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V-Day Basket

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Now, in case you've forgotten, Valentines Day is this weekend that means the clock is ticking. Luckily one South Florida bistro has finally created a fool-proof way of making it through Valentines Day without feeling like a failure. Deco's Ellie Rodriguez gives us some food for thought.

Focaccia Bistro and wine shoppe in Coconut Grove will make you feel like family courtesy of the father and son team who run the place Marcello and Salvador Coppola. 

MARCELLO COPPOLA: "Everybody's greeted with a smile, everybody's greeted like their family, like they're part of the focaccia family.  We take pride in getting to know faces, our regulars come in two, three times a week." 

They keep coming back for yummy dishes like their  homemade pizza's and lamb chops.  But with valentine's day right around the corner, focaccia's latest recipe for love was created by another family member, marcello's wife, aimee.

MARCELLO COPPOLA: "We run through ideas, I run it by her first.  So she's my better half.  Very smart man. This business wouldn't be successful if it weren't for my wife."

Good news guys!  This year, you can't mess up the most romantic day of the year thanks to their valentines baskets to go.

AIMEE COPPOLA: "The basket's all inclusive, meaning it has your wine or your sparkling white. We also have the desserts, the sandwiches, the side, everything you need." 

Choose from one of their delicious dishes, like the tuscan white bean salad and italian sandwich, or the caprese sandwich perfect for a valentines day picnic.   

Top it off with a yummy dessert, some candles, a bottle of wine and even an after dinner mint for plenty of smooching. 

AIMEE COPPOLA: "All he has to do is call the restaurant, and we can take the order.  We will be offering delivery on Valentine's Day before 11a.m. 

They'll also throw in some flowers upon request, or anything else you need to create your perfect evening.

AIMEE COPPOLA: "If someone calls in wanting something specific to their needs, or to their requests, will you guys meet those needs.  As long as it's legal."

And it seems like love is already in the air!

Even the wine is screwtop so you can't screw this up!

So go ahead and eat to your heart's content!