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Wantagh-Seaford Valentine's Day Guide 2012: Last Minute Planning

Suggestions on how to make your holiday extra special in the local area.

Still no plans for Valentine's Day? Don't worry, cause Patch has you covered. Local restaurants in Wantagh-Seaford have great options for your special someone and the perfect gifts are right around the corner!

Where to Eat:

: Offering some of Wantagh's best sushi, steak and seafood, Thom Thom is a great choice for you and your lady. A special Valentine's Day Menu is cooking up four courses for just $54.95 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Entree options include Honey Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass, Filet Mignon and Maine Lobster Tail Roasted, Vermont Cheddar Cheese Stuffed All Natural Chicken Spinach and a Valentine’s Sushi Combo.

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: If you're looking for a more casual atmosphere with top notch cuisine, Snaps American Bistro in Wantagh has just what you need. A three-course prix fixe menu offering a unique array of choices from grilled jumbo shrimp or tuna steak to pumpkin seed crusted tilapia or lamb chops, is available every night of the week for just $30.

: You can't go wrong with traditional Italian dishes any day of the year, especially Valentine's Day. Cara Mia Due in Seaford is promoting a Valentine's Day special for $55 per person including an ppetizer, entree, dessert and a long stem red rose.

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The Phoenix: Seaford's newest addition to dining, The Phoenix on 3915 Merrick Rd. offers a romantic setting with intimate seating so it's just you and your date. With a menu featuring seasonal American-style tapas, The Phoenix can cater to all tastes. Reservations are required.

Where to shop:

: Flowers are usually the top choice when it comes to shopping for your Valentine. Family-owned Numa's Florist in Wantagh goes above and beyond the expected bouquet with gourmet fruit baskets and tropical flower arrangements.

: If you're at a loss for your Valentine, jewelry is always a safe bet, and a smart one. Frank and Fran's Showcase Jewelers, located in Wantagh's Cherrywood Shopping Center, offers some of the finest custom made jewelry in town. Specialty designs and engraving are available as well to make your gift more personal.

: Also located in Wantagh, Flowers by Matthew designs beautiful arrangements that are sure to put a smile on your sweetheart's face.

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