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VALENTINE’S DATES NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED WRITTEN BY JULIE BURTON
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alentine’s Day is typically about roses, chocolate, and a nice dinner out. And a Hallmark card. Don’t forget the Hallmark card. This is Kansas City, after all. All of those things are very nice, but why not change it up with your Valentine? Drop the dinner reservation and make a fun date out of Valentine’s Day. Just don’t forget the roses.
Battle It Out at the Cardboard Corner Café
for a three-hour voyage—this is one date night you won’t forget.
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Cook Together at the KC Culinary Center of Kansas City
There are many ways to express love. Besting your beau at board games is a pretty good one. Cardboard Corner Café has over 800 tabletop games for you to play—for free! They have everything from traditional games like Scrabble and Scattergories to cooperative games, educational games, and deductive reasoning games. Cardboard Corner Café has a waffle selection on their menu that is almost as expansive as the games. There is a full bar and a coffee menu as well. Come for a quick, 15-minute game or
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Photos Above Courtesy of The Cardboard Corner Café
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FEBRUARY 2022
kcculinary.com They say love goes through the stomach. KC Culinary Center of Kansas City does love well. Whether you want to learn to cook or maybe want your partner to learn to be a better cook, KC Culinary has a class for you. Each class is taught by a professional chef, and you’re right there cooking alongside the pro.
February classes include “Kick-Butt Steak and Seafood,” “La Paella: The Ultimate Spanish Party Dish,” and “Friday Night Sushi Party!” There are many more choices, so head to their website and find a class to share on your date night.
Play Bingo at Boulevard’s Beer Hall boulevard.com Valentine’s Day is on a Monday this year, but why not celebrate a day early? It’s Sunday Funday at Boulevard’s Beer Hall. Every Sunday, the Beer Hall hosts bingo. The doors open at 10 am and bingo starts at 11 am. Grab your date, grab a beer, and grab a daub-
