Fellas, if you’re in some sort of relationship and haven’t nailed down the V-Day itinerary yet, it’s about time to start making some quick decisions and, regrettably, commitments. Reservations fill up fast and no matter what she says about ‘not expecting anything special’, we all know that’s a big trap. But it doesn’t mean you have to submit to an overpriced prix fixe dinner at a stuffy, overcrowded restaurant; here are some less predictable ways to impress your date this Love Day. (We suggest starting now by ordering one of these fine Law & Order SVU Valentine's cards.)
Williamsburg’s Monkeytown will soon sell out their deluxe back room, where, for $50 each, you can kick back on thick couches and choose from two different 5-course tasting menus; one chocolate, one non-chocolate. The experience is enhanced by the intimate room’s four huge video screens, where four different films will be projected simultaneously. The event is called “Tainted Love” and features soundtracks mixed live with Monkeytown’s resident DJ, who will also blend in "twisted love songs from your past, present and future." See the menus and the films here; book reservations fast.
At MoMA, Milos Forman will be on hand to introduce his 1965 film Loves of a Blonde. “Forman's breakthrough film, a commentary on the perils of totalitarianism, follows the everyday life and sexual fumbles of a naive teenage girl in a dreary town.” The screening is at 7pm; tickets cost $10. Since you’ll want to get there early to purchase tickets, dinner at The Modern restaurant’s casual Bar Room is a low-fi but refined bet. And if you really want her to think you’re classy, take advantage of MoMA’s 50% discount on their “tours for two”; usually $600 for non-members, for $300 you and your date can take a private, edifying tour through the galleries, with a make-out session in front of The Starry Night all but assured. Call (212) 708-9685.
