Valentines' Day Plans

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Sounds like quite a few fine dining options are filling up quick for Valentines' Day. In a classic "you snooze, you lose" holiday scenario, your options are limiting quickly if you want to eat at the high end. A quick check on Opentable shows *no* availability for any of the 45 Indianapolis-area restaurants on Valentine's day -- with the exception of the fine, winter retreat Bella Vita New Castle. Some options you might not have considered?

* Roller Derby. Who doesn't like a night off with Bud Light and a soggy slice compliments of the Naptown Roller Girls.

* Fogo de Chou. Make your carnivore's dreams come true with this orgy of meat. Don't forget the papaya cream at the end.

* A home cooked meal. Guys, even if it's a grilled cheese sandwich for two (maybe with a little bacon, truffle oil, and Italian prosciutto), never underestimate the effect of just making the effort. Throw in a bottle of fine champagne and you're in business.

If you're still sold on reservations for supper, check out the new, revitalized Indianapolis Monthly Dish newsletter. This week's tasty edition has a roundup of local fine-dining faves and their options for the V-Day. (And bonus, it's National Condom Week. Be careful out there!)