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[Steve Heard]

For something different, try Holly's Hill Winery's Valentine Weekend Food and Wine Pairing

February 12 & 13
11am - 4pm
Valentine's Weekend Food & Wine Pairing with Live Music by
Elements of Style

Menu

Grilled Shrimp and Sausage Skewers with Smoky Paprika Glaze
Paired with 2009 Roussanne

Beef filet kabayaki rolls
Paired with 2009 Grenache Noir

Curried sweet potato soup
Paired with 2009 Mourvedre Classique

Lamb chops with roasted beet sauce
Paired with 2007 Wylie-Fenaughty Syrah

Sugar cookies with goat cheese & fig orange jam
Paired with 2009 Late Harvest Roussanne

It is a great bargain in a beautiful setting.

$20 per person, $25 at the door
http://www.hollyshil.../valentine.html

[nomad]

Take her out the day BEFORE Valentine's Day otherwise it's crowded zoo and you'll be hard pressed to enjoy it. Then stay home and watch flick for Vday. This is a classy move, trust me

[giacomo]

all really good choices. I'd highly reccommend Sequoia Restarant in Placerville. Have been there half a dozen times and have enjoyed each visit immenseley. The restaurant is housed in a Victorian style house (think big old mansion) with various rooms to dine in. Ask to have dessert in one of the upstairs parlor rooms (if availabel)
Happy VD

[4thgenFolsomite]

few places on earth are as romantic as Italy. I would take her to Sergios. they will make a fuss over her and she will love it. food is great. soft lighting. go check it out.

[Bill Z]

all really good choices. I'd highly reccommend Sequoia Restarant in Placerville. Have been there half a dozen times and have enjoyed each visit immenseley. The restaurant is housed in a Victorian style house (think big old mansion) with various rooms to dine in. Ask to have dessert in one of the upstairs parlor rooms (if availabel)
Happy VD

I've never been there, but I have looked at their website and the place screams "ROMANTIC".
I know they host weddings there, I would say, not only is it a nice place to spend Valentines day with a girl, it would also be an awesome place to "pop the question". I'm not saying Ricky is ready for that, but when he is, it would be a great place to do it.

[Rickykicks]

Thanks again for the great advice everybody, I made reservations today at Bidwell Street Bistro.
The next thing I have to do is find a good place to order a dozen roses, (i like buying local)
and get her a gift, while I apprecate the vote of confidence Bill Z we have only been dating
since november and we didn't become offical until two weeks ago. So the big question is out
of the question for a while. But when the time comes I'll consider doing it up the hill
So as for gift ideas, I figure you can never go wrong with jewelry as long as it's not
over the top.

So for the gift, I could use some advice too. Chocolates will be bought at snooks but I want
to get her something to let her know how special she is to me but I'm not rich either. What
do you all think of these?

http://www.zales.com...d=2280536&kpc=1

[AMETHYST PRODUCTIVITY]

Ricky, Those are lovely and any woman would be proud to wear them.

[Steve Heard]

Thanks again for the great advice everybody, I made reservations today at Bidwell Street Bistro.
The next thing I have to do is find a good place to order a dozen roses, (i like buying local)
and get her a gift, while I apprecate the vote of confidence Bill Z we have only been dating
since november and we didn't become offical until two weeks ago. So the big question is out
of the question for a while. But when the time comes I'll consider doing it up the hill
So as for gift ideas, I figure you can never go wrong with jewelry as long as it's not
over the top.

So for the gift, I could use some advice too. Chocolates will be bought at snooks but I want
to get her something to let her know how special she is to me but I'm not rich either. What
do you all think of these?

http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2280536&kpc=1

Ricky, you romantic devil! My advice is to take it sloooooooow.

If she's as nice as you are treating her, she'll "love" those earrings whether she loves them or not.

[Bill Z]

Thanks again for the great advice everybody, I made reservations today at Bidwell Street Bistro.
The next thing I have to do is find a good place to order a dozen roses, (i like buying local)
and get her a gift, while I apprecate the vote of confidence Bill Z we have only been dating
since november and we didn't become offical until two weeks ago. So the big question is out
of the question for a while. But when the time comes I'll consider doing it up the hill
So as for gift ideas, I figure you can never go wrong with jewelry as long as it's not
over the top.

So for the gift, I could use some advice too. Chocolates will be bought at snooks but I want
to get her something to let her know how special she is to me but I'm not rich either. What
do you all think of these?

http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2280536&kpc=1

There is a florist across the street from the Adult community center (the old fire dept HQ between city hall and the PD).

[giacomo]

I've never been there, but I have looked at their website and the place screams "ROMANTIC".
I know they host weddings there, I would say, not only is it a nice place to spend Valentines day with a girl, it would also be an awesome place to "pop the question". I'm not saying Ricky is ready for that, but when he is, it would be a great place to do it.

Definately very romantic. Takes about the same amount of time to go over to Roseville galleria , so guys (or gals) treat yourselves to a fabulous short getaway to Placerville's famous Sequoia restaurant and enjoy a gorgeous setting, great food and definately sets the tone for romance. Takin it slow was definately not in my vocabulary when I met my future wife. We met and were engaged within 6 weeks and married 6 months to the day we met. Been married 22+ years and love her with all my heart. When you know you know. !!!
Hmm might be a fun topic, for Valentine's Day: how did you get engaged or meet your spouse?

[MrsTuffPaws]

So for the gift, I could use some advice too. Chocolates will be bought at snooks but I want
to get her something to let her know how special she is to me but I'm not rich either. What
do you all think of these?

http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2280536&kpc=1

Very pretty. But I'm going to suggest that you also look at the Consignment shop by Lowes on E. Bidwell. I've seen some really pretty jewelry there for under $200. Precious Gems on Sutter street also has a 'vintage' (aka used) jewelery section that can be affordable.