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Tanino Ristorante and Sarah Leonard Jewelers Join Forces and offer a Perfect Valentine’s Day Solution

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Dazzle your sweetheart with the perfect Valentine’s Day solution! The perfect pairing for Valentine’s Day is to be found in Westwood, where Tanino Ristorante and Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers in are presenting the first 75 couples who make a reservation at Tanino and spend $100 between February 11 – 14th, will be dazzled with a complimentary $100 gift card to Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers, conveniently located next door to the restaurant. The gift certificate is good toward any purchase in Sarah Leonard Jewelers, and no minimum jewelry purchase is required!

The Valentine’s Day menu at Tanino’s will consist of a five-course prix fixe menu for $90 per person in a sophisticated, romantic environment. This is the real deal – as authentic as if you were in Italy yourself!

The meal begins with Zuppa di Bietola e Caprino (Roasted Red Beet Soup with Warm Goat Cheese), the second course includes Rosette di Salmone Affumicato (Rose Shaped Smoked Salmon with Crème Fraise, Caviar and Avocado) and the third course features Ravioli Romeo e Guilietta All Aragosta (Heart Shaped Ravioli Stuffed with Lobster in a Honey Thyme Sauce). The fourth course includes a selection of either Filetto di Sogliola con Gamberi e Pepe Rosa (Fillet of Dover Sol Stuffed with Shrimps in a Pink Pepper Corn Sauce) or Anatra Alle Ciliege D’Amore (Duck Breast with Cherry Port Wine Sauce with Heart Shaped Polenta). For the grand finale, guests can top off their meal with Panna Cotta al Frutto di Passione (Baked Passion Fruit Custard in a Warm Chocolate Sauce).  The special menu is being offered February 11 – 14. Although the special preset menu will be featured, guests will also be able to purchase each entrée a la carte.

Tanino is located at 1043 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024. For more information or to make reservations, please call (310) 208-0444 or visit www.tanino.com.

Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers is at 1055 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles, 90024. For more information, please call 310-208-3131 or visit www.sarahleonardjewelers.com. \

Credit will be valid until May 8, and is not applicable with any other offers.

Tanino Restaurant is set in a spectacular renaissance building that is reminiscent of Florence Italy’s Pitti Palace. Designed by Paul Revere Williams and built in 1929, Tanino features high ceilings, black and white checkerboard deco floors and an impressive wood bar with grand, marble arches and pillars that take you back in time. White tablecloths with votive candles, sparkling chandeliers hanging from beautiful carved wood ceilings and an attentive wait staff make for a magical environment. There are also two private rooms available for special events.

Drago Collection of Distinguished Italian Eateries

Drago Restaurants are family owned by Italian brothers who sought the vision to create luxurious, trendy restaurants. Restaurants under Giacamino and Tanino Drago in association with his brothers include Panzanella in Sherman Oaks, Piccolo Paradiso in Beverly Hills, il Pastaio in Beverly Hills, il Buco Ristorante, Enoteca in Beverly Hills, Celestino in Pasadena, Shu Sushi in Bel Air, Tanino in Westwood and Via Alloro in Beverly Hills. Please visit www.giacominiodrago.com or www.taninodrago.com for more information.

See other Drago Restaurants Valentine’s Day Specials here!

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