Baton Rouge Valentine’s Day ideas from our February issue

Check out these stories from our February issue for romantic ideas for Valentine’s Day weekend.

Like a hodgepodge of houses linked together, Magnolia Café provides several dining spaces for guests. Photo by Amy Shutt

Take a road trip to St. Francisville for cozy and casual dining at Magnolia Café and an overnight stay at the quaint 1940s motor hotel 3-V Tourist Courts. Read the story here.

Spinach-stuffed shells baked in red sauce. Photo by Amy Shutt

Stay in with your significant other and try out this romantic, Italian-style menu for two. Read the story here.

225GrapeCrushFeb2016_003_COLOR — Three sparkling rosés from Calandro’s Supermarket. Photo by Collin Richie

Try a bit of bubbly. The wine manager at Calandro’s Supermarket on Government Street offers three suggestions for sparkling rosés that are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Read the story here.

Theater — Dinner and a movie at Movie Tavern. Photo courtesy Movie Tavern

Make a date and try out one of these 19 local ideas, including new spins on the classic dinner-and-a-movie date, rock climbing, stargazing and downtown adventures. Read the story here.

225 Scott Higgin Picnic, Collin Richie Photo, 1.13.16 — The perfect picnic spread on the lawn behind Baton Rouge Gallery. Photo by Collin Richie

Plan the perfect picnic for your loved one. We asked locals to share their favorite spots to lay down a picnic blanket, great food and drink pairings and the gear you’ll need to put it all together. Wine and cheese, anyone? Read the story here.