If your love life were a movie, would you be more tragedy than romantic comedy? Change the reel this year and enjoy the Valentine’s Day for what it’s worth—a great excuse to rock a racy red lip, eat all the candy you freakin’ feel like and make-out with Mr. Right…or Mr. Right Now.

A chocolate tasting room? A dream come true. Follow the choco-brick road just past Bastrop and pay a visit to ROSCAR. This cabin-meets-chocolatier, nestled amongst the towering pine trees, houses a delish selection of truffles, bonbons and ganache galore.

Local sweet spot, Tèo, is serving up heart-shaped ice cream cookie sandwiches & gelato cakes built for two…or for one, feeding frenzy pending. Mention Tidbits and receive 20% off your cake order if your order before February 9th. Regularly priced at $19.95 and you can choose up to 2 flavors.

Whether you’re leaving a lipstick mark on his collar, or on the flute you’ll be guzzling champagne from, make it a beauty mark with the Sinful Kisses Set from Rae Cosmetics. Packed in a little red wristlet, this triple shot liner, lipstick and gloss is a kiss to build a dream on. Enter promotion code TIDBIT upon online checkout and receive 20% off your total purchase at Rae Cosmetics, from now until February 14th!

Avoid the restaurant reservations scene, and make it a night cuddled up at home with some yummy gourmet Mexican takeout from Corazon, meaning “heart” in Spanish. Nothing says amor like shrimp enchiladas right out of the oven.

Toss the rose petals to the wayside and bring on the entertainment! Home decor heart throb Aviary will be transformed into a classic French cabaret for V-Day. The evening kicks off with complimentary absinthe, followed by courses of delish French cuisine paired with wine from the Aviary lounge. The night heats up with a steamy cabaret act with seductive siren, Mandy Lauderdale. $85 per person. RSVP only. Reservations required at Hosteria Verde.

Art and romance collide at The Blanton Museum of Art from February 5th – April 25th, during the DESIRE exhibit. Provocative works of art depicting this smoldering sensation will be displayed throughout the museum by way of print, paint and video. Get your first look at DESIRE during this month’s B scene event THIS Friday, February 5th, from 6 – 10:30 p.m. Tapas, music, apps and a cash bar. Be the 14th person to email promotions-austin@gotidbits.com with the subject line “Blanton Tickets” and win four free tickets to B scene! ($48 value)