Make Valentine's Day reservations ASAP
 

Talked to a manager of an upscale restaurant who told me that Valentine's day reservations are already pouring in. Seems that February 14 is the toughest reservation of all. . Some restaurants ask for credit cards when booking. The least favorite holiday in the restaurant business because all tables are "2-tops"

Valentine's Day falls on a Monday this year.

With many restaurants normally closed on Monday, I wonder if this will turn out to be more of a Valentine's weekend on Feb 12 and 13 in addition to the 14th.

I know that here on LI, many restauranteurs were disappointed last year when Valentine's Day fell on a Saturday, thereby not really giving them the usual boost in business that it gives when it falls during the week.

Valentine's is my least favorite night to eat out. Everyone is out, so the restaurants are packed. They know they'll be busy, and to accomodate as many folks as possible much of the food is preprepared even in the best restaurants.

It's speedrack night.

One chef of an upscale restaurant here in DC tells his kitchen staff, "Think Applebees."

So don't be a sucker and dine then, wife and I pick a date close to but not on the 14th and agree that it is our protest day against the organized day to show our love for one another. Less crowds and hassle. ^ ^ ^

True. And it's starting happening across continental Europe too. :td: :(

Less crowds = intimacy. :D

:)

Don't need reservations... All I want is wings and beer... I don't think that there will be a huge demand for that on V-Day...

Keeping it low-maintenance for the boy this year...

Valentine's Day, like New Year's Eve, is when people get bilked by restaurants and their "special" menus. My husband and I will have a romantic dinner at home. We'll probably go out a few days later.

Now I'm not saying Valentine's Day isn't romantic for us. Last year, my husband proposed to me on Valentine's Day. So it's quite special....special enough to want to be alone and not have our wallets bilked. :D

As if one day/night isn't enough...I don't even want to think about a Valentine's Weekend! :(

I get to fly to Indianapolis to start a business trip on the evening of the 14th. Valentine's Day in the Admirals Club - that is actually an improvement over recent years! :o

The abridged menus and premium prices turn us off on Valentine's Day. I'm cooking for Mrs. 0524 this year. We'll open a nice bottle of wine, too.

Valentine's is on Monday this year. Kiss your lover today.

FedEx won't be making residential deliveries, restaurants will be busy. Plan ahead.

Bilked, overpriced and overpressured, pre-prepared food? I'm thinking it's not a rip off by restaurant execs but an attempt to meet the public demand for a memorable Valentine meal at various price points.

So what do ya'll think about Mother's Day? Limited menu, buffet brunch :eek: , crowds, bilking the seniors with walkers and their unsuspecting families?

Yet another holiday fallen prey to the likes of Hallmark, FTD and the food service industries!

Do something real special this year... Take the Honey to a dayspa for dual massages, facials, manicures and pedicures.

Then grab a 6-pack, a couple of Big Mac Value Meals and head home for Fear Factor! :D

Of course FedEx will be making regular residential deliveries on Monday Feb 14. Just use their overnight, 2 day, or 3 day supersaver products. That's quite a choice!!

Rio?
 

Anyone know a good restaurant in Rio for V-Day? Do they do V-Day in Brazil?

I should clarify: FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery do not deliver on Monday. Ever. FedEx Priority Overnight sent Friday will be delivered on Monday. FedEx2Day would have to be sent Thursday for Monday delivery (requires two business days) and FedEx Express Saver requires 3 business days. Saturday pickup is available at extra cost, but only in certain major areas.

No one wants flowers or chocolate covered strawberries that have been in transit that long. And no one wants a Valentine's gift that arrives the day after.

This year, for the umpteenth year in a row, we will celebrate Valentine's Day on some other day - in this case, tonight February 10, the Friday before. Reservations are still tricky. I did not want to wait as late as I would have needed to at my first choice and went with another place that could seat us at our preferred time of 6:30.

I guess it's like staying home on New Year's Eve. I don't want to fight crowds and suffer inferior service. Anyone else or am I the only unromantic sort?

We're going out Saturday night, and I made reservations like 2-3 weeks ago (after confirming with the other that going out the weekend before was ok, naturally).

Back when I was in a relationship, I always preferred staying in on V-Day. Like you, I see no reason to get forced through the system of fixed menus and stuff.

My Valentines Day will probably involve going to my weekly run club (they have sent out a facebook update to feel free to dress in stoplight colors to signify your RL status :p ) and then after (probably) striking out at run club, going home to watch some movie on Netflix.

Our local Southern Hospitality, Justin Timberlake's restaurant venture, is having a Valentine's Day prix fixe menu from 2/10-2/15. Based on our schedule, the only day that works for us happens to be tomorrow. Plenty of availability after 7:15pm even today.

We have reservation tomorrow on a small indian restaurant near our house ;)

We are staying in for Valentine's Day. Even our favorite bar was packed on Saturday night. :(

I have a flank steak marinating, baked potatoes with sour cream and butter and zucchini for the grill. I'll probably raid the wine rack for something nicer than the 1.5 ML bottles we usually pour. No dessert, although I did treat Mrs. BamaVol to cinnamon donut holes for breakfast.

My Facebook feed reminded me that seven years ago, Mrs. Swede and I had Indian food for Valentine's Day dinner, then we went and watched Up in the Air.

I do a run club on Tuesday evenings and the bar that we meet at was pretty empty this evening.

I for one am sitting at home in my pyjamas taking a break from my Netflix binge on FT :D

That sounds perfect!

I'm surprised. I figured a lot of people would be out yesterday.

Around here, you name the restaurant, it was busy last night. Mrs. BamaVol would be disappointed and puzzled if I took her to Chow Time Chinese buffet for valentines day. Yet, there was a line of couples out the door as I drove past on my way home. I guess it's a treat if you don't go out frequently.

We came 30 mins early on our reservation and was able to sit immediately. The bigger italian restaurant next door is pretty packed though.

That's how it is around here.