.

They say chocolate is one of the ultimate aphrodisiacs – find out for yourself at One East (Hilton Beijing, 5865 5030), which is offering a sumptuous chocolate-themed set menu and accommodation packages if you want to continue indulging upstairs. RMB 1,599+15% (per couple; includes bottle of champagne). February 14^th, 6.30-10pm.

Or seduce your luvah-luvah with a sumptuous Spanish feast featuring Iberico, lobster and choux-puffs. Jordi Valles takes you on a romantic five-course culinary tour at Agua (5208 6198) RMB 488. February 14^th, 6-10pm.

Shunyi residents need not feel confined to their villas on Valentine’s Day either – the Compass Grill (Hilton Beijing Capital Airport, 6458 8888) is serving up a sensual meal and free limousine pickup and return to the Shunyi area. RMB 999+15% (includes limo service). February 14^th, 6-11pm.

Shuangjing is also getting into the swing of things with a sensuous Italian dinner created by Executive Chef Ivan Fargnoli at Fratellifresh (Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel, 5863 8203) RMB 1,288+15% (includes a glass of champagne each). February 14^th,  6-10pm.

Meanwhile, over in Financial Street, Chef Omar Ugoletti teaches you the (edible) language of love by serving up six courses plus a glass of champagne at Cepe (Ritz-Carlton Beijing Financial Street, 6629 6996). RMB 1,998+15% (per couple). February 14^th, 6-10.30pm.

Just up the street Prego (The Westin Beijing Financial Street, 6629 7815) is also serving an Italian feast paired with a bottle of champagne tailored for sweethearts. RMB 2,599 (per couple). February 14^th, 6-10.30pm.

Get a bird’s eye view of the CBD at Grill 79 (China World , 6505 2299 ext 6424),which is serving a six-course dinner in a candlelit setting. RMB 1,188+15%. February 14^th, 6-10pm.

Vasco’s (Hilton Wangfujing, 5812 8888 ext 8411) is also offering a romantic dinner featuring a range of international cuisines and romantic touches. RMB 368+15%. February 14^th, 6-11pm.

Sureño (The Opposite House, 6410 5240) serves up his-and-hers menus, featuring delights from both surf and turf. RMB 628+15% (includes a glass of champagne). February 14^th, 6-11pm.

Treat your sweetie to Alameda’s (6417 8084) gorgeous Arepa con Dolce Leche dessert from their dinner set menu. Two- and three-course set dinners cost between RMB 178-198. Ongoing, Mon-Fri 6-10.30pm, Sat-Sun 6-11pm.

Imbibe your date with wine from the finest vineyards of Spain with Modo’s (6415 7207) enomatic wine cards. Sixteen wines available to try. Starting from RMB 100. Ongoing, noon-10.30pm.