Known as both a day of love and a day of singlehood awareness, Valentine's Day is a holiday fraught with roses, chocolates, red decorations and hearts galore. It doesn't matter who you love: it's really just a holiday about celebrating being in love!
If you don't have romantic plans with your partner, check out the following places in Central NJ for some great last-minute reservations. Each is having a V-day special of some sort or another, and you and your partner will surely savor each moment.
1. Alessio 426 - Metuchen, NJ - This fun, chic eatery on Main Street offers romantic Italian fare with a twist. For starters, try the mango and avocado salad with arugula, and don't forget to sample the sweetheart ravioli entree. Heart-shaped strawberry and chocolate gelato await you and your lover for dessert! For more information, visit Alessio 426 online.
2. Covino's Ristorante - North Brunswick, NJ - For $59.00 per person, enjoy live romantic piano music, roses, chocolates and a delicious two-course meal. Special menu selections include shrimp dijon for a starter and lobster ravioli and filet mignon for main courses. For more information, visit Covino's Ristorante online.
3. Sabor Latin Bistro - Newark Hawthorne and North Bergen, NJ - Spice up your Valentine's Day dinner with some Latin cuisine! Crispy oysters (an aphrodisiac) and lobster bisque tempt you as you enter the restaurant, and braised short ribs will have you oohing and aahing in ecstasy. Share some Chocolate Passion or Strawberries Romanoff for a decadent dessert. Visit Sabor Latin Bistro online for more information.
4. The Frog and the Peach - New Brunswick, NJ - If you're looking for something truly elegant and outstanding, spend your romantic evening at this lovely restaurant in central NJ. For $75 per person, a dip of black truffle and goat cheese awaits you, and spicy gnocchi and tuna sashimi are excellent hors d'oeuvres. Heirloom squash, sea scallops and seared beef tenderloin loom as main courses, and desserts like warm berry crisp and hot pistachio cake sparkle at the end of the evening. Check out The Frog and the Peach online for more information.
What is your favorite restaurant to frequent with your partner on Valentine's Day? Tell us about it with a comment below or by e-mailing relationships@alexseise.com, and be sure to share your most romantic stories of the day with us!
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