February’s Short for a Reason
February’s short for a reason. It’s the needed break in the bustle of the new year, a quick blip to restore and rest. It’s a quiet vacation all on its own, making it the perfect time to pack your bags and take a getaway from the everyday.
As Valentine’s Day nears the corner, Lazia, an elevated Italian eatery within the Crossroads Hotel in Kansas City, can reinstate the romance in your life.
Here, even classics spark new curiosities: from ravioli with a spicy twist to braised pork topped with tangy peaches, giving a burst of brightness. But indulgence isn’t the only thing cooking around here: upstairs at Crossroads, exercise becomes an excitement. Take an active evening with the Candlelight Sculpt, with a medley of yoga and pilates in a curated environment that relaxes and grounds. Or, move your feet and make a connection with Kansas City’s largest run club, based right out of Crossroads. Percheron Run Club turns every Tuesday evening into an event, complete with celebratory beers after logging your miles.
While you embrace winter, opportunities lay just around the corner at Fargo’s Jasper Hotel.
Take your skates for a spin at Broadway Square’s ice rink, or journey into the antique Fargo Theatre for a movie with a gorgeous backdrop. But if the winter wind leaves you longing for heat, perhaps a slip into a sauna can restore you. Our signature sauna gives all the cozy you crave in the winter. And after an hour of relaxation, one of a kind meal awaits you at Rosewild, Jasper’s farm-to-table delight. Indulge in their award winning Drunken Short Rib Hot Dish, served all through the month, or enjoy fresh caught salmon and walleye that melts in your mouth.
Down south, Alexandria’s flavor bubbles all through winter, and at Francis Hall, a secluded speakeasy in the Heron Hotel, crafted cocktails accompany the best conversations.
See bar classics reimagined—such as an Espresso martini with white chocolate and cinnamon, perfect for a winter night—or take a gamble with the signature “Dealer’s Choice,” where the bartender whips up a surprise in whatever notes you choose. All under dangling flowers and sparkling lights, Francis Hall is sure to serve perfection every time.
Beyond the bartending, Alexandria’s quintessential charm has lasted since colonial times, with Old Town bringing historic vistas and current delights all across the cobblestones. Embrace the season of love with the DC area’s only romance bookstore, Friends to Lovers, or experience craftsmanship with independent jeweler Gold Works and local glassblowers at Fantastical Glass. Cozy up by a firepit and the river at Evening Star Cafe, and explore the kitschy and creative Del Ray neighborhood, with murals painting Mount Vernon Ave. in the brightest colors.
So if you choose to discover the charm in February's quiet moments, know that we’re waiting with the key to America’s sleeping beauties.