Original Article on Gothamist

Oh brother, this Valentine's thing is just not going to go away, at least not until Sunday. If you're single, mazel tov! But if you're a Gentleman in a Relationship with a Lady and you haven't yet made plans, it's about time to man up. Now, maybe you've got one of those "laid back" special ladies who's all down on the man and swears she doesn't want you to throw money away just because of some corporate bourgeois scam. Obviously this does not mean you're off the hook; it just means there had better be something special in the works, just not a harried, overpriced prix-fixe in some crowded restaurant. To that end, here are some less typical solutions to your V-Date problems. (And here is our sprawling restaurant roundup, as well as some usef...(read more)