DIY Valentine’s Day Cards

Here are a few DIY Valentine’s Day cards and craft ideas from Chicago Shopping! View more @ย www.chicagoshopping.com

Valentine’s Day Prix-Fixe at Commonwealth Tavern 2.14

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Valentine’s Day Prix-Fixe at Commonwealth Tavern

Saturday, February 14
$40 per person
Commonwealth Tavern invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a decadent four-course menu created by Chef Donny Farrell. The prix-fixe menu will feature Bay Scallops, Braised Short Ribs, Sauteed Shrimp and more (complete menu below). Drink specials include half-price bottles of wine and $6 craft cocktails. The regular menu will also be available. Guests can make reservations by calling 773.697.7965.

FIRST COURSE (choice of):
Cauliflower Soup with chili oil, pickled shishito, mint, smoked almonds
Endive Salad with currant, hazelnut, Gravity Hill cheese, tarragon goddess

SECOND COURSE (choice of):
Bay Scallops with sunchoke puree, maitake, preserved lemon, spiced walnut
Celery Root Risotto with brown butter, vinaigrette, pickled grape

THIRD COURSE (choice of):
Sautรฉed Shrimp with Burmese rice, winter citrus, smoked almond, harissa aioli
Braised Short Rib with cranberry mostarda, smoked potato, shishito pepper, mustard jus

FOURTH COURSE:
Chocolate Budino with basil, candied orange, hazelnut

Valentine’s Day Barn Dance 2.14

Heartland Cafe

Heartland Cafe

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Heartland Cafรฉ, a neighborhood hot-spot dedicated to community building and honoring its Midwestern roots, is excited to host a barn dance for Valentineโ€™s Day! Singles, couples, beginners, advanced, all agesโ€”all are welcome to dance the night away and celebrate the holiday. This low key but high energy event is the perfect way for anyone, couples and singles alike, to enjoy Valentineโ€™s Day. Jo Mortland will be calling and provide a basic lesson before the evening begins–so pros and beginners will have all the tools they need for a fun evening.

Guests will be dancing squares, pairs and lines with live music by Mudflapps and a live caller, Jo Mortland.

In addition, a delicious all-you-can-eat dessert table will be available to satisfy the Valentineโ€™s Day sweet tooth. Fresh chocolate-dipped fruits, vegan chocolate cake, carrot cake and other goodies are sure to provide energy for a night of dancing fun!

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DIY Valentine’s Day Cards

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