CHICAGO (WLS) — Cupid’s bow is aimed squarely at Navy Pier as town’s most storied waterfront vacation spot prepares to have fun Valentine’s Day.
Culminating within the Pier’s second annual Valentine’s-themed fireworks show on Friday, Navy Pier and its companions are spreading the love with over-the-top occasions, romantic getaways, and chef-curated experiences.
Valentine’s-themed Fireworks
Navy Pier will commemorate Valentine’s Day with a specialty themed rendition of its award-winning fireworks. The free public spectacular will happen at 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. Fireworks will probably be launched from the Lake Stage in Polk Bros Park, providing nice viewing vistas all alongside the Pier’s South Dock.
Romantic Views from the Centennial Wheel
Hovering to heights of practically 200 toes, Navy Pier’s magnificent Centennial Wheel affords unparalleled, 360-degree views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan year-round from the consolation of enclosed gondolas. A romantic trip on the Centennial Wheel, lighted within the hues of Valentine’s Day, is the right exclamation mark on any go to to the Pier.
Cupid-inspired Metropolis Cruises
{Couples} can experience a chic night of romance with Metropolis Cruises Chicago Valentine’s Dinner Cruises. These unparalleled eating experiences are full with scrumptious cocktails, a three-course meal, and top-notch service. A DJ units the temper whereas celebrants soak within the Chicago skyline and awe-inspiring sights, together with the Navy Pier Valentine’s fireworks, from an intimate, climate-controlled inside and open-air rooftop decks. Valentine’s Dinner Cruises will set sail on Friday, February 14, and Saturday, February 15.
“Love on the Lake” at Sable Lodge
This Valentine’s Day, Sable Lodge Navy Pier will relaunch its in style Romance Bundle, extending the supply year-round for anniversaries and different romance-filled milestones. The right contact to an unforgettable keep, the “Love on the Lake” Romance Bundle followers the flame with champagne and chocolate coated strawberries for 2, an in-room scattering of fake rose petals, and personalised card to commemorate the event. With floor-to-ceiling home windows in each visitor room, Sable affords the final word non-public perch for having fun with the Navy Pier Valentine’s fireworks.
Latin Ardour at Lirica
Lirica Government Chef Ricky Amaya is serving up a prix fixe Valentine’s Day menu brimming with wealthy Latin flavors. The three-course culinary celebration begins with Smoked Ducked Breast Bruschetta and Tuscan Panzanella Salad. Company’ alternative of three seasonal entrees consists of filet mignon and Spanish crabcake Surf & Turf, Scallops and Risotto, and Wild Mushroom Ravioli, adopted by a candy end of Strawberry Pistachio Cake and Chocolate Lined Strawberry. The menu will probably be out there for each lunch and dinner on Friday, February 14, in Lirica’s heat however elevated fundamental eating room, situated on the primary flooring of the Sable Lodge.
Interactive Experiences at Harry Caray’s Tavern
Harry Caray’s Tavern is providing three distinct Valentine’s Day experiences. Revelers can benefit from the Lakefront Lodge Bundle, bringing the appeal of a winter cabin to town, or embrace the season with the Personal Curling Bundle or Sport Night time Bundle, every set in a heated igloo with a personal firepit. All three experiences embody a complimentary bottle of Prosecco and entry to Harry’s common menu, Valentine’s Day specials, and full bar. Company can add a candy contact with a DIY S’mores dessert or go all out with the show-stopping Breaking Ball Dessert – an ideal solution to “break” the ice and even conceal a hoop if a proposal’s within the air. There will probably be two night expertise seatings on Friday, February 14.
Southern Consolation at Chef Artwork Smith’s Reunion
Internationally celebrated superstar chef Artwork Smith has created a Valentine’s Day menu worthy of his favourite vacation. Included on the Reunion Valentine’s Day à la carte menu are an Oysters starter, Steak Frites, Scallops with Herb Dressing and Couscous, Love Goddess Cake with a festive sparkler, and a Raspberry Chocolate Martini.
Portray the City at Offshore Rooftop
Offshore Rooftop, the world’s largest rooftop restaurant and bar, will accomplice with Pinot’s Palette for a novel Valentine’s-themed Paint & Sip Social gathering on Thursday, February 6. Led by a gifted native artist, {couples} will paint two halves of an entire portray that come collectively to create one masterpiece and lasting recollections. Ticket worth consists of paint provides, canvas, aprons, and two glasses of draft beer or home wine.
Galentine’s Friendship Connection
Friendship will probably be in full bloom on Friday, February 21, for Galentine’s Day at Offshore Rooftop. Gals are invited to sip on Valentine’s-inspired cocktails, create floral bouquets, and take part enjoyable icebreakers designed to kind new friendships. With Chicago’s iconic skyline because the backdrop, it is the right night to have fun connection and camaraderie.
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