The most romantic day of the year is a few weeks away, so it’s
time to start planning the perfect passionate evening for two!  Those looking
to wow their significant other on Valentine’s Day should look at Oliverio
at the Avalon Beverly Hills, or
Whist at
the Viceroy Santa Monica, two of
the top dining destinations in Southern California.
  

 Couples that choose to dine at Oliverio, a modern Italian restaurant utilizing seasonal
local ingredients, or Whist, a
Mediterranean restaurant with a contemporary twist between Feb. 10-14 will be wowed by the enchanting dishes executive chefs Mirko Paderno (Oliverio) and Tony DiSalvo
(Whist) have put together.

These
sophisticated, decadent Valentine’s Day menus (below) feature delicious,
mouth-watering confections like Homemade
Garganelli Pasta, Roasted
Caribbean Lobster Tail, Akaushi
Rib Eye, and a Chocolate Tasting
for Two.

 For guests looking to turn Valentine’s Day into an
overnight affair, the Avalon Beverly Hill’s
is offering a romantic Penthouse Package for couples, which includes overnight accommodations in the
luxurious Avalon Penthouse, in-room champagne and strawberries upon arrival,
dinner for two at Oliverio for the Valentine’s menu, in-room breakfast
and complimentary overnight parking. 

Rate is $1,200 per couple and bookings
are available online at www.avalonbeverlyhills.com
from Friday, Feb. 10-14.