Somehow January got away from us all, the Groundhog has predicted the weather and now it's Cupid's turn to fly around in his diaper and be a little match-maker.
Yep,folks, it's almost Valentine's Day so grab your wallet, solidify those reservations and order those flowers before you get double-charged for delivery. That is, if you are in a relationship, are trying to be or are just a wooer by nature.
On the other hand, if you are single, not a fan of Valentine's Day, just looking for a place to cut loose or hope to meet another singleton who thinks Cupid should try the "no carb" thing, we've got some ideas for you.
Here are a few ways to spend your Valentine's Day:
Taco Tuesday (Wall Street Cantina ): Nothing says, "love don't live here," like getting full on $2 tacos, loaded off of $2 tequila/margaritas/Mexican beers and singing karokee with Korndogg's Rock Band Karokee. However, if you happen to meet someone who finds all of these things, or better yet you, attractive after a long night you may just want to consider the possibility of Cupid.
Blue Martini Happy Hour (Mall at Millenia): Did you know that every weeknight from 4pm-8pm you can get half-off the entire menu at Blue Martini? Meeting other well-dressed singles with great taste in booze? Happy Valentine's Day to you! While this isn't a special "holiday" thing, it would be extra helpful, especially for those recently single/jaded/lovelorn, who need retail therapy chased by some quality martinis. If you have no plans later in the evening stick around for live music.
Tasty Tuesdays (Milk Bar/Milk District): Does a night of food truck crawling mixed with beer specials from Milk Bar sound like the perfect way to spend this Hallmark holiday? Then we've got just the thing for you. Head down to The Milk Bar with plenty of cash in hand and sample everything from crepes to arepas while sipping on some stout. Who needs an overpriced steak dinner and bottle of wine when you can eat food truck cuisine in a parking lot with a cold beer? By the way, that is a very serious and heartfelt question.
Love Sux (Howl at the Moon): A bit torn up over a break-up? Howl at the Moon gets it. In fact, they have created an entire night for it. With themed cocktails ( X-boyfriend, 86 Bad Romance), frozen t-shirt contests and other games/prizes, this is one heck of a anti-Valentine's Day party. Grab your single friends and hit Howl (9pm, Saturday, February 11).
2012 Orlando Winter Beerlympics: You were probably planning on spending the weekend leading up to V-Day with a beer or two, so why not put your skills to good use? Either sign up with three friends ($100/team) to compete for prizes or simply come out, drink and watch ($20) the competition. Challenges include flip-cup, beer pong and quarters (aka all that stuff you learned in college). Remember: the team with the best uniforms also wins a prize, so get creative. Team check-in is at 630pm (February 11) and the games begin at 7 pm.
The bottom line is that you won't be the only one in the "City Beautiful" who wants to steer clear of heart-shaped balloons and snooty reservation-only spots. There are a ton of places to spend the big day, or even the weekend leading up to it, with or without that certain someone.
One last word of advice: steer clear of any man wearing a diaper and claiming to be "Cupid." And then call a cab or designated driver to get home.
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