The Grounds of Alexandria is whisking Sydneysiders away this weekend with their Moroccan Nights feast. Inspired by the vibrancy and colours of Marrakesh, the Grounds will be transformed into an urban oasis, with lush greenery, colourful lanterns, and fairy lights aplenty. The menu will have food-lovers swooning, with feast highlights including figs and goats cheese with orange blossom and coriander seed; fried eggplant with paprika batter; Moroccan roast spatchcock with pomegranate and harissa, roast beetroot with orange, walnuts and feta; and pistachio and hazelnut briouate served with rosewater syrup. Guests will also be treated to a themed cocktail on arrival and a bottle of wine for the table, all for $150 pp. Book now at thegrounds.com.au/welcome-to-marrakesh/.

Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? You can do just that this weekend in The Streets of Barangaroo, where 12 local poets will be roaming, reflecting on the big subject of love in all it’s forms. A collaboration between Sydney Poetry and the City of Sydney Arts Grant program, the performers will wax poetic direct to diners at the tables, and perhaps even perform a poem written just for them. Check out all Valentine’s Day offers in The Streets and prepare to bare your heart www.thestreetsofbarangaroo.com/valday21/

DoorDash and Edible Blooms have partnered to bring you picnics on demand this Valentine’s Day, so you can focus on the love. Available to capital cities across the country, customers can pin their location in the app – whether it’s in a park, at the beach or on a mountain – and DoorDash will deliver to that precise location. With six swoon-worthy hampers to choose from – ranging from a Cheese & Gin Picnic box ($109), with a luxury option for $239, to a Flix and Chill Gift Hamper ($99) – there’s something for every couple and every date. Everything is taken care of, including cheese knives, a picnic rug and a printed guide of the best picnic spots in each city, to ensure your Valentine’s Day is perfect as can be. Don’t miss out, preorder now www.edibleblooms.com.au/valentines-day/experience/

Give chocolate the flick this Sunday and light your lover’s fire a different way. Fireball’s Valentine’s Heart ($45) is a sure-fire way to bring the heat, containing 10 mini bottles of Fireball Cinnamon Whisky all wrapped up in a heart-shaped package. Feeling lucky? Follow @fireball_au on instagram, tag your Valentine’s Day flame and comment ‘Fireball loves us’ for a chance to win one Fireball heart – so you can secure your place in another. Preorder your Fireball heart now, exclusively at BoozeBud

For those who hate Valentine’s Day and would instead rather sit on their couch with a Hugh Grant movie and bowl of dessert, we have just the solution for you. Fit-Lato is the low calorie, high protein and low sugar gelato we’ve been waiting for, made using ethically sourced ingredients with no artificial sweeteners. Each tub weighs in at 300-360 calories meaning it can literally be burnt off overnight while sleeping. Choose from 20 flavours, including 3 vegan, such as choc-hazelnut wafer, cookie dough caramel swirl, brown butter biscuit and lemon meringue, and swap your tears of sadness for cheers of joy. Buy yours from Coles, IGA and Drakes in advance, we’re sure it’ll be flying off the shelves this Sunday.

If you’re less Valentine’s and more Galentine’s, swing by Kings Cross Distillery this Saturday 13th for a Singles Lunch ($120 pp) followed by a cheeky speed dating session. Kick off with the ultimate aphrodisiac combination of oysters – or upgrade to caviar – paired with a glass of Paul Bara Brut Reserve Champagne, then follow it up with seared duck breast or stuffed white zucchini, green salad and potatoes. Finish the meal with a decadent strawberry eskimo kiss, then try your best to find your own. If you’re still looking for love then take a sip of the ‘Love in Loma’ cocktail, developed specifically for Valentine’s Day and made with KXD Garden Island Navy Strength Gin which contains the aphrodisiacs horny goat weed and wild damiana. Bookings are essential: kingscrossdistillery.com.au

Host the ultimate Galentine’s wine tasting this Sunday with Tempus Two’s new Fleur series wines. Perfectly suited to late-summer sipping in the sun, the new range breaks free of the traditional regional and varietal constraints and can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. The series includes a floral and flirty Fiano – citrus, balanced pear and melon fruits – a zesty Grenache – red fruit , soft tannins and a dry finish – and a Rosé – rose petal and strawberries, with a crisp, dry finish. Get your pals together for some midday sipping – the more (wine and friends), the merrier. The Fleur Series can be purchased here.

Sonoma is rising to the occasion with a limited edition range of Valentine’s Day treats. Whether you’re indulging a loved one, celebrating with friends or treating yourself, the baked goods will have your heart pounding (and sugar levels rising). Sonoma’s signature sourdough is getting an upgrade with a twist of Belgium chocolate chunks and raspberries and topped with a heart ($7). PB&J sourdough doughnuts will also be available, filled with Pic’s Peanut Butter and boysenberry jam ($4.90). If you’re after something a little more decadent, sink your teeth into the Valentine’s Day babka For two, made from homemade brioche dough spread with vanilla cheesecake cream, raspberry jam and white chocolate pieces, before being rolled and braided into a loaf. After baking, each babka is topped with chopped almonds and glazed with a tangy raspberry glaze ($18).

If you like the finer things in life, make a reservation at one of Ovolo Hotel’s restaurants this month, for a taste of Australia’s most expensive desserts. Launching this Sunday, guests enjoying dinner across any of the restaurants can order one of Ovolo’s decadent Suite Desserts, accompanied with a room key to enjoy an overnight stay within the hotel. Sydneysiders can head to Alibi Bar & Kitchen for a Valrhona raspberry dome, Chambord berries, cremeux and chocolate soil ($269) or Mister Percy for a Dark chocolate self-saucing pudding, yoghurt sorbet, black olive and anise crumb ($199). Head to Monster Kitchen & Bar in the country’s capital for a taste of Blueberry cheesecake, coconut sorbet, blueberry and ginger gel, coconut meringue ($199), while Brisbanites should reserve a place at Za Za Ta Bar & Kitchen for a halva and white chocolate mousse, apricot, hazelnut crunch, hazelnut and whisky ice cream ($150). Each venue has limited desserts available each night and must be made to order, so get in fast! Bookings available via ovolohotels.com

CicciaBella is treating lovers to an Italian feast this Sunday, with a heavenly set menu curated by Head of Culinary, Nic Wong. With options for a vegetarian ($65) seafood ($95) or standard menu ($65), and locations in Bondi and Parramatta, this V-Day feast is perfect for every couple. Whet your tastebuds with focaccia, natural oysters mignonette, scallop and lardo crostini, and tuna crudo, before delving into a spaghetti con granchini with insalada accompaniments. Finish with a Zuppa Inglese (custard sponge cake) for dessert, then roll on home. Reserve your place now at cicciabella.com