Hornblower Cruises and Events Valentine's weekend on the river

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Hornblower Cruises and Events is featuring Valentine's Day weekend on the Chicago River February 13-14.

A Valentine's Dinner offers a plated dinner the includes entree, salad and dessert. A cash bar will also be available. Dinner servings are 7-9 p.m. February 13 (boarding is 6 p.m.); 6-8 p.m. February 14 (boarding is 5 p.m.); $149. 90

In addition a Valentine's Day brunch will be available 12:30-2:30 p.m. (noon boarding); $81.60.

COVID19 regulations are in place: face masks and 6-ft distancing of tables. Along with staff safety measures. For more information or book reservation here.

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Macy's Walnut Room opens for Valentine's dinner

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Macy's 111 N. State St., will open it's Walnut Room for a Valentine's Day treat.

The renown dining room will open February 13-14 for a multi-course Valentine's dinner before reopening March 3 for restricted service.

The February 13 prix fixe menu (available 5-8 p.m.) includes: choice of starter and main meal and choice of dessert from a prix fixe menu; $85, for two and includes a sparkling wine toast.

A Valentine's Day brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the menu includes raspberry stuffed French toast Mrs. Hering's chicken pot pie and a few other goodies including a mimosa flight.

The Walnut Room opens for lunch service and take out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday beginning March 3. More details on the Valentine's opening and reservations here. Call: 312-781-5219.

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Einstein Bros National Pizza Day promotion puts dough back in your pocket

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Einstein Bros, participating locations, salute National Pizza Day (February 9) with a steal of a deal featuring its Family Pizza Bagel Box for $5 (50 percent discount) when ordered ahead on the company's mobile app.

The deal will be available February 9-14.

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Aboyer and George Trois is open for limited indoor dining

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Aboyer and George Trois, 64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, are now open for indoor dining at a 25 percent capacity. Safety measures in place include an eight foot distance between backs of chairs and upgraded air purification system. Masks are still required as well. Reservations available here.

A rotation of meal kits are still available for purchase. Fore more details call: 847-441-3100. Ask for Sergio.

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Yugen reopens with a special Valentine's menu

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Yugen, 652 W. Randolph St., kicks off a Valentine's Day special February 11 with a five-course tasting menu; $185 per person.

At the center of Chef Mari Katsumura's lover's dinner is duck à l'Orange. A5 Wagyu beef can be added for an additional $55. Beverage pairings also available for an additional cost. The menu will be available February 11-13. 

Beginning February 17 Chef Katsumra's popular luxe eight tasting menu returns. PHOTO: Madison Olszewski

Valentine's Menu:

Amuse Bouche

Chawanmushi (La Belle Farm foie gras, Concord grape, celery) pictured

Truffle Pasta (okara gnocchi, pickled chanterelle, parmigiano, house togarashi, Bonito)

Scallop Motoyaki  (caviar, crispy potatoes, chive)

Duck à l’Orange  (Gobo, chicories, pistachio miso)

Apple (Okinawa sweet potato custard, coconut sorbet, yuzu )

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Prairie Grass Cafe serves up Valentine's Day dinner to-go (only)

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What better way to get in a romantic mood than with an intimate dinner for two? 

And who better to serve up a delectable dish with love, laced with decadence in the form of a wickedly delicious dessert created by artisan/chef chocolatier Aaron Lindgren of Chicago Artizan, than chef/owner Sarah Stegner of Prairie Grass Cafe? 

Dinner options include: appetizer package for two; chicken dinner package for two; barbecue brisket dinner package for two; salmon dinner package for two and a gean dinner package for two.

Chef Lindgren's dark chocolate turtles with Three Sisters garden pecans (pictured) are included with the chicken, brisket and salmon dinner packages. 

In addition a variety of beverage add-ons are available including a Manhattan with a Valentine's Day twist (Knob Creek single barrel reserve bourbon, Luxardo liqueur, chocolate bitters; sweet vermouth and chocolate-covered cherry ($16). 

View complete list of menu options here. Orders will be taken through February 11 or until sold out. and will be available for pickup 4-7 p.m. February 14. To place an order call: 847-205-4433. PHOTO: CINDY KURMAN, KURMAN COMMUNICATIONS, 

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The Bandit's Super Bowl options

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The Bandit, 841 W. Randolph, kicks off a special for Super Bowl special February 7. 

Menu items include: kale & artichoke dip (toasted panko, pickled fresno chiles, grilled sourdough); Diplomat sliders (Slagel Farms beef burgers, crispy shallots, Merkts sharp cheddar, bacon jam, dill pickles, caramelized onion aioli, Parker House rolls (4); housemade wings (Buffalo-style chicken wings, avocado ranch, crispy carrots, celery). 

All dishes arrive ready to be assembled, heated, & served; instructions included. No modifications. Order your packages to go here. 

In addition $20 beer coolers will be available. 

Pickup is Feb. 5-7. Limited indoor seating call for reservations. In addition outdoor TVs will be on for viewing the game. Kick off is 5:30 p.m.

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LEYE's Super Bowl action

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Lettuce Entertain You  Entertainment's at's Super Bowl game plan is in motion. Check out the options, and place your order, from the participating LEYE restaurants here.

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Perry's Steakhouse & Grille cooks up something special for Valentine's Day

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Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, (Oakbrook and Schaumburg), is offering a Valentine Candlelight Dinner for two ($99 per couple, plus tax and handling) to go, February 11-14.

The meal includes a choice of salad; entree for two (12-oz. candlelight filet roast for two prepared medium with bearnaise, truffle merlot; roasted peppercorn sauce and two 4-oz. lobster tails with lobster beurre fondue butter); two sides (mashed potatoes; potatoes au gratin; creamed spinach; thick-cut char-grilled vegetables or sweet sriracha Brussels sprouts). Dessert is a half dozen, chocolate dipped strawberry kisses.

Oak Brook, 5 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523; Phone: 630-571-1808). Schaumburg, 1780 East Golf Road; Schaumburg, IL 60173; Phone: 847-648-7451).

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Avli celebrates Greek Thursday March 4

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Avli Taverna, 1335 W. Wrightwood Ave., celebrates the annual Greek tradition of Tsiknopempti, translated (Greek Fat Thursday), March 4-7.

For the occasion, which is a salute to large amounts of grilled and roasted meats Avli is spotlighting  The Carnival Board: New Zealand lamb chops (6); pork souvlakia (8); shredded shoulder lamb keftedes (8); chicken souvlakia (4); Greek fries, and pita with tzatziki, tirokafteri, and garlic aioli; $99. 

Libations include: Greek beer and cocktails are available as add-ons. 

A special dine-in and carryout menu will also be be available at the Avli (702 N. Wells St.) and Avli (566 Chestnut St., (Winnetka) locations. The menu will be available through March 7. Orders can be placed here. Dine in reservations available here. PHOTO: MAC YELLEK

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Hooters Super Bowl play book

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Chicagoland Hooters locations are giving customers who pick up their Super Bowl orders early an assist for their next visit.  Order in advance for Super Bowl Sunday and if you pick up your order before 3 pm on game day, you will receive a coupon for 20% off your next visit.  Online ordering may not be available at some locations on game day.

 

Order the full menu online at order.hooters.com or by calling any one of the Chicagoland Hooters locations below:

Participating Chicagoland Hooters Locations:

Hooters of Countryside (5925 S. LaGrange Road, Countryside) 708-354-0486

Hooters of Downers Grove (1303 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove) 630-960-4008

Hooters of Fox Valley (4395 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora) 630-851-4008

Hooters of Joliet (3301 Henneprin Drive, Joliet) 815-267-8602

Hooters of Lansing  (17060 S. Torrence Avenue, Lansing) 708-889-0446

Hooters of Melrose Park  (2503 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park) 708-486-1895

Hooters of Oak Lawn (9159 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn) 708-423-4668

Hooters of Orland Park  (15300 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park) 708-460-4088

Hooters of O’Hare (8225 W. Higgins Road, Chicago) 773-714-0193

Hooters of Schaumburg  (1110 N. Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg) 847-619-4668

Hooters on Wells Street  (660 N. Wells Street, Chicago) 312-944-8800

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Rogue Ales' winter releases are now on tap

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Rogue Ales & Spirits released unique and flavorful stouts for the season that includes: Chocolate Stout Nitro; Shakespeare Stout Nitro; 2021 Rolling Thunder Imperial Stout; Rolling Thunder Imperial Chipotle Stout and the Double Chocolate Stout in a 16-oz can. 

Use the Rogue Finder to find these stouts near you. 

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Roots Super Bowl packages to go

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Roots Handmade Pizza, 1924 W. is offering three Super Bowl carryout packages available for pre-order. Orders, for the packages listed below, must be placed by 12 p.m. February 3, and will be available for pickup February 7 at these locations: West Town (1924 W. Chicago Ave.); Lincoln Square (2200 W. Lawrence Ave.) and South Loop (744 S. Dearborn St.). Orders can be placed via email: rootsgameday@thefifty50.com. PHOTO: Sarah Zelman

Super Bowl packages: 

The Kicker 
Serves four, $99 ($150 value); serves four
140-oz of Salad (Choice of Tomato, Avocado Mozzarella ~ Greek-Like ~ Caesar)
6 Roots Mozzarella Sticks
12 Chicken Wings with Sauce Choice
One order of Loaded Hummus
Two 12” One-Topping Pizzas
1 West Town Bakery Super Bowl Cake (Marble Chocolate with Chocolate Frosting and Football Decorations) 
 
The Quarterback
Serves six, $149 ($225 value)
280-oz of Salad (Choice of Tomato, Avocado Mozzarella ~ Greek-Like ~ Caesar)
12 Roots Mozzarella Sticks
24 Chicken Wings with Sauce Choice
1 order of Panza Sticks
Three 12” One-Topping Pizzas
1 West Town Bakery Super Bowl Cake (Marble Chocolate with Chocolate Frosting and Football Decorations) 
 
The Starting Lineup
Serves 8, $199 ($290 value)
140-oz of Salad (Choice of Tomato, Avocado Mozzarella ~ Greek-Like ~ Caesar)
12 Roots Mozzarella Sticks
36 Chicken Wings with Sauce Choice
Two orders of Artichoke Dip
Two orders of Monkey Bread
40oz of Fried Calamari
Three 12” One-Topping Pizzas
1 West Town Bakery Super Bowl Cake (Marble Chocolate with Chocolate Frosting and Football Decorations) 

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