City Tavern’s Valentine’s Day Specials 2.14-2.16

City Tavern Chicago

City Tavern Chicago

City Tavern
1416 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60605
312.663.1278
CityTavernChicago.com

Valentine’s Day at City Tavern

Enjoy Chef Barnes’ Savory Specials in the South Loop

Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16

City Tavern, a perfectly cozy spot for a romantic night out, will offer Valentine’s Day diners the regular dinner menu as well as savory specials. Chef Amanda Barnes has created four dishes, available February 14-16, that include: Seafood Cocktail; Grilled Maine Lobster; Cowboy Ribeye for Two; and Crab Spaghettini.  Dinner reservations are recommended; please call City Tavern at 312.663.1278.

If a Valentine’s breakfast date is more in order, City Tavern’s brunch service will be offered on Sunday, February 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch libations include a $5 bloody mary bar and bottomless champagne or mimosas for $25.

Valentine’s Day Specials at City Tavern

Seafood Cocktail $20

shrimp, oysters, clams, mussels, house cocktail sauce

Grilled Maine Lobster $50
garlic, lemon, chili butter
Cowboy Ribeye for Two $70

truffle fingerling potatoes

Crab Spaghettini $25
preserved lemon, chili, shallots, white wine

Valentine’s Day Dining at III Forks 2.14

III Forks

III Forks

“Sweetheart Menu” for Two, Featured Sparkling Selections

III Forks
180 N. Field Blvd.

Chicago, Illinois 60601
312.938.4303
3Forks.com
Friday, February 14
5 p.m.- 12 a.m.

III Forks Prime Steakhouse will welcome Valentine’s Day dining guests with a special “Sweetheart Menu” for two. Available on Friday, February 14, Executive Chef Billy Caruso will offer a three course menu that includes: III Forks Salad; Broiled Tenderloin with fig balsamic demi-glace, truffled yukon gold mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus; and Chocolate Lovers’ decadent dessert ($145 per couple). Each guest will receive an individual salad and steak entree; the dessert will be shared.

The Lakeshore East-located prime steakhouse will feature three sparkling wine selections by the glass or bottle (Chandon Brut Classic; Chandon Sparkling Rose; Etoile Brut), hand-chosen for the romantic holiday. III Forks’ extensive wine list and seasonal cocktail menu will also be available.

III Forks will also offer an a la carte menu on Valentine’s Day. Choices include “Beginnings” (ahi tuna’ shrimp cocktail; seafood medley; wedge salad; lobster bisque), “Beef Market” (filet mignon, USDA Prime bone in and boneless ribeye; rack of lamb), “Fish Market” (cold water rock lobster tail; Atlantic salmon; Chilean seabass), and sides (sauteed spinach; roasted mushrooms; off-the-cob cream corn; lobster mac & cheese; and more).

The complete menus are outlined below. Reservations are encouraged; please call 312-938-4303 or visit IIIForks.com. III Forks is open: Sunday through Thursday 5-11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5 p.m.-midnight.

Valentine’s Day “Sweetheart Menu” For Two
$145 per couple

Begin
III Forks Salad
 – field greens with crisp green apples, local bleu cheese, toasted pecans, and house made maple walnut vinaigrette

Entree


Broiled Tenderloin with fig balsamic demi-glace, served with truffled yukon gold mashed potatoes and fresh asparagus

Dessert

Chocolate Lovers’ Dessert

Featured Sparkling Selections
Chandon Brut Classic $12/$48
Chandon Sparkling Rose $12/$48
Etoile Brut $20/$80

A la Carte Menu
Beginnings
Ahi Tuna $16.95
Shrimp Cocktail $16.95
Seared Scallops with housemade bacon jam $16.95
Seafood Medley with Shrimp Cocktail, Crabcake & Seared Scallop $19.95
III Forks Salad $9.95
Wedge Salad $9.95
Lobster Bisque $12.95

Beef Market
FiletMignon, 8oz $37.95
Filet Mignon, 12oz $44.95
Bone In Filet 14oz $55.95
USDA Prime Bone In Ribeye, 18oz $45.95
USDA Prime Boneless Ribeye, 22oz $59.95
Tomahawk Ribeye, 32oz $89.95
USDA Prime New York Strip, 16oz $45.95
USDA Prime Bone In Strip, 18oz $64.95
Filet Mignon and Cold Water Lobster Tail $74.95
Rack of Lamb $46.95

Steak Toppers: Oscar Style $11.95; Blue Cheese Crown $4.95; King’s Butter $8.95; Parmesan Crust $8.95

Fish Market
Atlantic Salmon $29.o95
Chilean Seabass $36.95
Cold Water Lobster Tail, Market

Sides
Sauteed Spinach $9.95
Off-the-Cob Cream Corn $8.95
Roasted Mushrooms $9.95
Fresh Asparagus $9.95
Mashed Potatoes $7.95
Six Cheese Potatoes $9.95
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes $8.95
Lobster Mac & Cheese $19.95

Valentine’s Day Dining at Cantina Laredo 2.13-2.15

Special Prix Fixe Menu with Cocktail Pairings 
Cantina Loredo

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

Nacional 27

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

Quince

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