Romance is the language of love. Valentine’s Day is a vine of grapes and amore.

The other evening, I was on a sentimental walk on Ninth Street with a friend. We came upon a charming place: Claudette at 24 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011.

We sat at the elegant bar for drinks in the alluring, lively restaurant. I asked the hostess about Valentine’s Day and she said they have a St. Valentine’s Day Dinner.

“How nice,” I replied smiling.

Claudette is an enchanting establishment in the Lower Manhattan neighborhood. It has a sense of specialness and the flavor of being home.

Catch it if you can at www.claudettenyc.com