Valentine’s Day Dining at Cantina Laredo 2.13-2.15

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Special Prix Fixe Menu with Cocktail Pairings

Cantina Laredo

Cantina Laredo
508 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312.955.0014
CantinaLaredo.com

Thursday, February 13 – Saturday, February 15

Add a little spice to your Valentine’s Day dinner date this year. Cantina Laredo in River North will offer a three course, Valentine’s prix fixe menu ($35 per person) from February 13 to February 15. Chef Kennon Reed’s selections, outlined below, include mango salad, roasted red pepper soup, sauteed shrimp with spicy mango mole, ancho chile-rubbed chicken, filet mignon, strawberry bunuelos and churros.

Each course may be paired with a cocktail (Peach Berry Flaca Flip; Passion Fruit Margarita; and Heart Warmer) for an additional $15 per person.

Cantina Laredo

‘s regular menu will also be available. The restaurant is open Sunday through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. For table reservations, call 312-955-0014 or visit cantinalaredo.com

Valentine’s Day Menu

three courses $35; cocktail pairings $15

Begin

choice of:

ENSALADA DE MANGO
Mango with jicama, seasoned pumpkin seeds, grapes, mint and queso fresco with a honey vinaigrette

SOPA DE PIMIENTO
Creamy roasted red pepper soup topped with almonds and queso fresco

Cocktail Pairing: PEACH BERRY FLACA FLIP

Hornitos Plata Tequila and fresh lime juice with peach syrup and triple sec, topped with club soda and a strawberry flip of DeKuyper Strawberry Pucker

Entree

choice of:

CAMARONES CON PASILLA MANGO MOLE
Sauteed shrimp with spicy mango mole sauce

POLLO ANCHO
Ancho chile rubbed chicken breast with a chipotle rancho sauce, topped with grilled asparagus and roasted red pepper

FILET NEGRO PEPPERCORN
7 oz. Certified Angus Beef filet mignon topped with black peppercorn dijon sauce

Cocktail Pairing:

PASSION FRUIT MARGARITA
Herradura Silver Tequila, passion fruit syrup, fresh lime

Conclude

choice of:

STRAWBERRY BUNUELOS
Fresh strawberries, whipped cream and vanilla ice cream on cinnamon chips

CHURROS
Drizzled with chocolate raspberry sauce, with Grand Mariner cajeta to dip

Cocktail Pairing:

HEART WARMER

Corazon Anejo, Bailey’s and coffee

Valentine’s Day at Nacional 27 – 2.14

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Nacional 27

Valentine’s Day Dining at Nacional 27

Nacional 27
325 W. Huron Street
Chicago, IL 60654 
312.664.2727,
N27Chicago.com

Eat, Drink, Dance and Feel the Romance

Friday, February 14

5 p.m.-2 a.m.

Nacional 27 is the perfect place to dine, drink and dance with your Valentine. Chef Chico Vilchez has created a “Feliz dia de San Valentin” prix fixe menu, available on Friday, February 14 from 5-6:30 p.m. ($40 per guest) and from 7-10 p.m. ($75 per guest). The menu, outlined below, includes shared starting courses and tapas, choice of entree and dessert duo. The later seating includes a champagne toast. Following dinner service, DJ Konsept will spin lusty Latin beats ’til 2 a.m.

Valentine’s Day celebrants may also choose to enjoy the special prix fixe menu on Thursday, February 13 from 5:30-9:30 p.m ($75 per guest). Pre- or post-meal, partake in complimentary salsa dance lessons at 7:30 p.m.

Reservations may be made by calling Nacional 27 at 312.664.2727 or by visiting N27Chicago.com.

“Feliz dia de San Valentin”
Valentine’s Day Menu

First Seating 
reservations between 5-6:30 p.m., $40 per person

At the Table
Chips and Salsa

Tapas
Chef’s Platter 
Boniato and Plantain Croquetas; Chicken  Tostones; BBQ’d Lamb Tiny Taco

Add Ceviche sampler, $16
Shrimp & Scallop; Ahi Tuna & Watermelon, Octopus & Crab; Peruvian Shrimp

Entrees
 Choose one:

Huachinango: grilled grouper, spicy tomatillo, green rice
Chicken Enchiladas: piquillo salsa, cheese, rice, beans
Pig Cubano: mashed boniato, roasted plantains
Skirt Steak: crispy Costa Rican potatoes, salsa criolla
Shrimp Adobo: sweet potatoes, carrots, coconut rice
Beef Tenderloin Medallions: spicy papas, red wine jus, add $7
Lemon Butter Shrimp: meyer lemon butter, potatoes, avocado salsa, add $5

Dessert Duo
Chocolate Cake and Tres Leches

Second Seating
reservations between 7-10 p.m., $75 per person

Champagne Toast to Start

At the Table
Chips and Salsa

To Start

Guacamole and Corn Fundido

Tapas
Chef’s Platter 
Boniato & Plantain Croquetas; Chicken Tostones; Crab Cake; BBQ’d Lamb

Add Ceviche Sampler, $16
Shrimp & Scallop; Ahi Tuna & Watermelon, Octopus & Crab; Peruvian Shrimp

Entrees
 Choose one:

Huachinango: grilled grouper, spicy tomatillo, green rice
Chicken Enchiladas: piquillo salsa, cheese, rice, beans
Pig Cubano: mashed boniato, roasted plantains
Skirt Steak: crispy Costa Rican potatoes, salsa criolla
Shrimp Adobo: sweet potatoes, carrots, coconut rice
Beef Tenderloin Medallions: spicy papas, red wine jus, add $7
Lemon Butter Shrimp: Meyer lemon butter, potatoes, avocado salsa, add $5

Dessert Duo
Chocolate Cake and Tres Leches

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Quince 2.14

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Quince

Enjoy Chef Motto’s Cuisine in a Cozy, Fireside Setting

Friday, February 14
5-10:30 p.m.

Quince will offer a four course, Valentine’s Day prix fixe dinner menu on February 14 from 5-10:30 p.m. Executive Chef Andy Motto’s menu ($85) includes scallop, lamb, quail and chocolate dessert, while his vegetarian option ($75) includes a roasted carrot dish, tortellini, wild mushroom tart and chocolate dessert. The menu is outlined below.

Reservations are recommended. Please call Quince at (847) 570-8400 or visit QuinceRestaurant.net.

Valentine’s Day Menu $85
Scallop – Garlic, Watercress, Pomelo
Lamb – Tortellini, Fonduta, Mint
Quail – Foie Gras, Apple, Celery Root
choose:
Chocolate – Coconut, Basil, Banana, Lychee
Chocolate – Cinnamon, Caramel, Almond

Vegetarian $75
Roasted Carrots – Garlic, Quail Egg, Pistachio
Tortellini – Fonduta, Mint, Fennel
Wild Mushroom Tart – Beets, Leeks, Sorel, Goat Cheese
choose:
Chocolate – Coconut, Basil, Banana, Lychee
Chocolate – Cinnamon, Caramel, Almond

Quince
1625 Hinman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847.570.8400
QuinceRestaurant.net

Atwood’s Beats of the Heart- Four Course Tasting Menu 2.14

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Atwood Cafe

This Valentine’s Day, Executive Chef Derek Simcik of Atwood will be preparing a special “Beats of the Heart” Four-Course Tasting Menu. Each of the courses is “heart themed” and actually includes one carnivorous heart.

× 1^st Course: Hearts of Palm butter-popcorn, crab

× 2^nd Course: Artichoke Hearts scallops, cauliflower, mushroom and artichoke oil

× 3^rd Course: Pig Heart pork tenderloin, sausage, caraway spatzle, endive marmalade

× 4^th Course: KOVAL Bourbon smoked loganberry cake, malted brown-butter ‘dirt’, loganberry glass (KOVAL only uses the “heart cut” of the distillate)

The cost is $55/person and $20/person additional with pairing.

Since VDay falls on a Friday this year, couples can really keep their romance alive by staying overnight at Atwood’s adjacent hotel, Kimpton’s Hotel Burnham, following dinner. Burnham has a special “My Heart Skipped a Beat” package that includes:

× Overnight accommodations

× “Beats of the Heart” Four-Course Tasting Menu for two at Atwood

× Welcome bottle of champagne

× Starting rates of $279/night (not inclusive of alcohol, tax or tip)

× Bookable here with rate code HEART. Available February 13-16, 2014.