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>> shirtily. chef make began will be preparing a dish for you, a combination pan roast and i'll let her tell you about that. >> sure. it's the most popular item on the men out. lobster. and i got it started for you. i've been sauteeing the seafood peppers, and the house blend seasoning. our guests can add chili flakes. >> you worked at the palace station, obviously famed for all of the -- what was -- what's special about this new location that put it above and beyond and made them steal you? >> well, i think we're lucky enough to be able to offer our guests all the same dishes, that are staples at the palace station. we have a few items new and exclusive to santa fe, like our fish and chips, and also our house made monkey bread pudding. >> delicious. and what are your hours? >> we start nightly at 5:00 and go to 9:00, sunday through thursday, and 10:00 friday and saturday nights. >> can we start? you do the work for us. here that sour dough bread. >> yes. most places offer new england chowder. we offered an additional selection. it's going great for us, red chowder. we have what chef megan is preparing for you. we have right here oysters in the half shell. on the oysters on the half shell we're able to carry several types of oysters. >> these are from all over the country. >> what you have right here, this is from louisiana. this is from the pacific northeast with. over there we have some that originated in japan and became part of the pacific northwest. and right here we have the tail on. >> this is exclusive to santa fe. >> indeed. >> i was paying attention. >> and we have homemade, and lemon chowder, and what we did have to dip your fish into a malt vinegar. and we have our seafood combination, lobster, jumbo shrimp cocktail, and last but not least all the way at the end we have crabs, clams, and just wonderful rich tomato. >> i felt like i needed to give it the whole 360 because there is a lot here. it's impressive. >> do we need a rest reservation? h you don't. you have to come and join the line. it's part of the experience. i made many friends while i have been waiting in line at an oyster bar before and that is one of our attractions. you can have a cocktail while you wait in line, engage with other guests. >> that should be the trademark. there you go. at 5:00. we have pictures of the dishes and the restaurant. it's a beautiful location. >> thank you. we're very proud of the location, and there are great features to it. do you want to talk about the roast? >> sure. we glaze the pan with brandy. i can hit it with a little bit of our -- you have to wait for it to come to a simmer and it's ready to go. >> awesome. anyone from new orleans they are very particular about their king cake. and you have this brought here. >> absolutely. >> from the home of king cake. >> i was born and raised in new orleans. this was the bakery i ate from. there is a baby hidden in a slice. >> i love this. >> people that have never had it before, they're like there's a what in there? there is a baby that you can find inside here. >> and if you bring it to a time you have to bring the king cake. >> that's part of the tradition. >> it's like catching the bouquet. awesome. very cool. and what are the hours? >> 5:00 to 9:00 sunday through thursday and 5:00 to 10:00 fridays. >> you can have a cocktail while you're in line. and so when you order, you -- since i have not been there yet, sometimes? >> yes, five, ten, 15 guests waiting in line. we come out and serve you a cocktail. we brought two of them today. this one is a traditional take on the hurricane, and we put it on spin -- >> thank you very. i only drink on the show, >> on the job only. thank you so much. place. sink your teeth into the oyster bar station at the north ranch location nightly at 5:00. for a menu check out the website on your screen, or you can give them a call. they're also on facebook and twitter. pretty delicious. >> i'm going to need a designated host in a second. saying farewell to a las vegas staple. more on the curtain call on the strip. >>> are you on facebook or twitter? like or follow us. you can find "the morning blend" on both. we will be right back. >>> $18.9 billion, that's how much experts estimate americans spent on retail last year for valentine's day. the holiday of love has many people kissing their money goodbye. will you be guilty of doing the same this weekend? joins us to explain are nick strobelt and abe ashton from ashton strobelt. gentlemen, hello. >> happy to be here. >> they wanted to brag about their socks. >> we feel like we got a gentleman's game going. you came out swinging. >> they're pink. you can't beat that unless -- big to beat pink and grey stripes. you would have to do something like, you know, maybe possibly darth vader. take. and i'm willing to go there in order to win. >> you get that as a valentine's day gift? >> not yet. i got a whole different pair that i'm going to get for valentine. >> $18.9 billion? >> small amount of money. $18.9 billion. >> that's a lot. >> do you want to put it in contrast? let's take about what $19 billion essentially is. the entire proposed budget for nasa, okay? this is -- we just came out yesterday, the budget for -- $19 billion, or the purchase of whatsapp by facebook was than that. the entire budget for cyber security for the government, that's what president obama just asked for, was $19 billion to day. we now sell roses instead ofncial advice. from one person. when they break it down by per person it's about $140. >> everybody spends a little bit. dollar. >> people seem to by into it that you have to do it. what are your thoughts on that? >> you know, older folks typically spend less on valentine's day than younger folks. the younger folks, 35 and 44, are usually ones spending the most on valentine's day. those 65 and older tend to less than half of them really celebrate valentine's day. >> they realize it's just a day. >> it's just a day. but at the same time it's good to be frying, which is, of course, you know beneficial, but it's also important to take care of the ones you care most about your spouse, your significant other, things like that. and so there is a good balance to make sure that people are getting treated well. but what we find financially older you are, typically the less money you spend. as you approach retirement. 55-year-old will spend more than a 75-year-old. just because that's nature, they don't want to go out as much, don't want to spend as much money ongoing to movies and things like that. >> people that have been married for 40 years are saying hey, listen, she is stuck with me at this point. >> what are flower going to do at this point. >> and it's something to be said, you can do something special for your sweetie and not necessarily break the bank doing it. >> yeah. think of anything right now, except for maybe you can go on television and look right in the camera's eyes and say sweetheart, i love you, thank you for being my valentine, you are the girl of my dreams and the best thing that ever happened to me but other than that i can't think of anything that you can do that wouldn't >> rewind on the dvr. i mean, for people that are older, not only you know, not that the romance is dead but they've done the dates, they go more relaxed but some people are on limited budget. >> most women will tell men it's the thought that counts, and we as men have a hard time believing that because we're so monetarily driven, right? we view so much of what we earn and what we spend and what we drive and what we have, and most women will tell us no it's about the feeling, that's why a note from their child means so much to them. and we can't really quantify that value, but i have seen with my wife and other women who have shared their stories, especially retired people we meet with, and a gentleman is really showing heartfelt affection and thinking about their spouse, it goes farther than whatever dollar may purchase anyway. and so that's what we need to remember is them, that our is saying buy me diamonds. >> wow. you guys are -- >> right. our sisters i tease them quite a bit. the point is you can get even more mileage being heartfelt and sincere as spending a few hundred dollars on whatever it is the rose or the chocolate of the day. >> if you're in it for the long haul a great gift is the gift of sound financial plan, isn't it? >> it really is. we find that -- we have client appreciation dinner this past week, where folks came in and what they wanted to hear about at the client appreciation dinner, which was hey, what happens and how do we protect our spouses even when we're gone? i say that's very romantic. we're talking about valentine's day and we're going to kill one of the spouses for the conversation. what happens for social security survivor benefits. how do iras get inherited. how does it work when we transition from one spouse to a surviving spouse? is for those people that figure that is their most important goal when they're worried about transitions and making sure their loved ones are taken care of after they're gone. >> quickly let's talk about your portfolio reviews and what you offer. >> this is a great time. the portfolio is -- review is for anyone that might be concerned over what their portfolio is doing how it's holding up in today's current market. it might be a time to reevaluate where your positions are. this review is helpful for you if you're just wanting to get a good sense of lou protected you are and what you are currently invested in. and so it's a great review just to get yourself setup right for retirement. >> there is a lot of broken hearts today with the market down again. wives are saying why are we in the market, we're so close to retirement? 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>> absolutely. absolutely. i want full environment where you are taken away from anything else that's happening and not thinking about anything else. music is important. and again, we have spotify, we have our ipods. but on some kind of play list that will be slow, romantic, sexual, because again it's about you and this other person, and really taking that night to connect with them. >> i know you want us to put away the electronics but what about watching a romantic movie? >> absolutely. romantic comedies are good. it can definitely set the mood, make it more romantic. i recommend watching that beforehand. romantic comedies have really good ideas, adorable scenarios that you can mimmick and create yourself. maybe watch beforehand or google scenes and try to recreate that. it's one day out of the year. >> and the countdown is on, the deadline is coming up just a few days away. >> yes. it's coming up. so start planning something, because again it's not about you, it's about the other person. so do something so they walk away knowing you cared. >> any other tips you can give us this morning whether it be for first time couples or couple trying to reignite the flame? >> yeah, that's a good question, because i think no matter if it's a new relationship or older relationship, it's still a beautiful, powerful day to say i care. for couples that have been together for a long time it's really easy to let that go and think you don't need that, don't have to do that, and say my husband, my wife, they know i love them, i don't want to do this. yes, you do. it's easy to forget those things. and we're so busy, we forget to sit down quietly, forget to hold make eye contact and that's what this day is about. take advantage of valentine's day. >> great tips this morning. dr. donaghue, thank you for joining us this morning. >> thank you. >> make this valentine's day a romantic one. you only have a couple days left. details and more information can be found on the website right there on your screen. dao and shawn i hope you plan something special for your significant others. >> i certainly have something going on, that's for sure. thank you so much, micah. making plans for valentine's day, how about a romantic tasting experience at ethel m. >> this might be the one for you. we go to that experience where guests will learn how chocolates are made. you're going to experience different varieties of specialty ethel m chocolates. take a look at the tasting room place mat that you'll receive where you can fill in your sensory experience. you're going to receive an ethel m chocolate certificate upon completion of the experience. >> book your experience now through february 14th. one at 5:00 p.m., the other at 6:00. each lasts around 30 to 45 minutes, and it's $9.99 per person. reserve your spot by e-mailing the address on your screen. >> since 1981 ethel m chocolates brought gourmet chocolate to nevada and beyond by recreating the original recipe of ethel mars from 1911. to find yours you can go to the website on your screen or call the number. they're also on facebook, twitter and instagram. >> z still to come on "the morning blend," jubilee says goodbye. norm clarke has the scoop. stay there. the world a president has to grapple with. sometimes you can't even imagine. that's the job. and she's the one who's proven she can get it done. ...standing up against the abuse of women... ...protecting social security... ...expanding benefits for the national guard... ...and winning health care for 8 million children... the presidency is the toughest job in the world and she's the one who'll make a real difference for you. >>> welcome back to "the morning blend." nothing says i love you like a fine piece of jewelry, whether it twinkles, shimmers, melt your partners heart with a piece that will make your partner's day special. >> here with us is aaron lelah himself. good morning to you and w
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