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Valentine’s Dinner From $25 – 85

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photo: Christina Mitchell

photo: Christina Mitchell

Well, it’s time to start thinking about Valentine’s Day. Dinner can get really expensive, so I put together this list of ideas for different budgets.

How does dinner and a movie sound? The New Parkway is hosting an all-you-can-eat pasta party followed by a showing of The Princess Bride.

474 24th St., Oakland

510-658-7900

Fri, 2/14, 6:15pm

$25

photo: Christina Mitchell

photo: Christina Mitchell

Bocanova’s Executive Chef John Jackson is creating a menu that features Mushroom & Fresh Cheese Soup with bacon, saffron, parmesan, deep fried mushrooms and a spicy aioli; Dungeness Crab, Mango & Papaya Salad with a citrus dressing; Spicy Shortribs Asada Negro braised in chocolate, cacao and red wine; and Prickly Pear Sorbet with macadamia nut brittle Coconut Cookies.

510-444-1233

Fri, 2/14

$48

Desco is offering a $48 three-course prix menu or four-courses for $62. Dishes on the menu include Squid Ink Carnaroli Risotto with calamari; Veal Cappelletti with a Crescenza cheese and fresh tomato sauce, asparagus tips; Grilled Duck Breast encrusted with Sicilian Pistachio, with braised endive; or Traditional Seafood Stew with calamari, salmon, mussels, clams, prawns in a light tomato broth, housemade ciabatta crostone. Each couple get complimentary chocolates or a rose.

499 9th Street, Oakland CA 94607

510.663.9000

Fri, 2/14, 6:30pm

$48 – 62

homestead2

photo: Christina Mitchell

Homestead is serving a four-course prix fixe dinner for two people. The two options for the main dish are Whole Roasted Snapper with preserved lemon, fried farro, new onions or Prime Rib with braised baby onions, heirloom chicories, crispy potatoes. An optional wine pairing will also be available and each couple will get a complimentary bag of sweets to take home.

4029 Piedmont Ave, Oakland CA 94611

510-420-6962

Fri, 2/14, 5 – 10pm

$120 for two people

The Barrel Room’s five course prix fixe includes Wild Mushroom Risotto or Veal Chop Bordelaise. Couples will get complimentary champagne and a rose.

5330 College Avenue, Oakland CA 94618

(510) 655-1700

Fri, 2/14, 5:30 – 8:30pm

$85

Christina Mitchell

Christina Mitchell

Christina is the founder of East Bay Dish. Her writing has also been featured in East Bay Express, Berkeleyside, Oakland Magazine and Edible East Bay.
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