{"id":240875,"date":"2019-02-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-02T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/a-guide-to-the-perfect-valentines-day-in-little-italy\/"},"modified":"2019-02-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-02-02T08:00:00","slug":"a-guide-to-the-perfect-valentines-day-in-little-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/a-guide-to-the-perfect-valentines-day-in-little-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to the perfect Valentine\u2019s Day in Little Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By\u00a0Christopher Gomez<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no better place to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day in San Diego than in one of the city\u2019s most romantic neighborhoods \u2014 Little Italy. From the top drink spots and one-of-a-kind shopping to the best places to stay and dine, Little Italy has everything you need for a seamless evening with your significant other.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Valentine\u2019s Day gifts are just as important as dinner reservations on this special day. At Little Italy, there are many local boutiques that offer unique and thoughtful gifts for that special someone. For him, check out Atacama Surf Shop and for her, you\u2019ll find accessories and fashionable clothing at Vocabulary or Little Apple. If you\u2019re looking to get the perfect gift for the home that you both can enjoy, check out Vitreum or Love &amp; Aesthetic.<\/p>\n<p>To kick off the perfect evening, visit one of Little Italy\u2019s top bars like King &amp; Queen Cantina, Kettner Exchange or Nolita Hall and grab a few cocktails or delicious appetizers. Selecting a restaurant in Little Italy is easy, especially with plenty of great options. If you\u2019re looking for a quaint, intimate restaurant make a reservation at Buon Appetito, where you can find generous plates of Italian cuisine and a spectacular wine selection. Other eateries to check out for a memorable evening include Born &amp; Raised, Juniper &amp; Ivy, Barbusa, Ironside and Little Italy\u2019s newest dining experience, Farmer\u2019s Table.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing like ending the perfect night indulging in sweet treats with the one you love. Grab some chocolate tartes or cr\u00e8me brulee at Extraordinary Desserts, a scoop of flavorful gelato at Pappalecco or an exquisite pastry from Nonna + Caf\u00e9 Zucchero.<\/p>\n<p>After dessert, stroll through the lively neighborhood and stop at the recently opened Piazza della Famiglia to enjoy charming views of the San Diego Bay under the twinkling overhead lights that will be lit red for amore. Nothing says a romantic evening like sharing a bottle of wine from the Little Italy Food Hall underneath the stars in the piazza.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17052\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17052 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/sandiegodowntownnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/lunaphoto-55.jpg\" alt=\"A guide to the perfect Valentine\u2019s Day in Little Italy\" width=\"600\" height=\"534\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/534;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Little Italy is a perfect spot for a photo op\u00a0(Photo courtesy Little Italy Association)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To surprise your lovebird and show them how much you appreciate them, plan a staycation at La Pensione, a modern, chic boutique hotel located in the neighborhood or the Porta Vista Hotel with beautiful views of the neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>Little Italy makes it easy to prepare for Valentine\u2019s Day as a one-stop destination for all \u2014 gifts, cocktails, appetizers, dinner and a sweet nightcap.<\/p>\n<p>To stay connected with Little Italy, check out what\u2019s going on in the neighborhood by following the community on Instagram and Twitter: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LittleItalySD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@LittleItalySD<\/a> and Facebook: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LittleItalySD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LittleItalySD<\/a>. To learn more things happening in the neighborhood, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/LittleItalySD.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LittleItalySD.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u2014Christopher Gomez ha sido gerente de distrito de Little Italy desde 2000. Cont\u00e1ctelo en <a href=\"mailto:chris@littleitalysd.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">chris@littleitalysd.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By\u00a0Christopher Gomez There\u2019s no better place to celebrate Valentine\u2019s Day in San Diego than in one of the city\u2019s most romantic neighborhoods \u2014 Little Italy. 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