The most romantic day of the year is finally here and whether the day entails cuddling with a cutie or enjoying a box of chocolates, there is plenty to do.
For those looking to spend an evening of fine dining, many Boulder restaurants are offering special Valentine’s Day dinners.
Some students said that they like the intimacy of a dinner date.
“[Dinner dates] are intimate and personal,” said Chad Wehausen, a 22-year-old senior political science major.
According to BoulderDowntown.com, starting at 5 p.m., Aji and Leaf are each offering a four course price-fixed dinners at $50 and $35 respectively. The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse is also offering a $45 per-person, four-course dinner, which includes a complimentary glass of champagne. Reservations for restaurants are highly recommended.
Elias Euler, an 18-year-old freshman chemistry major, said he likes his dinner dates to have a more casual atmosphere.
“I’d go to Beau Jo’s, I like pizza,” Euler said.
Medium-sized, mountain piecrust pizzas start at $11, according to the Beau Jo’s website.
Ice skating doubles as an inexpensive, romantic way to celebrate Valentine’s, as well as a good excuse to hold hands with your date. The Ice Rink at One Boulder Plaza located near Pearl Street will be open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Valentine’s Day. Admission is $3 and skate rental is $2.
Other students said they would rather spend the day on the mountainside than indoors.
“If it was warmer outside, I’d want to go on a picnic and be cheesy with champagne and hike,” said Rachel Zabo, a 22-year-old communication major. “Of course I’d bring my puppy too.”
Connor Williams, a 19-year-old junior psychology major, said he agreed.
“My boyfriend isn’t very romantic,” Williams said. “I’d probably go to the mountains.”
Whatever the day entails, Jordan Estes, a 19-year-old junior anthropology major, said the plans should involve something both people enjoy.
“It should be a shared interest of both of us, something more interactive than a movie, where you actually spend time together,” Estes said.
One such shared interest could be sports. The Avalanche take on the Flames Valentine’s Day with faceoff at 8 p.m. at the Pepsi Center, and tickets start at $25.
Christina Aalto, a 21-year-old senior environmental studies major, said being dateless isn’t going to keep her from having fun on Valentine’s Day.
“I’m celebrating my friend’s 22nd by getting margaritas at the Rio,” Aalto said.
Other single students said they are planning on having a simple night in.
“I’m going to sit at home and eat a lot of chocolate,” said Sada Pan, a 20-year-old sophomore psychology major.
For those staying at home for the holiday, watching a romantic movie can be a great way to celebrate the day. To see the CU Independent’s top five Valentine’s Day movies click here.
Contact CU Independent Staff Writer Rose Heaphy at Josephine.heaphy@colorado.edu.
