This Valentine’s Day try a fresh idea that won’t break the bank.
Here are some unique gift ideas courtesy of Simone McDowell, a gift blogger and contributor to SouthPark Magazine. McDowell says the best gifts are ones that involve the “togetherness experience,” like cooking classes.
There are a lot of options around the Queen City.
Johnson and Wales cooking classes
Contact Academic Center
801 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
980-598-1085
Cooking classes at Harper’s Restaurants
Visit www.harpersgroup.com and call for schedules:
Upstream
6902 Phillips Place
704-556-7730
M5 Modern Mediterranean
4310 Sharon Road
704-909-5500
Zink. American Kitchen
201 North Tryon Street
704-444-9001
Mimosa Grill
327 South Tryon Street
704-343-0700
The Gallery Restaurant cooking class
Designed for couples and features a 4-course dinner for two.
The cost for the session is $75 per person inclusive. Reservations are required at 704-248-4100.
Another class that’s available is the couple’s pole dancing class at Vertical Tease Fitness Boutique. Couples can learn some sensual moves and get a workout at the same time.
Verticle Tease Fitness Boutique: http://www.teasefitnessboutique.com/
A third option is to channel the movie Ghost and learn to make pottery at Pottery Central.
Pottery Central Classes: http://www.potterycentral.com/





