With the most romantic day of the year just around the corner, you won’t want to miss any of Heron Agency’s special Valentine’s Day celebrations to spend with your loved one. Whether you’re looking to dine at the nation’s most romantic restaurant, attend a spectacular Valentine’s Day performance, or enjoy a one-night-stay at one of Chicago’s most luxurious hotels, we have the ultimate guide to Valentine’s Day in the Windy City.
Indulge:
Celebrate 9 Days of Valentine’s Day at Geja’s Café
- Just named one of the 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in the WORLD by The Culture Trip, Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, is planning the most romantic Valentine’s Day celebration in its 50 year history. Now through February 15, the renowned “Restaurant of Romance” will be elegantly decorated and feature sparkling champagne, Celebration of Marriage Night, live flamenco and classical guitarists, photo keepsakes, and delicious sizzling hot fondue cuisine.
Delight in Chocolate and Decadent Treats at Chef Alain Roby’s All Chocolate Kitchen
- You can never go wrong with chocolate on Valentine’s Day! Chef Alain Roby’s mouthwatering EROS Truffle Line makes for the perfect Valentine’s Day treat. Based off the popularity of Chef’s life-size chocolate, 948-pound, God of Love “Eros” sculpture, the EROS Truffle line is a collection of five savory flavors designed with elegance and created with passion. In addition to being tasty, beautiful and unique, the Eros Truffle Line is a healthy alternative to commercial products, as Chef Roby uses only the finest Grand Cru chocolate, which is 80% pure chocolate. Because of Roby’s beautiful, unique, and healthy recipe, his chocolate is a crowd pleaser, satisfying much more than just the looks and tastes of all chocolate and even non-chocolate lovers. It’s not easy to pick the right sweets, but when it comes to Chef Roby, he never fails to perfect even the smallest, but richest holiday treats. Cost for each truffle $2, or $9 for a gift-wrapped box of 4.
Make This Valentine’s Day Sweet with Vanille
- For the low-key Valentine, shower them with delicious, handmade Vanille From a box of Heart Shaped Macarons ($16.95/8 piece, $35.00/18 piece) and French Conversation Heart Sugar Cookies to a Heart Entrement, Vanille has everything needed for a truly sweet Valentine’s Day.
Make Valli Produce Evanston the One-Stop Valentine’s Day Shop
- An international market to rival any in the Chicagoland area, Valli Produce Evanston, 1910 Dempster Street, has everything needed for the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day. From international chocolates and fresh baked goods, to more than 250 produce selections, fresh meat and fish departments, an extensive wine and craft beer selection and more for a low-key Valentine’s Day dinner, Valli Produce Evanston has everything needed to make Valentine’s Day special.
Enjoy a Low-key Date Night at The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria
- Spend Valentine’s Day at Lincoln Park’s newest dining destination, slick, contemporary restaurant The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria, 1419 W. Fullerton. Featuring a 16 ft. overhead garage door that opens up the front of the space, the restaurant has an airy and inviting feel, imparting a sense of casual comfort and ease right away, perfect for a relaxed Valentine’s Day dinner. Upholstered booth seating and exposed brick walls give the space a dynamic feeling. The Warehouse Bar & Pizzeria presents a unique list of specialty 12 inch personal pizzas pies meant to dazzle even the most seasoned Chicago pizza aficionado, as well as salads, sandwiches and appetizers using fresh, flavorful ingredients. Guests may enjoy red pizzas, white pizzas, or even build their own.
Put a Romantic Spin on Classic Cocktails at Staytion Market & Bar
- Staytion Market & Bar, 1 W. Wacker, is serving the most romantic drinks in town Valentine’s Day weekend. From the Lovebird Punch, a delicious blend of cranberry juice, pineapple juice and ginger beer, to the Heart-All-a-Flutter Coffee Cooler, an unconventional mocktail sure to make your heart get a pitter-pattering for the holiday, there’s a drink for everyone at Staytion. Located in the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, Staytion invites discoverers to connect and socialize while taking in the distinctive elements of the space, including designs inspired by CTA bus windows from the early 1950s, serving as the entrance into the Chef’s display kitchen. The innovative atmosphere and exceptional service provides a place for guests to unwind and capture a taste of local products.
Entertain:
Laugh Out Loud with The Cupid Players
- Fingers crossed for a frisky, fun, exciting Valentine’s Day? — get with Cupid Has a Heart On… in Bed! Let The Cupid Players serenade you and your date with hilarious new numbers fresh from The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival as well as Cupid classics, and enjoy a complimentary champagne toast and a V-Day goodie bag. On Saturday, February 13, choose the 8 p.m. show for the two-act mainstage experience featuring the full singing, dancing ensemble; or come for the 10:30 p.m. late-night show where you’ll be treated to a one-act of the cast’s most loved, risqué (and always sex-positive) numbers. You’ll have a pants-dropping good time with your significant other, gal-pals, bro-mance, BFF, co-worker crush, or that special hook-up-yet-to-be when you share in the laughs and heart shaped crap we’ve got in store. Let Cupid give you all a heart on this Valentine’s Day! ($30/per person or $50/per couple for the 8pm show; $15/per person for the 10:30pm show).
Rejoice with Your Loved One at The Marriott Theatre
- The perfect Valentine’s gift for a date night out on the town, SISTER ACT kicks off The Marriott Theatre’s 2016 Season as the first mainstage production of the year. Treat your loved one to a pair of tickets to the heavenly Broadway musical comedy, which features a sparkling score by Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winner Alan Menken, with lyrics by Grammy Award-winner Glenn Slater. Based on the hit Whoopi Goldberg film of the same name, SISTER ACT is the feel-amazing musical comedy that will have audiences of jumping to their feet in praise.
Let Marc Salem Read Your date’s Mind with “Mind Over Chicago”
- Want to know what your date is really thinking? The world’s foremost mentalist, Marc Salem, brings his mastermind skills to Chicago with Marc Salem’s Mind Over Chicago, opening Valentine’s Day weekend at the Apollo Theater Chicago, 2540 N Lincoln Ave. Through this interactive 90 minute show, Marc takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the human mind, using his mystifying techniques and quick wit “break the lock” on the minds of randomly selected audience members. He has had the pleasure of outwitting such well-known celebrities as Sting, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Donald Trump, Arthur Miller, Paul Newman, Prince Andrew, Judi Dench, Ronald Reagan, Michael Strahan, Bruce Willis, Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, Vice President Joe Biden, New York Mayors Koch, Giuliani & Bloomberg, Chicago’s own Oprah Winfrey, and many more.
Give the Gift of Music this Valentine’s Day
- The perfect Valentine’s Day gift for any music lover, tickets to Apollo Chorus of Chicago’s reprise of Mendelssohn’s Elijah on Saturday, March 12th leaves something to look forward to after the romantic day. Performed in collaboration with the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra, the University of Chicago’s majestic Rockefeller Chapel, 5850 S. Woodlawn Ave., sets a romantic tone for the evening with Chicago’s oldest musical organization.
Stay:
Plan the Perfect Last Minute Valentine’s Day with Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
- For anyone doing last minute Valentine’s Day planning, Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, 100 W. Monroe, has the answer. Forget running from store to store for Valentine’s Day staples, the Romance At Centric Package provides gourmet chocolates and champagne waiting in the room, plus breakfast for two and late checkout the next day. If it’s just a last minute gift, that doesn’t look last minute, Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago will host a Vosges Haut-Chocolat pop-up shop February 10- 13.
STAY N PLAY at Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave
- Located in the heart of the Theater District, one of Chicago’s newest hotels, Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/N Loop/Michigan Ave, is offering complimentary Giggle Water, their signature 1920’s cocktail for guests headed to Chicago Theatre Week. Sample the extraordinary range of theatrical offerings in Chicago and treat your date to one of the 100 productions available throughout the week. Located in the historic Chicago Motor Club Building, Chicago’s newest Hampton Inn features a grand, three-story Art Deco lobby, a 67-seat 1920’s-style cocktail bar, and intricate architectural details throughout the property, 68 E. Wacker. Proof of ticket and reservation required.
Enjoy an Overnight Romantic Stay at Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
- Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park’s Raspberry Truffle Delight Scrub gives couples the chance to enjoy a day retreat with a with exfoliation made from raspberry extract, sugar and organic vodka followed with side-by-side massages with whoopee shea butter cream performed in the indulgent Couple’s Suite complete with candlelight and Champagne. If that’s not enough, make it a night with the Romantic Escape Package. Guests get to enjoy cocktails at THE BAR followed by The Chocolate Bar, an in-room experience with treats of Strawberry Tuxedos, Dark Chocolate, Pistachio and Mascarpone Cannolis and more. Enrich the night with Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park room delivered additions including long stemmed roses, dipped strawberries and a Kama Sutra kit. Rates for the Romantic Escape Package start at $189 plus tax. Rates for the Raspberry Truffle Delight Scrub are $125, Monday through Thursday and $140 Friday through Sunday.
Relax:
Give the Gift of Relaxation and Get a Bonus at Massage Envy
- From Monday, February 1st through Monday, February 15th, Massage Envy if offering an extra incentive with gift card purchase. Guests who purchase $100 in gift cards will receive a free, 5-piece Whish gift set of body products (valued at $26). All 44 Chicagoland Massage Envy locations will also offer four beautifully packaged body product sets including:
- Whish Pomegranate Valentine Trio: A Massage Envy exclusive set featuring Bath & Body Gel, Shave Cream and Body Butter. ($20)
- Do Not Disturb Beauty and Her Bath Kit: A Massage Envy exclusive featuring a terry cloth bath pillow, Blooming Bubble Bath, 100% soy “Skin Safe” Blooming Candle and Blooming Body Lotion. ($32)
- Thymes Goldleaf Gardenia Set: A Massage Envy exclusive set featuring Hand Creme and Petite Eau de Parfum. ($38)
- Spongellé Heart on a String: A heart-shaped body wash infused buffer, plus polish. ($15)
Take Her Breath Away with an EZ Breathe Ventilation System for Valentine’s Day
- It’s the gift no one realizes they need, but loves once they get! The EZ Breathe Ventilation System makes for the perfect, unexpected Valentine’s Day gift to protect both home and family from poor air quality, mold, moisture and other excess toxins lurking in the air. EZ Breathe is a maintenance free unit with a powerful ventilation system that helps to live a healthier home life with less allergies, snoring and coughing.
Enjoy a Stress-free Valentine’s Day Thanks to Fresh Tech Maids
- Relax this Valentine’s Day and let Fresh Tech Maids take care of the cleaning for you. Chicagoland’s leader in healthier, safer home cleaning services has revolutionized the home cleaning and renewal process without the use of chemicals and toxins. Wells Ye, President of Fresh Tech Maids, understands the importance of non-toxic family cleaning services with no chemicals or fumes to pollute the interior air of a home, but also understands the trust and responsibility given to his company, a key element of his business that he takes very seriously. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a night out with your date this Valentine’s Day.
