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Isaac Becker and Nancy St. Pierre
112 Eatery
Minneapolis, Minnesota
T+L: Where have the two of you enjoyed a particularly romantic meal out? IB: A particularly memorable meal was one we had—at a restaurant I can't recall the name of—in Portofino, on Italy's northern coast. It was the first day we arrived in Italy and we wound up having a very stressful afternoon. A lot of the plans we'd made just hadn't worked out…with the hotel, the rental car, the town we were supposed to stay in…it was just one road block after another. This restaurant we ended up at, though, had wonderful views over the Mediterranean; it was our first time having raw shrimp from the very water that we were looking out at. The servers were really accommodating, especially for two weary travelers that didn't speak Italian; they made us feel like the table was ours for the night. The sense of relief and relaxation—along with some wine!—made for a very romantic dinner. It was a great start to our three-week trip through northern Italy. T+L: Is there a dish you like to make at home that's especially romantic? IB: When I want to do something special for Nancy I make her Veal Involtini (meat rolls). They're a lot of work so she never asks for them. But I know it's one of her favorite dishes. She opens the wine while I cook.
