Purple Onion

  • Weddings
  • Events
  • Corporate
  • Venues
  • More
    • About Us
    • Team
    • Menus
    • Careers
    • Blog
  • Contact

Your Food Horoscopes for Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2019 by Purple Onion Catering Co.

Aquarius
Things are circulating around finances for Aquarius as Mercury enters Pisces this month. Meanwhile, Mars meets your ruling planet, Uranus, the day before Valentine’s Day this year. Together these planets may cause tempers to fly and tensions to raise. Our solution? A cooling and calming menu. We recommend our avocado-cucumber chilled soup as your Valentine’s Day dinner starter!

Pisces
Mars meets Uranus on February 13th, which means we’ll be talking a lot about money. This is also a time to break away from your normal patterns and try something new! Skip the traditional surf and turf dinner, Pisces. Why not try a Moroccan tagine to spice things up this Valentine’s Day?

Aries
Time for new projects, Aries! Get ready for things to shake up the status quo. However, with Mars entering Taurus on Valentine’s Day, you’ll be seeking security and feeling money conscious. Try a traditional, homey meal that won’t break the bank, like pasta e fagioli, a hearty Italian pasta and bean dish.

Taurus
It’s your month, Taurus, and unfortunately, you’re feeling absolutely wiped. You’re just looking to dive into your own headspace and let your subconscious work. You may be craving the comforts of home with minimal stress, so go ahead and indulge in that three ingredient mac and cheese. It’s your time, after all!

Gemini
Your ruling planet Mercury will enter Pisces in the week before V-Day, making you think big in terms of your career and life. By February 14, you’ll be wiped by thinking of the big picture. A detail oriented task will ground you and bolster your self-confidence. Try your hand at piping sugar cookies or making macarons.

Cancer
You’re in a chatty mood this month Cancer, as Mercury enters Pisces. When Mars enters Taurus, you’re moving away from business to your party self! A quiet Valentine’s Day in is not on the menu for Cancer this year. Pop that bubbly and consider celebrating with a crew. Maybe a pot luck is in order?

Leo
This February, you’re looking for a deeper connection, Leo. You’re looking forward to conversations that linger and embraces that melt. Right around Valentine’s Day, you’ll experience a new surge of energy and furthering of connections. Embrace this theme by a menu that encourages canoodling. We recommend slowly cooked mushroom risotto and a bottle of wine for a meal that only gets better with time.

Virgo
When Mercury enters Pisces this month, communication will be key. While you favor a more abrupt and straightforward communication style, you may find that your partner is looking to delve deep and share their feelings with you. What better way to indulge that than an intimate dinner for two? Start that conversation with some old fashioned’s and pop a meal in the slow cooker so you can eat when the time is right.

Libra
You may be feeling a little overwhelmed this month, Libra. As Mercury enters Pisces your communication and creativity collide! You may be inspired to find organization within your creative realm. When thinking of your V-Day menu, choose something fun and new (we recommend our burnt miso butterscotch chicken), but remember your mise en place and create a timeline to keep you relaxed!

Scorpio
Scorpios are about to ride quite the wave of energy for Valentine’s Day! February 13th may very well be a momentous day with the introduction of a new project or the beginning of a personal journey. By Valentine’s Day, you’ll be feeling all fired up- we say go with something spicy. Cook that dinner with ancho chiles and go ahead and try that pinch of cayenne in your brownies!

Sagittarius
Looks like things are shaking up for Sagittarius for Valentine’s Day. You may experience an abrupt or shocking change on February 13, getting your mojo raring to go. On Valentine’s Day, your energy will be off the charts, so maybe avoid that after-dinner espresso in lieu of some chamomile tea.

Capricorn
Mars and Uranus have a tumultuous meeting right before Valentine’s Day for you, Capricorn. On the day of, however, your vibe will shift and you’ll be ready for a good time- bring on the party! Rather than a formal dinner, your playful mood may inspire you to enjoy your own personal party spread. Bring on the finger foods and hit us up for some sweet shots to end the night!

About Us

Purple Onion Catering Company has evolved into one of Washington, D.C.’s most successful catering and event planning teams. Learn more »

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Recent Posts

  • REAL WEDDING: Meghan and Karl
  • Unexpected Late Night Snack Pairings
  • Real Wedding: Megan and Danny
  • Real Wedding: Rachel and Brian
  • Unique Ways to Use Your Favorite Florals in Your Menu
Starting the first day of fall with our umbrellas, Starting the first day of fall with our umbrellas, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing! 🍂 We are absolutely swooning over N & J’s wedding, complete with guest parasols and those early fall vibes! 

Coordinator: @whitedressblacktie 
Venue: @lostbarrelbrew
Photographer: @kylajeanette 
Videographer: @tlicmedia
Makeup Artist: @sum_church
Caterer: @purpleonioncateringco @cassdelisle
After Party Food: @hammerdownbbq 
Band/DJ: @djdavidgrimm 
Florals+ Stationery: @natt_rosee 
Personal Flowers: @jmorrisflowers
Event Rentals: @selecteventgroup 
Cake: @lilliannathaliecake 
Dress: @grace_loves_lace

#falltime #fallwedding #latesummer #vawedding #vacaterer
A little Throwback Thursday to Tranquility Farm fo A little Throwback Thursday to Tranquility Farm for Kaitlyn and Fatih’s gorgeous September wedding!! A beautiful day, rain or shine! 

Wedding:
Planning & Design: @vida_events @kylie_vidaevents
Venue: @tranquilityfarmvirginia 
Florals: @flordecasa_designs
Photography: @annaschmidtphoto
Catering & Cake: @purpleonioncateringco
Videography: @afineartweddingfilm
DJ, Strings & Guitarist: @summiteventsco
Rentals: @selecteventgroup @prettylittleweddingco
HMU: @phrenchmade
Transportation: @pointtopointlimo
Another successful annual event with Bristol Bay S Another successful annual event with Bristol Bay Sockeye Salmon in DC this past Monday!
It’s Virgo season and we have been celebrating m It’s Virgo season and we have been celebrating more birthdays these past 2 weeks! ♍️ Please join us in wishing Ellie, Tyrone and Roxana a Happy Belated Birthday!! 🎈

Ellie is one of our Senior Event Associates and has also recently celebrated her 1 year milestone with Purple Onion! 🎉 She has a laugh that can fill up the room and we absolutely love it! 

Tyrone has recently joined our Kitchen Team as our Receiver and Packer but is no stranger to Purple Onion! He has worked with us for many years as one of our Off-Site Event Chefs and is truly a wonderful addition to our in-house team! 🧁

Roxana is our Off-Site Lead Event Captain and has been with Purple Onion for the last decade! She’s definitely a prime role model to our offsite team and truly an amazing soul! ☺️

Love our team!! 💜

✨ All year long, we will be spotlighting our team members as we introduce some new and become reacquainted with familiar faces! Stay tuned for more!
Please join us in wishing our very own, Concepcion Please join us in wishing our very own, Concepcion, a very Happy Birthday today!! 🥳🧁

Concepcion is part of our talented Pasty Team and is an absolute pleasure to have around!! She has graced Purple Onion for the past 6 years and always has a uplifting energy and a contagious smile in the kitchen!😁Have a fabulous day, Concepcion!! 

Love our team!! 💜

✨ All year long, we will be spotlighting our team members as we introduce some new and become reacquainted with familiar faces! Stay tuned for more!
Walking into September and it feels so good! 🌻M Walking into September and it feels so good! 🌻Megan + Alvin’s wedding is just giving us all the feels as we end the summer and head into prime wedding season! Yeee!! Who’s with me?! 🙋‍♀️

Photo: @bakerture
Venue: @stonetowerweddings
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco
@cassdelisle @talanuri
Entertainment: @djmikedmv

#weddings #wedding #sunflower #vacatering #vacaterer
Our upcoming wedding season’s clients are coming Our upcoming wedding season’s clients are coming in for their tastings and we are pumped! 😎 We have a new Mocktail Menu now available, inquire with your event designer for a complimentary sip at your next tasting!🍹

#mocktail #mocktailmenu #purpleonioncateringco #vacaterer #sips
Yay! It’s back to school week for our local scho Yay! It’s back to school week for our local schools! 🍏📚Showing our love for our kiddies and teachers out there with some bright and delicious apples!🥰 We hope you have a sweet start to the school year! 

Featuring: 
𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒃𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒓
Caramel Sauce | Bourbon Whipped Cream | Apple Crisp | Cranberry Pepita Streusel 

#backtoschool #apples #applecobbler #teacherspet #dessert
August has been busy month for us as we celebrated August has been busy month for us as we celebrated 3 more birthdays this pas week!! 🧁🥳
Please join us in wishing Nicole, Josue, and Jorgito a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 💜

Nicole is our Marketing and Administrative Coordinator that we welcomed earlier this year! Taking on two roles with the company has been no easy task and we are grateful for her positivity and sweetness 24/7!🎈

Josue is our current Operations Manager and has been working in the Purple Onion Operations Department for the past 7 years! He’s a personality that can’t be duplicated! 😎

Jorgito works as one of our Kitchen Hot Side team members and is surely a talent in the kitchen - in house and offsite events! With 8 years of Purple Onion history, he’s clearly a hard worker and we are thankful to have him! 👨🏼‍🍳

Love our team!! 💜

✨ All year long, we will be spotlighting our team members as we introduce some new and become reacquainted with familiar faces! Stay tuned for more!
There’s a sweet familiarity of a cozy barn weddi There’s a sweet familiarity of a cozy barn wedding on the countryside just brings the comfort of home to the biggest day of a couples life! 🌾 The setting hit just right for E + Z’s wedding last month! Do you feel it too? 🥰

Photo: @turtleharephotography
Coordination: @tillyandteal
Venue: @oakbarnva
Catering: @purpleonioncateringco @weddingswithphoebe
Florals: @petalnbloom.studio
Entertainment: @imthedj_va
HMU: @lookingglassbeauty
Transportation: @alacartetransport

#vaweddings #vawedding #barnwedding #vabarnwedding #vacaterer #vacatering
Hey, Chef, it’s your birthday!!! 🎉Please join Hey, Chef, it’s your birthday!!! 🎉Please join us in wishing our amazing and very talented Executive Chef, Nathan, a big birthday shout out today!! 

Nathan started with Purple Onion as our Sous Chef back in 2021 before being promoted to Executive Chef last year. During this time, Chef Nathan has created a number of sophisticated dishes to add to our Purple Onion menu. With the chillest personality and witty sense of humor, Chef is just the kind of person we love to have around! Thank you for being such an amazing asset to our team!! 💜

✨ All year long, we will be spotlighting our team members as we introduce some new and become reacquainted with familiar faces! Stay tuned for more!
Our first tasting of the day with @dragonfly_event Our first tasting of the day with @dragonfly_events_design for N & S! 💜 Here we start off with a signature Lavender Lemonade mocktail, breeze through our passed hors d’oeurvres, salad and entrees, and end with some of the tastiest mini desserts!! A great start to the day, indeed!
  • Weddings
  • Corporate
  • Events
  • Venues
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Team
  • Blog
  • Contact
©2017 Purple Onion Catering · 416 Maple Avenue, West, Vienna, VA 22180 · 703.631.0050
Site by nuphoriq