Des Moines Valentine's Day Guide

Valentine's Day dinner ideas, events and photos to make 2012 the most romantic ever.

Valentine's Day special events

Valentine's Day special events

See dining events and more

Love stories made with men in mind...

10 romantic comedies that won't turn off guys

Love stories made with men in mind...

Find the perfect date night movie

Romantic rentals for Valentine's Day

Find the perfect movie for your big night...in

"Love & Other Drugs" and more hot pairings on the big screen

Sexiest movie love scenes

'Love & Other Drugs' and more hot pairings on the big screen

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Good food will turn you on

Good food will turn you on


Where to find some of the most popular "aphrodisiac" foods

Hate hearts?

Hate hearts?


Check out these spins on the symbol of love—that won't make you vomit

Singles Pub Crawl

Photos: Singles Pub Crawl 2009


See singles from Des Moines roll on a pub crawl that hit Drink, Down Under, Mickey’s, Bogie’s, Paddy’s and the Twisted Parrot.

St. Vitus and the Taxi Dancers with Roxi Copland at People's

Photos: St. Vitus and the Taxi Dancers with Roxi Copland at People's


Burlesque troupe St. Vitus and the Taxi Dancers and Roxi Copland

If it can work for Ben and Zooey...

Indie rock couples we'd like to see


Ten imaginary matches, inspired by Zooey and Ben

Date Night: Make wine (and romance)

Date Night: Make wine (and romance)


Start a homemade batch of wine before heading to dinner

How famous on-screen couples fare in love off camera

Real vs. reel romance


How famous on-screen couples fare in love off camera

 
 

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Fresh View: Making Valentine's treats at Stam and Binney's

Fresh View: Making Valentine's treats at Stam and Binney's

Go behind the scenes, into the kitchens of Sweet Binney's and Chocolaterie Stam
Fresh View: St. Vitus Burlesque dancers celebrate first year

Fresh View: St. Vitus Burlesque dancers celebrate first year

St. Vitus preps for its Valentine's show, searches for sexy maids
Restaurants with romantic atmosphere

Restaurants with romantic atmosphere

Hold hands under the table at these romantic spots
Why is TV love always so complicated?

TV's greatest love triangles

Why is TV love always so complicated?
Find the perfect date night movie

Romantic rentals for Valentine's Day

Find the perfect movie for your big night...in
Jess Knight's Knightlife blog

Jess Knight's Knightlife blog

Metromix's events guru, Jess Knight, keeps you in touch with Des Moines' nightlife