We survived Christmas, so now it's on to the next gift-giving holiday, Valentine's Day! With so little time in between holidays, it can be overwhelming to find gifts, cards, and chocolates. So, if you want to have the most romantic day without worrying whether he or she will love every moment, then use this guide and you'll be on your way to celebrating instead of resenting the day of love. Here you go, Chicagoans, the secret to the best Valentine's Day yet:
Unique local cards
Custom cards are possibly one of the sweetest gifts. The recipient can instantly see you put the time in to think about what it says and means and also how important he or she is to you. It makes your significant other feel special, and it also helps your local community and designers. Greer is a specialty paper shop that has a great collection of Valentine's cards. They are unique, funny, and romantically touching. Some of my favorites are by designers Dude & Chick and Ghost Academy. Check out their full selection here.
Location: 1657 N. Wells St., Chicago, IL
Specialty chocolates
Skip the cherry cordials at Jewel-Osco and Target and get some chocolates that say "I love you" with every bite. Your significant other will see your passion for him or her with chocolates from Belgium Chocolatier Piron. It is a mom and pop shop in Evanston that makes its chocolates from scratch. They are fabulous! Don't just take my word for it; go pick some up for your valentine! In case you get overwhelmed by the selection, my favorites are the Grand Marnier Butter Cream, Mokka Manon, Chipotle Chili Pepper, and the Fruit De Mer. For a detailed list of their scrumptious chocolates, check out their website.
Location: 509-A W. Main St., Evanston, IL
Romantic restaurant
Keep the love alive or spark one with the romantic Hot Chocolate. No, it's not a shop filled with mugs of hot chocolate, although they do serve many flavors, but rather a lovely restaurant with elegant dishes and plenty of dessert. Their dessert even comes with bacon fat baked into the pie crust. The best part about this Chicago gem is that Hot Chocolate supports local farms by using their products. So, not only are their products fresh, they also help our community thrive.
Location: 1747 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL
Best florist
Local florists give you the freshest bouquet of flowers, quality, and design. One of the best in Chicago is Flor del Monte. Their style is very clean, symmetrical, and bold. Their use of bright colors is beautiful, but even their arrangements with softer colors stand out in a crowd. You can view some of their creations on their Facebook page.
Location: 1900 W. Cermak Rd., Chicago, IL
Romance with Broadway in Chicago
Lucky for us Chicagoans, Rodgers and Hammerstein's "South Pacific" is coming to the Cadillac Theatre beginning February 14 and running until February 26. It is a musical that will make you fall in love with your partner all over again. "South Pacific" will keep you both entertained with romance, drama, and action.
Location: 151 W. Randolph, Chicago, IL
Janoa Taylor is a freelance writer with a background in business and finance. She offers a unique local perspective gained from years as a Chicago resident.
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