Valentine's Day 2013: Romantic Restaurants, Movie Show Times and Gourmet Chocolate

The day before Valentine's Day 2013 will have some rushing out for last minute gifts and others to their favorite florist, but couples everywhere are planning a date.

Here's a recommendation if you're looking for gourmet chocolate: Truffle Hill Chocolates.

Thinking jewelry? Click here for a few local favorites.

Thinking about a movie? With the Oscars fast approaching, tomorrow night could be the perfect time to catch up on one of the nominees. The Excelsior Dock Theatre has The Silver Linings Playbook showing at 4:10 and 7 p.m., as well as the new comedy Identity Thief (starring Jason Bateman of Arrested Development fame).

Theatres in both Plymouth and Eden Prairie have extensive showings starting through about 10:30 p.m.

Still need to pick up a bottle of wine? Click here to find your local choices.

For most, Valentine's Day involves a nice evening meal. For those headed out, we wanted to know which restaruant was Lake Minnetonka's most romantic.

Patch asked fans of our Facebook pagee had a bunch of responses in the first two hours. Biella seemed to be a favorite pick.

• Kit Breshears: Biella!
• Anita Kendrick: Hoghaug Biella!!
• Lynn Patrick Groll: Sushi Fix in Wayzata, once it opens
• Natalie Hagemo: Biella! It's where the Stud Muffin and I go to get lost in each other over a delicious meal.
• Michelle Des Lauriers: Biella
• Pat McCarthy: Sushi fix
• Cindy Wilson: Joey Nova's Tonka Bay!!! Big booths, great people, awesome food!!!
• Julie Pierangeli Thompson: Biella

Have some suggestions or friendly advice? Where are you and your sweetheart headed? Tell us!