When you really need a wingman....

So you've blown it. You waited. You're now faced with a choice of grocery-store dyed carnations, a plethora of goofy cards that don't quite express what's in your heart at this stage of the relationship, and your idea of a great meal is a burger at the bar in front of a 50-inch flatscreen. Ouch. Well, Redwood may have you covered with a special prix-fixe three course menu for $59 per person featuring couple-pleasing, seasonal choices like sunchoke soup, small lobster sandwiches (those are just the apps, btw), followed by spice-roasted rack of lamb, crispy phyllo cannelloni, wood-grilled filet of beef, miso glazed black cod, etc., etc., plus dessert. Oh, and that also includes a champagne toast, chocolate treats, roses, AND dancing. Oh, and $8 specialty cocktails with names like "Lovers Delight." You're looking really good right now. Click here for menu and more info.

And don't miss these: American Tap Room's special three-course Valentine's Day dinner for $80 per couple and Lebanese Taverna's $49 per couple mezza V-day special. 

All lathered up--in sweet, dark chocolate

Yes, you can do it. Close your eyes and lose yourself in a luscious dark-chocolate facial at The Spa at Equinox Fitness for the ultimate V-Day indulgence.  But wait, they're actually giving it away to one lucky Valentine. Yes, really.  Sign up at Bethesda Row by February 14 to register for a chance to win this hydrating, bittersweet treat. Or just go get one. You're worth it and it totally refutes that annoying saying: "A minute on the lips forever on the hips." Not.

How Sweet It Is

Really? Seriously? And you're still pondering what to get -- or hint at -- for Valentine's Day? Even if you're not so big on V-day, any girl worth her salt (and her sweet) is gonna fall for this. C'mon--shoes and chocolate? This signature sexy confection by Enjou Chocolat comes in ruby red and leopard. Available for  $69.99 at Balducci's in Wildwood Shopping Center. Oh, be still my heart.

Have your shoe and eat it too

When sexy lingerie is just a tad too suggestive, a store-bought card too blah, a dozen roses too been there-done that, these gourmet edible pumps may be the most perfect Valentine's Day gift ever created. A stylish chocolate stiletto and matching clutch good enough to eat. Chocolate + shoes = Valentine bliss. Available at Saks.com $52