Valentine's Day in the City of Love: 5 Alternative Ways to Celebrate
As the big day approaches, New Yorkers can choose from an array of unconventional experiences to mark their calendars instead of conforming to traditional clichés.
One such choice is watching a classic romantic comedy at one of the city's most iconic landmarks - the Empire State Building. For $135 (or $175 for a recliner seat), you'll enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and access to the 86th or 102nd floor observatories while taking in "Sleepless in Seattle". Although ticket availability is limited due to previous year's sell-out events, this experience embodies the building's status as the world's most romantic structure.
For those who prefer a more...unconventional celebration, The Fulton Fish Market is hosting an over-the-top evening at its Bronx facility. With tickets starting at $245 for a seafood feast and exclusive hot tub access, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Guests are encouraged to dress in stylishly chilly attire (around 44 degrees Fahrenheit) while taking part in an absinthe ritual, Latin jazz quintet performance, and feasting on the finest seafood delicacies.
For those who'd rather indulge in a romantic gesture without leaving their homes, East Village Pizza has you covered. Order a heart-shaped pie in one of four flavors (plain, white, pepperoni, or margherita) for around $30 each. Another local establishment, Brooklyn's Hart, offers its own take on the holiday with an exclusive menu priced at $105 per person - complete with exotic ingredients like halibut and garlic shrimp.
For those who'd rather get moving, The Roots will be performing a special Valentine's Day show at Brooklyn Bowl, accompanied by DJ sets from Questlove. Tickets start at just under $120.
Lastly, for the misanthropes among us, there's always an option to celebrate...insect-style. For just $15, you can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after that special someone in your life and receive a digital certificate to prove it. According to The Bronx Zoo, "You don't always have the right words, but you can still give them goosebumps"...and who better to do so than with a named roach?
As the big day approaches, New Yorkers can choose from an array of unconventional experiences to mark their calendars instead of conforming to traditional clichés.
One such choice is watching a classic romantic comedy at one of the city's most iconic landmarks - the Empire State Building. For $135 (or $175 for a recliner seat), you'll enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks, and access to the 86th or 102nd floor observatories while taking in "Sleepless in Seattle". Although ticket availability is limited due to previous year's sell-out events, this experience embodies the building's status as the world's most romantic structure.
For those who prefer a more...unconventional celebration, The Fulton Fish Market is hosting an over-the-top evening at its Bronx facility. With tickets starting at $245 for a seafood feast and exclusive hot tub access, this event promises to be an unforgettable experience. Guests are encouraged to dress in stylishly chilly attire (around 44 degrees Fahrenheit) while taking part in an absinthe ritual, Latin jazz quintet performance, and feasting on the finest seafood delicacies.
For those who'd rather indulge in a romantic gesture without leaving their homes, East Village Pizza has you covered. Order a heart-shaped pie in one of four flavors (plain, white, pepperoni, or margherita) for around $30 each. Another local establishment, Brooklyn's Hart, offers its own take on the holiday with an exclusive menu priced at $105 per person - complete with exotic ingredients like halibut and garlic shrimp.
For those who'd rather get moving, The Roots will be performing a special Valentine's Day show at Brooklyn Bowl, accompanied by DJ sets from Questlove. Tickets start at just under $120.
Lastly, for the misanthropes among us, there's always an option to celebrate...insect-style. For just $15, you can name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after that special someone in your life and receive a digital certificate to prove it. According to The Bronx Zoo, "You don't always have the right words, but you can still give them goosebumps"...and who better to do so than with a named roach?
. But hey, if you're lookin' for something different, watchin' a movie at The Fulton Fish Market could be kinda fun, especially with all that seafood and absinthe 
. And omg, who wouldn't wanna name an insect after their significant other? That's just weirdly romantic 
. I guess it's not everyone's cup of tea, but if you're into that sorta thing, go for it! Just don't expect me to join you for a hissing cockroach naming ceremony... I'll stick to my East Village Pizza heart-shaped pie, thanks 
. I mean if you wanna splurge $135 for a drink and some snacks, go for it but I'm good with my homemade pizza night 
even if it's at The Fulton Fish Market. 245 bucks is like the price of a decent car 
. I mean, if you wanna splurge, be my guest, but for me, a heart-shaped pizza in the East Village or a show at Brooklyn Bowl sounds way more fun 
. Plus, you can get all that seafood stuff on Netflix 
(just kidding, don't watch it while eating). Anyway, I'm surprised they're charging so much for absinthe... shouldn't that be included with the ticket price? 
. And if you're feelin' fancy, splurging on an absinthe ritual at The Fulton Fish Market sounds like a total indulgence 
. But for those who don't wanna break the bank (or chill), East Village Pizza's heart-shaped pies are the perfect alternative 
. And if you're more of a rockstar, The Roots' Valentine's Day show at Brooklyn Bowl is gonna be LIT 
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I'm not really feelin' this whole Valentine's Day thing. Like, what even is it anymore? Just a bunch of overpriced stuff to make you feel bad about being single 
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. We've been meaning to set it up for a while now, but never had the time...and now Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse 
. Plus, it'll be way more chill than trying to make small talk at some fancy event or overpriced restaurant. What about you guys, what are your plans for V-Day?
. Give me the East Village Pizza heart-shaped pie any day! $30 is way more my vibe 
I mean, come on, what's next? Paying $15 to name a cockroach after your significant other? That's just weird. And don't even get me started on the Empire State Building experience...$175 for a recliner seat? Are you kidding me? You can rent a decent Airbnb in Brooklyn for that price and actually have some space to enjoy your movie. Not to mention, watching rom-coms at the top of an iconic building is just not the same as snuggling up with someone on the couch at home. And the Fulton Fish Market thing...over-the-top evening? Sounds like a total rip-off to me 
But hey, to each their own, right? 
Plus, it's like, super intimate and personal...just think about all the therapy sessions you'll need to work through after naming a bug after ur crush 
. I mean, come on, naming an insect after your significant other? That's just tacky 
