Red Roses or Bust

It's Valentines, and there's still so much to do

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Clayton Collins
February 12, 2025

Flavors of Charlotte

Always have something to do this weekend.

That feeling of love and attraction, that hopeless romance novel. Nothing beats that out of your mind faster than trying to find last minute roses and a dinner reservation. Those feel like they’ve been gone for months.

But wait! There’s so many wonderful options for meeting and sharing with someone special in the Queen City that you don’t have to worry. You just have to do what’s special for you

In today’s sweet newsletter:

  • Big and small events

  • Some tasty appetizers

  • Date night ideas

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This weekend in events

Notable Eats

Check out the Customshop in Elizabeth area for an intimate and exquisite experience your tastebuds will love. Yes, they’ve been around 15 years, and you still need to hear about them some more. Click the link to their Insta below for mouthwatering pictures.

Quick Bites

Date Ideas - You know you need it

Here are a few last-minute ideas if you’re looking for something to do this weekend.

  • Food - Restaurants that might have an opening left

    • Angeline’s

    • Assorted Table / Mad Dash

    • Roots Cafe

    • Merchant and Trade

    • Forchetta

    • El Puro

    • Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen - Take Home

    • Waffle House - Look, it’s a waffle and everybody love waffles

    • CustomShop

    • Intermezzo

  • Events

    • Dinner Detective | Murder Mystery Dinner Show

    • Clubbing | Maybe?

    • Lovers and Friends Comedy Show

    • Paint and Plant Night | The Percantile

    • An Escape Room

    • Anne Springs Close Valentine’s Dinner

    • Indoor Rock Climbing

Parent’s Corner

Last week’s poll results

What should we do with the Link & Pin space in South End

Answer: A coffee Shop!

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Talk next week!

Clayton