FYI's Annual Valentine's Day special

This weekend's FYI Philly is our annual Valentine's Special. And we are feeling the love -- from fresh-cut flowers to food, from the traditional box of chocolates to ideas that are definitely outside the box.

The Love is a collaboration between Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy in Rittenhouse Square.

FEELING THE LOVE

Jeannette Reyes takes us inside The Love, a collaboration between Stephen Starr and Aimee Olexy that just opened in Rittenhouse Square.

THE LOVE RESTAURANT | Facebook

130 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

(215) 433-1555

Check out a three "corpse" Murder Mystery dinner for Valentine's Day.

MURDER MYSTERY V-DAY DINNER

An old city restaurant is serving up a three "corpse" Murder Mystery dinner for Valentine's Day, and it would be a crime to miss it as Alicia Vitarelli tells us.

RED OWL TAVERN | Facebook

433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

(215) 923-2267

Flowers are a key ingredient to a successful Valentine's Day.

CAMERON PETERS/HOME & GARDEN SHOW

Flowers are a key ingredient to a successful Valentine's Day. Melissa found some really special ideas at a new floral shop in Phoenixville, whose owner's work will be on display at the Philly Home + Garden Show.

PHILLY HOME + GARDEN SHOW

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks (Feb. 16-18)

100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456

Free Tickets Sweepstakes:

Enter here: Promotions

CAMERON PETERS FLORAL DESIGN SHOP | Facebook

247 Bridge St, Phoenixville, PA 19460

(484) 920-3414

Karen Rogers tastes some artisanal chocolates handmade in Midtown.

MARCIE BLAINE CHOCOLATES

Looking for a Made-in-Philly way to Say 'Be Mine' this Valentine's Day? Karen Rogers tastes some artisanal chocolates handmade in Midtown.

MARCIE BLAINE ARTISINAL CHOCOLATES | Twitter

108 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Cookies and treats that are naughty and sweet.

THE CAKE LIFE

If cookies are your treat of choice, the Cake Life in Fishtown is offering something guaranteed to get the heart racing this Valentine's Day.

CAKE LIFE BAKE SHOP | Facebook

1306 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19125

215-278-2580

Erotic Cookie Class: Sunday, Feb. 11, 5-7 p.m. ($60 /person)

The experts have some help for finding that special someone.

THE NEW RULES OF DATING

February 14 is billed as the most romantic day of the year, but it can be a tough holiday if you're single and wish you weren't. Fortunately our friends at Philadelphia Magazine have some tips for getting in the game. There are, as Alicia found out, apparently, some new rules.

Philadelphia Magazine

Spice things up this Valentine's Day.

SPICING THINGS UP AT THE SPICE RACK

Looking to spice things up this Valentine'? Melissa Magee takes us to a new specialty shop with all of the ingredients.

THE SPICE RACK | Recipes

8431 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118

215-274-0100

The Flower Show is a sure sign that spring is right around the corner.

THE PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW

If Valentine's Day is a holiday to get you through the roughest month of winter, the Flower Show is a sure sign that spring is right around the corner. Jeannette Reyes has a preview of this year's show.

The Philadelphia Flower Show: Wonders of Water (March 3-11)

The Pennsylvania Convention Center

12th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Gala Preview Party: Party tickets

Friday, March 2, 7-10 p.m.

Two options for a night out; one for the kids and one for date night.

FYI LOVES THE ARTS

If you're looking for theater options for a night out, here's a few. One for date night; the other for the whole family.

Feb. 10: Mr. Penguin's Poppers

Merriam Theater

250 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Feb. 9-18: Opera Philadelphia: Written on Skin

Academy of Music

Broad & Locust Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Buy tickets: The Arts in Philly

A South Jersey woman has turned her house into an animal hospice.

SHELTER ME

In this week's Shelter Me, Matt O'Donnell has the story of a South Jersey woman who has turned her house into a hospice for special needs animals.

NEW LIFE ANIMAL RESCUE | Facebook

OTHER VALENTINE"S DAY HAPPENINGS

Hotel Romance Packages: Visit Philly

Jezabel's Studio: Tea & Scones for Two

208 S. 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Feb. 7-9, 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Cabernet Hot Chocolate & Chocolate Lovers Buffet

Aqimero at The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia

10 Avenue of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Weds., Feb. 14, 8-11 p.m.

*Reservations are strongly encouraged

Hot Chocolate: Feb. 1-28, 5-10 p.m. daily, until 11 p.m., Saturdays

Weckerly's Valentine's 'Box of Chocolates'

*An assorted box of mini ice cream sandwiches covered in chocolate.

Weckerly's | Facebook

9 W. Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123

215-423-2000

Sweat Fitness: V-Day Yoga Classes (FREE)

In between vinyasa flows, guests will enjoy complimentary champagne and strawberries. Yogis are welcome to accompany their significant other or single friends to V-Day yoga classes at the following locations and times:

Queen Village, 6 p.m.

700 Passyunk Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19147

215-627-5600

Old City, 6 p.m.

45 N. 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19122

215-923-8763

Manayunk, 6:30 p.m.

4151 Main St. Philadelphia, PA 19127

215-487-7100

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