So it is today... yes, you did not book early like you promised yourself last year. Now you have to commit early in the day to a restaurant so you have something for tonight with your loved one. There is always the dinner in but at this hour and with no advance prep not the best option. You must now think through where you could take her that is higher class than McDonalds where you can supersize but not too ornate that you can't afford a small Valentines gift.

      Here is a list of The Nellis Group Top 5 last minute sweetheart options for Valentines Day: (**** signify cost/expense from * - ****)

1. Restaurant Eve in Old Town (Alexandria, VA)- tasting room option ****

2. Vermillion in Old Town (Alexandria, VA) - eat upstairs **

3. 2941 in Falls Church, VA - this place has great preset menus with wine pairings - ****

4. Kinkeads in Washington, DC - great options with piano player on main level - ***

5. Lightfoot Restaurant in downtown Leesburg, VA - **

         Make sure to book early today... Make tonight special.