OK, but that’s not what’s implied with “streetcar”. Just say “separate, dedicated right of way rail”. At this point, we’re generally referring to that as “light rail” these days.

You’re welcome to advocate for that, but the juice really isn’t worth the squeeze. In addition to the bus and bike lane, the light rail literally already goes to Hampden from downtown. An entire ADDITIONAL single dedicated track going to Hampden that has to arrange an entirely new real estate right of way is just not reasonable. If you want to add an every 15 minute shuttle from the Woodberry light rail stop to the Avenue, that’s a more reasonable proposition.

The Food Market in Hampden that’s where we’re going :)

Annabelle Lee Tavern is cozy and a good Vday spot

Yep. Torpedoing a viable business isn't good for the neighborhood.

You’re complaining that you have to be careful about conserving energy? Talk about your first-world-problems.

You’re a real Baltimorean and he is not, dump him immediately

I’d rather have the crabs than diamonds! And I can’t get my boyfriend to eat them enough with me lol

Agreed. My wife and I love nothing more than getting carryout and then just relaxing in our hot tub on Valentine's Day. We don't have to worry about crowds and we can drink without worrying about getting back home.

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How much did that cost?

Crabs, why not buy diamonds at those prices!

Boston Market

Alternative valentines idea: order crabs, have a beer at a bar while you wait for your order and bring them home (with a few more beers) this is what me and my husband do lol

I never said they were magic. They're just much much better than buses. In particular, streetcars with a dedicated right of way are incredibly fast, efficient and reliable. Much more so than a bus. We both agree transit should be better - I am saying Baltimore deserves the best. The best is not a bus.

Marta is already booked. Contacted them a few days ago

La cuchara

I agree! I cook breakfast for my wife 7 days a week and dinner 5 times. I want to change it up. We are from a rural area so spending an evening on the town sounds lovely even if slow. An experience!

This is the answer. I have been saying this for ages. Although as an alternative you could go out the night before or after if you don't mind celebrating that way.

If you absolutely must go out to eat on Valentine's day, or any other holiday for that matter, at the very least avoid any restaurants that are serving a prix fixe menu. Only five star restaurants can handle deviations from standard service. The average back of house and wait staff will completely Fall apart at the slightest deviation from regular service. Food and service will be garbage, and you won't be getting any nookie

Good point and fair enough. You’re right, you and OP are on the same page. So…got any suggestions for them?

Edit: pronoun change

Value village on Richie hwy

Thames Street Oyster house! I didn't see many available reservations for Vday online yesterday but you might be able to call and see. Otherwise show up for an early dinner (5/530) and you might be able to get a table fairly quickly! (we did this last year and got a table but the next couple was told the wait was 1hour+ so make sure to get there before the dinner rush)

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Your idea of “romantic” is wildly different than many in this thread. That’s okay, but it’s not going to win you a popularity contest here. You do you, but I wouldn’t say the people disagreeing with you are downers. They just have a more intimate/private idea of what constitutes a romantic evening.

Carls Jr.

Yes my brother was a victim of it.