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Valentine's Day: What's the Best Date in Berkeley?

Share your date ideas, including restaurant picks, theater choices and make-out spots — or perhaps a creative twist on the traditional.

Being a city by the bay — Berkeley is naturally romantic. The moon reflecting off the water, the cascade of lights glistening from the hills, the candlelit restaurants and darkened bars all set the mood for a fantastic date night.

But what's the best date in Berkeley? With Valentine's Day creeping ever closer, it's time to pull out the stopper and pour it on. 

Whether you're kindling a new flame or stoking an old fire, Berkeley offers plenty of options for traditional romantics and creative couples alike. You can splash out in style — perhaps sipping cocktails at before a dinner at  — or get lovey on a budget watching the sunset 

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What would make the best date night in Berkeley? Share your itinerary in the comments.

Ideas will go to a public vote and the winner will receive Patch swag and the pride of being dubbed "Most Romantic" member of the Berkeley Patch community.

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