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This country house hotel has been run by the O'Hara family since the 1950s. Situated in 12 acres of gardens, it offers a very different kind of holiday to the typical brash, vast resorts on the island.

When my partner Rolf and I visited this place - which is owned by head chef Jason Gallagher and his other half, Jane Walker - it seemed that other couples had followed this pragmatic "cyber lurve recipe". Almost every sitting was pour deux, with a yellow rose in a crystal vase on each white linen-clad table.

SO that hot towel you might get in a first-class domestic flight isn't making you feel as fresh as you'd like? Perhaps Emirates Airline might interest you in an in-flight shower.

A VICAR'S lot in days gone by was a happy one. From 1840 until 1951, Pen-y-Dyffryn, a fine Georgian house with fives acres of grounds, provided an enviable home for the clergy.

Complete dinners for $50 per person , including all taxes, tip and an $8 glass of wine.

Over the past ten years, I've felt very mixed about Woody Allen's films. When he's on, these days, he's really on-his movies are funny and human and delightful.

Ah, Valentine's Day. It's that one day of the year when greeting card companies urge us to buy cards for our sweetie with messages like, "I'm sorry I don't always tell you that I love youa " or "I know sometimes I act like a dork, but this card should more than make up for it!"A If you don't believe me, try shopping for one.

Crema Restaurante provides this in depth interview where Chef Julieta reveals how she can create some of the richest food in New York City while keeping slender and fit - shocking customers and fans Chef Julieta is known for serving some of the richest cuisine you'll find in New York City.

Crema welcomes lovers for a $69 Mexican aphrodisiac Valentine's Day Dinner. Chef Julieta has found the most scintillating ingredients to spice up your night.

Bonus: at Monday dinner , every second dish is $1.22 , and at Tuesday dinner they're $2.22. Warning: as the sign on the wall under a map of the Mediterranean Sea advises, "Refrain from touching the map!" Best: from the card of more than 40 mezes, the house Evergreen Salad of romaine, spinach, coriander, parsley and walnuts in a light, vinegary ... (more)

As you turn down Holyoke Street in Harvard Square and you set your sights on Sandrine's you immediately get whisked away to Paris.

What do you mean you haven't made a dining reservation for Valentine's Day evening? It's four nights away and one of the busiest nights of the year for any restaurant.

For all of you procrastinators out there, we've dug up 10 more Valley restaurants that would love you to dine with them on Valentine's Day.

Not everyone's a fan of Valentine's Day, and past the innocent age of exchanging cutesy cards with grade school chums and secret adolescent crushes, the holiday can seem a little schmaltzy and a lot commercial.A But whether or not you've dismissed Valentine's Day as nothing more than a Hallmark holiday, a few creatively-crafted menus around JP ... (more)

It's that time again. It will be all hearts and flowers on Tuesday,A February 14.

Valentine's Day is one of the year's top restaurant events in Charlotte with everyone eating out with their sweetie, and nearly every restaurant planning a special menu.

Celinda Norton, right, chef/owner of the Italian-themed Cafe Parco, stands with her children Lindsey, the cook/server/wine sommelier, and Nic, the general manager, inside their Madison Park restaurant.

If like me you feel very protective over your Sunday you will often want to make it a special day.

Restaurant: Heirloom Address: 8705 Germantown Avenue, Chestnut Hill Rating: : a ...a ...a ...a ...a ... Style: American Cuisine Food: Dinner and Sunday Brunch Atmosphere: Smart Casual Parking: Public Lot Parking Service: Friendly Price Range: Moderate Unique Feature: BYOB Tucked away from the busy avenue lies Chestnut Hill's newest restaurant, ... (more)

Have you planned your Valentine's Day dinner date yet? Maplewood and Brentwood offer some of the best destinations for sharing a romantic evening with your loved one.