"“If the most recent activity-based date you went on was the very intimate act of “taking a lap around the block,” order a meal kit - it has the appeal of a home-cooked meal, but involves approximately 85% less effort. One of my favorite SF spots for a meal kit is Flour + Water Pasta Shop. The casual spin-off of Flour + Water (a top-tier restaurant for date night) features occasionally-changing pasta kits that are perfect for a romantic at-home dinner. You can order things like rigatoni alla amatriciana or agnolotti dal plin off of their regular menu, or pre-order their Valentine’s Day caramelle kit (and a wine flight) for two. - JC" - julia chen 1, lani conway