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Downtown Royal Oak Features Unique Gifts of Love

In celebration of the most romantic day of the year

ROYAL OAK, Mich., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Sweethearts will be the special guests of Downtown Royal Oak on Thursday, February 14th and throughout February when the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) presents Gifts of Love. This special promotion features everything Valentines offered by Royal Oak restaurants and businesses, considered among the "Best of Detroit." Participating businesses will offer special dinners for two, salon packages and gift items at all price points - ranging from the sophisticated to the funky.

Make Downtown Royal Oak your Valentines Day headquarters with an intimate dinner for two at Bastone, shared over a special bottle of champagne. Singles can mingle at the "Singles Mingle" party in the downstairs cellar. Or Dine at Lily's Seafood, and compete in the Valentine Love Contest by submitting your personal love story.

"Valentines Day is special at Sangria," said Owner and DDA Board Member Luigi Cutraro. "All of the ladies receive flowers and our Valentines Day menu is created with amore in mind," he said. Dessert can be found at Pronto Cornerstore, featuring delicious heart shaped sugar cookies decorated with creative messages of love. Or munch on some gourmet popcorn from Dale and Thomas, and enjoy 20% off all Valentine's Day gifts when mentioning this offer. Barnes & Noble is featuring Godiva Chocolates and will serve Cheesecake Factory treats on Valentines Day!

Gifts of Love offers opportunities for pampering as well. Start out with a couples' package at the spectacular and spacious Douglas J. Aveda salon. Then put a little "Shine" in your evening with a candle from Shine, 10% off for the month of February. Pick up some light and airy fragrance for bed sheets at The Ladybug Shoppe. Present her with a beautiful platinum diamond bracelet by designer Chad Allison from Metals in Time. Say it with the perfect words with a specialty card from Write Impressions.

Be one of the first 25 guests to purchase lingerie over $25 at Bravo Intimates and be entered into a raffle to win gift cards to all of the "girlie" boutiques down Washington Ave. Visit Incognito and try on fashion by Harajuka and Adidas, or stop by Shapes for that perfect night-out look. Other boutiques including Chaud Jeans, Project 3 and My Shoe Closet are having great winter sales. Take advantage of the 'Lion" Sale at Ariana Gallery, where you will find the most unique gifts of art for 75% off. Burn Rubber is offering limited edition "New Era" fitted caps for him and her to go with their selection of designer sneakers.

Whether you personalize this special day with an intimate, candle-lit dinner, a romantic champagne toast, or exchanging that perfect gift, Downtown Royal Oak is the destination that improves upon the old standard.

For more information on activities and leasing opportunities in Downtown Royal Oak visit http://www.downtownroyaloak.org and contact Peggy K. Goodwin, The Goodwin Co. at 248.414.4533.

SOURCE City of Royal Oak Downtown Development Authority