A LA CARTE : VALENTINE'S DAY PICKS.Everything from heart-shaped food to cozy nook restaurants make Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: see Saint Valentine's Day. Valentine's Day Lovers' holiday celebrated on February 14, the feast day of St. Valentine, one of two 3rd-century Roman martyrs of the same name. St. one of the special dining out and dining in Dining in is a formal military function for members of a company or other unit. The practice is thought to have begun in 16th Century England, in the monasteries and early universities. days of the year. Whether it's a heart-shaped pizza and a bottle of bubbly at home or a full-course meal in a romantic cafe (with perhaps red-toned food or certain dishes reputed to have aphrodisiac aphrodisiac Any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual excitement. They may be psychophysiological (arousing the senses of sight, touch, smell, or hearing) or internal (e.g., foods, alcoholic drinks, drugs, love potions, medicinal preparations). qualities), as long as there's romance in the air, everything should be hunky hun·ky 1 n. pl. hun·kies Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a person, especially a laborer, from east-central Europe. dory. With this in mind here are several possibilities: Barron's Family Restaurant Address: 4130 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. Phone: (818) 846-0043. Cuisine: American. Comments: ``Lovers' love feasts'' include numerous Valentine dishes, some named after romantic songs. Picks: Hello Young Lovers meatloaf, Heaven-sent sauteed chicken livers, My Funny Valentine roasted turkey breast, If Ever I Would Leave You spaghetti and meatballs Noun 1. spaghetti and meatballs - spaghetti with meatballs in a tomato sauce dish - a particular item of prepared food; "she prepared a special dish for dinner" , My Heart Belongs to Daddy deep dish This article is about the band. For the food, see Chicago-style pizza. Deep Dish is a duo of DJ and house music producers consisting of Iranian American members Ali "Dubfire" Shirazinia and Sharam Tayebi. apple pie apple pie typical, wholesome American dessert. [Am. Culture: Flexner, 68] See : America and Red Hot Mama Barron's pies. Also try the free Love Potion Love potion can refer to many things:
BG To Go Address: 12930 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. Phone: (818) 501-5220. Cuisine: Continental. Comments: Bistro Garden's adjunct provides a full Valentine's dinner to take home. Delivery available within its area. Picks: The $24.95 per person meal consists of Caesar salad caesar salad n. A tossed salad of greens, anchovies, croutons, and grated cheese with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, and a raw or coddled egg. or tomato bisque bisque 1 n. 1. a. A rich, creamy soup made from meat, fish, or shellfish. b. A thick cream soup made of puréed vegetables. 2. Ice cream mixed with crushed macaroons or nuts. , Indonesian-style rack of lamb Noun 1. rack of lamb - a roast of the rib section of lamb crown roast rack - rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton lamb roast, roast lamb - a cut of lamb suitable for roasting or broiled broil 1 v. broiled, broil·ing, broils v.tr. 1. To cook by direct radiant heat, as over a grill or under an electric element. 2. To expose to great heat. v. salmon and raspberry souffle souffle /souf·fle/ (soo´f'l) a soft, blowing auscultatory sound. cardiac souffle any cardiac or vascular murmur of a blowing quality. or raspberry creme brulee. Book Soup Bistro Address: 8800 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. Phone: (310) 657-1072. Cuisine: Eclectic. Comments: So pick up a book of love poems here and read them to your companion between courses. Picks: Special four-course, prix-fixe dinner is $28 by reservation only. Reservations not needed for regular menu. Buona Forchetta Where: Bel-Air Foods, Beverly Glen Marketplace, Beverly Hills Cheese Store, Bristol Farms, Chalet Gourmet, Dino's Pasta Market, selected Gelson's, selected Ralphs, Wally's Liquor, Whole Foods, Wild Oats. Comments: This is handmade, heart-shaped organic rosemary foccaccia bread available at certain upscale food outlets around Los Angeles. Cafe Sierra Address: Universal City Hilton and Towers Hotel, 555 Universal Terrace Parkway, Universal City. Phone: (818) 509-2030. Cuisine: Seafood buffet. Comments: The regular all-you-can-eat seafood buffet extravaganza is on for Valentine celebrants and lady diners receive a rose. Picks: The huge buffet is $24.95 regularly, but if you stay for the weekend room package ($130) that includes champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, you may use a special gift certificate for the buffet dinner and pay $5 less per person. Cafe Del Rey Address: 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey. Phone: (310) 823-6395. Cuisine: Californian-Asian. Comments: Romantic yacht harbor view and personalized menus with special love messages on them can be enjoyed here. Picks: Talented chef ``Naga'' has developed special dishes for Valentine's Day. Daily Grill Address: 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino. (Also Studio City, Brentwood and Los Angeles.) Phone: (818) 986-4111. Cuisine: American. Comments: This is the typical American grill featuring hearty down-to-earth favorites. Picks: In addition to the regular menu there's a Valentine special of filet mignon with crispy onions, red roasted potatoes and broccoli ($17.95) with soup or salad. Furr's Family Dining Address: 13055 Sherman Way, North Hollywood. Phone: (818) 982-8366. Cuisine: Cafeteria. Comments: Furr's is celebrating its 50th anniversary, so all couples married 50 years or more can eat free here on Feb. 14 and may win prizes donated by local merchants. Last year, 200 couples participated. Picks: The free dinner lasts from 1 to 6 p.m. on Valentine's Day and all eligible couples must register in person at the restaurant. Call for details. Jimmy's Address: 201 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. Phone: (310) 552-2394. Cuisine: Modern continental. Comments: Jimmy Murphy hosts this fashionable dining spot, a favorite of stars and statesmen. Picks: Special a la carte menu includes Willapa Bay oysters, rack of lamb with risotto ri·sot·to n. pl. ri·sot·tos A dish of rice cooked in broth, usually with saffron, and served with grated cheese. [Italian, from riso, rice, from Old Italian; see rice. goat cheese and a Beaujolais wine sauce and horseradish-crusted Chilean sea bass. Lola's Address: 945 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood. Phone: (213) 736-5652. Cuisine: Contemporary American. Comments: Hosted by the self-styled ``queen of nightlife'' Loren ``Lola'' Dunsworth, this is the revived ex-Provencia/Tuttobene/Hollywood Diner. Picks: Try the heart-shaped ravioli and one of the heart-labeled wines. New Otani Hotel Address: 120 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. Phone: (213) 629-1200. Cuisine: Varied. Comments: Overnight romantic packages ($219) include breakfast in either of two restaurants or room service, bottle of champagne on arrival, two gift Yukota robes. Picks: Dinner in the Thousand Cranes restaurant is $35 (six courses), in the Azalea azalea (əzāl`yə) [Gr.,=dry], any species of the genus Rhododendron, North American and Asian shrubs of the family Ericaceae (heath family) that are distinguished by the usually deciduous leaves. restaurant $24.95 (four courses). Nicola Address: Sanwa Bank Building, 601 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. Phone: (213) 485-0927. Cuisine: Contemporary American. Comments: For a pretheater dinner or a stay-on meal, this high-style restaurant has a special meal and live jazz entertainment. Picks: Distinctive four-course ($60) dinner includes a glass of brut Brut, Brute (both: br  t), or Brutus (br rose sparkling wine. Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel Address: 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. Phone: (310) 274-8178. Cuisine: Contemporary continental. Comments: This is where ``Pretty Woman'' star Julia Roberts romanced with Richard Gere. Deluxe ``romantic escape'' with dinner, room, champagne, strawberries, a red rose, the works, is $350. Picks: Elaborate three-course dinner in the Dining Room is $55 at 5:30 or $75 per person at 8:30 p.m. Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel Address: 1401 S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena. Phone: (818) 568-3900. Cuisine: American or Californian. Comments: Overnight special rates are from $139 to $350. Picks: Special dinner items in both The Grill and The Terrace dining rooms. Saddle Peak Lodge Address: 419 Cold Canyon Road, Calabasas. Phone: (818) 222-3888. Cuisine: New American. Comments: Hunting lodge in the mountains. Perfect romantic retreat. Picks: Regular menu of game, meats, fish and poultry. |
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