We’ve been dating for the past 43 years, and this time we went to a very special place — the Grove Park Inn & Resort’s Sunset Terrace restaurant. We drove up to the hotel…

…but we didn’t get too close to the front door. We just drove by and parked in valet parking space #202 — without permission, of course. (I’ll bet my little Suzi felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman…)

We had reservations and were seated at a great table near the edge of the Sunset Terrace. We enjoyed a beautiful view of the golf course below and Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance…

The prices aren’t cheap, but the food is excellent. Chef Geoffrey Bragg prepared my sirloin steak perfectly and it was one of the most tender, delicious steaks I’ve eaten…

Of the course, the best part of the whole evening was my beautiful date…

The Sunset Terrace offers daily “three for $30 menu features” with a selection of three-course lunches and dinners for only $30. Each meal — first course, entrée and dessert — features classic American favorites such as Waldorf salad, Steak Dianne and crème brulee.

I don’t think you’ll find a better way to celebrate a special evening or weekend with your spouse than the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa.