The Weekly Yelp
Atlanta

February 8, 2012

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On The Radar

Hoppy Hour:

Winter Beer Carnival

Take On Norcross:

Guerrilla Dining: Global Mall

Drinking In The Dark:

Cypress Street's Valentine's Day Blackout Party

Shuck Yeah!

Oysterfest 2012

Our Heart Will Go On:

Complimentary Screening Of Titanic 3D

When it comes to Valentine's Day, yelpers have plenty of opinions on how (or how not) to celebrate. Whether you've got big dinner plans or have a date with a bowl of ice cream and the entire first season of Downton Abbey, the Weekly Yelp is here with some heartfelt suggestions on how to spend your day.

If you're in a relationship, rather than blow your budget on an overpriced prix fixe, why not show off your culinary skills at home? Your Dekalb Farmers Market has everything that Angela M needs to do some "serious cooking." Next up, flag a cab to Ansley Wine Merchants for the perfect pairing bottle. Chip P shares, "Just tell them what you're having for dinner and they'll give you a couple of options." And don't forget some sweets for your sweetheart. Swing by Sugar Coated Radical for some Thai curry-infused chocolate or candy topped with Parmesan. Kristin B guarantees they'll make your date have a "euphoric, fuzzy-buzzy feeling of bliss!"

Single and so not ready to mingle? Organize your Netflix queue, then curl up with some deliciousness from Morelli's Ice Cream for a "party in your mouth." Tilia M proclaims, "You haven't lived until you've had the Salted Caramel," and we're ready to live! Prefer to paint the town red? Emily G recommends Blake's On The Park for their drag shows, "super friendly people all around and a massively good time." Or, if you're really feeling low, The Clermont Lounge is always there with it's special entertainment. Sarita A likes that she can do some equal opportunity ogling, "drink out of a can and feel proud to be an Atlantan."

If you're in the "it's complicated stage," V-day can be a little awkward. Annie L recommends breaking the ice at The Rink at Park Tavern, and added bonus: it's free on February 14th! Or, if you're trustworthy, bring your date to Quickshot Shooting Range. You can release some of that nervous energy, and as Helena W rightly points out, "there's something sexy about seeing your man shoot a gun." Alternatively, follow Jai R's lead and bring your own food, drink and cuddle buddy to Starlight Six Drive In. Steamy windows on Valentine's Day – how can you beat that?!
Join the fun! Do you like Project Runway, Project Accessory, Food Network, Miss United States and WSB? We have all of them at our show for a good cause – Fashion Uncorked! All proceeds raised go to Easter Seals to assist children with disabilities. Join us at the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center this Saturday. It will be an event unlike anything you've ever seen and will also showcase jewelry by Theresa Howard.

Tickets are on sale now. Get them before they're gone! 

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Heather N. on Cacao
"Divine, intense dark chocolate heaven.

The aroma in the room whisked me back to the days when I was a tour guide at ScharffenBerger, and I felt enveloped in joy. The lab coat lady working there did not share my bliss. Time to try the merchandise, I'd say.

I would agree that the prices are obscene,…"
Matthew A. on The Iberian Pig
"I recently took a date here. After I dropped her off, she sent me a text message thanking me for "an amazing date". Did the Iberian Pig have anything to do with that?

No. No it did not. It was all my stunning personality and charm. In fact, you should never take a date here. The food was so good that…"
Kate W. on Candler Park Flower Mart
"I've been lucky enough to receive flowers from here on a few occasions and they have always been spectacular. It doesn't hurt that they put in a few flowers that haven't bloomed yet so if you keep taking care of the flowers (recut the stems and change the water every two days) you'll have a few new…"

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