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Four Ideas for a Night that’s Anything but Plain

Roses are great – until you find out she’s allergic to pollen. Chocolates are classic – until you remember she’s vegan (there goes $30). Lingerie is romantic – until you accidentally buy one size to small and she spends the rest of the night in tears. Why stick with the same old Valentines Day routine when you know it’s bound to fail? This February 14th, take a hint from our list of unconventional date ideas for a night you won’t soon forget.

Looking for Dinner with a Kick?
If you’re sick of the overpriced (and boring) candle-lit dinner for two, give hibachi a try! At Shinto Japanese Steakhouse in Naperville, you and yours can enjoy unique cocktails and freshly flown-in sushi in addition to their signature hibachi. Shinto also features a variety of delicious bubbly. A bonus? Their environmentally-friendly, smokeless Hibachi grills allow you to enjoy the experience and leave without smelling like your dinner. Visit www.shintoexperience.com for more information.

Looking for a Laugh?
If you and your mate love nothing more than a good laugh, give musical sketch comedy a try this Valentines Day with Chicago’s own Cupid Players. Take your date to see the acclaimed show, “Cupid Has a Heart On: A Musical Guide to Relationships,” a 75-minute review of comedy sketches and song. The Cupid Players perform at the IO Theatre (formerly ImprovOlympic), located at 3541 N. Clark Street. Tickets can be purchased by calling (773) 880.0199. More information available at www.cupidplayers.com.

Looking for Something Morbid?
For lovebirds with an interest in the macabre side of 2/14, head over to Tommy Guns Garage 1920’s themed dinner theater for an authentic reenactment of the St. Valentines Day Massacre. A word of warning- there’s nothing romantic about this bloody Valentines homage. Tommy Guns Garage is located at 2114 South Wabash. Tickets range from $65-75 (the price includes dinner) and can be purchased at www.tommygunsgarage.com.

Looking for a Weekend Away?
If some time away is all you need, try a weekend getaway at the couples-focused Sybaris Pool Suites. With various locations in the Chicagoland area, the whirlpool and swimming pool suites at Sybaris allow you and your partner to enjoy a relaxing, romantic night away- no suit required. Visit www.sybaris.com for rates and booking information.

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