http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/42692 Every year, Valentine's Day comes down to the same things: Roses, jewelry, chocolate, champagne and romantic dinners. No matter your budget, we've come up with three itineraries to keep your significant other smiling. en Copyright 2008 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://images.citysearch.com/roundup/90/b6/42692r1.gif http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/42692 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Ah, the dilemma of the broke suitor: Nothing says "I love you" like roses, but they're a little out of your price range. Not to worry--a single rose ($2.99) and a smile will get the point across just as well. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/41927365/seattle_wa/metropolitan_market_queen_anne.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles You wish you could buy her diamonds, but for now, a candy necklace or Ring Pop will have to do. It might not pack the same emotional punch as the real deal, but if she's a keeper, she'll appreciate the gesture. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10781110/seattle_wa/the_confectionery.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Champagne isn't the only bubbly on the block: This affordable food emporium has tons of great bottles of cava, prosecco and other sparkling wines for less than $10. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10780874/seattle_wa/trader_joe_s.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles If a romantic dinner for two is out of the question, you might want to consider a romantic happy hour instead. This atmospheric Market restaurant has million-dollar Puget Sound views and amazing deals on house wine ($4), steamed mussels ($2.95), twice-fried Belgian frites ($2.95) and oysters ($4.50/half-dozen). Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10767478/seattle_wa/maximilien_in_the_market.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Bypass the four-piece Whitman's samplers and sweeten your honey up with a Deathcake Royale ($6) instead--layers of dark chocolate, espresso ganache and chocolate cake drizzled with chocolate ganache. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/41926672/seattle_wa/cupcake_royale.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/40413 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Surprise your sweetheart on Valentine's Day morning with an unexpected delivery of a dozen red roses in a vase ($69.95). Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/45262080/seattle_wa/seattle_flowers.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Find your special lady a one-of-a-kind piece at this dainty boutique chock-full of vintage and estate jewelry. Don't know the first thing about shopping for accessories? The friendly proprietress will gladly help find an item in your price range. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/45363564/seattle_wa/lil_paisley.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles If you present your lover every year with one of those red satin chocolate samplers, surprise them this time with a super-rich chocolate-truffle cake ($35) from this small Fremont bakery. Though there are a few tables in the store, we recommend taking it to go and savoring it at home. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10774227/seattle_wa/simply_desserts.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Get yourself out of the Veuve/Moet champagne rut and try a sparkler produced closer to home: This hidden Eastlake supermarket has a great selection of local bubblies. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10772865/seattle_wa/pete_s_supermarket.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Plan ahead for dinner with a little something extra: Mindi Abair and her pop-influenced jazz saxophone is playing two V-Day shows (7:30pm and 9:30pm; $36) at this upscale jazz club. Throw in candlelight and black velvet banquettes and you're looking at a seriously romantic evening. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10796561/seattle_wa/dimitriou_s_jazz_alley.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/38438 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Make like the romantic lead in a movie and fill her house with roses while she's at work ($225.95 for three dozen, delivered to her door). Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11487114/seattle_wa/ballard_blossom.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles There's nothing more romantic than designing a special piece for your special someone, and custom work is the name of the game at this jeweler. The only limit? The depth of your pockets. Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/10767613/seattle_wa/turgeon_raine_jewellers.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Extravagant made-to-order baskets should keep you both going until next Valentine's Day. For a real impact, buy the Dilettante basket, brimming with truffles, caramels, dark chocolate, brandied cherries, toffee and nutmeats ($137). Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/45417031/seattle_wa/chocolate_box.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles High rollers should order "The Dream" champagne flight, offering a taste of Dom Perignon Brut, Veuve Cliquot "La Grande Dame" and Krug Vintage Brut ($80). Bellevue, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/44663328/bellevue_wa/twisted_cork_wine_bar.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 Citysearch Editors, Los Angeles Dinner theater at this spectacular European-style cabaret is an experience that you won't soon forget ($132, 6:30pm-9:30pm). Seattle, WA http://seattle.citysearch.com/profile/11665170/seattle_wa/teatro_zinzanni_seattle.html Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com/roundup/38440 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800 http://seattle.citysearch.com Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:10:12 -0800