<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1bRctM_18rK2zZS00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1bRctM_18rK2zZS00" width="1320" height="743" >WHEELING, W.Va. — With Valentine’s Day bringing one of the busiest dining nights of the year, restaurants across Wheeling are preparing for a rush of couples and families, with many tables already booked.From steakhouses to Italian kitchens, restaurant owners in the Friendly City said reservations filled quickly as people planned celebrations for Feb. 14, a date many owners call one of their top revenue nights of the year. Reservations are often made days or even weeks in advance.At Figaretti’s Restaurant, owner Dino Figaretti said the restaurant began seeing reservations climb shortly after the start of February. He said planning starts about a week ahead, including organizing staffing and menu features.“What we understand from the people coming here it’s not just another night out. This is a special occasion, they might be celebrating an anniversary, a wedding, whatever the situation is. This is a special night and we prepare for it,” Figaretti said.Other restaurants reported similar patterns, with early dinner reservations filling first, followed by peak dining times between 6 and 8 p.m.Owners say the holiday rush is exciting but also comes with added responsibility, including meeting expectations built over generations.“We’ve been in this area for over 75 years as a hole. So it means a lot to us so there’s a lot of expectations from us so we’re ready for it,” Figaretti said. “It’s a lot of hard work but we love it. This is our livelihood so we strive to be the best we can."With love — and long waitlists — in the air, restaurant owners said the best way to be prepared for Valentine’s Day is to plan ahead.</div></body>

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WHEELING, W.Va. — With Valentine’s Day bringing one of the busiest dining nights of the year, restaurants across Wheeling are preparing for a rush of couples and families, with many tables already booked. From steakhouses to Italian kitchens, restaurant owners in the Friendly City said reservations filled quickly...

Restaurants book quickly as diners plan Valentine’s Day celebrations

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WHEELING, W.Va. — With Valentine’s Day bringing one of the busiest dining nights of the year, restaurants across Wheeling are preparing for a rush of coupl

Restaurants book quickly as diners plan Valentine’s Day celebrations

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