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Wed Feb 13 2013
The We've-Only-Been-Dating-For-Two-Weeks Valentine's Date Night
Dating can be awkward enough and Valentine's Day falling right in the beginning of a new relationship presents a unique challenge. To avoid this day is to send yourself into dating limbo; too aggressive though and you've crossed the line of "too much too soon." Instead of reliving first date moments on prix fix menus that scream romance and expensive checks and because you still haven't gotten past texting as a communication method, try an nontraditional approach with these suggestions:
For the "We both despise Valentine's Day"
Barrelhouse Flat for classy bar food like herb frites and poutine then hit your local theatre for the opening of A Good Day to Die Hard.
For the "You can cut the sexual tension with a knife"
Head on over to hot yoga at Bikram Yoga Andersonville and then Hopleaf for the biggest glass of prosecco that you will ever get for $10 and their signature mussels in a white wine, leek and oyster mushroom broth -- almost like oysters, half the commitment.
For the "They look good on paper but how good are they after Korean BBQ"
Cho Sun Ok Restaurant in North Center for the challenge -- bean paste -- then to Half-Acre for a sampling of "Hunter Gets Captured by the Game" Ale; satisfy your sweet tooth with a Hearths Ablaze (stout) pie from Bang Bang Pie Shop! (Could we be any more awesome with the innuendos?)
For the "Still calling each other 'dude'"
Go to the Boiler Room in Logan Square for the PB&J special and pontificate the philosophy behind thin or thick... crust that is.
For the "We both just got out of a relationship and don't want a commitment"
Singles night at Antique Taco in Wicker Park because you delight in deluding yourselves. Swap stories of your ex's over habanero popcorn and horchata milkshakes, then head to The Violet Hour and couple creep.
Happy non-traditional Valentine's Day, folks!
