Whether your valentine is a spouse, a lover, a child or a raucous relative, set that day aside to give him or her a little extra token of your affection. One way to indulge the ones you love is to lavish them with some extra special attention in the form of an excellent meal. As the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree, I am also choosy about where I would take my best beloveds to dine. After such a meal your beloved can't help but feel well loved, restored and hopefully not too satiated to return some of that loving attention. Should you choose to be less exclusive and more festive, the J-Bar will be serving a more informal menu.
Most children love fire.
And here they'll have the chance to watch their own pizza sizzle in the wood-fired oven while you can treat yourself to chef Steven Critcher's impressive repertoire, paired up with sommelier Tom Carter's carefully selected wines. Valentine's Day promises to be indulgent for dining companions of any age. Start with the warm shrimp salad with mesquite-smoked bacon and caramelized shallots, paired with a glass of Callaway Viognier. Chefs Murphy and Azersky, that dynamic duo, are cooking up plenty of Valentine specials to showcase. Be sure to check out the oak planked Arctic char with cherry compote, smoked and grilled prime rib of buffalo, or Florida pompano stuffed with oysters, crab and crawfish, baked in parchment.