Take an hour or two out of your day to enjoy some quality time with the people you care about.
February 13, 2021
Go Out to Dinner: Each restaurant suggested is a different culture of cuisine and atmosphere. For those couples who like to try everything together, these eateries are the perfect places to expand and explore your palette with your partner. For each restaurant recommendation, I’m including the address and directions, the best way to reserve your night, and a dollar amount out of five dollar signs ($) for how pricey it is.
“I recommend the White Chocolate Grill to couples because they are attacking lots of precautions to keep everyone safe during the pandemic. They’re menu is still the same unlike other restaurants that are sizing down for COVID. With a smaller capacity it feels more private which is perfect for couples,” Paige Howeiler ‘23 said. “I think the bubbles outside of the White Chocolate Grill are a super cool concept and I’m glad they gave that option for outdoor seating especially in the winter. I did not feel in danger of getting the virus while I was there because of the lesser number of people in the restaurant and the use of masks. I haven’t gone to very many restaurants during the pandemic but White Chocolate was one of the best experiences I have had. Going to the White Chocolate Grill during COVID was a positive experience, and I feel like they were doing as much as they could to make it safe,” Howeiler said.
“Empress is a romantic place to try authentic Chinese cuisine. It is an exotic restaurant that you and your love interest can enjoy together and try new experiences,” Karisma Leung ‘22 said.
“The restaurant had a very romantic seating arrangement for couples and groups. Not to mention they have one of those grills where they cook in front of you,” Michael Quintana ‘22 said. “La Loma has really spaced out tables for social distancing and nice outdoor dining with warm fire pits. All of the staff were fast and wore their masks properly, plus they check temperatures at the entrance to ensure the safety of others inside the restaurant.”
Casual Dates: The little things and small experiences can make for some the most memorable times in one’s life. For those couples who like to try everything together, these activities are the perfect things to try or do with your partner. For each date recommendation, I’m including the address and directions and a dollar amount out of five dollar signs ($) for how pricey it is.
“I think going to the movie theater is a good date because you and your partner can share some popcorn, whisper dumb jokes to each other, and try not to laugh during the cheesy parts. Afterwards you can grab dinner and talk about the movie. My preferred movie to see would be ‘Toy Story 3’ because nothing says romance like getting anxious about college,” Nate Strobel ‘21 said.
“Skate City is the perfect date for Valentine’s Day because you can mess around with your partner, show off your expert skating skills, and potentially fall and have your date swoop you off your feet. I mean, what more can you ask for?… Hopefully they catch you,” Leia Foster ‘22 said.
“You get to appreciate the artistry and the perspective of the art piece. You get to share the meaning of the art to your significant other. It’s something that can spark deeper meaning with someone you care about,” Colin Wright ‘21 said.
At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what you do or how much money you and your partner spend on each other. All that really matters is the time and effort you put into the love you give.
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