Laurel at Hotel Viata

This modern Italian restaurant on the edge of the Hill Country (for more romance, that's right) is offering two Valentine's specials Feb.10-14. The "Surf & Turf" features LHA beef tenderloin and lobster Oscar, accompanied by cauliflower with goat cheese puree, baby carrots, roasted seasonal mushrooms, asparagus, and port veal jus ($70); and a lemon-and-strawberry shortcake (with vanilla ganache, raspberry glaze, sweet cream, macarons, and raspberries) called "French Kiss" for dessert ($15).