Rooted in Love: A Community Valentine's Day Dinner
Schedule
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
800 Smith Street, Charleston, WV, United States, West Virginia 25301 | Charleston, WV
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Capitol Market invites you to celebrate love of community.Valentine’s Day is more than romantic love -- it's community love. This year, it’s about shared meals, conversation and the joy of gathering around good food. Join us for a refined, community-centered dinner designed for friends, neighbors, solo diners, and anyone who prefers connection over clichés. Guests will enjoy a family-style dining experience that celebrates love its broadest sense: care for one another, love of place, and the relationships that strengthen a community.
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Hosted in partnership with Coco’s Kitchen, this intimate dinner will be led by Chef Chasity Thomas, whose thoughtful cooking has made Coco’s a beloved part of Charleston’s food scene. Known for creating dishes that feel both elevated and welcoming, Chasity brings a collaborative approach to the table, one that values shared meals and meaningful connection.
Rather than a traditional Valentine’s dinner, Rooted in Love is an invitation to slow down and enjoy a meal the way it’s meant to be experienced: together. Guests will enjoy a menu served at communal tables in Capitol Market’s Greenhouse and Igloos, with a cash bar available from The Wine Shop throughout the evening.
Whether you’re joining with a partner, friends, or on your own, this evening is designed for anyone who values good food and community.
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Menu:
Soup: Roasted Sweet Potato and Apple Bisque
Salad: Mixed Greens with Pomegranates, Celery, Dried Cherries, Grilled Pears, Candied Pecans, Stilton Cheese served with a Strawberry Champagne Vinaigrette
Main Course: Char-Grilled Pork Tenderloin with a Raspberry Chipotle Coulis, Roasted Bay Leaf Hassle Back Potatoes, Rainbow Carrots, and Bell Pepper Creamed Spinach Gratin
Dessert: Chocolate Pot de Crème, Marinated Berries, Vanilla Chantilly with Biscotti and Lace Cookies for Dipping
Bread: Herb Crusted Parket House Rolls served with Whipped Salted Agave Butter
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What to Expect:
🫶 A multi-course dinner by Chef Chasity Thomas with Coco’s Kitchen
🫶 A cash bar from The Wine Shop
🫶 Communal seating in Capitol Market’s Greenhouse and Igloos
🫶 Cash bar with beer & wine from The Wine Shop
🫶 An evening designed for couples, friends, singles and neighbors alike
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📅 February 14, 2026
📍 800 Smith Street | Outdoor Pavilion Greenhouse and Igloos
🎟 $100 per person | Limited to 100 guests
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