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Unique Hat Bouquet to Get Him This Valentine’s Day

One of my favorite holidays is slowly on its way. It’s Valentine’s Day! I love Valentine’s Day, mainly when I am not single because I enjoy celebrating love. From my…

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One of my favorite holidays is slowly on its way. It's Valentine's Day! I love Valentine's Day, mainly when I am not single because I enjoy celebrating love. From my own personal celebration to seeing others around me celebrate their partners, it's just such a beautiful holiday to me. This year, I want to get creative with what I gift to my boyfriend. I have been doing some research to find some great ideas and recently saw the coolest trend. A bouquet for men!

Typically, when we think of a bouquet we associate it with flowers. Now, yes flowers are beautiful and every woman enjoys getting them, but not all men are fans of flowers. But, what's something that could possibly be turned into a bouquet? Well, let me tell you, the options are endless! As I was looking for options on TikTok I saw a girl making her boyfriend a hat bouquet. Now, this one is one of my favorites. She took multiple hats and placed them within a poster board that she folded to be like the paper holding flowers. Kind of cool, right?

I did some more research to see what else would be there and decided what else could be a bouquet. Well, girls are making their boyfriends bouquets out of just about anything. T-shirts, underwear, hats, socks, candy, snacks, and so much more. I think it could be a unique gift idea for your boyfriend and something that he can enjoy and appreciate!

Here are the Most Romantic Restaurants in Charlotte to Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Are you hoping to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other this year in Charlotte? It can be a little rough to plan what you consider to be the most "perfect" Valentine's Day. But, for me, I love planning some of the most romantic date nights for my boyfriend. This will be our first Valentine's Day together and I know he has some fun things planned up his sleeve. We all know that dinner is one of the best ways to end the night, because who doesn't love a good meal? I decided to take the time to look up some great restaurant options in Charlotte. From seafood to steakhouses to lowkey spots, you may have never heard of. But they would probably make some of the best options for you to enjoy this Valentine's Day.

Maybe you are looking for the best spots to book an early reservation before everything gets booked up. So, have no fear - that is why I am here! I want to be able to help you really find the perfect date night spots for Valentine's Day. So, I am listing out some of the most romantic restaurants I can find here in Charlotte. Book that reservation and soak up the romance with that special someone! Eat up and tell me how much you enjoy some of these spots.

La Belle Helene

Interested in enjoying a great French atmosphere? La Belle Helene is one of those places you may want to book a table at. The interior is very old school French and the vibe and atmosphere is beautiful and romantic. You and your partner can enjoy a great meal and great glass of wine or cocktail. The menu offers choices such as duck confit, oysters, ratatouille, French onion soup, and more! They also have a private dining option if you want to host a romantic dinner for a few different couples.

Mariposa

Mariposa is one of those places that make you feel like you've stepped into a different place. The restaurant brings all of your favorite culinary imaginations together in one spot. Your total dining experience is a vibe from the atmosphere to the menu to the service. For dinner, they offer up a wide range of cuisines for you to enjoy. Enjoy small shareables like street corn fritters and Spanish octopus. Or you can enjoy their larger shareable plates like crispy skin brazino and hearth roasted salmon. Mariposa allows you to dine into a wide range of culinary options with tasty cocktails to sip on the side.

Deluxe Fun Dining

Here is another spot that I have been dying to go to and heard many great things about. Deluxe Fun Dining is the ultimate dining experience that offers a unique take on eating out. For Valentine's Day they are offering up a special 3 course menu for $99 per person from 2/09 - 2/18. Experience food a new level with their unique presentations and dish styling. The atmosphere allows you to not only eat good, but experience some fun and enjoy eating out. The 3 courses allow you to choose a starter or salad, main dish, and dessert for your Valentine's Day meal.

Saku Charlotte

Saku translate to "to bloom" to "to laugh" in Japanese and the restaurant truly brings that ambiance. Saku is a Japanese style restaurant that specializes in robata grilling of yakitori & kushiyaki, high quality sushi, classic Japanese comfort food, handcrafted cocktails and sakes. If you are a fan of Japanese food then this might be the perfect place for a date night. The ambiance is beautiful and makes you feel like you entered into a Japanese cherry blossom field. 

The Crunkleton

The Crunkleton is one of those places you see a video of on TikTok and automatically want to stop and see what it is. They offer up great cocktails and open fire cooking that you can dive into and enjoy for the night. You can set a reservation to be seated inside or in their patio and enjoy the ambiance for the night. Their dinner menu is filled with many options such as raw or charred oysters, mussels, wings, salmon, steak, burgers, and more.

Supperland

Supperland is one of those places that if you have been in Charlotte then you probably have heard about or been to before. Supperland is settled in a renovated mid-century church and could be the go to place for a date night. The beautiful architecture inside really captures your attention and allows for a nice setting during date night. Enjoy some great southern dishes such as a seafood tower, oysters, cast iron cabbage, mac and cheese, and more.

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!