Why not put in the extra effort this 2011 Valentine’s Day? Dinner is classic and staying in is romantic, but a little pop of surprise never hurt anyone. Impress your date by adding one of these following components to your February 14th celebration.
Be My Valentine Handtie Class – Christine Noelle Design
Saturday, February 5th 1:00 – 3:00 PM
There is nothing more refined than the simple gesture of giving flowers. Sign up for this class to create your own hand tied bouquet for V-day. Making something with your own personal touch is so much better than buying as is. You will fall in love the instant you walk in to this “cute as a button” floral shop.
$65 per person
The Full Service – John Allan’s
Talk about a man’s best friend. Treat your boy to a scalp massage shampoo, conditioning treatment, haircut, manicure, hot towl wrap and shoeshine ALL while sipping on a beer or a scotch nice and neat. The ‘men only’ 1,600 square foot Pent House overlooks the Chicago sky line and contains two state of the art flat screen tv’s and a pool table. He will be feeling quite dapper!
$65 – The Full Service
Horse Carriage Ride – Chicago Horse and Carriage
A romantic at heart? Go Cinderella style by enjoying the sweeping city skyline in a horse drawn carriage. Just be sure to bundle up!
Starts at $40
Helicopter Ride Chicago – Cloud Nine Living
Show your date a piece of heaven by taking them to the sky! Sign up for a helicoper ride and it will be a Valentine’s Day they (and you) will never forget.
$405
Aphrodisiac-Inspired Dinner – The Four Seasons Restaurant
Friday, February 11th & Saturday, February 12th
This isn’t just any type of dinner. It’s a meal to enlight desire. All the components of Executive Chef Kevin Hickey will share a five-course aphrodisiac-inspired menu.
$95.00 per person $145.00 with wine pairings
References: Citysearch Blog, the Knot, The Four Seasons, Cloud 9 Living, The Peninsula Hotel, John Allan’s, Chicago Horse and Carriage
