480008 Wed Jan 16 12:58:03 -0800 2008 20 12 Boston Area 0 3301906 I know, I know, it's a sucker's night out, but the GF wants it, so there you go. I decided on Grotto (that new offal/chicken liver lasagna is making me drool). What's everyone else doing? Wed Jan 16 12:58:03 -0800 2008 16490 Bostonbob3 1 3302046 There's a good chance I'll be back in NYC around then, so if so, I think we'll be going to either I Coppi in the East Village near Alphabet City (nyahhh) or Trinity Place in Lower Manhattan. If we are around Boston on the 14th, though, I'm thinking of maybe Pellino's in Marblehead or Caffe Italia in Eastie. Or maybe we'll go somewhere else, like, I dunno, Del Taco in Barstow, CA (KIDDING). (My GF roams this board, so perhaps it's good to keep the element of surprise going--don't listen to a word I'm saying if you're reading this!) Wed Jan 16 13:26:03 -0800 2008 3301906 14771 hiddenboston 2 3302063 I had a lovely meal at I Coppi a few months back. Good food, reasonable prices and a great outdoor patio (not that you'd want to be sitting there now). Wed Jan 16 13:29:32 -0800 2008 3302046 12702 lissy 1 3302495 Tickets to the Magnetic Fields concert at the Somerville Theater that night. Any pre or post concert recs in Davis Square? Wed Jan 16 15:10:59 -0800 2008 3301906 24511 swans 2 3302683 Gargoyles on the Square is a few blocks down from the theater. Their website is under construction, but if you scroll down a bit, you'll find a link that has their Val. Day menu listed: http://gargoylesonthesquare.com/ Wed Jan 16 16:02:28 -0800 2008 3302495 10532 LindaWhit 1 3302565 Yes it is, can't stand being herded like cattle in and out, the limited menus, mediocre food, sub par service and premiium price to boot. Nope, I'm waiting till the following Saturday. Wed Jan 16 15:30:41 -0800 2008 3301906 147961 treb 1 3304333 Grotto sounds lovely, but why not surprise her with an overnight to the Vineyard and dinner at the Harbor View. Alternatively, you could have a drink at Durty Nellies, and dinner at your place served by a personal chef. Thu Jan 17 07:31:07 -0800 2008 3301906 26213 Pegmeister 2 3304378 Pegmeister, she reads this board often, so here's what I'm thinking: cancel the reservations at Grotto, have drinks at Durty Nelly's, folllowed by a couple slices at Haymarket Pizza. Romantic, yes? :)) Thu Jan 17 07:44:20 -0800 2008 3304333 16490 Bostonbob3 3 3304415 Actually, maybe all the guys could go to Durty Nellie's/Haymarket Pizza, and all the women could go to Grotto. Who's in? Thu Jan 17 07:52:59 -0800 2008 3304378 14771 hiddenboston 4 3304472 Me! Thu Jan 17 08:07:05 -0800 2008 3304415 16490 Bostonbob3 5 3304783 Marc's suggestion sounds pretty good!! But, I think it would be in Bob's best intrest to stick to Grotto. Don't forget the chocolates!! You should probably make a stop at Burdick. Thu Jan 17 09:17:30 -0800 2008 3304472 26213 Pegmeister 6 3305312 I picked up a bag of chocolate chips at CVS. That should be okay, right? Thu Jan 17 11:01:10 -0800 2008 3304783 16490 Bostonbob3 7 3305368 Nice touch -- are they bitter chocolate? Thu Jan 17 11:13:30 -0800 2008 3305312 26213 Pegmeister 8 3305461 Tollhouse, so they're semi-sweet. (I AM kidding, Abby. You get nothing but the best. Whitman's.) Thu Jan 17 11:35:17 -0800 2008 3305368 16490 Bostonbob3 7 3305465 Me too, along with tube socks and bath salts. Nothing but the best! :-D Thu Jan 17 11:36:25 -0800 2008 3305312 14771 hiddenboston 8 3305482 I'm getting her epson salts, so top that. BTW, I really am looking forward to Grotto again. Have you seen their winter offal menu? Thu Jan 17 11:39:09 -0800 2008 3305465 16490 Bostonbob3 9 3305500 Epson salts? You got me there (damn!)... Thu Jan 17 11:44:03 -0800 2008 3305482 14771 hiddenboston 3 3305040 I always thought Redbones would be a GREAT Valentine's dinner place. Never tested that theory, though. Thu Jan 17 10:08:22 -0800 2008 3304378 11148 Alcachofa 4 3305382 Add a night of AHL hockey in Worcester, and you have my Valentine's outing in 2004. That was a great date:). Thu Jan 17 11:15:56 -0800 2008 3305040 15217 gini 4 3325355 Ask and ye shall receive: http://www.redbones.com/newsevents.html "Dine on the classic aphrodisiac, oysters on the half shell, followed by a Redbones buffet and a decadent chocolate dessert all paired with beers from Lost Abbey and Cambridge Brewing." That's where we'll be :) Wed Jan 23 14:01:35 -0800 2008 3305040 18481 MaineRed 1 3304354 It is a double hit (b-day as well) for my GF. While I agree it is a suckers night out, and in league with Mothers or NYE, it is nice to celebrate the occasions so we will bite the bullet. We are going to Harvest,. They are doing 3 courses (choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert) for $70; or $85 with wine pairing, $95, with full wine pairing. The menu is below: Appetizers Ahi Tuna Tartare Moroccan spices, lemon confit, elephant garlic Saint Clair, "Vicar's Choice", Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2007 Maine Lobster Salad Hearts of Palm, winter citrus & champagne thyme vinaigrette Cono Sur, Chardonnay, Central Valley, Chile, 2006 Cauliflower Soup Black truffle & wood sorrel Salvalai, Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie, Italy, 2006 Sweetbread Ravioli Parslied carrots, Napa Cabbage, garlic foam Fontanafredda, "Briccotondo", Barbera, Piedmont, Italy, 2005 Entrees Confit of Giannone Chicken Smoked bacon gnocchi, haricot vert & housemade pancetta M. Chapoutier, "Belleruche", Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France, 2006 Roasted Atlantic Halibut Melted leeks, Peekytoe crab, rosemary & Marcona Almonds Saintsbury, Chardonnay, Carneros, 2006 Duo of Wolfe's Neck Farm Beef Grilled ribeye & oxtail parmentier, confit of fennel & creamed spinach Rock & Vine, "Three Ranches", Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, 2005 Grilled Breast of Long Island Duck Variation of sunchokes, pomegranate & crispy duck rillette Hope Estate, Shiraz, Hunter Valley, Australia, 2005 Housemade Parsley Pappardelle Chanterelle mushrooms, baby carrots & garlic confit Montinore Estate, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2006 Desserts Chocolate Fondue for Two Valrhona dark chocolate, fresh fruit, housemade marshmallows Marenco, 'Pineto', Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont, Italy, 2005 Citrus Sorbet Tasting Meyer lemon, blood orange, Key lime Rudera, Late Harvest Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, S.Africa, 2005 Strawberries and Champagne Almond mint tart, champagne sabayon, strawberry ice cream Michele Chiarlo, 'Nivole', Moscato d’Asti, Piedmont, Italy, 2006 Honeycrisp Apple Terrine Maple sugar, cinnamon sable, cider gelee Neige, Apple Ice Wine, Canada, NV Valhrona Chocolate Mille Feuille Mexican hot chocolate, bittersweet chocolate ice cream Fonseca, “Bin 27”, Ruby Port, Portugal, NV Thu Jan 17 07:38:37 -0800 2008 3301906 13687 Gabatta