metro >> out to eat
Take your Valentine to one of these romantic restaurants.
Romance is on the mind of The warm, glowing ambiance at Cafe Cortina
the staff at Bacco.
Share a bottle of wine at Fleming's Prime
Steakhouse.
Esther Allweiss Ingber I Contributing Writer
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ove warms the heart, but it's especially true now when many are looking forward
to a romantic Valentine's Day celebration. As Feb. 14 approaches, a few Metro
Detroiters were kind enough to share their thoughts on where you should dine
out with your favorite someone — on Valentine's Day or another special occasion. Make
a reservation soon as seats are filling up fast.
Bacco Ristorante
29410 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 356-6600
www.baccoristorante.com
Lunch, weekdays; dinner, Monday-
Saturday
Who likes it and why?
Tiffany Elie of Huntington Woods: "If you are
going out for a romantic occasion, you want
it to be special. Bacco has the best food and
service in town. The size of the restaurant
is intimate. The service is always attentive,
anticipating your needs before you even real-
ize them. The courses are brought out slowly.
You never feel rushed — you feel as though
this table is yours for the entire night. The
portions given are for what you would actu-
ally eat so you never feel stuffed. That is what
fine dining is about. For dessert, the tiramisu
is to die for."
Cafe Cortina
30715 W.10 Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 474-3033
Lunch, weekdays; dinner, Monday-
Saturday
Who likes it and why?
Melissa Steinberg Brodsky of Farmington
Hills: "I went there with my husband for my
birthday a couple of years ago. Everything
about Cafe Cortina, from the warm ambiance
to the exceptional wait staff, made it special
and romantic. I think a place like Cafe Cortina
is the perfect setting for special occasions ...
such as, a birthday, engagement and anniver-
sary. The food was fabulous. The wine was
wonderful. It's a true gem:'
Cafe Via
310 E. Maple Road
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 644-8800
www.cafevia310.com
Lunch and dinner, Monday-Saturday
Who likes it and why?
belle and Mark Levine of West Bloomfield:
"The food is uniquely presented. We had
an intimate dinner with friends in a quiet,
glass-enclosed private room that had fresh
flowers:'
Fleming's Prime
Steakhouse & Wine Bar
323 N. Old Woodward
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 723-013
www.flemingssteakhouse.com
Dinner nightly
Who likes it and why?
Andre Douville of West Bloomfield: "I like
to take my wife, Amy, here for an intimate,
romantic dinner. The food is excellent,
and the wait staff is very respectful of our
alone time:'
Inn Season Cafe
500 E. Fourth
Royal Oak, MI 48067
(248) 547-7916
www.theinnseasoncafe.com
Lunch, daily; dinner, Tuesday-
Saturday
Who likes it and why?
Rabbi Jason Miller of Farmington Hills:
"There's beautiful art on the walls, comfy
booths and delicious vegetarian food. My
wife, Elissa, and I often go to a movie right
afterward in Royal Oak. We've had lots of
memorable meals here:'
La Bistecca Italian Grille
39405 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 254-0400
labistecca.net
Lunch, Wednesday-Friday; dinner,
Tuesday-Sunday
Who likes it and why?
Mona Chapman of Plymouth: "It has great
ambience, amazing food and a great wine
list. It's one of the few places where you can
get Piedmontese beef. I think my last time
here was in November for my birthday:'
Steven Lelli's Inn
on the Green
27925 Golf Pointe Blvd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
(248) 994-1111
lellisinn.com
Lunch, weekdays; dinner, nightly
Who likes it and why?
Nikki Brodsky-Gartrell of West Bloomfield:
"I grew up going to Lelli's in Detroit for
every celebration. We had the same waiter
for years. The atmosphere, food and staff
made it fabulous every time. I remember
being little and seeing couples in the cor-
ner at a table for two, drinking wine and
smiling and having physical contact (hand
holding, hugging, etc.). It always stuck in
my mind that the dim lighting and fine
food made for a romantic evening! I like
the new Lelli's in Farmington Hills, too:'
Pasta Fagioli
The elegant lobby at the Whitney in Detroit
Who likes it and why?
Eric Mintz of West Bloomfield: "It's inti-
mate and the food is very good. This place
is kind of tucked away, so not so many
know about it. I hope I didn't ruin it for
myself:'
Prime29 Steakhouse
6545 Orchard Lake Road
West Bloomfield Township, MI
48322
(248) 737-7463
prime29steakhouse.com
Dinner nightly
Who likes it and why?
Caryn and Hersh Rothenberg of West
Bloomfield: "Prime29 is truly one of our
favorite dining destinations. From the
minute you walk into the restaurant, you
feel as if you are in NYC or Chicago. The
ambiance is modern and romantic. Their
menu continues to offer something for
everyone, and is presented wonderfully
with a twist. Every time we visit Prime29,
our experience has been exceptional and
that's why we keep going back:'
The Whitney
4421 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 832-5700
www.thewhitney.com
Breakfast and lunch, weekdays;
brunch, Sunday; dinner, nightly
Who likes it and why?
Mike Burda of Orchard Lake: "I'm a
romantic! The Whitney is intimate with
personable service. I took a former girl-
friend here for our one-year anniversary,
and they gave us personalized menus.
People say the Whitney is haunted, so that
adds a mysterious vibe'
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2398 Franklin Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
(248) 332-1111
www.pastafagiolimi.com
Lunch, weekdays; dinner, Tuesday-
Sunday
JN
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