Don’t drown your singleton sorrows staying at home to watch “An Affair to Remember.” Put down that six-pack of IPAs or that bottle of zin and pick up your phone. Fire off a few texts to your single friends, and soon you’ll have plans for a Valentine’s Day get-together. Start with happy hour some place like the Heathman Hotel. But make sure someone can get there before 5pm. If they have a Taser, it will come in handy for guarding a table from other aggressive singletons.
If you’re still hungry, head for a casual place like a McMenamin’s or one of the Lucky Labs for a meal en masse.
Since most couples will be holding hands over the polished wood table of a more romantic spot or arguing over who was supposed to make reservations at said spot, most of the clientele at the casual places is likely to be single. Keep your eyes open for an opportunity to start up a conversation. No need for a clever opening line. “How’s your Valentine’s Day going?” is sufficient to get things started.
Or just enjoy conversation with your friends and ignore everyone else around you. It’s your call, because it’s your day, too.
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