Chef Couples' Most Romantic Meals

T+L: Where have the two of you enjoyed a particularly romantic meal out?

CF: I remember having dinner at an old colonial-style restaurant in Hoi An, Vietnam as one of the most romantic dinners that we ever shared. It was in a former merchant's home, with big terraces and a courtyard garden overlooking the Thu Bon river; the breeze was warm, the mood was languid and exotic…even the charming waiter who constantly mixed French with his English and Vietnamese made us feel like we were in a 1930s movie.

T+L: What's the most romantic way to cook together at home?

CF: We have a little charcoal grill out on our deck at home, and on warm Maine nights we love to barbecue. We'll put on a chicken and maybe some vegetables from Arrows' garden, and listen to the tree peepers while the sun goes down. Looking out over our flower beds, sharing a glass of wine, and just being out in nature is a lovely way to enjoy each other's company.

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