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Chocolate dipped strawberries — 12 for $9.99 — at Fresh Market, 11525 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, (501) 225-7700, open 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Feb. 14. As a former sampler at this wonderful grocery, I can guarantee that these are hand-dipped because I was one of the people dipping them last year. While you're there, pick up a dozen roses for $14.99 and the store will wrap them in paper and ribbon.

All locations of Tipton & Hurst florist will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Feb. 14; stop by and fetch flowers for your Valentine. The shop is delivering orders today; it might be able to accommodate a last-minute delivery request made today. Can't hurt to call and ask, (501) 666-3333.

How about a Valentine breakfast? Be among the early adopters of BSide, located in the former party room of Lilly's Dim Sum Then Some, 11121 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, serving breakfast/brunch from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. It's also open from 7 a.m.-noon Wednesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Call (501) 716-2200.

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, 317 S. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, is serving a four-course Romantic Dining Deal for two: two soups, one appetizer, two entrees and two mini-desserts for $39.95.

Cheers in Maumelle, 1901 Club Manor Drive, Maumelle, will be open 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Brunch will return on Feb. 28. Call (501) 851-6200.

Enjoy the Sweethearts Menu at Boscos in the River Market: three courses for $35 per person on Friday Feb. 12, Saturday Feb. 13 or Sunday Feb. 14. Join Call (501) 907-1881 for reservations. View the menu.

The Arkansas Queen riverboat offers two-hour dinner cruises (complete with dancing) for $39.95 per person on Sunday, Feb. 14.

The House, 722 N. Palm St. in Hillcrest, is serving a four-course dinner featuring wine selections from Moon Distributors on Sunday, Feb. 14. On Feb. 15, it will open at 11 a.m. for lunch.

Cantina Laredo is serving a special three-course menu for $35 per person Sunday, Feb. 14.

Also taking reservations for Sunday, Feb. 14 (although normally closed on Sundays): Starving Artist Cafe and Riverfront Steakhouse in North Little Rock, Best Impressions at the Arkansas Arts Center (serving a three-course dinner from 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 14, $35 per person), Pia's in Conway,  and Ciao in downtown Little Rock. 

Other restaurants taking reservations for Sunday, Feb. 14:

Forty Two

So Restaurant Bar

Terrace on the Green

Lilly's Dim Sum Them Some

Cajun's Wharf will open at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 for dinner.

Valentine’s Day dinner at Vieux Carre will be served from 5:30-10 p.m. today (the restaurant is normally closed Sunday evenings, but not on Feb. 14!). An a la carte menu (not fixed price) and champagne specials will be offered. Reservations are recommended; call (501) 663-1196.