On Valentine's Day key to partner's heart is food and champagne Loved up couples like Genna Brodie and Michael Collins are heading to Max Brenner for Valentine's Day. Picture: Bradley Hunter Source: The Daily Telegraph FORGET Cupids arrow, the way to win your love's heart is with a knife and fork and a glass of bubbly. For the organised seducer, Valentine's Day celebration is a classic dinner for two in a romantic restaurant. Special Feature: Valentine's Day "We are eating out on Valentine's Day more than ever," says John Hart of Restaurant and Catering Australia. "This year, restaurateurs are over the moon when Valentine's Day is on a 'school night" because they get one extra big night of the week in addition to Friday and Saturday. It boosts February turnover which is great for business. Tell the world how much you love someone this Valentine's Day Another plus for restaurants, according to online restaurant booking service Dimmi, is that February 14 is one of lowest no-show and cancellations days of for the year - 5.5 per cent, half of the usual average. Dimmi also reports that women are more organised, making their reservations well in advance, while male suitors book within 72 hours of February 14. Join in the Romance Report - where true love meets the truth about love But overall it is men doing the wooing, making 72 per cent of the total bookings compared to 43 per cent at other times of the year. Share #whatilove with news.com.au this Valentine's Day Diners are also happy to pay the price for love spending an average of $75 per head compared to the $50 average on other nights. Forget hearts on February 14th, now you can give your sweetie a chocolate treat with your mug on it. What to wear for the perfect date on Valentine's Day These statistics ring true for chef and restaurateur Guy Grossi. "It's a great day from a business perspective," says the My Kitchen Rules guest judge. We're always full and always tables for two which require much planning, but it's a great night. The atmosphere is lovely, warm and fuzzy. It's a feel-good evening full of promise and better things to come. Sexting is a no-no on Valentine's Day At home, romantics will be tucking into fare believed to have aphrodisiac qualities. Coles reports a 100 per cent increase in sales of oysters, while Woolworths will sell 100,000 of the supposedly lust-inducing shellfish. Revolt against gooey Valentine's Day Chocolate is another top choice with leading chocolatiers Haighs and Max Brenner citing Valentine's Day as their biggest calendar events after Easter and Christmas, and Coles reporting a 700 per cent increase in sales of boxed chocolates for the annual love-fest. "Chocolate has always been a romantic choice because it's an indulgent treat that can be shared and enjoyed by just about everyone," says Yael Kaminski, General Manager of Max Brenner, which sells 10 tonnes of chocolate in Valentine's week. An added benefit is that chocolate melts at body temperature adding some playful options to the mix... A rose must be red on Valentine's Day Finally, there is the top of the pops. "Champagne is the lazy and obvious option," says Chris Morrison, former Global Ambassador for MUMM and Perrier Jouet and now head wine buyer for chef Guillaume Brahimi's restaurant. But for good reason. It's a luxury, a beautiful wine, and a good way to impress a lady and celebrate the specialness of the moment. Champagne has also never been cheaper thanks to bottle shop price wars and the strong Australian dollar so it's a good choice whether you're in a restaurant or sitting on the balcony at home. As soon as that cork pops the celebration begins. Liquorland expects a 40 per cent increase in sales of Champagne and sparkling wine, while Woolworths Liquor and BWS will sell approximately 18,000 more bottles of Champagne and sparkling this week than a normal week.