www.womanthismonth.com 59 February 2015 Mai Tai Part of Trader Vic’s but a much more intimate option, Mai Tai offers super comfortable seating, subdued sounds and lighting and a bar-bites menu that’s made for sharing with dishes such as beef cho cho that you cook at the table for a little extra togetherness. Call 17 586-555. Passion The clue with this one really is in the name. In the heart of Adliya, Passion offers a varied menu of dishes prepared with love in a venue that provides plenty of talking points with its eclectic collection of wall art, trinkets and antiques – testimony to the owner’s love affair with travel. If you fancy something a little different for Valentine’s Day, this could be the ideal spot. Call 13 632-103. Monsoon The Asian eatery, with its wooden pagoda exterior certainly looks the part. Inside you’ll find intimate booth-style seating, perfect for getting away from the crowd, gentle orange-hued lighting and food to Thai for, if you’ll excuse the pun. The menu does include a sprinkling of other Asia cuisines, all done with flair, but the Thai fare is truly exceptional and guaranteed to put a smile on your lover’s face. Call 17 749-222. Vinoteca Barcelona A relatively new kid on the block, Vinoteca is fast making a name for itself with its authentic Spanish food and wines. Opt for a plate of pinchos which not only look beautiful but are great for a Lady and the Tramp moment of partner feeding that would be over the top at any other time of the year. With mood enhancing lighting and genuine Catalan guitar music, you’ll get the genuine feel of an evening on Las Ramblas. Call 17 007-808. Soie You could be forgiven for thinking you’ve stepped through the ‘bamboo curtain’ to old Beijing from the decor at Soie. Lacquered panelling and antique-style china perfectly complement the extensive Chinese menu, and the influence continues in the kitchen with chefs who have actually learned their craft in China. There’ll be a special Valentine’s menu as well as roses for the ladies to add to the romance of the Orient. Call 17 533-533.
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