Uproot Offers 'Aphrodisiac Cocktails' for Valentine's Day Diners

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening. It’s your time. Take it.

Each week, we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier.

And in less than a week, it's a day of hearts and flowers as we celebrate Valentine's Day—so to help you out a little, we wanted to provide a little help in finding the perfect place to take that special someone for a night of romance.

• What's Valentine's Day without a little mystery? , on Commons Way in Bridgewater, is hosting a special Murder Mystery Dinner from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Valentine's Day Eve, featuring the case of the missing groom on his wedding day. The menu includes salad, chicken francese, steak, pasta, cheesecake and much more. The event is $150 per couple. Call 908-547-6050 for reservations.
• Looking for some romantic Italian in the Bridgewater area? Try , on Route 22 in Bridgewater, which will have a smaller menu than usual that includes stuffed chicken, veal scallopini, filet of sole, salmon, filet mignon and a few other dishes. For reservations, call 908-725-9300.
• Uproot Restaurant, at 9 Mt. Bethel Road in Warren, is offering special dinner values on Valentine's Day, including complementary roses and some special menu items you won't find anywhere else. A special dessert menu will include New York style cheesecake served with red velvet sponge cake, and you can order "aphrodisiac cocktails" from the bar. Make your reservations at 908-834-8194. 
• The at 225 Route 202 in Basking Ridge and The Bernards Inn, at 27 Mine Brook Road in Bernardsville, are offering nice romantic evenings for Valentine's Day. For reservations, call the Olde Mill Inn at 908-221-1100, and The Bernards Inn at 908-766-0002.

Know of any places we're missing? Let us know in the comments about any great restaurants you know of for Valentine's Day!