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The Ultimate Plum-Oakmont Valentine's Day Gift Guide

Here's a look at what some local businesses are offering for Valentine's Day. There's no way you can't find a gift after reading this guide.

Valentine's Day is all about love, so spread the love with these gift suggestions! There are tons of gift options and ideas to be found at local businesses.

Need greeting cards and other trinkets? Visit Hallmark locations in and .

Here are some other great ideas:

Dinner

Visit locally-owned restaurants for Valentine's Day.

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in Oakmont is offering Valentine's Day specials beginning on Saturday and ending on Tuesday. Menu items include Surf and Turf, Veal and Shrimp Brandy, Grilled Ahi Tuna and a Smoked 12-ounce Center Cut Pork Chop. See www.hoffstots.com/menus.html for more.

The in Oakmont is taking reservations at 412-826-1069.

in Oakmont also is taking reservations at 412-828-5506. The restaurant is offering a four-course dinner for $30 per person, available Saturday night and Tuesday night.

in Oakmont is celebrating the holiday this weekend with Surf and Turf for two. Two 5oz prime filet and a half pound lobster tail with all-you-can-eat pasta, salad and bread costs $60. See www.pastaandprime.com or call 412-828-7777 for more information.

Other locally-owned restaurants are:

  • on Allegheny Avenue in Oakmont—Call 412-828-0570.
  • on Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont—call 412-826-1400. 
  • on Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont—Call 412-826-9650.
  • on Center New Texas Road in Plum—Call 412-795-8666. 
  • Pugliano's Italian Grill on Route 286 in Plum—Call 724-327-8991.
  • Johhny G's Restaurant on Allegheny River Boulevard in Verona—Call 412-704-7119.
  • Barcelona at River's Edge on Allegheny River Boulevard in Penn Hills—Call 412-793-1777 or see www.barcelonariversedge.com

Jewelry & Flowers

You can't ever go wrong with jewelry! Check out our directory for local jewelry stores.

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in Oakmont and in Plum also are offering beautiful boquets for Valentine's Day.


Sweet Treats

Does your honey have a sweet tooth?

has a variety of Valentine's Day themed cakes, cookies, brownies and tortes. To see the bakery's selection, click here.

Dunkin' Donuts on Allegheny River Boulevard in Verona has two delicious ways for sweethearts to show their love. The Cupid’s Choice Donut is a heart-shaped, filled with Bavarian Kreme, topped with strawberry icing and a festive mix of pink, white and red heart-shaped sprinkles. The new Chocolate Heart Donut is chocolate frosted, heart-shaped with vanilla buttercreme filling, topped with chocolate chips. Both donuts will be available through the end of February.

You can never go wrong with candy and chocolates on Valentine's Day! Stop by Sweet Heart Candies at 614 Allegheny River Boulevard in Oakmont to find your favorite assortment.

Spa Date

Maybe your special someone needs some time to relax! Local spas have many specials for Valentine's Day:

At in Oakmont, you can buy a one-hour hot stone massage for $75 and get half off of several spa treatments, including a classic spa pedicure, a shellac manicure, an organic spray tan and an Aveda facial. For more information, see www.lonmicheals.com or call 412-826-9054.

Sweetest Lounge in Oakmont will have a Valentine's Day Extravaganza on Tuesday. Customers will receive 30 percent off all services and products, including spray tanning, wax treatments, moisturizers, lip gloss and body wash. For more information, see www.SweetestLounge.com or call 412-828-8500.

Or you can get relaxation for two at . What better way to spend Valentine's Day or any day during the month of February, than to enjoy our Couples Massage together with your special Valentine. Massage treatment will be done together in a private candlelit room with a special chocolate massage oil to delight the senses. Space is limited, so call 412-828-5870.

Books

in Oakmont is offering custom gift baskets with Valentine mystery books, best sellers or children's books.

Mystery Lovers is offering signed copies of "Sticky Fingers" by Nancy Martin for Valentine's Day.

The shop also has a weekly special for children—"Snowy Valentine" by David Petersen. A sweet choice as a Valentine's Day gift it's the story of a rabbit who spends Valentine's Day searching for the perfect gift for his wife only to discover that he knew the right answer all along. Customers can save 20 percent and get free shipping if they order online at www.mysterylovers.com.

Dinner and Dancing

The Comfort Inn on Rodi Road in Penn Hills is offering a Valentine's Day package for couples who want a quick little getaway. The Sweetheart package includes candlelight dinner and dancing on Saturday. Hors d'oevres, drinks, a dinner buffet, entertainment, champagne, a breakfast buffet and overnight stay is available for $229.99 per couple. The cost is $119.99 for couples wo don't want the overnight accommodations. For more information, call 412-244-1600 or see www.comfortinnpittsburgh.com.

Gift Cards

Want to take your sweetheart out for dinner or make them a missed CD with your favorite love songs? You can buy gift cards at the Verona Giant Eagle and earn 20 cents in fuel perks for every $50 you spend on restaurant gift cards through Feb. 15. You also can buy a $60 iTunes multipack for $50 through Feb. 22.

Do you have other gift ideas we didn't mention? Tell us in the comments! We'd love to hear them.


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