Return to main articleChef Couples' Most Romantic Meals
Gayle Pirie and John Clark
Foreign Cinema
San Francisco, California
T+L: What makes a restaurant feel truly romantic? GP: A restaurant that lets you sample from lots of dishes, and share them, is very romantic. We like to graze on several appetizers, then split a couple of main courses, so there are lots of tastes to try. Putting together a meal by your own design is much more relaxed and fun than having to stick to a structured menu. T+L: What's the most romantic way to cook together at home? JP: Cooking together can be really romantic when there's lots of room for improvisation and compromise. Shopping together is the probably the best part; we like to hit local farmers' markets, get coffee and a snack, then walk around, and see what inspires us. Then we go home create with it. A simple, delicious meal—like Dungeness crab in season, along with fresh-made aioli, a crisp baguette, and roasted vegetables—is vibrant, delicious, and involves both of us..
