The G.O.O.D.S. Magazine Winter 2014 | Page 64

V alentine’s Day By Ray Pita Love brings an undeniable brightness to daily activities: eating, working out, and even waking up can become slices of heaven when one is in love. Valentine’s Day is a holiday that acknowledges how love transforms us. It’s the perfect time to take your special someone to a romantic restaurant and show them how much you cherish them, whether it’s the first date or the thousandth. The menus from some of San Diego’s top restaurants can connect you intimately over candlelit tables, amazing views, romantic ambience, and superb cuisine. Here are five of the most romantic restaurants in San Diego: The Melting Pot - Gaslamp 901 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101, (619) 234-5554 The Melting Pot is a one-of-a-kind restaurant without the traditional chef in the kitchen. Guests are given the opportunity to dip to their hearts’ content. Located in the Gaslamp Quarter’s very first skyscraper, the unbelievably decadent menu of cheese, broth, and chocolate fondue options, can satisfy any savory or sweet cravings. To complement the menu, the restaurant offers a number of signature cocktails and specialty drinks. The wine list is equally impressive, with an extensive collection of Old and New World varietals. A unique feature of the restaurant is a section dubbed “the lover’s lane,” a row of private booths located in a hidden, intimate corner. The restaurant is offering a prix-fixe Valentine’s Day menu with five alluring courses for $55, $79, or $86 per person, each with a complimentary champagne toast. Optional romance packages and gifts, such as long-stemmed roses, bottle of wine, or chocolate-covered strawberries, are also available.