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Mapping out sweet success for date night

Mark Herring, Editor-in-Chief Trey Ferguson, Managing Editor • February 11, 2013

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The key to a great night with your sweetheart requires some planning on the front end. Every player needs a plan, and on game day, you need to have already nailed down the basics. Additionally, every accomplished player knows to save time and room for improvisation. Check out Technician’s suggestions to make your night as enjoyable — and logistically possible — as it can. Love should feel natural and spontaneous, but if you don’t set it up correctly, it will never progress.

Reservations

Whether you want to stay put at one place for all three courses or hop around town for dinner and dessert, you have to make sure there’s space at the restaurant. Vying couples completely booked tables at Second Empire and Tavern, one of the nicest restaurants in Raleigh, for Valentine’s Day by the first week of January. But don’t let the ambitious spoil your dinner plans. Our recommendations should have space available, and if you call soon, you can prove to your sweetheart that you care.

Flowers

Make sure to buy your flowers in advance, because by Thursday afternoon, all that will be left are dyed daisies and carnations.

Locales

With moderate temperatures in the high 50s, make sure to not to stay cooped up indoors — that’s for later. Take advantage of Raleigh’s picnic venues, picturesque vistas and private settings. Deep conversations cannot progress romantic hookups in your dorm room or un-vacated apartment.

Desserts

Indulge yourself, but save room for later…

Dining

1. 42nd Street Oyster Bar

2. Moe’s Diner

3. Buku

4. Sitti

5. Gravy

6. Bida Manda

7. Beasley’s Chicken and Honey

8. Sushi Blues

9. Remedy Diner