Valentine's Weekend at The Chocolate Sanctuary, Feb. 12-14

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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, is showcasing a Valentine's weekend of food, romance and music.

Dinner includes a heartthrob salad (arugula, pumpkin seed dust, goat cheese mousse hand heart-shaped cherry wine jellies ) and entree 28-oz Porterhouse steak for 2; green beans; loaded Hasselback potatoes topped with cocoa candied bacon and sour cream; sauteed green beans and cream cheese and black garlic topped tomatoes. Reservations available here.

Beginning 6 p.m. February 14 the Allegro Quartet will serenade diners. 

A design your own Sweetheart smash box is also available. Pre-order for pickup or delivery. Details here.

Couples can dine in or carryout a special meal for two. Valentine hours are 2-9 p.m. Feb. 12; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. February 13 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sunday brunch) and 3:30-9 p.m.  (Sunday dinner) February 14. For more details or place order here. Call 224-944-0808.

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Pastry Chef Gale Gand hosts a virtual chocolate making class, Feb. 12

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James Beard Award winning pastry chef, cookbook author and former host of the Food Network's "Sweet Dreams," Gale Gand hosts a virtual chocolate dessert class 6:30 p.m. February 12. 

During the event Gand, just in time for Valentines Day will demonstrate how to create two chocolate desserts along with giving a lesson on the history of chocolate. All proceeds from the event will benefit Wescott Playground. Donations are welcomed. Register and/or make a donation here.

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The Chocolate Sanctuary offers sweet Valentine's options Feb. 12-14

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The Chocolate Sanctuary, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee, is showcasing a Valentine's weekend of food, romance and music.

Dinner includes a heartthrob salad (arugula, pumpkin seed dust, goat cheese mousse hand heart-shaped cherry wine jellies ) and entree 28-oz Porterhouse steak for 2; green beans; loaded Hasselback potatoes topped with cocoa candied bacon and sour cream; sauteed green beans and cream cheese and black garlic topped tomatoes. Reservations available here.

Beginning 6 p.m. February 14 the Allegro Quartet will serenade diners. 

A design your own Sweetheart smash box is also available. Pre-order for pickup or delivery. Details here.

Couples can dine in or carryout a special meal for two. Valentine hours are 2-9 p.m. Feb. 12; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. February 13 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Sunday brunch) and 3:30-9 p.m.  (Sunday dinner) February 14. For more details or place order here. Call 224-944-0808.

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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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