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If you want to impress your wife and earn a few Crème Brulee points, take her to Prescott’s Grill in the Crossroads Shopping Center in Rochester. Now, you don’t have to leave your kids at home with the babysitter, but I would recommend it. Children are welcome, but just think of how you can give your wife your full, undivided attention at one of the nicest dining establishments in Southeast Minnesota.

It was New Year’s Eve, and we hadn’t planned on going out to eat for the evening. As a matter of fact, the majority of New Year’s Eve celebrations, we never stay up until midnight to watch the ball drop. But, this year we were going to try harder.

Let me just start out by saying that everything at Prescott’s Grill speaks of class. While we did make dinner reservations, the restaurant was a busy place, as you can imagine on New Year’s Eve. So, we sat at the bar while we waited for our seating to become available. We watched as the servers hurried in and out of the kitchen delivering trays of artwork to nearby tables, while the team of chefs did their best to create tasty masterpieces. To say we were impressed would be an understatement of delicious proportions. I could hardly wait to begin our dining experience.

When our time came, the hostess lead us to our table, and the ambiance became lucid. While this was certainly a busy night at Prescott’s Grill, with couples, families and friends chatting about whatever made them laugh and smile, my wife and I were able to connect and talk about whatever was on our minds at the moment. While we’ve been married nearly 13 years, taking my wife out for a dinner date never gets old. It reminds me of our first date at another fine dining establishment in Rochester.

Well, it was our time to order dinner, and I ordered the steak and my wife ordered the salmon -- nearly the same dinner combination we order at most fine dining restaurants. I guess we are creatures of habit. My meal was paired with a glass of Merlot while my wife enjoyed a nice Riesling wine.

Everything at Prescott’s Grill speaks of class. From the ambiance to the food to the staff that make this restaurant a five star in my long list of restaurants.

And, to finish off our dining experience at Prescott’s Grill, I ordered the Classic Crème Brulee. Now, this is one of those situations in which my wife and I have been married long enough that I know she was always decline ordering dessert, but she’ll indulge in my dessert if I do order one. So, when the Classic Crème Brulee arrived at our table, she said “I’ll just have one bite,” which was then followed by “Mmmm, that was good.” And, then another bite, and another.

I always try to order something that my wife will like, as well. And, the Classic Crème Brulee was a hit.

Thank you to the staff at Prescott’s Grill for a fine dining experience that made our New Year’s Eve celebration extra special. I must confess, though, that I believe my head hit the pillow around 10:13 p.m., for a restful night of sleep and highly productive Tuesday. It’s not your fault, though. I think I am just getting old. After all, I did just celebrate my 39th birthday, for the first time.

If you are looking for the perfect date night dining experience, check out Prescott’s Grill at www.prescottsgrill.com or call them at 507-536-7775.