Where to fall in love on Valentine's Day

There’s a reason this city is called the finest city in America. With spectacular mountain views, gorgeous beaches and a downtown right by the bay, it’s the ideal place for romantic rendezvous. With the most romantic night of the year just around the corner, you may find it difficult to narrow down your choices. So here, a little help to make Valentine’s Day super special.

Anthology is the place to go for a fine dining, live music, old-school supper club experience. This place absolutely oozes romance, with candle votives glowing on each table, a wall blanketed in dreamy colored light and seating that allows for first class views anywhere in the restaurant, it was made for lovers. On Valentine’s Day the house band will play romantic tunes while Chef Eric Bauer creates a special prix fixe menu including a Jerusalem Artichoke Bisque, choice of Whole Roasted Prime Cap Steak or Pan Sauteed Sustainable Chilean Sea Bass and finally, the super sexy Vanilla Bean and Pistachio Souffle with Dark Cherry Gelato. It’s basically like love in your mouth. Even if you’re unable to make it here for Valentine’s Day, (which is quickly selling out) it’s worth a visit any night of the week. Check out Fresh Vibe Tuesdays, in which Chef Bauer makes weekly changes to his comfort food inspired menu. A recent “Small Bite” feature of Buffalo Veal Sweetbreads is absolutely mouth watering. Just imagine the best super bowl buffalo wing you ever had with an upgrade of class and lasting flavor. A very friendly staff and ideal location of Little Italy makes Anthology an everlasting experience.

Bleu Boheme is a charming French bistro specializing in comforting French country classics. Located on Adams Avenue in the heart of Kensington, long tapered candles, melodic background music and an old European feel will make you never want to leave this romantic getaway. A prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu will be offered both Saturday and Sunday with selections of Homemade Creamy Lobster Bisque, Filet of Salmon with Large Shrimp, Braised Short Rib, Filet Mignon and two dessert selections of Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brulee or Chocolate Hazelnut Mousse with Raspberry Pomegranate Jelly and Flourless Chocolate Cake. These descriptions don’t even begin to express the overwhelming feeling of warmth and sensuality these dishes will bring you. If the many selections of sweet white and deep red wines don’t entice you, please try the very popular Basil Martini. A house creation, this delectable drink is fresh and unique. If you’re lucky enough to have Leticia as your server, a warm and welcoming night lies ahead, as she and the rest of the staff create an environment that feels as if you’ve just been welcomed into their old country home.

Love is a tricky, tricky thing. Dinner is not. Try Anthology and Bleu Boheme, your taste buds will thank you.

Happy Valentine’s Day!