It's that time of year again: love is in the air and the candy hearts are starting their journeys to department stores around the world. Valentine's day is here, again, whether we like it or not.

Don't get me wrong, I love...love. I'm not against the idea of a holiday to celebrate romance; I'm just not a big fan of the secretly agreed-upon aesthetic of it all. The pink and red hearts just get on my nerves, and I'm really not sure why.

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Whether you love Valentine's or you hate it, if you are currently in any kind of relationship, it's time to start planning your celebrations. If television is to be believed, this could make or break a new relationship, or potentially set an established one back for a few months, if you get it wrong. That's a lot of pressure, but we're here to help.

We've put together a list of some of the best restaurants in Montrose, guaranteed to set your Valentine's Day off on the right foot. After all, the dinner can set the tone for the whole evening, so why not get that right and set yourself up well, right out of the gate?

As always, if we missed any of your favorite restaurants, or if you've got any better plans for Valentine's Day this year that you'd like to let us know about, make sure you download that app and let us know with the AppChat feature.

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