Birch River Grill / Dine Restaurant Announce Special Valentine’s Day Menus

At Birch River Grill – An American Kitchen (75 W. Algonquin Rd.; Arlington Heights, IL; 847-427-4242), Executive Chef Daniel Sikorski has prepared a special four-course Valentine’s Day menu. The feast begins with Dungeness Crab Puffs with a Lemon Verbena Scented Buerre Blanc and is followed by a choice of Grill Roasted Quail Salad accented with a Blood Orange and Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Chestnut Leaf Reserve Chardonnay Cheddar Fondue accompanied by Peppercorn Flatbread or Kobe Beef Carpaccio served with Caper Berries, Grape Seed Oil and Shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano. The third course features a delicious rendition of the classic “surf and turf” of Filet Mignon and Lobster Tail served with a Merlot Syrup and Veal Jus with a Woodland Mushroom Crust followed by a “Chocolate Grand Finale” of Raspberry-Chocolate Ganache Ecstasy, Strawberry Truffles and Valrhona Chocolate Mousse.

Birch River Grill’s sumptuous, four-course Valentine’s Day dinner is $50 per person. For reservations or more information please contact Birch River Grill – An American Kitchen at (847) 427-4242 or online at www.opentable.com. Visit Birch River Grill on the web at www.birchrivergrill.com. All major credit cards are accepted. Complimentary parking is available.

At Dine (733 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL 312-602-2111), romance is in the air at this 1940s-styled supper club in Chicago’s burgeoning West Loop area where Executive Chef Chris Turano and Executive Pastry Chef Kate Milashus have designed a luscious three-course Valentine’s Day menu. The temptation begins with a choice of Lobster Bisque with Sweet Curry and Crème Fraîche; Prosciutto, Prawn with Mission Fig Molasses, Yellow Tomato and Pepper Cress; or Roasted Heirloom Beet with Warm Goat Cheese, Tatsoi and Pumpkin Seed.

Main courses include your choice of Pole-Caught Virginia Striped Bass with Grilled Ramp, Red Russian Fingerling Potato and Sweet Pea Emulsion; Peacock Farms Amish Chicken with Chanterelle Mushroom, Patty Pan Squash, Roasted Cauliflower in Brown Butter or Valrhona Cocoa and New Mexico Chili Rubbed Grass-Fed Strip Steak with Cabrales Bleu Croquette and Mississippi Moon Farm Asparagus.

End the evening on a sweet note with a choice of Pomegranate Shiraz Sorbet, Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé (pre-order only), Dine’s signature Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting and Pecan Praline (for two), or an Artisanal Triple Crème Cheese Plate.

Dine’s special Valentine’s Day meal is $60 per person/$75 with wine. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (312) 602-2100 or online by visiting www.opentable.com. Dine is located at 733 W. Madison St., at the intersection of Halsted and Madison in Chicago, adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro Hotel. Valet parking is complimentary. Please visit the Dine website at www.dinerestaurant.com.

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