She and her husband marked their 40th wedding anniversary in December. The Honns marked their 43rd last month.

Last year, the White Castle near downtown Toledo was booked solid, with 22 reservations between 5 and 8 p.m., the hours of the special. Most were made on Valentine's Day.

Rich Curry puckers up for his girlfriend, Laura Brown, as the West Toledo couple enjoy a special Valentine's Day meal at the White Castle near downtown Toledo. 'It's very special to us,' Ms. Brown said, adding: 'I think this might become a tradition.'

Rich Curry puckers up for his girlfriend, Laura Brown, as the West Toledo couple enjoy a special Valentine's Day meal at the White Castle near downtown Toledo. 'It's very special to us,' Ms. Brown said, adding: 'I think this might become a tradition.'

Lovers choose sliders, fries for romantic chow

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"One of our girls is dressed up - just like a fancy restaurant, only at McDonald's," said Nicky Brooks, a manager at the Archbold McDonald's.

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White Castle isn't alone.

An array of fries, sliders, and diet Coke is complemented by candlelight and flowers. This year was the second year in which White Castle has offered the Valentine's Day special.

Ms. Brown didn't have a burger then, but she left with Mr. Curry's fries.