Valentine's Day Suggestions

If the early bird gets the worm, then surely the early cupid gets the table and the chance to make magic happen! It might be hard to believe, but Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and now is the time to get your reservations in for a special night out. If you are looking for the perfect atmosphere to take your special someone to, we have some great suggestions…

An Old Favorite:

Sometimes it’s the familiar that warms our hearts. If familiar is what you’re looking for, you’ll be happy to know that an old favorite, Pantuso’s Ristorante & Lounge, has reopened at the Clarion Inn. Owner Chris Blackburn said that they will definitely be offering some ‘specials for two’ that evening, “probably including a bottle of wine.” If you haven’t been back since they re-opened, Valentine’s Day might be the perfect excuse to renew an old love affair with Pantuso’s, Grand Junction’s original Italian Restaurant. For more information, call Pantuso’s at 970-255-0000.

Something Different:

If you are looking for something different, then Mesa State College’s 1st annual Renaissance Feast might be your ticket. This brand new event is costume optional and will take place on February 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the new Mesa State College Ballroom. This four course feast comes to you complete with a royal court and entertainment by MSC Music Students. Even better, your $75 ticket supports the MSC Scholarship Fund – so you can’t go wrong. In the words of Dana Nunn, Mesa State College Spokesperson, “it will be a very nice event to help celebrate, and certainly for a good cause too.” If you would like more information, or to purchase tickets, contact Doug May, who wears a second hat as president of the Mesa State College Foundation – 970-263-5126.

The Heart of Wine Country:
 
If you are looking for a great ‘get away’ without leaving town, the Wine Country Inn offers the perfect solution. Not only will they feature specials (and special desserts) in the restaurant that night, they are also offering two great packages for those choosing to stay over. The ‘Sweet and Simple’ package is priced at $150 a night and includes an overnight stay for two in a standard king room, truffles, a bottle of wine, logo glasses, and a wine opener. The ‘Passion in Palisade’ includes all the above plus a ‘rose petal’ turn-down, votive candles, and Eros products, for a package price of $200 a night. Packages can be booked for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or even Monday of that week. These packages did sell out last year, so if you are interested, get your reservations in today by calling the Wine Country Inn at 970-464-5777, or toll free at 1-888-855-8330. 
 
 Douglas B. May, CFA, is President of May-Investments, LLC and author of Investment Heresies .

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