Valentine’s day and beyond: Date night destinations 

Although Valentine’s Day is famously popular for dining out, my own preference is to stay home on the day but go out a different night that isn’t quite so fraught for both restaurants and diners. Either way, finding a place that ticks all the boxes for a romantic evening out is the goal. Upscale spots The Oyster Bar overlooks Samish Bay from its cliffside spot off Chuckanut Drive, creating the perfect scene for a romantic evening. (Hailey Hoffman/Cascadia Daily News) Often, that mea