Toni Roberts of the theWit adds a sweet touch to pop-up shop

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Toni Roberts, Executive Pastry Chef at theWit Hotel, 201 N. State, sets up shop in a pop-up venue. The che'f's You Bake me Crazy" Valentine's Day offering will be available at the A Bit of theWit Pop Up Shop 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through February 16. 

Items include the Hearbreaker Cake (devil's food chocolate cake layered with raspberry dark chocolate ganache and fresh raspberries. Serves 4; $30, pictured). View all items.

In addition Roof on theWit will offer a special selection of desert pairings February 14-16. 

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Smith & Wollensky's Whiskey Day celebration

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Smith & Wollensky, celebrates the spirit of the Irish with the return of its ultimate Steak & Whiskey event beginning February 12 through St. Patrick’s Day.

Guests will enjoy a showcase of IrishAmerican® Whiskey inspired cocktails include the IrishAmerican Smash (IrishAmerican Classic Blend, mint, mixed berries, lemon, simple syrup) and IrishAmerican Club (IrishAmerican Classic Blend, apricot brandy, dry vermouth, egg white, lemon, simple syrup, orange peel); $16 each; a specialty tasting flight ($18, for two one-ounce flights) and a Double R Ranch USDA Prime bone-in New York cut sirloin, most popular cuts, that has been wrapped in an IrishAmerican Whiskey-soaked cheesecloth and aging it for 30 days to create a unique whiskey-infused. Reservation can be made here.

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The Albert's Valentine's Day chef's tasting menu

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Executive Chef Larry Feldmeier of The Albert located inside Hotel EMC2, 228 E Ontario, will offer a four-course  che'f's tasting “Love at First Bite” menu with an optional wine pairing; $65 (the wine pairing is an additional $35). View menu.

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Geja's Café's Valentine's Day specials

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Geja's Café, 340 W. Armitage, kicked off a nine day Valentine's Day festival that continues through February 17.

Known as  “Chicago’s Most Romantic Restaurant,” the eatery is featuring a selection of rosé sparkling wines and champagnes compliment their famous fondue dishes. Also, live entertainment by flamenco dancers and classical guitarists will add to the romantic ambience. In addition, the popular celebration of Marriage Night (couples receive an added discount based on their years married the their years they have been married) returns February 11.

On Valentine's Day (February 14) a special dinner package will be available. Reservations accepted. Floral arrangements for your table are available for order.

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Valentine's Day Booze Cruise sets sail

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Chicago's own love boat shits the shore when Chicago Party Boat's Valentine's Day Booze Cruise sets sail,  8 p.m. February 14 on the Anita Dee. Boarding time is 7:30 p.m. at DuSable Harbor, 200 N. Breakwater Access. Tickets.

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Chicago Whiskey and Wine Festival @Old Crow Wrigleyville

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Chicago Whiskey and Wine Festival, takes place at February 23 at Old Crow Wrigleyville, 3506 N. Clark. Two sessions will be held noon-3 p.m. and 4:30-7 p.m. (VIP sessions opens at 3:30 p.m.). The event is sponsored by Players Sport and Social Club. Tickets, $15-55,  admission; 15 tasting tickets and souvenir glass. Must be 21 and over with valid ID. 

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Carnivale"s Valentine's Day specials

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Carnivale, 702 W. Fulton Market, kicks off its Valentine's Day celebration with a brunch February 10, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 10. Food items include a decadent chocolate station; $45; $15, ages 5-12. Free for ages under 5. A DJ will also lend a hand to festivities.

A The restaurant features a three-course prix fixe Valentine's Menu for Couples that includes glass of  Champagne $89). View menu.

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The Chicago Firehouse Valentine's Day menu

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The Chicago Firehouse, 1401 S. Michigan, celebrates Valentine’s Day with sassy dinner specials, available February 14-17.  

The menu is listed below. Reservations are recommended: 312-786-1401 or online. 

Valentine's Day Specials

"French Kiss" oysters on the half shell: $3.50 each

medium body, sharp brininess, mild sweet finish, east coast

"Cupid's Arrow" oysters on the half shell; $3.50 each 

firm body, sweet flavor, light malt finish, east coast 

surf & turf for two           

12-oz center cut filet and 8-oz lobster tail; $78

12-oz center cut filet and grilled Gulf prawns; $75 

12-oz center cut filet and crab cakes $68  

chocolate mousse cake; $12
strawberry ganache and candied hazelnuts

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Artango's Wine Wednesday's

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Artango Bar & Steakhouse, 4746 N. Lincoln, launched a new wine program offered 5-11 p.m. Wednesdays.

The Wine Wednesday menu offers seven select bottles of wines, regularly priced $31-42, for $20.

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Jimmy Bannos of Heaven on Seven hosts a Valentine's Day cooking class

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Jimmy Bannos of Heaven on Seven, 111 N. Wabash, 7th Floor, turns up the heat for Valentine's Day with a special cooking class 6-9 p.m. February 13; $75, includes five-course dinner, beer, wine, hurricanes, recipe cards along learning the the history of the iconic loop eatery, which has been around for 39 years. The restaurant accepts cash only. Reservations required: 312-263-6443. 

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More Super Bowl action

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If you don't have a game plan for watching the Super Bowl here's a few suggestions:

Bar Louie (participating locations):  Offers it's signature burger for $5 along with drinks specials.  

Cantina Laredo, 508 N. State: Hosts action from 10 a.m to 10 p.m. beginning with brunch available to 3 p.m. The restaurants SB viewing party kicks off at game time.

Old Grounds Social, 950 W. Wrightwood: All-you-can-eat Tailgate Buffet beginning 6:30 p.m. to game's end; $50. Buffet items include: sliders (cheeseburger, pulled pork, shrimp po boy, truffle grilled cheese), roasted jalapeno and chicken eggrolls, smoked wings (BBQ, Texan or curry served with choice of dipping sauces) along with a variety of salads.

Roanoak, 135 W. Madison: The ball gets rolling at 1 p.m. with early happy hour specials that include: half-price bottles of select wine, $6 Tito's Vodka cocktails and a $5 shot and beer pairing. Game day happy hour food deals include: buffalo wings, sliders, chips and guacamole, and spinach dip, available for $6 each. Deals continue through the game.

Timothy O'Toole's, 622 N. Fairbanks: You wan't miss any action with 72 screens on. Food specials include: sriracha-honey wings or wings with Volcanic sauce in ranging in sizes of 10-50 wings; $14-$70.  The restaurant is featuring team-themed menu items as well:

PATRIOTS:

Lobster Rolls
Two lobster rolls, shredded lettuce and choice of side $15

Lobster Mac N' Cheese
Lobster, andouille sausage, mushrooms, peas $20

The G.O.A.T.
Ketel One, raspberries, lime and simple syrup $9

Gronkarita
Casa Noble Crystal, lime and margarita mix $9

RAMS:

Grilled Chicken with Sriracha-Honey Glaze
Baja slaw, jack cheese and garlic aioli on a bun $13

Lagunitas IPA Chicken Burrito
Lettuce, black beans, corn, avocado, three cheese blend and jalapeno aioli  $13

  

Heaven Can Wait
Patron Silver Tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, topped with champagne and served with a salt rim $9

The Greatest Drink (served in a Collins glass)
Dewars White Label, bitters and ginger beer $9

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Maillard Tavern pours on the Super Bowl deals

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Maillard Tavern, 494 N. Milwaukee, pours it on with plenty liquid specials as well as appetizer deals for Super Bowl Sunday. Game kick off is 5:30 p.m.

Drinks specials include:

Draft Beer

Off Color Apex Predator, $5

Moody Tongue Aperitif Pilsner, $5

Bell's Brewery Amber Ale, $5

Maplewood Son of Juice, $5

Bottled Beer

Lonestar, $3

Miller Lite, $3

Miller High Life, $3

Modelo, $3

Peroni, $3

Stella Artois, $3

PBR, $3

Hard Liquor

Tito's, $5

Tanqueray, $5

Tapatio, $5

Jameson, $5

Food:

Quesadillas (flour tortilla, Chihuahua cheese); $5 

Nachos (corn flour chips, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheddar, cilantro, black beans, jalapeños); $5

Chili Cheese Fries; $5

Guacamole & Chips; $7

Fries; $4 

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Rockit Bar & Grill's Super Bowl deals

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Rockit Bar & Grill, 22 W. Hubbard, kicks off some big deals during Super Bowl Sunday (February 3).

Featured items include $30 Bud Light towers and $25 Corona buckets. Tables can still be reserved.  Kick off time is 5:30 p.m.

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