crackers Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 (edited) Has anyone had any Valentine's Day restaurant experiences in the recent past, good, bad or indifferent? [And no, I'm not asking for myself. ] Edited January 11, 2006 by crackers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Has anyone had any Valentine's Day restaurant experiences in the recent past, good, bad or indifferent? [And no, I'm not asking for myself. ] Last year I ate Thai at Basil Thai with my Dad. No one was in there, and there were helium balloons tied to the backs of every chair. It was priceless (and the food was yummy enough). I highly recommend it for couples or singles, bithday parties, carry out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJono Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 A few days before Valentine's Day last year, a close friend living abroad called to say he'd be in town for one night and asked if I wanted to have dinner. Of course he was going to be in town the night of Feb 14th. He wanted to have a fancy dinner and it was tough finding a reservation. I got a table at Charlie Palmer Steakhouse and it worked out great. They had the full menu available and also had a special tasting menu (was five courses, I think). It either included sparkling wine pairings or maybe there was a supplement added. There was a good mix of couples and Hill-type business people. They had a sparkling wine table set up in the main dining room. It was festive, but not overly so. Not particularly romantic, but fun. A good option. We did the special menu and the sparkling wine pairings. It was tough finishing the champagne as course after course appeared - but we managed. There were four or five glasses of champagne offered and with the two predinner cocktails at the bar, I don't remember much of the food, frankly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 (edited) The last time I went out on Valentines Day we were in Baltimore at the restaurant at the Harbour Court hotel. No recollection of the food (other than that it was good) but I got diamond earrings and a marriage proposal. Edited January 11, 2006 by Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 The last time I went out on Valentines Day we were in Baltimore at the restaurant at the Harbour Court hotel. No recollection of the food (other than that it was good) but I got diamond earrings and a marriage proposal. Were these from the same gentleman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 (edited) Were these from the same gentleman Yes! Edit to say that I have been informed we might be going out this Valentines Day. Edited January 11, 2006 by Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demvtr Posted January 14, 2006 Share Posted January 14, 2006 I'm going to be trying out Foti's the Saturday prior to Valentine's Day. I know that after the initial positive reviews there have been some complaints, but I want to give it a shot. Staying overnight in a local B&B, so maybe we'll check out the local food stores that were written up in the Post recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackers Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 For what it's worth, OpenTable has just posted its list of restaurants that are offering special Valentine's Day menus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe H Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Not sure about the "recent past" but in '04 we had an experience at the Prime Rib that impressed me enough to write about it: http://www.chowhound.com/midatlantic/board...ages/32271.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 My +1 and I are going to Restaurant Eve to the Bistro. Three course Prix Fixe dinner...yummy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 F*ck dining out on V-day. I'm glad I got married-- don't have to put up with that nightmare anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 F*ck dining out on V-day. I'm glad I got married-- don't have to put up with that nightmare anymore. Yeah, right. So how long ago did you make the reservations? Most of the good ones are gone already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Yeah, right. Â So how long ago did you make the reservations? Most of the good ones are gone already. Dinner will be at Chez Dente. I'm thinking Osso Buco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 F*ck dining out on V-day. I'm glad I got married-- don't have to put up with that nightmare anymore. Don't be so sure, buddy. Yeah, right. Â So how long ago did you make the reservations? Most of the good ones are gone already. Mainly by jerks who make multiple ressies and don't show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Dateless on Vday Perhaps a bunch of us should find a bar and celebrate Hill Valley's Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisaB Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Dinner will be at Chez Dente. I'm thinking Osso Buco. My husband is a great guy, but there is one thing he absolutely cannot do, cook. I think that is so sweet. I am sure you will make it special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escoffier Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Dinner will be at Chez Dente. I'm thinking Osso Buco. Damn! I might cancel my reservation at Restaurant Eve and come to your house...Osso Buco....my favorite...with risotto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLK Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 You never know - the date you mentioned in your other post might pan out. Good luck either way! Dateless on VdayPerhaps a bunch of us should find a bar and celebrate Hill Valley's Birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 Dateless on VdayPerhaps a bunch of us should find a bar and celebrate Hill Valley's Birthday! If what I am hoping to do on my b-day doesn't pan out I'll let you know when and where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodleygrrl Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 A few days before Valentine's Day last year, a close friend living abroad called to say he'd be in town for one night and asked if I wanted to have dinner. Of course he was going to be in town the night of Feb 14th. He wanted to have a fancy dinner and it was tough finding a reservation. I got a table at Charlie Palmer Steakhouse and it worked out great. They had the full menu available and also had a special tasting menu (was five courses, I think). It either included sparkling wine pairings or maybe there was a supplement added. There was a good mix of couples and Hill-type business people. They had a sparkling wine table set up in the main dining room. It was festive, but not overly so. Not particularly romantic, but fun. A good option. We did the special menu and the sparkling wine pairings. It was tough finishing the champagne as course after course appeared - but we managed. There were four or five glasses of champagne offered and with the two predinner cocktails at the bar, I don't remember much of the food, frankly Roger Troutman and I are spending our Valentine's Day there. So glad to hear that the place was a hit. I am dieting like a mad woman right now as we are getting married in October, so this will be a night where I get to have whatever I want. We had to do a $25.00 charge to reserve a table on that day that they will charge if we don't show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Roger Troutman and I are spending our Valentine's Day there. So glad to hear that the place was a hit. I am dieting like a mad woman right now as we are getting married in October, so this will be a night where I get to have whatever I want.We had to do a $25.00 charge to reserve a table on that day that they will charge if we don't show. Mrs. Pete and I will be dining at Charlie Palmer's on Valentine's Day as well. I love the fact that their entire menu will be available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadya Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 As luck would have it, I'm working and we have 220+ on the books. I sense a thread titled "The Reaming of St. Valentine" to be a hit on Wednesday night if anything transpires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Principia Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 The +1 and I will be having our traditional repast of pizza. We're trying the breadmaker's pizza dough recipe, and if that doesn't turn out then we'll head out for the pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'll be eating jello and broth at Shady Grove hospital. Poor planning on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I'll be eating jello and broth at Shady Grove hospital. Poor planning on my part. Losing your tonsils? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxyzptlk Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 My fiancé and I went to Maestro on Saturday night and celebrated a bit early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ustreetguy Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Losing your tonsils? That'll be me sometime this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 A special happy day to Don Rockwell, for creating this community for us. And to hillvalley, for all she does. And to the whole community for helping to open my mind and palate. And to all the hardworking staff of our favorite restaurants. I love you guys. You rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bhide Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 I agree -- thanks for posting this. Also to my husband -- it is Valentine's Day dear. HINT HINT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Don't be so sure, buddy.Mainly by jerks who make multiple ressies and don't show. Hah! Osso buco it is! And I have all day to work on dinner, as I finally have a day off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demetrius Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Happy Valentine's Day everyone. Thank you for helping me open my eyes and see all of the wonderful things I can create in the kitchen. And, a special thank you to Porcupine for her tenacity in helping me further develop my baking skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaghan Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Desperate to fill space Anyway, I had never heard of Anil and Shivani or Tandoori Nights. You? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Desperate to fill space Anyway, I had never heard of Anil and Shivani or Tandoori Nights. You? Tandoori Nights is actually pretty good. I've been there three or four times, but not in the last year, so I won't start a thread on it just yet. I think a reconnoiter is in order... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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