Taking your significant other on a romantic date to Pierce Dining Hall, Stevens’ premier eatery, to purchase a heart-shaped pizza is one of many ways you could celebrate Valentine’s Day this year. You could also stop by Pierce Cafe and try the new seasonal Red Velvet Latte. If you and your partner would rather celebrate off campus, there are many things you can do this Valentine’s Day in Hoboken.
Dining Options
Hoboken is home to a variety of eateries. From cafes to bakeries to restaurants, Hoboken has it all. According to the Hoboken Girl, a unique food-related date idea for Valentine’s day is taking a cooking class at Hudson Table. Be sure to check the class schedule in advance! Other places to dine include the famous Carlo’s Bakery, Amanda’s Restaurant, and Sorellina.
If you and your date would rather stay in but don’t want to use your meal plan, consider heading to your preferred local grocery store and picking out items to have a picnic. A quick, easy idea is to make a charcuterie board. While charcuterie boards tend to have meat, cheese, and fruits you can put your own spin on it to appeal to your tastes. Just grab your favorite snacks and arrange them however you like! Another option is leaning into the sweet theme of Valentine’s Day and buying or making your own sweet treats. Chocolate-covered strawberries are a simple staple of the holiday and are a breeze to make. As for baked goods, you could check out your favorite local bakery. Or, head to the grocery store and pick up some box mix and enjoy baking with your partner or challenging them to a bake-off.
Gift Guide
Gift exchanges can be an important part of Valentine’s Day but life can get in the way and you may find yourself in a race against the clock to try to find the perfect gift while also trying to stick to a budget. A good place to start is a local thrift store. Try to be thoughtful and really consider what your significant other enjoys. Valentine’s gifts can be more than just chocolate, flowers, and a heart necklace. Buy what you think your partner will enjoy, even if it doesn’t look like a typical Valentine’s Day gift.
An alternative to a store-bought gift is one that is handmade. One idea is to write notes about your partner and put them in a jar so they can read one a day. Or, you could buy some beads and string from a craft store and make jewelry for your valentine. If you’re artsy you can even make them a painting or a heartfelt poem. The possibilities are endless. As long as it comes from the heart, any gift will do.
Options for celebrating if you’re single
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to just be a couples-only affair. There are plenty of activities you can do either with friends or alone to celebrate.
A great way to celebrate is with your friends. Galentines/Palentines is known for being an alternative to Valentine’s Day where you can celebrate with your friends. With your friend group, you can get dinner together, watch movies, exchange gifts, and have a little get together. Activities you can do can include self-care (face masks, manicures, etc.), baking together (if you live on campus you can use the communal dorm kitchens or the kitchens in individual dorm rooms), going on a walk or hike, taking a fun class together (like cooking or painting), and writing each other notes of appreciation. There are so many options that you can tailor to fit you and your friend group.
If you’d rather celebrate alone, you can still do these activities and more. Splurge on a great gift for yourself. Spend the night watching countless movies and shows on your streaming platform of choice. Or, you can try out a new recipe or even a new restaurant. Take care of yourself this Valentine’s Day and spend some good quality time with yourself. Valentine’s Day is what you make of it and wanting to spend the day alone is completely valid.
Your Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to include the traditional activities. However, you choose to celebrate, be sure to have a good time, no matter who you celebrate with.
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