"Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day is nearly upon us. This is possibly exciting news for long-term partners or newly-fledged situationships. But if you're single, it might be a little stressful - and maybe you're wondering if there's still time to ask someone out on a cute Valentine's date. There are dating apps, sure, but the East Bay is brimming with romance, and if you know where to look, finding your next Valentine's Day date IRL is completely achievable."
"In true French fashion, I do think La Loulou really is for lovers. The beauty of this Parisian-inspired, Art Nouveau wine bar is matched only by its stellar French wine program, which was highly praised by voters in last year's Nosh awards. (A newcomer to the scene, La Loulou took home the title of the East Bay's best wine bar). It's so flush with patrons on weekends that crowds often spill out onto the sidewalk, cab sauvs and pinot noirs in hand. There is, of course, an inherent romance - or perhaps a certain je ne sais quoi - to sipping wine on the sidewalk as the sun sets on Piedmont Ave."
Valentine's Day is approaching and singles can still find dates in person across the East Bay. Berkeley Thai Buddhist Temple offers communal Sunday meals where strangers share long tables and authentic Thai dishes. Patrons exchange cash for tokens and arriving around 10:30 a.m. avoids long lines. La Loulou is a Parisian-inspired, Art Nouveau wine bar with a highly praised French wine program and attracted weekend crowds. Patrons often spill onto the sidewalk with cabernets and pinot noirs in hand. Sipping wine on Piedmont Avenue at sunset creates an inherently romantic atmosphere for making new connections.
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