Places to go for Valentine’s
Dates
By Kylie Gifford and Kristin Chulick
Restaurants:
· Cheesecake Factory- With a wide variety of food the Oakridge
or Valley Fair locations are perfect for a casual date while the
San Francisco location is a great romantic getaway.
· Valencia Hotel Citrus- A unique dining experience in
the romantic Valencia Hotel, with a menu ranging from salmon to
ribeye steak to quail.
· The Grill- Located downtown San Jose, the private setting
and friendly service create a perfect spot for dinner, or even
just dessert.
· P.F. Chang’s- Offers Chinese cuisine with a twist
in a romantic, exotic atmosphere in downtown San Jose.
· La Fondue- The extravagant prices are well worth paying
to dine at this exclusive Los Gatos restaurant.
· Vin Santo- For a traditional Italian meal, this bistro
located on Lincoln Avenue is a perfect choice.
· Blowfish- An ideal place for sushi lovers, the Asian
Fusion style creates an enjoyable environment at the heart of
Santana Row.
· Pizza Antica- This pizzeria, with all the charm of Santana
Row, offers old-style pizza and other traditional Italian foods.
· Florentine’s- This quaint Italian “home cooking”
provides a great environment for getting to know your valentine.
Things to Do:
· Ice skating- Always an entertaining way to spend the
day, this is a good choice for a more casual, fun date.
· Make dinner and rent a movie- Nothing could be more romantic
than serving your valentine a delicious, home-cooked meal and
curling up on the couch to watch your favorite movie.
· Drive-ins- To put a different spin on the typical dinner-and-a-movie
date, ditch the theater and watch a movie in the comfort of your
own car.
· Bowling- The noisy lanes provide a great way to loosen
up and have a good time with your valentine.
· Laser tag- What could be more fun than some good, healthy
competition with your valentine? This is also a fun activity for
group dates.
· Picnic- Order some food to go at your favorite restaurant
and take your valentine to the picnic spot of your choice. This
is peaceful, dreamy way to spend some quality time with your valentine.
Some suggestions: Almaden Quicksilver Park, Vasona Lake Park (in
Los Gatos), Almaden Lake Park (off Almaden Expressway).
