FINE DINING
THE ELEMENTS OF
ROMANCE
Ambience, service, food and the variables that combine to make a night out extra special By Jim Flint for the Mail Tribune
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Garden dining on a summer’s eve at Peerless Restaurant in Ashland is popular for a romantic dinner out.
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hat is it that makes a restaurant a great place for a romantic evening out? For some, preparing a dinner at home for your loved one can be the most romantic gesture for a special occasion. For others, a picnic in a park can be a sweet option. “For romantic dining when the weather’s nice, my husband and I like to eat in Lithia Park,” said Angela Decker of Ashland. “We’ll grab a slice from Martoli’s or a sandwich from Mix and find a spot near the creek. Lithia Park is always gorgeous, and a perfect place to canoodle with your honey.” But sometimes, the occasion demands an allstops-out restaurant dining experience. While the food is important, other elements come into play as well: lighting, noise level, table linens, soft music, service, stemware and décor. Even memories of a previous experience can amp up the romance factor on a repeat visit. Celebrating an anniversary, for instance, at the same restaurant where she proposed can make the evening more special.
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