Get the Best of Your Love at the Glass Door this Valentine's Day

This Valentine's Day, The Glass Door at the Porto Vista Hotel is your answer to making the best first impression.

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. January 21, 2011

January 20, 2011 - It's Valentine's Day, it's the first date and San Diegans all over the county are looking to impress. They'll need to find the perfect local restaurant: someplace unique, someplace with a view, and someplace with a savvy atmosphere. This Valentine's Day, The Glass Door at the Porto Vista Hotel is your answer to making the best first impression.

“The Glass Door really is the whole package for a first date,” said Chef Brent Calley. “We are stylish, chic, and exude a great vibe all which complements the unmatched views of a sunset over Little Italy or twilight above the downtown skyline. We'll create the mood so you can let the rest of the night unfold with ease.”

Cozy up to your sweetie and fall in love with the restaurant's special three-course prix-fixe Valentine's Day menu available Friday Feb. 11 through Monday, Feb. 14 from 5 to 10 p.m.

To warm up the palate, couples can select from: Spinach Salad with Warm Shallot Vinaigrette, Crispy Prosciutto, Shaved Parmesan, and Sundried Tomato; or Tuna Tartare with Sweet Chili Sauce, Thai Green Papaya, Avocado, Yuzu Caviar, Mango, Granny Smith Apple, Mint and Basil.

To continue the evening, second course options include new items such as: Pumpkin Seed Crusted Salmon with Avocado and Goat Cheese Ravioli, Citrus Cream, Sundried Tomato Coulis and Shiitake Mushrooms; 14 Ounce Strip Loin with Bleu Cheese Potato Puree, Red Wine Demi and Asparagus; or Airline Chicken Breast with Confit, Sundried Cherry, Sauteed Spinach, Sage Potato Gratin and Pan Jus.

And for a sweet finish, guests can select from a Raspberry Cheesecake or Chocolate Mousse Trio.

The prix fix menu starts at $40 or $55 with a wine pairing and champagne toast. Reservations are highly recommended and can be made by calling (619) 564-3755. For those that would like to continue the romance and stay the night, room rates start at $99. Visit www.portovistasd.com or call 619-544-0164 for more information.

Escape to find the simple pleasures of the Porto Vista, a European hotel set in the stylish European village of Little Italy. Against a backdrop of the shimmering San Diego Bay and centered amongst bustling boutiques, historic churches, art galleries and quaint cafes, Porto Vista captures the allure of a coastal European getaway. The modern hotel's vintage Italian inspired, playful imagery and iconic Mediterranean design will take guests away. Featuring 190 guestrooms, the Glass Door Restaurant and Lounge, a rooftop deck, Evolve Salon, modern meeting and event space and daily activities including rooftop yoga by Yoga One, the Porto Vista invites guests to stay in style. Porto Vista Hotel is located at 1835 Columbia St. San Diego, CA 92101. For online reservations and information, visit www.portovistasd.com or call (619) 544-0164. Engage with Porto Vista Hotel on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @PortoVistaSD.