Look, whether you’re coupled up or single, Valentine’s Day is pretty much bullshit. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of love and appreciating your significant other and all, but on V-Day it’s next to impossible to do so without getting all stressed out and, worse, if you’re single it’s just a huge, society-wide reminder that you’re all alone. And forget going out to eat on Valentine’s. Even if you’ve managed to think far enough ahead to get reservations, it seems like every single place is ridiculously crowded and you’ll be elbow-to-elbow with the most annoying people on earth: couples in love. Besides, who are we kidding? There is no way that the experience can match the load of expectations that come with Valentine’s the way a thrift store mattress comes with a horde of bed bugs.So I say, to hell with it. Stay in. And if you’re not up for cooking yourself and/or your honey a prize meal, order take-out. Here are a few places I recommend calling up for an anti-Valentine’s dinner. Don’t forget to light a candle or two as you unwrap the plastic bags and open the styrofoam.
The Mouthful: Sitting Out V-Day
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