(Photo: via Nassau Inn Blog)

Valentine Day is fast approaching and it's soon time to profess your 'like' or love for someone - or at lease fake it.  Whether you're faking it or keeping it real, we've dug and dug and compiled a neat least of things to do on this special day.

Dining

Buttermilk Channel – 524 Court Street, Carroll Garden 
Cost: $75, 3-course meal
What:  Menu items include (but not limited to) like Rhode Island Day Boat Scallops, Chestnut and Ricotta Ravioli, Duck Meatloaf (photo left, via Cobbe Hill Blog) and Pecan Pie Sundae with Van Leeuwen ice cream.
Time: 5pm to 11pm
RSVP:  718-852-8490

Cadaques – 188 Grand Street, Williamsburg
Cost: $55, 3-course meal
What: Your glass of Cava includes menu items like Chef oysters, Mini paella vegetarian, Lamb shank and Chocolate fondant
Time: 5pm to 2am
RSVP: 718-218-7776

Applewood – 501 11th Street, Park Slope
Cost: $195/couple, 6-course meal ($245 with wine pairing)
What: Applewood will be serving “an incredible 6-course tasting menu”
Time: 5:30pm to 6:45pm and 8:15pm to 9:30pm seating
RSVP:  718-788-1810

Farm on Adderley – Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
Cost: $45, 3-course meal (optional $22 wine pairing)
What: call for menu options
Time: 6:30pm and 8:30pm seating
RSVP:  farmreservations@gmail.com

The Vanderbilt  - 570 Vanderbilt Avenue, Prospect Heights
Cost: $65 , 4-course meal (optional $25 wine pairing)
What: Includes (but not limited to)  Makerel Tartare with Blood Orange, Lentil Soup with Smoked Marrow Royale, and Beef Short Rib with Winter Vegetables and Goat Cheesecake
Time: 5pm to 12am
RSVP: 718-623-0570 or will [at] thevanderbiltnyc.com

Palo Santo - 652 Union Street, Park Slope
Cost:   $150/couple, 5-course tasting menu
What: Includes Meat, vegetarian and fish options and wine pairings
Time:  Call for available seating
RSVP: 718-636-6311
Note: Menu also available Feb 11 and Feb 12 alongside regular menu

Scottadito Osteria Toscana – 788A Union Street, Park Slope
Cost: $59/person, 3-course meal and complimentary bottle of Prosecco
What: Menu includes (but not limited to) Jumbo shrimp cocktail, Jumbo lobster tail and Parfait with Grand Marnier Float
Time: 4:30pm to 11pm
RSVP: 718-636-4800 or info [at] scottadito.com

iCi Restaurant - 246 Dekalb Avenue, Fort Greene
Cost: $75,  4-course meal (optional $40 wine pairing)
What: Menu includes (but not limited to) Roasted beet and blood orange salad, Syrah-braised Arcadian Pastures beef short ribs and Chocolate-hazelnut torte
Time: 5:30pm to 10pm
RSVP: 718-789-2778

Dressler - 149 Broadway, Williamsburg 
Cost: $95, 3-course meal
What: Includes (but not limited to) Hamachi tartar, Nantucket Bay scallops, Black sea bass, Butter poached lobster and Warm banana financier
Time: 6p to 11pm
RSVP: 718-384-6343

Fatty Cue - 91 S Sixth Street, Williamsburg 
Cost: $85,  prix-fixe, 5-course meal
What: Menu includes Oyster duo, Crudo, Smoked deckle ‘cue bacon, Lobster and noodle and Chocolate and tangerine
Time: 5pm to midnight
RSVP: 718-599-3090

James Restaurant - 605 Carlton Avenue, Prospect Heights
Cost: $75, 3-course meal and Prosecco toast
What: Includes (but not limited to) Amuse bouche, Crispy shrimp with watercress, NY Strip with Truffed Pomme Puree and Lavender Crème Brulee
Time:  5:30pm to 11pm
RSVP: 718-942-4255

Dumont  - 432 Union Avenue, Williamsburg
Cost: A la carte menu
What: Special menu prepared specifically for Valentine Day and includes (but not limited to) Atlantic Salmon Tartare ($15), Caramelized 40oz Ribeye for 2 ($75), Whole Maine Lobster ($36) and Roasted Whole Branzino for 2 ($38
Time: 6pm to 11pm
RSVP: 718 486 7717

Chez Oskar - 211 Dekalb Avenue, Fort Greene
Cost: $45, 3-course meal with complimentary glass of champagne
What: Menu includes (but not limited to) House cured foie gras, Roasted pork tenderloin and Sweet crepes with mixed berry compote
Time: 5:30pm to midnight
RSVP:  718-852-6250 and chezoskarbklyn [at] gmail.com

Watty and Meg - 248 Court Street, Cobble Hill
Cost: Call for pricing
What: Menu includes (but not limited to) Red and golden beet salad, Lobster risotto and Chocolate devil cake
Time: 5:30pm to 11:30pm
RSVP: 718-643-0007

Rose Water Restaurant -787 Union Street, Park Slope
Cost: $75, 4-course meal (optional $25 wine pairing)
What: Includes (but not limited to) Oysters, Smoked pork belly, Maple glazed smoked duck breast, Seared Venison and dessert (tbd)
Time: 5:30pm to 10pm
RSVP: 718-783-3800

Stone Park Cafe - 324 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope
Cost: $70, 3-course meal
What: Meal includes (but not limited to) Ricotta lemon gnocchi, Mushroom bisque, Roasted wild boar chop and Lemon pudding cake
Time: 5:30pm to 10pm

Baci and Abbracci - 204 Grand Street, Williamsburg
Cost: $55, 3-course meal, $70, 4-course meal
What: Meal includes (but not limited to) Pan seared large sea scallops, Grilled quail, Risotta with porcini, Pork tenderloin and Tiramisu
Time: 4pm to 12am
RSVP: 718-599-6599

SoCo Restaurant - 509 Myrtle Avenue, Clinton Hill
Cost: Call for pricing
What: Meal is red-themed and includes infamous menu items like Red Velvet waffles and buttermilk fried chicken and Red Lemonade.  DJ Frei will jammin on the ones and sip Hpnotiq Harmonie drink specials all day long!
Time: Seatings at 4pm, 6pm, 8pm, 10pm and 12am
RSVP: Make reservations online or call 718-783-1936

Lot 2 Restaurant - 687 Sixth Avenue, Park Slope
Cost: $45, 3-course meal
What: Meal includes (but not limited to) Sunchoke bisque with toasted hazelnuts & chives, Red-wine braised grass-fed beef short ribs with polenta, swiss chard & salsa verde and Petit fours
Time: 6pm to 10pm
RSVP: Katie Dyer at 718-499-5623

Benchmark Restaurant - 339A Second Street, Park Slope
Cost: $70, 4-course meal (Optional wine pairing, $95)
What: Meal includes (but not limited to) Maine Lobster salad with mango, Grass-fed filet with beef cheek "Scrapple", Oxtail stew and Lemon Meringue pie
Time: 5pm to 11pm
RSVP: Online or call 718-965-7040

Rye Restaurant - 247 South 1st Street, Williamsburg
Cost: $65, 3-course meal
What: Meal options include (but not limited to) Oyster pan roast, House smoked sturgeon, Pan roasted red snapper and Steamed lemon cake
Time: 6pm to 11pm
RSVP: 718-218-8047

Purple Yam - 1314 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
Cost: A la Carte menu
What: Menu options include Razor clam and parsnip chowder ($10), Blood sausage ($9), Black trumpet mushrooms and Asian greens ($18), Grilled Heritage lemongrass pork chop ($18), Cherry clafoutis with vanilla bean ice cream ($9)
Time: 5:30pm to 10pm
RSVP: Walk in

The Saint Austere - 613 Grand Street, Williamsburg
Cost: $50, 4-course meal and champagne toast
What: Menu items include Pork Belly Croquettas, House-made Gnocchi, Roasted half chicken and a "very special dessert"
Time: 7:30pm, 9:30pm, 11:30pm
RSVP: Email info [at] thesaintaustere or call 718-388-0012

The Castello Plan - 1213 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
Cost: $55, 4-course meal with wine pairing
What: Call for menu. Also champagne and live music (beginning 11pm)
Time: 5pm to 2am
RSVP: 718-856-8888

Char No. 4 - 196 Smith Street, Cobble Hill
Cost: $65, 3-course meal
What: Menu options include Foie gras torchon with sour cherry compote, Olive oil poached halibut and Yogurt, blood orange and satsuma tart
Time: 6pm to 12am
RSVP: (718) 643-2106

Cafe Ghia - 24 Irving Avenue, Bushwick
Cost: Call for pricing
What: Menu options include Oyster Stew with Brioche, Cast iron Pizzette with red sauce & Parmesan with dressed arugula, Pork Belly with sauteed spicy mustard greens and Lemon Mascarpone cheesecake
Time: 5pm to 12am
RSVP: Walk-ins

Miscellaneous Events

(All dates are Mon, Feb 14, unless noted otherwise)

Dinner and Movie at Brooklyn Academy of Music
30 Lafayette Avenue, Fort Greene (8:30pm, $64)
Enjoy the movie “The Shop Around The Corner” with a dinner menu including (but not limited to) Trio of Beets salad, Spiced Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Warm Chocolate Cake with Fresh Raspberry Salad

Missed Connections at New York Transit Museum 
Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Downtown Brooklyn (6pm to 8pm, Free)
We’ve all had one (especially if you’re a frequent rider of that packed rush-hour L Train), and the New York Transit Museum wants to hear about it. Submit your best love-in-transit story and head to NYTM on Valentine’s Day to enjoy some Brooklyn brews and meet your future spouse. And hey, if it doesn’t work out, you’ll at least get to meet fellow romantics and enjoy some great beer.

I Heart BK/BX at Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Heights (7pm to 10pm, $10/$15)
Enjoy Tumbador chocolates and Brooklyn Brewery beer in BHS's stunning Othmer Library while storytellers, poets, and baseball historians from Brooklyn and the Bronx explore the legendary rivalry and share their borough love stories.

Valentine Market at Kings County General Store
Southpaw, 125 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope (February12, 12pm to 6pm, Free)
Join us for our Valentines Market sponsored by Reyka Vodka & Royal Rose Syrups.  Complimentary cocktails from Noon-1 pm while supplies last. Live music from DJ Mikey Palms, drink specials and Valentines day gift shopping with local designers, artists, shops, foodies & more all day long!

Aphrodisiacs & Amor, a Blindfolded Tasting Extravaganza
Shag, 108 Roebling Street, Williamsburg (7pm to 9:30pm, $150/couple)
Please join us at SHAG for our 3rd Annual Aphrodisiacs & Amor event.  World-renowned Nuevo Latino chef extraordinaire, Alex Garcia, has carefully prepared a menu that will tease, tantalize and tickle your taste buds with this course in aphrodisiacs.

A Deliciously Crafty Valentine’s Day
Brooklyn Winery, 213 N 8th Street, Williamsburg (5pm to 11:30pm, Price varies)
In the mood to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your boyfriend, girlfriend, lover, or awkward first date—minus the structure of an uninspired yet spendy prix fixe meal? Then make a reservation for a fun, laid back Valentine’s Day experience. While you’re here you’ll want to take advantage of our DIY Valentine’s Day card station, where you can get crafty and construct your own Valentine for just $5. And of course, you’ll want to slip into our Magnolia Photo Booth and snap a free photo to commemorate the night.

Valentine’s Day T-Shirt Printing Workshop
Gowanus Print Lab, 54 Second Avenue, Gowanus (7pm to 10pm, $80)
Come in with your date/muse and print tees with your very own designs in this no-experience-necessary, all-materials-included workshop! Provide us with your 1-color artwork beforehand and we will have everything ready to go when you come in.

Propect Park Moonlight Ride
Prospect Park at Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Heights (February 12, 9pm, Free)
Join us as we discover Prospect Park at night. This is a safe, peaceful ride that visits many of the little-known treasures the park has to offer.

Williamsbrides – An Alternative, Interactive Bridal Event
The Space at Fifty North Third, 50 N 3rd Street, Williamsburg (February 12, 1pm to 5pm, $25 to $50)
Williamsbrides will pair couples with an assortment of New York’s best wedding vendors and serve as the official launch party of The Space at Fifty North Third.  Couples will sample hors d’oeuvres and Brooklyn-inspired cocktails, enjoy live music performances and meet the most talented New York wedding experts.

I Heart Nerds Speed Dating and Singles Night
Bar 4, 444 7th Avenue, Park Slope (February 9, 9pm to 12am, Free to mingle/$5 for speed dating)
Hear indie rock and some fun favorites to inspire nerd romance. There will also be a speed dating session with limited spaces.

Floating Weekend Concert
Fulton Ferry Landing, Old Fulton Street, Dumbo (February 11, 3pm, $35) 
Enjoy complimentary cider, chocolate and classical music above the floating concert hall, Bargemusic.

Capture the Moment
Brooklyn Farmacy, 513 Henry Street, Carroll Gardens (3pm to 10pm)
Burton Wells Photography will be on tap to capture you and your sweetie and loved ones. Get snapped "sipping cherry sodas, swirling on red bar stools or simply gazing into each others eyes."  Leave with a 5x7 black and white photo ($15) printed right away. Dress up! Have fun!

Parties

(All dates are Mon, Feb 14 unless otherwise noted)

Steamy Valentine's Night at the Russian Baths
Brooklyn Banya, 602 Coney Island Ave, Kensington (7pm to 2am, $35 to $85)
Break out your bikini or swim trunks, and join our hand-picked crowd of artsy, funky (and nearly naked) New Yorkers for the glorious return of Gemini & Scorpio's legendary Russian Baths party.

The Rejection Show Valentine's Day Heartbreak Haven
Littlefield, 622 Degraw Street, Gowanus (8pm, $10/$12)
The Rejection Show is celebrating Valentine's Day with an evening of its best breakup, heartbreak and love related performances--blending into an evening of love songs, live music, and a party! Single? Come find someone to french! Already part of a happy couple? Revel in your happiness while laughing at the disappointment of others!

Unloveable – A Smith & Morrissey Valentines Day
Bell House, 149 Seventh Street, Gowanus
Featuring the legendary NYC Smiths & Morrissey Tribute Band: The Sons & Heirs.  Plus a special pre-party with DJ Ceremony

Cheap Date Comedy Show: Valentines Day Edition
Union Hall, 702 Union Street, Park Slope (7:30pm to 10pm, $5)
Cheap Date returns for 2012 with a Valentines Blowout!

Love Bite: The Power Ballads Sing-Along
Union Hall, 702 Union Street, Park Slope (10pm to 4am, $8)
For some Valentine's Day is the day to show that special someone just how much they care. For others it's a painful reminder of just how alone they are and how much those jerks in love suck. For Hallmark it's a beautiful day where they swim in their pool filled with money. What better way to celebrate Valentine's then by singing and pumping your fist in the air to a soul shaking collection of both pro-love and love sucks power ballad music video hits from the 80's and 90's.

Melodious Music Showcase
Pete's Candy Store, 709 Lorimer Street, Williamsburg (Free, 8pm to midnight)
Four Great Performers for Free.  Start off with His and Hers cocktail specials, then check out
Brodeur (8pm), Jackson(9pm), George Washington's Horse(10pm), and Berkman(11pm).

Shopping

Valentine Sweetheart Box from Good Batch
Shop online, $24
Show your love with a Signature Sweet Box from The Good Batch. Beautifully packaged bundle with red and leopard satin ribbons, hand drawn heart gift tag, delicious baked goods. Goodies include Classic Heart Shaped Stroopwafels, Chocolate Chunk cookies, Chai Pecan Shortbread.  Each type of treat is individually sealed to avoid flavor mingle and prolong freshness through Valentine’s Day.

Heart Ring from Scosha
Shop instore, 64 Grand Street, Williamsburg or shop online
For the jewelry lover in “her” in sterling silver with black diamond ($39, reg. $55) and 10KT yellow gold with diamond ($109, reg. $145).

Valentine Day Sale at Teddy
Shop online
Use code: Heartu25 to save 25% off all jewelry purchase