DINING OUT
Sweet Dreams
With Valentine’s Day on the calendar, thoughts turn to (what
else?) … food! What’s your idea of a romantic restaurant? Give
me white tablecloths, a candle and a view of the beach or dining
al fresco and I am pretty much yours. Service comes in close to
the top, too. There’s nothing like bad service to ruin an evening
out.
In my mind, ambiance trumps cuisine, however the overall
experience would be decidedly less romantic over a steaming
deep dish pizza. So, yes, one should take the meal itself into
consideration.
opportunities to feed both the stomach and the soul. And you
don’t have to spend last week’s paycheck to woo the one you
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love. Sure, the high-end restaurants will impress, but more
tete over a charcuterie board and glass of bubbly can lead eyes
to lock and a heart to swoon.
If you’re in need of some recommendations for this Valentine’s
from the usual suspects (tried and true St. Pete favorites) to a
sampling of more casual spots.
You can’t go wrong with an outdoor table at Parkshore Grill or
, both considered prime destinations for top-notch
dining, service and the place to see and be seen. Across the
BY MARCIA BIGGS
/StPeteLifeMag.com