Host a Date Night: Aphrodisiac Night

Turn down the lights

…& turn the mood on

That moody night you’ve been daydreaming about with your partner—completely planned and detailed for you here. Been noticing moments of your day slip away as you think about how to turn your partner on? Let us pave the way, and may your strongest sensual self come out. All you need to do is light the candles. 

To Invite 

For designs ready to send to your S/O, peruse HiNote. Set. The. Mood.

To Eat

You may have already known about oysters… but did you know how many other foods you can eat to act as stimulants? Peruse our menu below.

Appetizer

• Raw Oysters on the Half Shell
• ~Aphrodisiac: Oyster
• ~We highly recommend the West Coast Kumamotos aka "the Champagne of Oysters".‍
• ~Shop Gold Belly 
• Goat Cheese Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates with Rosemary Honey
• ~Aphrodisiac: Date, Honey
• ~Half Baked Harvest Recipe 

Main

• Fig Prosciutto Gorgonzola and Arugula Pizza with Hot Honey
• ~Aphrodisiac: Fig, Honey, Arugula
• ~Hit the Trifecta 
• Truffle Mushroom Pasta
• ~Aphrodisiac: Truffle
• ~Get the Recipe 
• Asparagus Risotto
• ~Aphrodisiac: Asparagus‍
• ~Make This‍
• Baked Chili Garlic Salmon
• ~Aphrodisiac: Chili Flakes, Garlic, Salmon‍
• ~Knock 'em Dead

Dessert

• Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Buttercream
• ~Aphrodisiac: Chocolate
• ~For Extra Points: Garnish with Strawberries (also an aphrodisiac)‍
• ~Swoon Over This 
• Pomegranate Brownies topped with Sea Salt
• ~Aphrodisiac: Pomegranate, Chocolate‍
• ~A Pop of Flavor 
• Avocado and Coconut Ice Cream
• ~Aphrodisiac: Avocado ‍
• ~Send 'em Shivers

To Drink

To whet your palate, as they say. 

• Honey Fig Martinis
• ~Aphrodisiac: Fig, Honey
• ~Yes Please 
• Ginseng Ginger Spritz
• ~Aphrodisiac: Ginseng‍
• ~Stir It Up 
• Roasted Cherry Soda Mocktail
• ~Aphrodisiac: Cherry‍
• ~Mocktails for 2 
• Champagne
• ~Aphrodisiac: Champagne‍
• ~The 7 Best Champagnes to Drink in 2023 
• Red Wine
• ~Aphrodisiac: Red Wine‍
• ~Red Wines for the Coziest Time of Year 

To Decorate

Ultimately, we know the main act will be you, yourself, and yours. But a little lighting (or a lot) can only enhance the night.

• Lots of Mood Lighting‍
• ~Pre-filled Votives ‍
• ~Set of Nine Battery-Operated Pillar Candles‍
• Cozy Up‍
• ~Faux Fur Throw 
• ~Faux Fur Pillows‍
• Red Roses
• ~Always appropriate - order from Urban Stems!

To Listen To

A little croon, a little swoon. From Harry Styles to Mac Millar and Ariana Grande… turn the lights low and the sultry tunes up.

• Make Out Jams

To Do: A Craft

Because we know a massage is on the night’s agenda. Bonus points: Turn up the fire and locate yourselves accordingly.

• DIY: Make your Own Essential Oil with Aphrodisiac Herbs
• ‍Use These Oils

To Play: Games

In case you need anything else at all to entertain each other.

• ‍Better Together: Spicier

To Gift

To seal the deal that your partner will no doubt be obsessing over you for the foreseeable future.

• Super Special Lovers Vouchers 
• Rewined Candle in Cabernet
• Lollia Bubble Bath

Can you feel the love tonight or what? Let yourself get excited for this one. Give yourselves an evening to keep on replay in your mind. Then stay a while.
For a winning duo, pair this with Dinner for Two.