cheap date: carino's

Andrea recently fulfilled one of my biggest fantasies when she swept me off my feet for a dinner for two at Carino's Italian Grill.

The draw? A special promotion that lets two people dine for $19.99. That price includes two entrees, two mini desserts and unlimited soup or salad and bread.

What a deal.

You know my affinity for Italian restaurant chains, but this is a steal that's likely to even please skeptics. Snag the $19.99 deal and you might even have money left to buy one of those delicious bellinis from the bar.

The Columbus Carino's is at 3033 Manchester Expressway. Call 706-317-3343 .