Wine, Dine , Shop Malibu!

By: Gracee Arthur

Happy Valentines Day 2012! There is no more beautiful and romantic spot for a Valentine’s Day rendezvous than the beach. Malibu has a variety of great venues to celebrate your love while enjoying fresh air and an ocean view. You might want to start your Valentines weekend shopping a the Malibu Country Mart which offers gourmet chocolates, boutique clothing and jewelry shops. Tony’s Taverna, Tra Di Noi and Nobu for great food! Diesel books has a book signing on Sunday 2/12 at 3PM with Jamie Rose author of “Shut up and Dance!”. The event also includes a free Tango lesson. www.malibucountrymart.com. The adjacent Lumber Yard also has terrific gourmet sweets (chocolate and cupcakes), designer shops and Cafe Habana.

Special Valentines dining with an ocean view is offered by the Sunset Restaurant on Zuma Beach . There is a 3 course dinner for $75.00 per person. www.thesunsetrestaurant.com Beau Rivage offers Pre-Valentine Brunch and Dinner Saturday/Sunday with a complimentary glass of Champagne and dessert. Valentines Day dinner begins at 5 PM and includes musical entertainment featuring pianist Tony Michaels. Reservations recommended 310-456-5733.

Geoffrey’s outdoor, ocean view dining is always romantic and they have a nice bar, as well www.goeffreysmalibu.com. Reservations recommended 310-457-1519 . The Sage Room has great food and wine, no view, 310-457-0711, Kristy’s great view, Pizza’s and gourmet dinners 310-457-2602 and the Malibu Beach Inn (incredible ocean side dining) 310.456.6444 (you can even book a romantic suite). All are also great choices for a romantic Valentine’s dinner. It is a busy dining day so do not forget to make your reservation.

But most importantly, do not forget your pet this Valentine’s Day! My cat Minnie really loves her heart which is filled with great cat nip! So dog bone or cat nip treat always remember the one who loves you no matter what you look like or what your mood!