9 L ocal F lavor s Eat here A weekly column about local food By SARAH GRANT The York Independent Valentines Day is all about the romantic restaurant. Well, its about other stuff, too, but I am going to limit my discussion in this column to local romantic spots to take your honey to dinner. The discussion must begin with Clay Hill Farm with its beautiful dining room and warm ambiance. In fact, it has consis- tently been voted number one for wed- dings and romantic dining. Although you will be staring deeply into each others eyes, the food quality counts, too. Clay Hill is committed to organics and pasture- raised. So, if you love someone, this is the way to feed them. Clay Hill will be open from 5:30 to 9 p.m. or later on Saturday and Sunday with a special Valentines menu from 5 until 9 p.m. on Valentines Day evening. The menu is prix fixe (fixed price) with such flavors as goat cheese, Maine Scallops, New Zealand lamb and dark chocolate. See the complete menu at clayhillfarm. com. It costs $68 per person and includes a glass of house red or white wine. If you call them today at 361-2272, ask about the proposal package with flow- ers and champagne. That combination is magical, whether you plan on proposing or not. Chef Jerry Bonsey at York Harbor Inn has a whole weekend of fun, with ro- mantic celebration as the theme. The Val- entine Salsa Dinner Dance is on Saturday, Feb. 12, starting at 7 p.m. with live music from Grupo Mofongo. Grupo Mofongo brings the best ingredients available and cooks a stew of Cuban and Puerto Rican Salsa music mixed with jazz and contem- porary influences. Comprised of seven well-seasoned musicians, Grupo Mofongo will bring not only good music, but a lot of flavor to the stage. Salsa dance instruction will be provided. Oysters, filet mignon and white chocolate with raspberries are some of the flavors you will enjoy on this prix fixe for $59.95 per person. Visit yorkharborinn.com/dinin htm for the entire menu. Call 363-5119 for reservations muy rapido. Valentine Dinner at the York Harbor Inn is a less vigorous event on Monday, Feb. 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The regular menu is available with a world of flavors. Consider spending part of a dreamy weekend at the Inn with its view of York Harbor. The Inns Special Valentines Day Overnight Dinner Package is $199 and includes dinner for two, choice of menu, salad, appetizer and dessert, overnight guestroom for two, continental breakfast, all tax and gratuities. Acting Executive Chef, Sebastian Ruscansky, at Five-O Shore Road in Ogunquit has come up with a spectacular special menu for Valentines weekend. To start, couples may share antipasto misto, fried proscitto wrapped asparagus or Brandied French Onion Soup with Fontina croutons. Some special entrees are presented as platters at the table then plated for two in the kitchen. The choices here are Whole Roasted Capon with Parmesan ri- sotto and Madeira prosciutto jus or a quar- tet of tournedos (petite filets) with various sauces and preparations. Another individu- ally plated entrée special is to drool for: Baked Haddock filled with scallop mousse and lobster meat with fennel and anise cream. If none of these appeals to you, which would be surprising, you may also choose an entrée from the regular menu. House made desserts include shortbread hearts with chocolate ganache and banana cake with chocolate ganache. I heard a rumor about chocolate dipped strawberries too. Call for reservations, 646-5001. Five- O opens at 5 p.m. Valentines Day is Five-Os last hurrah before they close for their late winter break for six weeks. I expect that owners Jeff and Donato will be escaping to Italy for a little R & R (relaxation and research) and will come back refreshed and full of new ideas, trends and cooking gadgets to share with staff and customers. This is what makes Five-O so genuinely and reliably Italian. We are fortunate to have such a culturally rich escape just up Route 1. Other plans for those six weeks involve redecoration of the dining room. Look for a Grand Re-opening on Friday, April 1. Sweeping views of rolling meadows are what you will see from the panoramic windows of Spring Hill, 117 Pond Road in South Berwick, 384-2693. This spot, also a favorite for weddings, has specials going on all weekend from Friday through Monday. South Portland Wine Company is collaborating with the wizards of the kitchen, headed by Chef Maria Induisi- Richardson, to present a five course wine dinner inclusively offered for $49.95 per person or $24.95 for the dinner only. Go to the Web site springhillmaine.com to view the entire prix fixe menu featuring Italian flavors. Reservations are required. Its all about sharing with your darling Friday, February 11 through Sunday, February 13, when Spring Hill offers a $50 special for two. 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