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Chocolate and cherries are a Valentine's treat.
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Valentine’s Day diningIf you're looking for a Valentine's treat that says all the right things (chocolate and sweetness), in the right color (pink) -- and all for a nominal price, Dairy Queen is offering a Choco Cherry Love Blizzard through February.
The new Blizzard blends cherry topping and chocolate chunks in a soft-serve ice cream.
If you're in a mood to spend a bit more on your sweetie, you'll probably be thinking of dinner out, in which case it's not too early to start calling around. Most restaurants offer special menus for Valentine's Day (Feb. 14, less than two weeks away), and they book up early for this holiday.
Here are some options:
An early Valentine: Montes Winery's Chilean wines will be featured in a six-course meal, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chart House Honolulu. Chef James Sadiarin's menu includes Salmon Ribbons on a Skewer (with 2002 Sauvignon Blanc), Pan-Seared Chilean Sea Bass (2001 "Alpha" Chardonnay), Grilled Pekin Duck Breast (1999 "Alpha" Syrah), Mushroom-Stuffed Tenderloin of Beef (2000 "Alpha" Merlot), Fire Roasted Lamb Rack (1999 Montes "M") and Poached Pears. Cost is $50. Call 941-6669.
Ala Moana Hotel: Plantation Cafe offers a four-course menu Feb. 14 featuring Ahi Sashimi Tempura Roll, Poached Pear Salad and entree choice of Main Lobster Newburg in Puff Pastry or Grilled Filet Mignon. Dessert is Chocolate and Raspberry Sacher Torte. Cost is $27, including champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberry. Call 955-4811.
Auntie Pasto's: Valentine's specials offered Feb. 10 to 14 include select appetizers and desserts, plus entrees of Veal Oscar, Stuffed Salmon with Fettuccine and New York Steak with Cabernet Mushroom Sauce. Call 739-CIAO (Kapahulu) or 523-8855 (South Beretania Street).
Ohana Reef Towers: Comedian Frank DeLima hosts a dinner show at the Palace Showroom, featuring the Ali'i Buffet, including prime rib, mahimahi tempura and teriyaki chicken. Seating begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $39.50 ($19.50 children). Cocktail seating available at 8 p.m. for an 8:30 p.m. performance. Cost is $22 (children free with two-drink purchase required). Call 923-SHOW or 922-6408.
Sergio's: Feb. 14 menu includes Oysters Rockefeller, Roasted Tomato-Basil Soup, entree of Filet of Beef Wrapped in Apple-Smoked Bacon and dessert of Brandied Cherry Chocolate Torte. Cost is $110 per couple or $150 with wine pairings. Includes a red rose. Call 951-6900.
Tiki's Grill & Bar: Fixed-price dinner Feb. 14 and 15 includes shrimp-crab cake appetizer and entree choice of lobster-stuffed fish, osso bucco or Three's Company (a seafood combo). Dessert is molten chocolate cake. Cost is $120 per couple, which includes a bottle of Rosemount Rose Label Shiraz. Ka'ala Boys and Kawika Kahiapo perform Feb. 14; Ka'ala Boys and Ellsworth Simeona, on Feb. 15. Call 923-8454.
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