Take a cooking class
Go to a couples’ cooking class, or go on your own and use the skills you learn to cook a romantic meal for two. Classes cover cuisines from around the world, as well as a range of culinary techniques. Best of all, the school's just a few blocks from campus.
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
4207 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 222–4200
Go on a food tour
Head off campus with your loved one and explore Philadelphia on one of City Food Tours’ trips. You can splurge on the Aphrodisiac Couples Dinner Tour ($75.00), or choose one of their other themed options with a smaller price tag (starting at $29.00). For a sweeter alternative, go on a Philadelphia Chocolate Tour ($40.00). Mm, milky.
City Food Tours
1518 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 546–1234
Philadelphia Chocolate Tours
(215) 833–0044
philadelphiachocolatetours.com
Go to a wine tasting
Have a classy Valentine’s Day without the huge price tag. This wine shop offers budget deals, like five wines for $5. They also have weekly events, like Develop Your Wine IQ ($25.00) and First Sip Fridays ($25.00). And, if you want to splurge, they’re hosting a special “Love, Wine and Chocolate” couples’ event for Valentine’s Day ($49.00).
Pinot Boutique
227 Market St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627–9463
DIY Dinner
For a cheaper alternative to eating out, dine in. Head to Reading Terminal Market with your significant other and bring some food home. If you’re feeling domestic, buy fresh produce, seafood or meat and cook a meal together. If you’re on the lazier side, just buy some prepared foods. Check out the roast pork sandwich at Dinic’s, apple dumplings from Dutch Eating Place, donuts from Beiler’s and chocolate chip cookies from Famous 4th Street Deli.
51 N 12th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Neighborhood: Market East
(215) 922–2317
