Dinner on Valentine’s Day can make or break the day. If it is not equivalent to a scene out of a Nicholas Sparks’ movie, it might as well no happen. A lot of pressure is put on the male in the relationship to please his date’s greatest expectations.

                Obviously garlic and onions are eliminated from the list of dinner ideas. Two dollar tacos or a combo meal are also on the list of doom.

                “Chocolate Cake with strawberries on top is romantic because you always give chocolates to a girl on Valentine’s Day,” freshman Erika Garibay said.

                Homemade meals are a better alternative to fast food, and are also considered very romantic. There are simple meals that any guy can make. Chocolate covered strawberries are very common around Valentine’s Day; they are very delicious and have a romantic feel.

                Those who cannot cook are not completely out of luck. There are many restaurants around Escondido that can be considered romantic.

                “I don’t think it matters where we go as long as I’m making her happy, and we’re together,” junior Felix Mayorca said.

                Escondido Joe’s, on Grand Ave. is a quant coffee-house with a cozy feel. Filippi’s Pizza is easy and not very expensive; it is also on Grand Ave. and can feel like a scene from Lady and the Tramp. La Tapatia is a family owned restaurant. It has a fun, open environment. It is also on Grand but it is farther West, away from some of the crowd of Grand.

                “I almost always end up at a sushi restaurant for Valentine’s Day, because it is the one day to bow a lot of money on you and your significant other,” student teacher Booby Oliver said.