Seriously, if you haven’t made Valentine’s dinner plans yet, there may be no hope for you. But let’s say you finally got up the nerve to ask out that Starbucks barista and she finally agreed to spend V-Day with you just today. Here’s one more dinner option – if you can get reservations in the next three hours — that might leave you broke after the fact, but should guarantee you get some good coffee the next day regardless.

Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro inside the Palazzo is offering special menu options for Valentine’s Day, starting with an appetizer special for $31 per person that includes Fennel Dusted Diver Scallops, White Sturgeon Caviar, English Pea Veloute and Market Glazed Carrots.

“Scallops and caviar are a great pairing and a luxurious item to eat, which makes it perfect for Valentine’s Day,” said Morels Executive Chef Eric Bauer. “This dish is highly pleasing to both the eye and the palate.” Click for more words and pictures »

By Pj Perez

There’s only two days left until Valentine’s Day, DailyFiasco faithful. Is your Necco heart overflowing with sugary goodness yet? Are you ready to get your game on?

Well, Social House at Treasure Island is. Its Watermelon Passion Sake is a refreshing, sweet take on traditional sake. You can get it at Social House not only on V-Day, but anytime through the summer. But if you want to tackle it on your own, we had a Russian spy get the recipe for us.

First, in a pitcher, muddle fresh-cut watermelon to taste in a mixture of 20 parts Ozeki sake and one part rock candy syrup. Let sit in refrigerator for four to five days, stirring once daily. Strain to remove all pulp and seeds and serve chilled in a glass carafe. If that sounds like too much work, we agree: Just go to Social House. Let the experts handle this.

By Pj Perez

Are you sick to death of us shoving Valentine’s Day dinners, cocktails and events down your throat? Oh, just wait until we start the MAGIC party coverage. Whoa Nelly, you will be begging for a heart-shaped candy! Besides, we’re just trying to help you get laid. Is that really so wrong? To that effect, we tracked down a few more Singles Awareness Day options for you, running the gamut from gifts to concerts to marriage! So pay attention.

What goes together better with Valentine’s Day than chocolate? Well, we can think of a few things, but we try to keep things PG-13 around here. But really, if you’re still stuck on V-Day gift ideas, going with the sweet stuff is always a safe bet, and Vosges Haut-Chocolat inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace is holding a special shopping event on Wednesday, Feb. 13 to help you out. From 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., you can browse Vosges’ rows of bonbons, bars and hearts as you sip complimentary Champagne and sample the chocolate goodies. Stephanie Rudloe will be on hand to give shoppers custom henna tattoos as well. Though we’re not sure what that has to do with anything.

Maybe your idea of love involves guitars, amps and roadies. If so, you might want to take your sweetheart – or yourself – to VooDoo Lounge atop the Rio on Thursday for “VooDoo Love,” featuring a live, acoustic performance from local band Otherwise, plus music by DJs L-1 and Joey Mazzola. On top of it being V-Day, it’s also VooDoo promoter Joel Cannon’s B-Day. Get it? B-Day on V-Day? Yeah, gong us now. Doors open at 10 p.m. Click for more words and pictures »

By Pj Perez

Last time we checked, there were about 9,356,984* restaurants in Las Vegas, so if we missed a few hundred in our Valentine’s Day dinner preview last week, sue us. We’re going to make up for it now, though, as we preview a few other dining options if you still haven’t decided where you’re going to shell out your hard-earned cash in order to guarantee you don’t sleep alone Thursday night. Just make those reservations soon!

Koi restaurant inside Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino is offering a special V-Day tasting menu for you Japanese food aficionados. At $100 per person with optional $100 wine pairing, this meal should at least guarantee you get to third base. The five-course meal includes Kumomoto oysters, heart-shaped (of course) sushi and sashimi, baked lobster roll with Ichimi Créme Fraîche, either pan-seared Chilean sea bass or Kobe-style filet mignon and sweet finishers such as chocolate almond fondue or Fruit of the Forest cheesecake. Damn, we’re hungry now.

Andre’s – a classic downtown Vegas institution at 401 S. Sixth St. – is offering a special Valentine’s menu for $105 per person with seating at three times: 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. The French menu includes a number of choices over the course of the meal, including foie gras, lobster bisque, seared diver sea scallop, marinated duck breast, yellowtail, lamb, salads and, of course, delicious desserts such as pastries, chocolate soufflé or flourless cake. Click for more words and pictures »

By Pj Perez

OK, so we covered what some of the top restaurants in Las Vegas are offering on Valentine’s Day, but maybe you’re looking for something a little … naughtier. Well, never let it be said DailyFiasco doesn’t come through for you.

Perhaps you might want to find a new, ahem, “friend” for your V-Day 2008. Well, Penthouse Club Las Vegas (3525 W. Russell Road) is hosting a party for AdultFriendFinder.com on Thursday with a Stoli open bar from 7 to 8 p.m. Maybe you’ll be enticed to join the site after meeting some of its members. And maybe you won’t spend the rest of the night alone. Or maybe you’ll just stay at the club and drop a few Benjamins on the Penthouse girls. Whatever.

If you’ve already found a friend, however, maybe an evening at Scores (3355 S. Procyon St.) might be more your style. The renowned gentlemen’s club is offering a special “Berries & Bubbles” package for couples. For $289 per couple, the club will provide round-trip luxury transportation to and from a local hotel, complimentary VIP admission, VIP main floor table seating, one bottle of Louis Roerderer Brut Champagne (“Baby Cristal”), strawberries and whipped cream and even all tax, tips and gratuities! Though we’re pretty sure those tips don’t include cash for your live entertainment, if you catch our drift. Click for more words and pictures »

By Pj Perez

Thought you were safe from a Valentine’s cocktail today, weren’t you? Not likely. This one sounds pretty good, though: On Thursday, Feb. 14 only, Sushi Roku inside the Forum Shops at Caesars is offering the Dragon Kiss cocktail for $14.

This concoction comes together when eight mint leaves and the juice from a fresh lime are muddled together and then shaken over ice with a half ounce of White Tea Fusion, 1-1/2 ounces of Disaronno and 1-1/2 ounces of lemon sour. The combination is then strained into a martini glass and garnished with — what else — a rose petal.

Dear Sushi Roku: Do you deliver … cocktails?

By Pj Perez

Sick of Valentine’s Day-related anything right now? Too bad. We have another V-Day-exclusive cocktail in which you may be interested.

The fine folks at Company American Bistro in the Luxor are offering a special drink on Feb. 14: The PAMA Kiss. Come on, how can you not love a drink with the word “kiss” in the name? It’s an aphrodisiac before it even hits your lips!

In this case, it’s 3/4 ounces Zyr vodka, 1-1/2 ounces PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur and a half-ounce of cranberry juice shaken with ice and strained into a martini glass rimmed with crystal sugar. If you don’t want to try that at home, we suggest making reservations for you and your sweetheart at Company on Valentine’s Day, which is open from 5:30 p.m. to midnight for your enjoyment.

By Pj Perez

Let’s face it: Valentine’s Day is just another made-up, consumer-driven holiday that allows you to obscure your tumultuous about-to-break-up-for-the-fifth-time relationship. Why should there be one specific day for something that should be nurtured year-round? But I digress … For those of you looking to make friends jealous by blasting your fabulous Valentine’s pics all over MySpace or for those just looking to score, Daily Fiasco has kindly – and with love, of course – made a list of some cool restaurants and happenings about town for your over-the-top, love-filled extravaganza. Click for more words and pictures »

By Jessica Acuña