5 ways to spend Valentine’s Day in NYC

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"Romancing in the City: 5 Unconventional Ways to Spend Valentine's Day in NYC"

Valentine's Day is back, and with it comes the usual onslaught of overpriced dinners, tacky trinkets, and cringe-worthy dates. But don't worry, New Yorkers - you're not off the hook that easily. The city has a plethora of unique experiences to indulge in on February 14th, catering to all tastes and preferences.

For the rom-com enthusiasts, the Empire State Building is screening "Sleepless in Seattle" with complimentary drinks, snacks, and access to its iconic observatories. Tickets are pricey at $135 per person, but if you're a fan of classic love stories, it might just be worth splurging on. However, for those looking for something less traditional, the Fulton Fish Market is throwing a sultry fishy fete in its Bronx facility. The $245 premium ticket includes an absinthe ritual, Latin jazz, and a seafood feast - all while braving temperatures of 44 degrees Fahrenheit.

Foodies can indulge at home with heart-shaped pizzas from East Village Pizza or treat themselves to Brooklyn bar Hart's over-the-top "Love Stinks" meal, featuring halibut, garlic shrimp, and stuffed olives for $105 per person. Meanwhile, music lovers can sway to The Roots' special Valentine's Day performance at Brooklyn Bowl, complete with DJ sets by Questlove.

And for those who just want to poke fun at the holiday, the Bronx Zoo has you covered - literally. For a mere $15, you can name one of its Madagascar hissing cockroaches after someone (because let's face it, love is all about the little things). Whether you're in the mood for romance, seafood, or just plain silliness, NYC has something to offer on Valentine's Day.
 
NYC's got some weirdly awesome V-Day faves 🤷‍♀️. Who needs a pricey dinner when u can have absinthe & seafood at Fulton Fish Market? 😴💦 Meanwhile, naming a cockroach after ur significant other is the real MVP 💕🐜
 
🤗 I'm loving these unconventional V-Day ideas in the city! The fishy fete at Fulton Fish Market sounds like a wild ride 🐟😂 and who wouldn't want to name a cockroach after someone they love? 😂 But, gotta say, $245 for a seafood feast is a bit steep even for romance 💸. On the other hand, Brooklyn Bowl's DJ sets by Questlove are always gonna be a winner 🎉! And hey, at least you can still get a good pizza in the East Village heart-shaped and all 😊.
 
Ugh I'm so done with all this overpriced nonsense 🤑. Why bother spending a fortune on some fancy dinner or movie when you can just chill at home with your partner and cook up some decent food together? 🍴 I mean, who needs to pay $245 for an absinthe ritual and seafood feast when you can make do with some affordable takeout and a bottle of wine from the supermarket? 💸 Plus, all these fancy events are probably just going to be super crowded and stressful. Let's be real, NYC is never quiet on Valentine's Day 🤣. And don't even get me started on naming a Madagascar hissing cockroach after someone... that's just weird 😂. Can't we just have a chill V-Day like normal people? 😒
 
omg i'm so over the whole vday thing but at the same time i kinda wanna splurge and go to that absinthe ritual thingy at the fulton fish market it sounds SO weirdly romantic lol but like $245 is a pretty steep price tag even for love 💸🥂 i think i'd rather just chill with my squad at east village pizza's heart-shaped pizzas or maybe hit up brooklyn bowl for some rootsy vibes 🎶🍕 and can we talk about how the bronx zoo having cockroach naming services is literally the most underrated vday activity ever?! 😂
 
ugh valentines day already 🤦‍♀️ like who needs that much drama? anyway i heard the bronx zoo is doing cockroach naming and i'm low-key jealous 🐜 my boyfriend named his cat after me and it was so embarrassing but also kinda sweet lol 😂 can you imagine having a pet with your name on it tho? 🤣
 
I mean, what's up with Empire State Building screenings of a rom-com that's like, 20 years old? $135 per person for a movie night? That's crazy! And the fish market event sounds sketchy, like, who goes to an absinthe ritual and then eats seafood in freezing temps? Not me, that's for sure. But hey, if you're into that sorta thing.

I also don't get why they're charging $15 to name a cockroach after someone on Valentine's Day. Is this some kinda marketing stunt? Like, what's the prize or something? "Hey, we'll name a bug after your ex, it's like therapy!" No thanks! And Brooklyn Bowl's performance sounds cool and all, but $105 per person for dinner? That's just pricey.

I'm still looking for info on these events before I decide to splurge. Anyone have any insider info?
 
🤩 Interesting how some ppl wanna splurge on fancy movie screenings & seafood feasts 🍴💸, while others are all about poke fun at V-Day with cute hissing cockroaches 🐜😂! And can u imagine sippin' absinthe at the Fulton Fish Market? 🤯 What's ur fave unconventional V-Day plan in NYC? 💘
 
Ugh, Valentine's Day in the city is getting so overpriced 🤑. Remember when you could take your significant other to Central Park and have a picnic for like $20? Now it's all about splurging on fancy dinners and movie tickets at $135 a pop! And don't even get me started on those fish markets... braving 44 degrees in the Bronx just for an absinthe ritual and seafood feast? Give me a break ❄️. I mean, what happened to just cooking your partner's favorite meal at home or going for a walk in Prospect Park? Anyway, I guess it's all about catering to different tastes now... who knew seafood and cockroaches could be a thing of love 🤣.
 
man i'm kinda weirded out by how commercialized valentines day gets every year feels like we gotta go through the motions to make it special but at the same time, can't deny that there's a certain energy in nyc on feb 14th... maybe its the fact that everyone's looking for something unique and memorable that makes those weird experiences feel kinda charming?
 
Ugh, who needs all that drama? You know what's underrated? Just taking a quiet walk across the Brooklyn Bridge with your partner 🌉. No need for overpriced drinks and fancy trinkets. The city is beautiful at night, and it's way more romantic than some cheesy rom-com screening. And have you considered visiting the High Line instead of the Empire State Building? It's free, and you get to enjoy the views without breaking the bank 💸. Plus, it's less crowded, so you can actually talk to your partner 🗣️. The Bronx Zoo naming a cockroach after someone is just plain weird 😂. Give me a quiet night in with my partner any day 💕.
 
I gotta say, who needs a fancy dinner when you can dine on some fishy delights at $245? 🐟💸 The Fulton Fish Market sounds like a real catch (get it?) - I mean, what's more romantic than eating seafood while freezing your buns off? 😂 But for those on a budget (or just wanna keep it real), heart-shaped pizzas and Brooklyn bar meals are the way to go. And let's be real, who needs fancy dates when you can name a cockroach after someone? 🤣 That's what I call a love story! 💕
 
Ugh, ppl r so into this fake love stuff... 😒 Like, have u ever stopped 2 think that Empire State Bldg screening "Sleepless in Seattle" is actually a clever marketing ploy 2 flog overpriced drinks & snacks? 🤑 Maybe they're just trying 2 make us feel guilty about splurgin' on dates when the real issue is the state of our economy... 💸 Anyway, if u ask me, those $245 fishy fetes r jus a rip-off. Who thought absinthe was a good idea? 😷 & don't even get me started on them heart-shaped pizzas from East Village Pizza - that's just lazy marketing 🍕
 
I don't know... I mean, have you ever stopped to think what makes us want to celebrate our own emotional vulnerabilities on a day specifically designated for them? Like, is it really about finding love and connection, or is it just about feeling special and indulgent? NYC's got all sorts of options out there - classic rom-coms, intimate seafood feasts, even the absurdity of naming after cockroaches. But what does that say about our collective psyche? Are we seeking validation in each other, or are we just trying to distract ourselves from the ache of loneliness?
 
I'm not sure I'd say this is a great way to spend Valentine's Day... I mean, $135 per person for a rom-com screening? And $245 for fish and absinthe in the Bronx? That's just crazy expensive! 🤑 Plus, the Empire State Building will be crowded with all those couples trying to recreate their own "Sleepless in Seattle" moments. 📺 But hey, if you're feeling fancy and don't mind breaking the bank, NYC has got you covered... just maybe skip the fish market and go for the pizza or the Roots concert instead? 🍕🎸
 
I'm so done with the whole Valentine's Day thing 🤦‍♀️. I mean, who needs expensive dinners and tacky gifts when you can just hang out with your squad at a food festival 🍕🎉? The Fulton Fish Market event sounds kinda lit though 🐟💃. And omg have you seen those prices tho 💸?! $245 for an absinthe ritual?! That's like 3 weeks worth of ramen noodles for me 😂. But hey, if you're feelin' fancy and wanna splurge on some seafood, go for it 🍽️. The Bronx Zoo naming a cockroach after your bae is actually kinda genius though 🐜💕. I mean, who needs a romantic dinner when you can name an insect after someone?
 
omg u guys i'm literally so down for an unconventional v-day date 🤩🎉! like watching a rom-com at the empire state building sounds like a total blast, and that $135 price tag is kinda worth it if u ask me 💸 but if seafood & absinthe are more ur vibe, then the fulton fish market is def the spot 🐟💋

and omg can we pls just talk about how amazing the food options r? heart-shaped pizzas from east village pizza sound like a total game changer 🍕👌 and $105 for a meal that's literally over-the-top is totally worth it in my book 💁‍♀️ meanwhile, brooklyn bowl's roots performance sounds like the perfect way to spend v-day with ur squad 🎸💖

and lastly, naming a madagascar hissing cockroach after someone for $15 is just pure genius 🐜😂 i mean who needs traditional v-day gifts when u can get a creepy-crawly companion?
 
I'm not sure if I'd say this city really needs any extra encouragement to be cheesy on V-Day 🤣. The $135 ticket price for a movie at the Empire State Building is steep, and that latte at Hart's bar better be worth it, 'cause $105? No thanks! On the other hand, naming one of those Madagascar hissing cockroaches after someone... yeah, I can get on board with that low-key, weird love gesture 🐜💕.
 
man I dont get why we always have to commercialize v day its like we cant just enjoy each other without making it a big expensive deal 🤷‍♂️ but at the same time I kinda love that nyc is giving us all these unique ways to celebrate love whether its watching rom-coms or eating seafood or even just paying 15 bucks to name a cockroach after someone lol love is weird
 
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