Patch Picks — Valentine's Day necessities

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This week, it's five places you need to know about for Valentine's Day.

1) Penny’s Flowers, 263 Keswick Ave., Glenside. 215-884-9130

Dottie Pannepacker said the florist is one of very few florists in the area to offer “Speaking Roses,” which puts an embossed message on a rose in special ink. The phrases “I love you,” “Be mine,” and “Happy Valentine’s Day” are available. Customized messages may be made after Valentine’s Day. The cost is $10 per rose. The florist is also offering a dozen roses for $125. And each rose says “I love you” in a different language.

2)  Timber Wood Fired Grill, 1301 Old York Road, Abington; 215-884-7932

Timber is not completely booked for Valentine’s Day. The restaurant will keep its regular menu for Monday, which includes entrees ranging from $14 to $26. The host said the restaurant has specials every night — Valentine’s Day included.

3) Godiva Chocolatier, Willow Grove Park Mall, 215 784-1152

A sales representative said while the store doesn’t have any specials for Valentine’s Day, a big seller will likely be the store’s chocolate covered strawberries. At $7 each, Godiva will dip the strawberries in milk, white or dark chocolate. A box, which holds six strawberries, is $42.

4) Kremp Florist, 220 Davisville Road, Willow Grove, 215-657-6700

Kremp Florist is offering a Red Romance Rose Bouquet with red and spray roses in a clear vase for $60. It is also offering a dozen long-stem roses and baby's breath in a vase for $85. For a full list of Valentine’s Day ideas, click here. 

5) Na’Brasa (link), 680 North Easton Road, 215-956-0600

The relatively new (opening less than two years ago) Na’Brasa Brazilian Steak House is “pretty much booked,” a host said today, “with openings here and there.” Be sure to call for availability. And for Mitch Davis' review of the restaurant, click here.