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There’s nothing more intimate than dinner at home on Valentine’s Day—with a “Kiss the Cook” apron, who knows where it could lead? For a fancy, restaurant-quality meal, here’s an option. At Indishpensable (2779 Arbutus Street and 450–1689 Johnston Street, Granville Island), you can fetch a bag with all the fresh components of an impressive three-course dinner for two for $68. You’ll sauté scallops and perch them atop a ready-made fennel salad; grill a steak, whisk prepped ingredients into a morel tarragon sauce, and plate it with ready-to-eat gourmet potatoes. Dessert’s a velvety espresso panna cotta. Order at 604-731-3474 by February 10 for pickup February 12 to 14.

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Ice Cold Cocktails
With seating and walls made entirely of ice, the 2010 Ultimate Ice Lounge will undoubtedly be Vancouver’s coolest bar. It will open by Monday (February 8) and operate until March 31. Similar in concept to the Minus 5 Ice Lounge in Las Vegas, the temperature in the 16-by-34-foot portable freezer is kept at –5°C, and customers are loaned parkas so they can enjoy their experience. The structure will be located on the deck of Monk McQueens (601 Stamps Landing); entry is $25 per person and includes one vodka cocktail.

Going Guu Guu Gaga
Six. That’s how many Guu izakayas there are now, including the recently opened Guu Toronto. Guu Garden at M101–888 Nelson Street (enter via Hornby Street stairs) is the newest and largest in the Vancouver-based chain. The menu is smaller and a little different from those of the others. Highlights include grilled miso black cod, yam miso oden, and sake cheesecake.

Shuck-A-Licious
Go deep for briny treats during Low Tide-Monday to Saturday 3 to 6 p.m. at Rodney’s Oyster House (1228 Hamilton Street)—when oysters are half price. Alternatively, the new oyster menu at Cardero’s (1583 Coal Harbour Quay) and the Sandbar (1535 Johnston Street, Granville Island) features 12 freshly shucked oysters and a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc ($49), vodka oyster shooters ($6.95), an Oyster Poor Boy ($13.95), and more until March 31.

Road Trip To Dinner
Those eager to flee the Olympic frenzy may be interested in Dine Around and Stay in Town Victoria. The annual promotion takes place from February 18 to March 7 this year. Restaurants are offering set menus for $20, $30, and $40 per person and hotels are featuring accommodation for $69 to $129 per night. See www.tourismvictoria.com/dinearound for details.