QUICK BITES: Finally, full-service Chinese food

 For years, readers have been telling me that one of the major things they think we've been missing on the Pensacola culinary scene is a full-service Chinese restaurant. And I've agreed emphatically — until now.

Shark Fin is now open and 5912-C N. Davis Highway, behind Rooms to Go and Miller's Pensacola Ale House at the corner of Davis and Airport Boulevard. And a quick look at the menu suggests that this is just what I — and many of you — have been missing.

Frankly, they won me over with one line on the menu: garlic stir fry broccoli. This is my favorite Chinese dish, bar none, and while I've had some decent takeout versions in Pensacola, it's not a common buffet item, so I've largely done without for quite some time. I can't wait to taste Shark Fin's version.

The menu features a wide variety of seafood, chicken, beef, vegetarian and pork dishes, appetizers, soups and salads. And if there's someone in your party that's not a Chinese fan, they can accommodate with selections from the grill, including filet mignon, New York strip and grilled pork chops.

Shark Fin is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Details: 912-8669.

Angus Seafood Steaks and Spirits plans "Let Loose the Flavor of Pensacola" wine and tapas social
Angus Seafood Steaks and Spirits, 1101 Scenic Highway, is planning another of its popular "Let Loose the Flavor of Pensacola" wine and tapas socials at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 9.

For $25, or $45 per couple, attendees will enjoy wine selections from J. Lohr Family and tapas created by Angus executive chef Martelle Lorenz, a regular contributor to our Chef's Corner column. That price also includes all taxes and gratuity.

Reservations are highly recommended. Call 432-0539, to save your place, and for more information, visit www.anguspensacola.com.

We want your Valentine's Day menus
Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and sweethearts everywhere are making plans for where to have dinner.

If your restaurant is offering a romantic package for Valentine's Day dining, we want to know about it! Send information to me at jdiaz@pnj.com. Make sure you include the name of the restaurant, details on the package including whether reservations are required and a publishable phone number, e-mail address and/or Web address. We need to receive your information no later than noon Sunday for inclusion in our guide, which will run in this section one week from today! Don't be late — Cupid is counting on you!