Sometimes on a Date Night, you get to meet the family.  In the case of Palumbo’s Ristorante, the “family” is Edy and Paul Palumbo and their homemade Italian food, created with family recipes handed down from generation to generation.  The traditional dishes have a comfortable feel, like you could be eating at your Nonna’s house, and the casual atmosphere with brick walls, antiques, and family photos add to that warm ambiance.  But it’s the extra dose of handmade care in the way they prepare their food that makes Palumbo’s Italian dishes special.  “I grew up helping Dad in the restaurant business, learning to make pizzas, pastas and everything,” says Paul.  “Basically I learned from the best.  And we take great pride in our food and great pride in how we prepare it.  It’s not just something to eat.  It’s so much more.”

Sometimes the perfect location for a Date Night is a place where everybody knows your name.  Here in Temecula, we have a “Cheers”-like, comfortable place with the look and feel of a neighborhood pub, but the exceptional food of a gourmet restaurant.  At the Public House in Old Town Temecula, you can enjoy a casual and fun atmosphere while eating some of the best food in the Valley.  It’s a great spot to bring your date, your spouse, or a group of friends, and it just might become your new favorite hangout.

lSometimes on a Date Night, something familiar is new again.  My wife and I have eaten at Vineyard Rose, the restaurant at South Coast Winery, many times over the past several years.  We’ve been impressed by the spacious atmosphere in the dining room, the beautiful setting on the outdoor terrace, and the upscale menu selection that paired well with the wines.  Though we’ve always enjoyed our experiences, we’ve never been as excited about our meal as we were on our last visit.  With the addition of new Executive Chef Dean Thomas, everything good about Vineyard Rose has come together to make this a new, exceptional place to share a meal.

Sometimes a Date Night starts with a little afternoon delight.  No, not the kind from the popular 70’s song…I mean the kind of afternoon delight that they’re serving up at Wilson Creek Winery in their new Cicchetti Bar.