On Valentine’s Day, some people just need chocolates and rose petals. You? You’d rather consider leather swings, private wine cellars and the table where Quentin Tarantino sucked on some toes. Herewith, the most romantic (and bizarre) tables you can still grab.
In your favorite forest-themed strip-mall bar, you can reserve one very special corner table for $500 on
February 14, bottle of Dom included.
Why it’s right: Table 4 is where Quentin Tarantino was recently seen sucking on some
girl’s toes. Thankfully, she wasn’t married to Marsellus Wallace.
In honor of his grandma Eva, chef/owner Mark Gold is bringing her old silverware to Table 23, and offering a
five-course menu based on her wedding dinner.
Why it’s right: First person to propose on Valentine’s Day (at any table) gets a free
supper with his bride every Sunday in 2011. Which is almost worth a year of marriage.
If your valentine is away modeling lingerie in Italy like usual, Barbrix is your spot. There’s no cover,
no annoying prix fixe, and singles are welcome.
Why it’s right: The actual bar is a floating square, so everybody’s making eyes at each
other all the way around. Stool 213 has the best view of the whole place.
This Italian legend has hosted presidents and Rat Packers since ’66, and Table 2, front and center, was
Sinatra’s favorite.
Why it’s right: Because nobody could sniff out the best table at an Italian restaurant
like Old Blue Eyes.
Usually at Red O, you fight the crowd at the bar for a drink as you wait for your table. Not on
Valentine’s Day. For one night, that pair of leather swings hanging at the corner of the bar will be
reservable.
Why it’s right: Because Valentine’s Day just isn’t Valentine’s Day without tequila
and leather.
Down here you’ll find a single two-top bistro table, a couple bar stools and a whole lot of wine.
Normally, this place doesn’t take reservations, but for this table on this night, they will.
Why it’s right: A wine cellar is possibly the only thing better than leather tequila
swings to put you two in the mood.
Usually only open to hotel guests, the Peninsula’s rooftop pool cabanas can be booked for five-course prix
fixe feasts from February 12 to 14. Close the curtains for complete privacy.
Why it’s right: Located on the southeast side, Cabana 512 has the best view. You can see
all the way from Century City to Downtown.
