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Valentine's Day: Patch Picks

Patch offers five suggestions for local businesses that can help make your special day even more special.

Starting today, Patch will run a new weekly feature called Patch Picks, highlighting editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off, and more.  

You’ll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends, and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year’s Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more.

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Patch Picks: Valentine's Day

Flowers

• , 216 S. Bridge St. Part of the Teleflora network, Yorkville Flower Shoppe's website includes bouquets designed for Valentine's Day. Best sellers include "Be My Love" with roses, lilies and daisies, and "Bear Hug Bear with Pink Roses," which (as the name implies) includes a little keepsake bear.

• , 634 W. Veterans Pkwy. The shop doesn't charge extra for same-day deliveries, and its website includes a coupon for a free flower consultation.

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Jewelry

• , 905 Erica Ln. Don't just think about necklaces, bracelets and rings for the ladies. Men deserve fun gifts, too. How about upgrading your sweetie's watch?

A Special Dinner

• , 1175 N. Bridge St. The middle of winter isn't prime grilling weather, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy some prime lamb, steaks, or free-range chicken. Online ordering is available on the market's website.

• , 2671 N. Bridge St. A walk through The Olive Gallery can give you dozens of ideas for new dishes that are sure to impress and dazzle. The specialty olive oils are available to sample and are paired with recipes and serving suggestions.

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