Three Valentines

Oysters are a classic delicacy long considered an aphrodisiac, making the reference significant in the context of Frasier trying to determine if the dinner is r…

“Are you in the mood for oysters?”— Cassandra

A fictional utopian paradise described in James Hilton's 1933 novel 'Lost Horizon.' The name has become synonymous with an earthly paradise or a luxurious retre…

“No, I'm not entertaining at the Shangri-La, my brother was kind enough to let me use his apartment.”— Niles

Opera composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (K. 492), premiered in 1786. One of the most famous operas in the repertoire, based on the play by Beaumarchais.

“He starts a CD of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" on the stereo”— Niles

References to specific champagne vintages. The 1985 vintage is generally considered superior to the 1988 in many champagne houses, reflecting Niles's exacting w…

“Well, you brought over the '88 and I asked for the '85. Yes, my date will know the difference, she happens to be the president of my wine club.”— Niles

A spirit produced by distilling wine, traditionally served as an after-dinner drink.

“Have a brandy.”— Cassandra