Event Tue Feb 03 2009

V-Day Round-up, Round I

I think Smoove B. Love would agree that your special ladyfriend will swoon if you take her to any of these swanky spots for the Big Day. (Hint: It's next Saturday.) Reservations are recommended, and in some cases required, so phone first.

At Blackbird, $115 buys diners a special tasting menu featuring flounder with hazelnut, Swiss chard and blood orange molasses, short rib with passion fruit and carob, and more - including sparkling wine.

Feast is serving a three-course Valentine's menu that includes your choice of an appetizer or shared appetizer; a main course; dessert; and a glass of sparkling rosé, all for $45 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Marigold is seducing diners on Feb. 13 and 14 with its signature Kama Sutra Tasting Menu, priced at $50 per couple or $70 per couple with a bottle of wine, plus tax and gratuity. All couples will leave with a complimentary copy of Marigold's sexy Kama Sutra book.

Province will offer a three-course Valentine's Day menu with your choice of appetizer and entrée, and a dessert for two with warm pineapple shortcake, chocolate flan, chocolate and rum shots. Cost is $45 per person.

For those who need lots of options, HB Home Bistro is offering both a special à la carte menu on Valentine's Day, and a $75-per-couple, four-course prix fixe for two, featuring a shellfish feast entrée.

You can pick and choose from The Gage's Valentine's Day à la carte menu, but if you decide to go nuts and order all five courses, you may as well splurge on the special wine package, which costs $35 for 3 oz. pours to complement all five courses.

If chocolate and champagne are your thing, make an advanced reservation at either Kinzie Chophouse or Mambo Grill, both of which are offering a complimentary champagne toast and box of chocolates to couples who mention the promotion when they make their reservations. Kinzie's Valentine's Day menu features a salad, pasta, entrée and dessert, for $99.95 without wine, $119.95 with wine pairings. Mambo will shake things up with live music.

Get in the mood at Dine, where jazz guitarist Lee Barrie will serenade guests from 6:30 until 10 p.m. on Valentine's Day. Dine is also offering a special menu that night.

— Mandy Burrell Booth / Comments (0)