If there’s one thing years of scanning gift guides has taught us, it’s that recommendations for men are often absurd. It’s not that we think guys won’t appreciate decorative baseball bats, diamond-studded money clips and fashionable axes. It’s that we know they won’t. Before rolling your eyes at another over-the-top list, have a look at our far more reasonable selection of stellar Valentine’s Day ideas for him. Round out the night with dinner at one of DC’s most romantic restaurants and a bottle of wine.
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Beer foamer and glass set by Menu, $82, ahalife.com
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