Only a few more days until Valentine's Day, that magnificently overhyped lovefest.

If you're feeling amorous, now's the time to firm up special plans for you and the one you love this February 14th (and if you'd rather boycott the hearts and flowers routine, check out our anti-Valentine's day events and reject the commercialized love frenzy or find somebody new to love or lust after for at least one night).

Romantic Valentine's Day Dinner

Many of New York's most ridiculously romantic restaurants are already booked for Tuesday night, but there are still plenty of cozy, candlelit options available.

And if you can't get your fantasy table for Tuesday, try booking for Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday (you could even snag a New York Restaurant Week deal on Friday).

Avoid the magic February 14th date and you'll have less competition for the best tables (slightly) and many restaurants are also offering special Valentine's Day deals throughout the weekend. After all, romance can be made whenever good food, good wine, and a hot date are involved.

Check out my Top 25 NYC Valentine's Day Deals list for a range of great options -- from discount deals on dumplings or oysters to a $295 per person splurge night with wine pairings at Daniel. We've also got 20+ other choices -- many in the $50-$75 per person range.

Romantic Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Check out our fabulous Valentine's Day gift ideas. Yes, flowers are always appreciated (and generally affordable at your local bodega, though your corner merchants do like to inflate their prices on Valentine's Day). But why not buy your sweetie something more personal that you know they will savor -- like an iTunes gift card (starting at $15), a sexy toy, or a harbor cruise.

We also have sweet but budget-friendly Valentine's Day gifts for your New York schmoopie.

A Romantic Valentine's Day Engagement

Thinking about popping the question over Valentine's Day champagne and oysters? Find inspiration on our list of the most romantic spots to propose in New York City.

You're strong, you're buff, you're ridiculously flexible. But how did you get that way? Give some credit to the gym or yoga studio that helps you stay sleek.

We're taking nominations for the 2012 About.com Manhattan Readers' Choice Awards through February 15th and we're looking for your picks for the best fitness destinations in Manhattan (among other categories including beauty and dining). After February 15th, we'll tally up the nominations and choose finalists for a final vote for the Best of Manhattan titles.

• Nominate for Best Manhattan Gym -- Do you love your gym? Tell us about it.

• Nominate for Best Manhattan Yoga Class -- It seems like there's a yoga class on every Manhattan corner. Which studios and instructors are the best of the best?

• Nominate for Best Manhattan Fitness Class -- Are you a devoted follower of a specific fitness class? Do you live for the spin at Equinox, the Pilates at Crunch, or the sculpting at Chelsea Piers?

See all of the nomination categories for the 2012 About.com Manhattan Readers' Choice Awards.

New York City is throwing a ticker-tape parade tomorrow to celebrate the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory.

The parade will begin at Battery Place and Washington Street in Lower Manhattan at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7 and proceed northbound on Broadway, ending at Worth Street.

Afterward, Mayor Michael Bloomberg will present the Giants with keys to the city at a ceremony at City Hall Plaza.

A public giveaway of tickets to the ceremony will be held today from 9 to 11 a.m. through nyc.gov, 311 and the mayor's Twitter page at twitter.com/NYCMayorsOffice. A total of 250 winners will get two tickets each, and will be notified by 2 p.m. today.

If you plan to attend the parade or live or work in the area, here are a few tips for a safe celebration from our friends at the New York City Mayor's Office.

• Large crowds are expected to start gathering along Broadway early on Tuesday morning to view the parade. NYPD may begin street closings on Broadway several hours prior to the 11:00 a.m. start of the parade.
• Pedestrians will be able to cross Broadway at the following locations: Exchange Alley, Wall Street, Cedar Street, Cortlandt Street, Fulton Street and Reade Street.
• You probably shouldn't have to be told this, but those in buildings along the parade route should not throw any items other than ticker tape and confetti from building windows. You have been warned.

Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend. Where will you go to eat, drink, and cheer on your beloved New York Giants?

We've got a list of top New York City spots for Super Bowl Sunday -- the best New York City sports bars, Fox 5 sports anchor Duke Castiglione's top picks, and spots that cater to Giants fans (free shots!).