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Friday, February 12, 2010

Valentine’s Day recommendations

Posted by Heather / 1 comment » / romantic

It’s two days before Valentine’s Day – are you scrambling for a reservation at some special place? It’s very likely that most restaurants are almost completely booked. But who says you have to celebrate your love on one particular day?

Consider having a special meal out on a day other than Valentine’s Day, maybe sometime in the week after. There will be much less pressure and the restaurant staff will likely be much more relaxed. We’ll make some recommendations below, but to be sure it won’t be a travesty if you don’t get in on the actual day. When you love someone, February 17 or March 24 or July 6 should be just as special as February 14.

So here’s my recommendations for a nice dinner out this week. Be sure to check the restaurant websites so you can confirm open/close day and times.

Marché Artisan Foods: We keep going back over and over again, and I think I can say with confidence it’s my favorite restaurant in Nashville. We love the very reasonable prices for good quality food. Some might say that the ambience isn’t really romantic, but we like it very much, and this would be our first choice for a Valentine’s Day/week after meal out. It would also be nice for lunch or brunch, depending upon what your schedule allows.

Tayst: Even when there’s a bustle of people around you in this restaurant, your own little corner feels quiet and private and the staff take great care of you. The menu is carefully compiled; to me, it’s a kind of cerebral approach to food choices that will leave you pondering and enjoying the flavor combinations.

Flyte: We haven’t yet reviewed Flyte, but we visited a few weeks ago and were really impressed by our meal. The service is outstanding and the seating area very cozy. We recently visited on a Thursday night after a very busy day, and I left relaxed and very pleased with the meal. Ask for a seat in the comfy banquette. I recommend pairing the Salad Flyte, which is a portion of all three of their salads, with an appetizer for a great combination of flavors and textures.

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Lannae — February 13, 2010 @ 10:51 am

Happy VD Foodies!! It is also Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year!! I am going to make roasted duck rolls and ginko nuts to celebrate the day!!

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