‘Tis the season of wining and dining. Everyone is concerned about reservations and wait times and doing all the sure-fire things to maximize their Valentine’s Day. No matter who you are, you want to make the right impression on your special someone for the holiday. Columbia Dining provides a wide range of fabulous choices for every type of romance you may find yourself in.
- It’s About to Go Down…to the Basement: JJ’s Place
If the mood is right, nothing is sexier than a dim, greasy, underground food spot. JJ’s is a straightforward, to-the-point establishment. You know what you want, and you are not afraid to ask… the guy at the grill.
- I like you. A little: Ferris
One thing that Columbia Dining knows how to do is set a mediocre tone. Ferris has everything you might need, but may be missing what you want. If you are in this relationship limbo, between like-like and “sure, you’re nearby,” Ferris has exactly what you are looking for. Bonus: You can still get some cake.
- First Date: Faculty House
Maybe this is something new. You’re nervous. You want to feel fancy. Or as fancy as the wrinkled polo you found at the bottom of your drawer. Faculty House has real plates and sometimes salmon. That could be good, right?
- Starting a Polycule: Diana
Sometimes your relationship is ready for the next big step. Not marriage. That’s archaic. I am talking about adding a third. Diana is the perfect setting for testing out your new dynamic. It’s exciting. Fresh. And has options for whatever floats your boat. Put everything you want in that bowl, why not?
- We are committed. She is the one: Chef Mike’s
If your lover is dependable, consistent, loving, and tender, they deserve to be taken somewhere that shares all of their incredible qualities. Nothing says marriage material more than a sandwich, chips, a baked good of your choosing, a fruit (multiple if you’re slick with it), and a slightly-larger-than-the-other-dining-halls drink.

