Need Last-Minute Valentine's Day Gift Ideas Around Kirkwood?

For those looking for a little-something to add to a Valentine's Day gift package, or still seeking "something," here are a few suggestions that are available from a variety of area retailers.

If anyone is still scrambling for clever and/or practical Valentine's Day gift ideas, the following local merchants likely are eager to help. Call ahead to confirm supplies before making a quick dart to any retailer over lunch hour! And simply use the hyperlinks provided to go to the Patch directory listings for quick directions.  A variety of name-brand vases, pink fuzzy socks, perfumes, after-shave fragrances, tights, chevron desk accessories and other personal items can be pursued at area Tuesday Morning locations—all at 50 percent to 80 percent off retail prices:  For shoppers looking for children-related Valentine's Day gifts, Tuesday Morning stores have quite a selection of that age group, too.    Why give traditional colored roses …

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It's an Entrée For a Kiss at Kirkwood Qdobas on Valentine's Day

One smooch is all a second entrée will cost you on Thursday.

Qdoba Mexican Grill® is again, this Feb. 14, offering two-for-one entrées for lovers, or at least, for kissers. Customers at Qdoba restaurants across the country, and here in West County, get free food on Thursday, if they don't mind a little PDA. The Qdoba on 481 S Kirkwood Road and the one on Manchester Road in Kirkwood are both participating in the free food for a kiss promotion. The first entrées is the regular price, and the second entrée of equal or lesser value, is yours for the price of a kiss. No coupon is needed, and they say it doesn't matter who you kiss. What are you doing for Valentine's Day? Tell us by clicking on the "comments" button below.

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St. Louis Love Trends on Twitter for V Day

St. Louis residents are making the hashtag #ILuvSTL a trend on Twitter and sharing their reasons for loving the Lou.

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Food Fight

Poll: Vote for the Most Romantic Place for a Valentine's Day Dinner

Vote for the most romantic place to get Valentine's Day dinner in Mid-County among this week's Food Fight finalists in our poll.

For this week's Patch Food Fight, we asked readers where they find the best wings in the Mid-County area. We got a lot of feedback—thanks to everyone who submitted their nominations by commenting in our article. There were seven restaurants in Mid-County that garnered votes—Acero Ristorante, Eclipse Restaurant, Cyrano's, Cafe Provencal, Mosaic-Des Peres, One 19 North and Citizen Kane's Steakhouse. Readers also suggested romantic dinner destinations in St. Louis City, including Sidney Street Cafe, Giovanni's on the Hill, Gian-Tony’s and Vin de Set. You can cast your vote for your favorite among the Mid-County finalists by submitting your answer in the poll below.  Voting will continue through 5 p.m Thursday. Check back Friday morning to …

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Viewfinder: Zombies Come to Life; Ragged Edge Brings the Party

Each week Patch checks out local events and hangouts to see what people are up to. If you have photos you'd like to submit, send them our way.

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PatchCast: 'Crazy Chemo Lady' Keeps Everyone Smiling

Also meet Missouri's newest Assistant Principal of the Year and get tips on last minute Valentine's Day gifts.

Kirkwood Pledges 20 Trees to Sunset Hills Post-Tornado The Kirkwood mayor and two urban forestry commissioners return a favor. From Sunset Hills-Crestwood Patch. 'Crazy Chemo Lady' Keeps Everyone Smiling Jodi Allen dresses up in costumes and cheers up herself and other cancer patients. From Chesterfield Patch. Bierbaum Assistant Principal Selected for State Award Jeremy Booker, currently in his second year at Bierbaum Elementary, was selected as an Assistant Principal of the Year by the Missouri Association of Elementary School Principals. From Mehlville Patch. Patch Picks: Five Last Minute Valentine's Day Picks Make your sweetheart swoon with these quick, easy ideas from Maplewood-Brentwood Patch.

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Patch Picks: Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Dates

For those of you who prefer to leave plans for the last minute, Patch has some suggestions for a perfectly romantic date night.

Patch Picks: Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Dates

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