Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we figured, what better time to go over our Spoil Your Valentine Checklist. Be that for a friend, spouse or furry roommate.
- Breakfast in Bed: Who doesn't love breakfast in bed? Our favourite, Eggs Benedict, and does Jamier Oliver ever have a mean recipe for you. The Thermos trick, life changer. Well, maybe you prefer the crumbs to stay at the dining room table. Consider taking your valentine to the Sunshine Diner or Oeb for breakfast without the mess.
- Flowers or Chocolates: The classic Valentine's Day Gift. Flowers and Chocolates. We've got some local chocolate power houses right in the neighbourhood. Consider shopping at Thomas Haas or Kokomonk Chocolates for some unique chocolate options. Or, help jumpstart your lovely's garden with some perennials from Hunter's Garden Centre.
- Fine Dining: Yaletown has many options, including Blue Water Cafe and Cioppiono's Mediterranean Grill. Looking for something a bit less upscale? Consider East is East in Kitsilano, where you can enjoy the Chai tasting menu to live music.
- Romantic Hotel Package: Consider booking a night or two on the town. Many downtown hotels, including the Paradox, offer locals packages or romance packages that in some cases even let your furry friends stay for free. Explore all that Downtown Vancouver has to offer, including Stanley Park, Fly Over Canada and your choice of award winning restaurants.
- Foot Solutions Gift Card: Last but not least, be sure to pick them up a gift card from Foot Solutions, as in the words of Marilyn Monroe: "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world", literally. Now, that's just as true for your male counterpart :).