The Gut Check Guide to Anti-Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2014 at 11:00 am
       You'll need some of this. | Nancy Stiles
       You'll need some of this. | Nancy Stiles

Maybe you're single. Maybe you don't need a holiday to show your love. Maybe you just really, really love House of Cards. Whatever it is, it's probably best to avoid any and all restaurants tonight. It'll just make you mad. Follow our guide instead.

See also: Valentine's Day Do-Over: Your Romantic Date Plan B

        Frank Underwood approves. | Jennifer Silverberg
        Frank Underwood approves. | Jennifer Silverberg

1. Get some ribs and binge on House of Cards

Finally, Netflix is releasing Season 2 of its Kevin Spacey series, House of Cards. Even better, all thirteen of the episodes are available. We suggest picking up some ribs from Sugarfire Smokehouse (9200 Olive Boulevard, Olivette; 314-997-2301) or Bud's Smokehouse (1135 South Big Bend Boulevard, Richmond Heights; 314-781-2345) so you can pretend you are eating all alone at Freddy's, just like Frank Underwood. Add a glass of bourbon, neat, to really bring it home.

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