North Park dining spots offer Valentine’s Day and monthly specials

Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday, Feb. 14, but it’s also the start of the Lunar New Year (The Year of the Tiger), making it a doubly auspicious day to celebrate. A handful of North Park dining establishments are doing just that — either with Valentine’s Day specials or by promoting some of their best menu items throughout the month. Here’s a sampling, in the restaurants’ own words:
Urban Solace Restaurant: We are featuring a special Prix Fixe menu as well as an ala carte version of our regular menu with some unique dishes created by Chef Matt Gordon just for the night. We’ll also be featuring live jazz by Daniel Spadavecchia. More details are on the Website: urbansolace.net. 3823 30th St. (619) 295-6464.
Sea Rocket Bistro: We will definitely be offering a Prix Fixe Valentine’s Day menu, either three or four courses for somewhere between $30-$40, including a glass of complimentary champagne. The special menu also will be offered on Feb. 12 and 13. We decorate with fresh flowers and candles, and play a romantic music mix, as opposed to our usual eclectic house mix. We also will be offering a special on Stone Brewing bottled beers as an Anti-Valentine’s Day component in our bar area, including Arrogant Bastard, Double Arrogant Bastard, Cali-Belgique, Smoked Porter, Double IPA, Pale Ale, and 2009 Holiday Ale. All bottles will be $1-$2 off the regular menu price. 3382 30th St. (619) 255-7049.
El Comal: Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, hand-made according to time-honored traditions. El Comal offers a full bar, patio seating and live music Friday and Saturday. For Valentine’s Day, El Comal will offer a special couples menu, and music. Details are on the Website: elcomalsd.com. Call for reservations. 3946 Illinois St. (619) 294-8292.
Tioli’s Crazee Burger: Voted Best Burger in North Park, Tioli’s Crazee Burger is your place to get what your stomach craves. Ranging anywhere from plain or with cheese to antelope, ostrich or salmon, with plenty in-between, you’ll be sure to keep your taste buds tantalized. In addition to a variety of salads and sides to choose from, it has a nice selection of quality draft beers and fine wines. Tiolis Crazee Burger offers lunch, dinner, catering and take out every day from 11a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m. 4201 30th St. (619) 282-6044. tioliscrazeeburger.com.
Paesano’s: Paesano’s will be offering a special couples menu for Valentine’s Day, call for more information and to make your reservation. Paesano’s Restaurant is a big part of North Park. We have been serving the neighborhood for 40-plus years (since 1967). 
Vincenzo and Antonietta Romano started the business in North Park and have run the business along with their children and other family members ever since.
 
Starting in February, Paesano’s will be featuring an Italian accordion player on Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 p.m. to make your dinners even more special. 
3647 30th St.
 (619) 291-4090. paesanoofnorthpark.com.
Bar Pink: Bar Pink always has something going on. Whether it’s simply stopping by for one of their signature drinks: the Flirtini, Carmel Appletini, Mangorita, Pink Elephant, Sneaky Tiki, Sapphire Savory or the Pink Princess, or listening to a wide variety of music performances. February will feature: Joe Jack Talcum, Lord Grunge, The Bassturd, Dj Jester the Filipino Fist (Feb. 3 at 10 p.m.), Future Sounds Rumble feat. Jaguar Love (Feb. 6 at 10 p.m.), Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel (Feb. 10 at 10 p.m.), Lord Howler and Rats Eyes (Feb. 11 at 10 p.m.), Pocket (Feb. 12 at 10 p.m.), Malaikat Dan Singa (Feb. 14 at 10 p.m.), Lemon Sun (Feb. 18 at 10 p.m.), The Styletones (Feb. 19 at 10 p.m.), Silian Rail and Fever Sleeves (Feb. 21 at 10 p.m.), Scout Niblett and Manuok (Feb. 28 at 10 p.m.). 3829 30th St.
 (619) 564-7194. barpink.com.
Eddie’s Philadelphia: Enjoy the taste of Philly in San Diego. Eddie’s Philadelphia is celebrating its first year in San Diego, offering authentic Philadelphia fare. It serves steaks and hoagies on a Philly-baked Amoroso roll. Eddie’s uses the best Certified Black Angus beef for its hand-made burgers and steaks. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner (after 4 p.m.) with a full menu, select tap beers and wine. The “White Plate” dinners feature American-style meals that include such favorites as barbecue pork ribs, homemade meatloaf, and a grilled rib-eye angus beef steak. 3501 30th St. (619) 296-6325. eddiesphilly.com.