Prime Valentine's Day Gift

It comes around every year and couples everywhere rack their brains to come up with appropriate and meaningful gifts that reflect their romantic thoughts. It is easier for a man to give a woman a Valentine's gift than vice-versa. After all, there are the traditional items like red roses, boxes of chocolates, perfume, small jewelry items and baskets of flowers with stuffed animals sitting in the middle. For the female gift-givers, it's a little more difficult

Do you get him a new fishing lure? How romantic is that? Maybe he would like a new CD - but that seems paltry and doesn't exactly get the heart strings moving. Ladies, remember what your mother always told you, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. It's true! This year show your love and affection with food. But do not give him just any food, treat him to a great dinner at his (or your) favorite Prime Steakhouse! He will be so surprised.

You know he likes nothing better than to be served. And what better place to get great service? He will be able to select from cuts of Midwestern corn-fed USDA Prime Beef which is the top 2% of the nation's total beef production. A prime man deserves a prime steak. And you will be the one giving it to him.

Even though it is a fine dining experience, he can still dress casually. He can have his favorite beer while he decides on whether to order a regular or man-size filet mignon, Rib Eye, Kansas City Strip or huge T-bone. He may want to dampen his appetite just a hint with a shrimp cocktail while he waits and then start in on a Cesar salad. When his prime steak comes to the table the meal will be complete with side dishes like a loaded baked potato or potatoes au gratin. To make sure he gets his serving of veggies he may try fresh asparagus, fresh broccoli or traditional green beans.

Since this is your treat at the Prime Steakhouse you want to let him know that he can order wine if he likes. He can order by the bottle or by the glass from the fine dining wine list.

You want to make sure he samples a nice desert, even if the two of you share one. See if he is brave enough for some bread pudding with Maker's Mark sauce, southern Pecan Pie or a generous slice of scrumptious cheese cake.

Even though the prime steakhouse is known for their beef, you can order your favorite dish as well. You could choose North Atlantic Salmon, Alaskan king crab legs, rack of lamb or even pork chops. Your meal will be every bit as good as his. He will think all of the service and fine food was just for him, but you are coming out a winner as well.

When he goes back to work all the guys will be rolling their eyes when they talk about what their women gave them for Valentine's Day. Your man will have a big smile on his face when he tells them you treated him to one of the best meals he has had in a very long time!