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Patch Picks: Valentine's Day in Pat-Med Shopping Guide

Local places to pick up flowers and gifts to make a romantic Valentine's Day.

Valentine's Day is on Monday and there are plenty of local shops, florists and places to take that special someone. Here is the Patchogue Patch roundup, and if you know of other places feel free to add them in the comments below.

1. Pick out a card and gifts

Medford Cards and Gifts at 1699 Rt. 112 in Medford has Russell Stover's candies, wooden roses and stuffed animals along with a card for your Valentine.

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2. Local Florists

Don't forget to pick up a bouquet of flowers from one of Patchogue and Medford's floral shops:

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Quench at 90 W. Main Street in Patchogue is regularly closed on Mondays so pick up a bottle there over the weekend. In Medford, Pope Wine & Liquors at 2799 Route 112 also sells wine and on Saturday will have an in-store tasting of Rosa Regale from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. and Russian Standard Vodka from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

If you would rather drink in town, at 23 South Ocean Ave. will have a Valentine’s Day specials for couples for a free petite chocolate fondue with the purchase of any wine bottle, a chocolate lovers paradise package for $24 or a Build Your Own Valentine’s package for $65.

4. Pampering

Start the day off by pampering yourself and your loved one at . Get a side-by-side simultaneous one hour couples massage ($160) or enjoy the couples "dream" package which includes a one hour swedish massage, a one hour facial ($320). Complimentary champagne and strawberries are included. Sit back and enjoy a "champagne & rose" one hour massage and spa pedicure for ($99).

5. Dinner and Dessert

, at 49 E Main Street in Patchogue, is taking reservations for Valentine’s Day dinner.

End your day by getting a specialty "Chocolate Kiss" Latte with your sweetheart on Monday at . Relax and enjoy it while listening to the weekly poetry open mic night. With each purchase, receive a heart to place on their sweetheart tree while supplies last.

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