Valentine's Day dinners are a holiday tradition celebrated by going out to a restaurant or preparing a romantic meal at home meal. For some delicious and romantic dinner ideas, check out the links on this page.
Dinner Planning
- Michael Bauer of the San Francisco chronicle recommends staying home for the holiday. He points out that restaurants overcharge, knowing that people are looking to celebrate a special occasion.SFGate.com: Valentine's Day Dinning? Stay Home But if one decides to forgo this advice, Donatella Arpaia has several recommendations to make the evening go smoothly. For men she recommends that you pay your date specific, unique compliments such as "Cute dimples." She also recommends that men pay for the meal. For women she recommends to feel free to laugh and to relax during the date, while allowing the man to pay for the date.Yahoo!: Valentine's dinner Etiquette
Valentine's Day Dinner Quotes
- "Valentine's Day, like New Year's Eve, is a night to stay home. It’s a time when restaurants charge a premium for seats, and the expectations generated by the price are rarely met." SFGate.com: Valentine's Day Dinning? Stay Home
- "Valentine's day has become all about eating out and failure to secure a reasonable booking on the 14th can be cited, if not as grounds for divorce, at least for weapons-grade recrimination for the rest of the year." The Guardian: We can fit you in after 10
- "If you're choosing the restaurant, run it past three platonic girlfriends. You might love the local trattoria for its friendly waiters and free Limoncello, but it's the ladies who remember bad lighting, dingy bathrooms and day-old fruit garnishes." Yahoo!: Valentine's dinner Etiquette
Mahalo's Valentine's Day Pages
What are some good suggestions for a romantic Valentine's Day?(3 Answers)
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Here are some romantic ideas for Valentine's Day:
· Gift basket full of his/her favorite things.
· Comfy silk or cashmere bathrobe.
· Photo-based artwork or caricature.
· Progressive dinner ...
Do you have a special romantic dinner that you prepare for your special someone on Valentine's Day?(3 Answers)
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For Valentine's day, I make breakfast for my wife. Crepes w/ Pure Maple Syrup, Fresh Strawberry Preserves, and Confectioner's Sugar. They're simple to make.Check ...
What sort of festive recipes are cooked on Valentine's Day?(1 Answer)
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A romantic and special St. Valentine’s Day Dinner can be achieved rather easily. There are some websites that give menus and tips on how to make a ...
References
Fast Facts
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Americans celebrate Valentine's Day on February 14
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In 2009, Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday
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Also known as St. Valentine's Day
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Named after Christian Martyrs "Valentine of Rome" and "Valentine of Terni"
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Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to associate romantic love with the holiday
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Celebrated with the exchanging of letters of affection and spending time with romantic partners
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Aphrodisiacs are foods that are said to create romance and desire when consumed
