From Thoughtful to Last-Minute Panic: Valentine’s Gifts to Earn Extra Brownie Points
Cupid knocked at our door, and we answered with our gifting guide! From timeless treats to indulgent surprises (and some vodka!), find the perfect Valentine's Day gifts to say "I love you."
When we think of Valentine’s Day, romantic dates, roses, and rom-com marathons; however, there is more to the story of Valentine's Day, and how it came to be associated with love.
St. Valentine of Rome, martyred for secretly marrying couples despite Emperor Claudius II’s marriage ban, became a symbol of love. But Valentine’s Day also has ties to Lupercalia, a Roman fertility festival celebrated on February 15. It wasn’t until Geoffrey Chaucer’s 14th-century poem “Parliament of Foules” that the day became synonymous with love and romance.
Fast-forward to the present, we celebrate Valentine's Day by expressing our love with gifts, flowers, and the like. If you are caught unprepared, it may cause some panic, but don’t worry—we’ve made it easy! Check out our Valentine's Day gifting guide below and get inspired for a memorable celebration.
Artisan Patisserie, Sofitel Mumbai BKC
Valentine's Day is around the corner, and Artisan Patisserie at Sofitel Mumbai BKC has all the sweet treats you would ever want. Guests can enjoy entremets like Strawberry Sweet Note and The Propose Entremet, heart-shaped raspberry macarons, and fun truffles like Kiss Me Bon Bon.
Date: 7 to 14 February 2025
Contact: +9191673 91130
ZYTO Vodka
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with ZYTO, the premium Polish vodka now in India! Choose the smooth ZYTO 3 or the ultra-refined ZYTO Luxe for an unforgettable evening. Enjoy it on the rocks or in a cocktail—either way, ZYTO brings passion and elegance to your celebration.
The Glenwalk Scotch Whisky
Set the stage this Valentine’s with The Glenwalk, a Gold Medal-winning Scotch Whisky. Crafted from the finest malts and grains, its smooth, sophisticated taste enhances every special moment. Now in an elegant 200ml Nip bottle, it’s the perfect gift for those who appreciate life’s finer pleasures.
Twiddles
When health and romance go side by side, the choices for gifts are pretty low. But no worries, for the Twiddles brings you a delightful range of guilt-free snacks made with 70% nuts and seeds, zero preservatives, reduced sugar, and absolutely no palm oil. Thank Yuvraj Singh's passion for a balanced lifestyle as you celebrate this Valentine’s Day.
JW Bakery, JW Marriott Kolkata
JW Bakery presents "Baked with Love," a collection of handcrafted desserts by Executive Pastry Chef Bhaskar Chakraborty. Indulge in treats like Love, with raspberry confit and chocolate, or Amour, featuring strawberry mousse and vanilla cake—each a perfect expression of romance to charm your Valentine.
Date: 7 to 14 February 2025
Contact: +91 3366632000
Éntisi's Artisanal Chocolate Creations
Éntisi brings you a decadent selection of handcrafted chocolates designed to make hearts melt. From the adorable Love Is In The Air Box, featuring a chocolate mouse teddy with caramel-filled balloons, to the Chocolate Puzzle Box and Match Made in Heaven Box, every bite will celebrate your love story.
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Baileys X SMOOR
Baileys and SMOOR unite for an exclusive, non-alcoholic chocolate collection. Indulge in Flavoured Shots, Chocolate Bars, and a Classic Cake, blending creamy flavors with couverture chocolate artistry. More than just chocolate, it’s an experience—rich, indulgent, and perfect for sharing (I may not share this with anyone, just FYI!).
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BAR - Baker’s Artisanal Recipes
Skip the clichés and indulge in BAR Couverture Chocolate’s artisanal collection. Featuring Filter Coffee 70% Dark, Khari Singh, and an exquisite range from Seriously Dark 90% to Milk 38%, each piece is crafted for true chocolate lovers. These boxes are thoughtful, bold, and indulgent—just like real romance deserves to be.
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Theobroma
Be it Valentine’s cakes, cookies, or gift boxes and hampers, Theobroma has it all! This is the place you order from when you want something cute-sie, be it a teddy-shaped cookie, a brownie with a red chocolate heart, or a cupcake with ‘love’ written on it. If your Valentine has a sweet tooth, then Theobroma is the way to go!
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Bombay Sweet Shop
Be it for your Valentine or your Galentines, if a picnic is on the agenda, then do not miss out on the amazing gift boxes by the Bombay Sweet Shop. The boxes have everything that you may need- chips, cookies, or chocolates. So, make the most of this amazing day and celebrate it with your favorite people!
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Exclusive Wine & Cheese Tasting, Oleander Farms, Karjat
Who said a wine and cheese-tasting experience cannot be a perfect Valentine's Day date? This amazing experience at Vintage Wines will certainly one-up all other date plans you may have! Here, you get to taste artisanal cheeses from Eleftheria paired with curated wines that make for a yummy and a little boozy date, so why not celebrate your love here?
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The Bread Bar
Reimagine romance with The Bread Bar's heart-shaped croissants. Inspired by love’s timeless symbols, these buttery, flaky pastries come in indulgent flavors like Pistachio Raspberry, Chocolate Hazelnut, and Sea Salt Caramel. Whether shared or savored solo, they’re a perfect way to add sweetness to the celebration.
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Do not shy away from getting your loved ones (or gals) the best this Valentine's Day- be it something baked, chocolatey, or especially boozy.
Shreya Mukherjee
Shreya loves a good Harry Potter conversation when she is not busy figuring out the best toppings for Ramen. An avid reader who enjoys all forms of story-telling, you will find her either reading or binge-watching shows. She also loves spending her weekends taking care of her skin while figuring out which restaurant to get a take-out from.