In Search Of…. A Perfect Valentine’s Date

There’s no other holiday I dread as much as Valentine’s Day.

The expectations for romance are far too high for mere mortals like my husband and me.

I have a lot of respect for the couples in love who make reservations in time, pick out the perfect teddy bear/balloon/flower/jewelry, and actually turn Valentine’s Day into an unforgettable day to celebrate love.

My husband and I are not that couple. We’ve spent nearly a dozen V-Days together in our dating years, and we’ve never managed to get the celebration just right. Homemade cards end up as scraps of construction paper never glued together. Gifts have ranged from practical (a Subway gift card) to non-existent. We crumble under the heavy weight of producing one day out of the year that can live up to what the greeting cards tell us it should be. Our reality often falls flat in a pile of conversation hearts and stale chocolate.

Good food, however, can elevate this day from disappointing to delightful.

My fondest Valentine’s Days with my husband were often low-key, quirky, and food-centric. There was the year we stayed in and ordered a heart-shaped pizza. Then there was the evening we took a vase with a small fake flower to a Steak ‘n Shake. There wasn’t much to either celebration, yet we got to share a good meal and spend time with one another, which I hear is what Valentine’s Day is all about. It wasn’t about presents or planning, it was just about us and food.

Here is a list of some restaurants around Louisville that you might not have considered for your Valentine’s Day meal. Find the right fit for your special someone and have a good time.

WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME

Valentine’s Day falls on a weeknight this year, which might put parents and other early-risers in a bind. Having a night on the town seems like a great idea until the alarm comes alive at 5:30am. Instead, try a quick and quiet dessert at Sweet Surrender (1804 Frankfort Avenue). It’s hard to have a bad evening when you’re sharing a wedge of cake covered in buttercream.

WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO LEAVE THE HOUSE

There will be crowds of couples commemorating Valentine’s Day, whether you choose to celebrate on the 14th or its surrounding weekends. Staying inside can be the perfect way to avoid the bustle, cold weather, and pink confetti. Grab some groceries from The Root Cellar (1484 S. Third Street) and ValuMarket (multiple locations, www.valumarket.com) and make a meal together. There’s nothing like bonding over a cutting board.

WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE MUCH MONEY

I don’t think Uncle Sam thinks much of Valentine’s Day since a check doesn’t appear in my mailbox every February 14th. I’m assuming others have been in the same boat of being low on cash but wanting to do something nice for the person you love (or like). Impress a date with a trip to Santa Fe Grill (3000 S. Third Street), a Mexican restaurant in the shadow of Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. The food is authentic and full of Mexican flavor, and you’ll only shell out a dollar or two for each street-style taco you and your date eat.
WHEN YOU’RE TRYING TO IMPRESS
Two words: cocktails and appetizers. These are the key points of entry when you have your heart set on a fancy restaurant and can’t get a table. Just saddle up to a bar and enjoy the bar menu, often an abbreviated version of what you get at the restaurant. Proof on Main (702 W. Main Street) within 21c Museum Hotel is a great place to enjoy the bar. The bloom still hasn’t left the rose of this hybrid establishment. There’s still plenty of art to see after some bison marrow bones and minted pea toast with your drinks at the bar.

WHEN YOU WORK ODD HOURS

As the spouse of someone who works the third shift, I’ve learned that it isn’t always possible to have a nice dinner out. But why should the other meals of the day be excluded from Valentine’s Day? A brunch date at Wild Eggs (multiple locations, www.wildeggs.com) is a wonderful remedy for the couple with hard-to-synchronize schedules. And for the really early risers, begin Valentine’s Day with a box of doughnuts from Nord’s Bakery (2118 S. Preston Street), then head next door to Sunergos Coffee (2122 S. Preston Street) to cozy up on one of the shop’s couches.

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