Many of you probably have reservations this evening for an eatery with crisp white tablecloths and drippy candles, but if any of you are like me and chose to forego the Valentine’s Day restaurant madness, I have a great dinner idea for you:
I stopped in Jimmy’s Food Store at Bryan and Fitzhugh for some fresh basil, and in the frozen section — where you can find the store’s handmade ravioli, manicotti and such — I spotted maroon-colored heart-shaped ravioli. Too cute! I think it was $6.99 for a bag of six huge hearts. And no matter what you want to pair it with, you can find it on the store’s shelves — Jimmy’s special marinara, fresh shredded cheese, imported sauces galore … it’s a tastebud wonderland.
The one thing I always buy at Jimmy’s is San Benedetto peach tea, imported from Italy. It is seriously the best drink I have ever tasted, and it’s clear that others agree because on my most recent visit to the store, I couldn’t find any. When I asked about it, I was told that it’s in high demand right now, especially for the troops stationed in Iraq — their second most requested drink topped only by Coca Cola. Luckily, I also was told the store should get another shipment soon.
