No. 47: Eat Your Heart Out on Valentine's Day

For this month's 100 Things to do in Syosset we are helping you find the perfect place to have a perfectly romantic dining experience all around the Syosset/Woodbury area. Although a lot of local restaurants will offer a touch of cupid at the table, this list encompasses the "package deal", they are not necessarily deals but they promise to pamper.

Here are some fun-loving ideas to choose from:

1. If you want the all-inclusive totally dreamy Valentine special, book a stay at the Inn at Fox Hollow. Starting at $379, the Rare650 Package includes $150 towards dinner at Rare650 (no driving required, a shuttle will take you there and back), an overnight stay, and breakfast the next morning. They offer various sweet "suite" add-ons which can be one or all: a dozen roses, Belgian chocolates, scattered rose petals, chocolate covered strawberries, and champagne. Other packages are available. Call 516-224-8100 for a room at this boutique style hotel. If waking up in your own home is a better fit, check out their Valentine's Day four-course dinner and live entertainment with Robert Lepley at the Piano Lounge on February 14 next-door at The Rose-Hunt Restaurant & Lounge at Fox Hollow. For reservations call 516-921-1415, $85 per person (plus tax and service).

2. For the all out weekend celebration with heart, check out Woodbury Country Club on Feb. 17.  For $85 per person, all-inclusive, you will get to dance to the music of That 70's Band from 7:30pm until 11:30pm. Besides an open bar, there will be Hors d’oeuvres passed around and a cold smorgasbord of delights. For dinner, there will be an elaborate buffet spread including a sweetheart salad. The evening will come to a close with their "Touch of Vienna" dessert table, plus cordials and coffee. Call 516-692-6200 to reserve your tickets.

3. Take heart knowing you also have the option to dine in an authentic 1920's Gold-Coast mansion at the town golf course by heading over to The Woodlands on Thursday, February 14 for a four-course gourmet candlelit sit-down meal, top-shelf liquor, free flowing champagne at every table, and dancing with Then 'Til Now DJ Entertainment from 7pm until 11pm, all for $150 per couple, tax and tip included. And an added plus: if you have ever hosted a party or currently booking at this venue, you will receive a 20% discount. Pre-paid reservations only, call 516-921-5707.

Don't see red... instead book early to make sure you get one of these sweetheart deals.