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THE FOOTHILLS FOCUS | THEFOOTHILLSFOCUS.COM | FEBRUARY 3, 2021
Make a date for romance at these spots BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ Foothills Focus Contributing Writer
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ove isn’t just in the air — it is on the plates, in the glasses and served tableside at these oh-so-romantic restaurants all month long. Here are some of them.
ZuZu This historic spot combines iconic architecture with contemporary design elements. The latest redesign includes a colorful feature wall, neon ZuZu sign, midcentury-inspired screens and cozy booths. For the ultimate date night, reserve The Rosie Room — a private, hidden dining room with pink walls and a sound system guests can tap into and play their favorite songs. Inventive dishes from chef Russell LaCasce include grilled spiced Scottish salmon with local kale and rock shrimp and pesto
fettucine with Thai basil.
Bourbon & Bones This upscale boutique chophouse features a modern and innovative menu in a hip, sexy atmosphere. From the finest wet and dry-aged cuts of beef, veal and pork, both on the bone and off, to fresh seafood, appetizers, sides and desserts, it offers the best ingredients and puts them together in delicious ways. The aroma of the kitchen and bustling bar scene is set to the sounds of up-tempo music lending itself to a romantic fine dining experience. Marcellino Ristorante The love between the owners, chef Marcellino and his wife, Sima, is the foundation upon which this passionate restaurant was born. The sultry warmth of Marcellino Ristorante’s ambiance is designed as the canvas, and
the authentic, handcrafted cuisine and exclusively Italian wine list, is the work of art that creates a most romantic culinary experience. Every morsel, from the chef’s infused pastas, grilled lamb chops cloaked in a luxurious balsamic reduction to Atlantic salmon sautéed with leeks and porcini mushrooms, has made many swoon.
Hearth ’61 Nothing beats the view from the patio of this restaurant at Mountain Shadows. Admire Camelback Mountain at sunset while enjoying seasonal dishes from veteran chef Charles Wiley, including ahi tartare with housemade puffed rice and Niman Ranch short rib with roasted garlic polenta. Choose the perfect pairing with a bottle from its award-winning wine selection. Enjoy the restaurant’s chic and sleek atmosphere, rounding out the evening at the oval-shaped bar. For the ultimate
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date night, visit on a Friday evening to catch the weekly Veuve Clicquot sabering and toast.
Lon’s at the Hermosa Lon’s at the Hermosa offers many romantic settings for an intimate dinner experience: an outdoor dining patio featuring gorgeous flora and fauna, a trickling fountain and a massive fireplace; a ruggedly handsome indoor dining room illuminated by candlelight; and an underground wine cellar for private dining that offers seating for 12 people, perfect for a date night with your favorite friends. Locally sourced ingredients power Lon’s dinner menu, featuring classic and seasonal dishes that reflect both the adventurous spirit and the sophisticated artistry of its namesake, cowboy artist Lon Megargee.
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