Hello lovebirds! 

We’re down to the wire!  Have you made your reservations yet??  We’ve added a few last-minute menus, check ‘em out!

The Chicago Food Whores are firm believers in the notion that the way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach!  What better way to woo your sweetie than by treating them to a fabulous dinner!  We have compiled the special Valentine’s Day menus from various Chicago area restaurants for you. Since Valentine’s Day is one of the biggest dining out days of the year, reservations are highly recommended, and book early! 

 

Ai – $88 per couple, includes a bottle of sparkling sake.  Reservations required.  Menu available Fri Feb 12 – Sun Feb 14.

(312) 335-9888  www.aichicago.us

Ai Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu

 

Bonsoiree – 8 courses, Fri Feb 12 – Sun Feb 14: $130 per person; Mon Feb 15: $100 per person(Bonsoiree is BYOB)

(773)  486-7511  www.bon-soiree.com

• Winter Point Oyster, Wakame Salad, Yuzu & Vanilla Bean Granite, Fresh Wasabi Root, Daikon Slaw, Pickled Radish, Chili-Sesame Chips, Guava-Gastrique Vinaigrette
• Scallop & Pekeytoe Crab Motoyaki
• 5 Kinds of Mushrooms, Shaved Winter White Truffles from Alba, Porcini Jus, Golden Pea Shoot Tendrils, Tomato-Sweet Pepper Gelee
• Asparagus Soup, Ratatouille, Duck Confit, Duck Fat-Togarashi Popcorn
• 12 Hour Steamed Abalone, Cherry Wood Smoke, Fresh Cherries, Lotus Root, Australian Finger Lime
• Wagyu Beef, Peruvian Potatoes Gallette, Parsnip Cake, Negi Yaki, Basil, Honey & Almonds
• Cheese Tasting
• Chocolate Truffle, Chocolate Cookie, Green Tea Milkshake, Rose Pedals

 

Chez Joel – Dinner $49 per person; Brunch $35 per person

(312) 226-6479  www.chezjoelbistro.com

Valentine’s Brunch Menu $35 per person (includes “Cocktail d’Amour and coffee or tea)

Valentine’s Dinner Menu  $49 per person
 

Deleece Restaurant (Southport) – $80 per couple; $100 with wine pairing (available Fri Feb 12 – Sun Feb 14)

(773) 325-1710  www.deleece.com

FIRST
Choice of
Lobster bisque
Arugula salad, honey glazed figs, goat cheese, avocado vinaigrette
 
SECOND
Choice of
Beef tenderloin, grilled asparagus, Stilton mashed potatoes, crimini demi glace
Truffle crusted Gooseberry Cove Cod, roasted cauliflower, fennel, crab-risotto cakes
 
THIRD
Chocolate fondue for two

 

Deleece Grill Pub (Clark) – $80 per couple; $100 with beer pairing (available Fri Feb 12 – Sun Feb 14)

(773) 348-3313  www.deleecegrillpub.com

FIRST
Choice of
Red and White Soup (Tomato/Cauliflower)
Seared scallop avocado basil salad toasted almonds and balsamic reduction
 
SECOND
Choice of
Grilled Lobster Tail, apple endive salad, foie gras butter sauce
Beef tenderloin, braised baby carrots, mashed potatoes and shallot demi-glace
 
THIRD
Chocolate fondue for two

 

Devon Seafood Grill – $79 per couple; Fri Feb 12 & Sat Feb 13 available after 4 pm; Sun Feb 14 available all day

(312) 440-8660   www.devonseafood.com

Devon Seafood Grill Valentine’s Menu

 

The Drawing Room – $44 per person, $24 cocktail pairings

(312) 255-0022  www.lepassage.com

AMUSE

candy beets,meyer lemon, yogurt, pistacchio

FIRST

malpeque oyster and piper heidseick bisque, tarragon pistou, oyster crackers, pink peppercorns.

or

mixed baby greens, chevre, cucumber, strawberry balsamic, pine nuts

ENTREE

grilled mahi mahi, seasonal root vegetable pave,fennel salad, kumquat vinegar, marinated goats feta.

or

beef short rib, bone in, aged fontina whipped polenta, shaved portabellas, brown butter brussels, green peppercorn marrow jus, thyme ash gastrique.

DESSERT (choose 1 per person)

WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE, coco nibs, mascerated berries
 
STRAWBERRY CASA NOBLE REPOSADO GELATO
 
MEYER LEMON POUNDCAKE, candied pistacchios, five spice chantilly cream.

 

Enoteca Roma – $55 per person for 5 courses, including wine pairing.  Seatings at 4:30, 6:30 & 8:30

(773) 772-7700   www.enotecaroma.com

Menu not currently available, but recent prix fixe items included:

tallegio crostini with speck, microgreens yellow beets and blood oranges, lentil soup and sausage, braised rabbit, and assorted homemade desserts

Vegan and vegetarian items are also available.

 

Geja’s Cafe – $105 per person  Sat Feb 13: 5pm and 10 pm seatings available; Sun Feb 14: 4 pm and 9 pm seatings available (payment required at time of making a reservation)

(773) 281-9101   www.gejascafe.com

Salad

Cheese Fondue

Entree – Fondue includes lobster tail, shrimp & beef tenderloin 

Flaming Chocolate Fondue

Glass of champagne & coffee included

 

Le Colonial – $50 per person

(312) 225-0088  www.lecolonialchicago.com

Le Colonial Valentine’s Day Menu includes: amuse bouche, appetizer, entree, side dish, dessert selection.

2nd Floor bar will feature an aphrodesiac menu with Scotch and champagne specials. 

 

Salud – $75 per couple, includes 3-course dinner, champagne cocktail, and $25 gift certificate to The Drawing Room

(773) 276-7582  www.saludlounge.com

First (choice of)
-  Mixed greens with granny smith apples strawberries, and passion fruit vinaigrette
-  Lobster bisque
-  Filet mignon satay with peanut sauce
 
Second (choice of)
-  Tilapia sautéed with jalapeno risotto drizzled with carrot sauce
-  Skirt steak atop garlic mashed potatoes with a tomatillo queso fresco salsa
-  Poblano pepper stuffed with grilled vegetables.  Served with rice and beans.
 
Dessert to share with a champagne cocktail.

 

Sunda – $100 per couple, available Fri Feb 12 – Sun Feb 14

(312) 644-0500  www.sundachicago.com

Sunda Valentine’s Day Menu

 

Tsuki – $88 per couple, includes a bottle of sparking sake.  Reservations required.  Menu available Fri Feb 12 – Sun Feb 14.

(773) 883-8722  www.tsuki.us

 Tsuki Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu

 

 West Town Tavern – $100 per couple

(312) 666-6175  www.westtowntavern.com

Amorous Beginnings Platter (shared)
Benton’s Country Ham with Ripe Pears and Marcona Almond Salad
Virginia Oysters on the Half Shell
Crispy Lobster-Crab Cakes with Green Goddess Dressing

Choice of Stamina Builders (hee hee!)
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Foie Gras Whipped Potatoes, Caramelized Brussels Sprouts and Housemade Steak Sauce
 
 or
 
Pan-Seared Wild Striped Bass with Shrimp-Tomato Jasmine Rice,
Herb Salad and Lemon Butter

Sweet Finish Platter of Love (shared)
Double Chocolate Pudding in Almond Cookie
Michigan Peach Tartlet with Pecan Praline Ice Cream
Coconut Macaroons