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No Reservations
No Reservations: Class act
First of all, let's get the matter of the name out of the way. When you place a high-end restaurant across the street from a college and give it a name that sounds like a play on a low-level course (English 101, anyone?), the average Valley restaurant-goer is likely to wonder what that's all about.
Valentine's Day vintages
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and you and your date will want to eat something with your wine. Given their centuries-long associations with heightened sensuality, you might want to take advantage of ingredients such as shellfish, strawberries and chocolate.
But any possible aphrodisiac could be rendered impotent if paired with the wrong wine. Don't risk a turnoff. With the right pairing strategy, you'll find pleasure throughout the meal.
Dr. Lorraine Bello of Northampton worked at Hampshire Ob-Gyn Associates from 1981 until her retirement in 2005. She also served on the staff of Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton during those years.