Patch Picks: Five Romantic Restaurants for Valentine's Day
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1. NORTH STAR AMERICAN BISTRO 4515 N. Oakland Ave.
Offers an intimate atmosphere and fine dining with classy American cuisine.
2. JACK PANDL’S WHITEFISH BAY INN 1319 E. Henry Clay St.
Offers an intimate setting in a historical building, fresh flowers on each table, and old-fashioned hospitality.
3. NSB BAR & GRILL 8649 N. Port Washington Rd.
Offers an intimate atmosphere, fine dining, and live acoustic music.
4. COSI 8775 N Port Washington Rd.
Offers a romantic atmosphere with the feel of a cafe in Paris. Also features music from around the world.
5. SAMURAI 6969 N Port Washington Rd.
Offers booths for a more intimate feel as well as standalone tables, an elegant atmosphere, and Japanese decor.
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North Star American Bistro
4515 N Oakland Ave, Milwaukee, WI -
Jack Pandl's Whitefish Bay Inn
1319 E Henry Clay St, Whitefish Bay, WI -
NSB Bar & Grill
8649 N Port Washington Rd, Milwaukee, WI -
Cosi
8775 N Port Washington Rd, Fox Point, WI -
Samurai
6969 N Port Washington Rd, Glendale, WI (#B140)
ATS
3:10 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Is this a serious article? Of all the restaurants in the North Shore, Cosi makes the list? Look, Patch is great, and I appreciate news and support of local businesses but lets try to be honest here. Picking Cosi is basically selecting a fast food joint or Starbucks. It is neither romantic nor Paris bistro-like and could not possibly be considered as such by anyone. A little "pass the straight-face test" editing would be appreciated.
Jeff Rumage
3:51 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011
You're right, Andrew. I've never been to Paris, but I have to imagine it doesn't look like Cosi. For the budget-conscious diner, though, it's a pretty nice atmosphere for under $8. If anybody has any suggestions, feel free to chime in and share your favorite spot.
JGK
4:30 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Hard to beat TJ's food, prices and drinks...No more smoke..and plenty of
room on the outdoor patio lately...
JGK
JGK
4:31 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011
I'd put Devons on that Valentines Day List.
JGK
P Foran
5:32 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Devon belongs on that list but Pandl's could use a good cleaning before I would consider it romantic.
Jenny Heyden
8:35 pm on Thursday, February 10, 2011
Last I went to Pandle's it was sad, and expensive. Cosi may be cheap-er, but it's not intimate, it's more of an "an oh sh*t we forgot to feed the kids and now it's late" spot. I'd put some intimate places on there for Valentine's Day, for Shorewood Patch, I'd put Benji's on there for a glowy kind of morning egg and coffee happiness, and maybe throw in a nice little dinner at Alioto's with a good burger, or Beans & Barley for a quiet plan-the-big-next-decision over hot ginseng tea kind of night.
Gordon E Lang
9:54 am on Monday, February 14, 2011
We are going to Pandl's for Valentine's Day dinner.