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Holiday Specials

Treat your special someone to a delicious dinner out, candlelight meal at home, flowers and chocolates, special jewelry, or even a night away from home! The best part is that you can find all of this and more in Downtown Evanston at your local restaurants, shops and destinations.
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Also, please join us on Thursday, February 13, 4:30-7:30pm for our Love Local Chocolate Crawl! Get your friends together to stroll around downtown visiting local shops for tasty treats and shopping specials. Learn more here. After the Chocolate Crawl, make plans to enjoy dinner at one of the Downtown restaurants below or from our Eat & Drink page.

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Hilton Orrington | 1710 Orrington Ave.

Hilton Orrington | 1710 Orrington Ave.

The ultimate getaway this Valentine's Day season. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway with your partner or are celebrating Galentine's Day with your besties, there is a room for you. Indulge in curated décor and details to make your stay unforgettable with fresh roses, complimentary champagne, a vintage record player, and skincare face masks.

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Alcove Evanston | 1625 Maple Ave.

Alcove Evanston | 1625 Maple Ave.

Celebrate with your loved one with a romantic four-course menu. There will be three seating options: 5PM ($105/person); 7PM or 9:30PM ($125/person). The 5PM seating will enjoy an early-bird discount! View the menu here and book your reservation here.

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Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church St.

Evanston Corner Bistro | 703 Church St.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Evanston Corner Bistro! The restaurant will be offering a delicious three course prix fixe meal for $52 per person, available for dinner only Friday, February 14 to Sunday, February 16. View the menu and make a reservation via OpenTable. 

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Koi Evanston | 624 Davis Street

Koi Evanston | 624 Davis Street

From February 14-16, Koi is offering a special Valentine's Dinner for Two including an appetizer, main course, dessert and champagne! Book your reservation online or call 847-866-6969.

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LeTour Evanston | 625 Davis St.

LeTour Evanston | 625 Davis St.

LeTour is hosting a special three course chefs tasting menu on February 14. Some of the specials from the tasting menu will be available on February 15 & 16 along with the regular menu. View the menu and book your Valentine's Day date night.

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Nakorn Kitchen | 1622 Orrington Ave.

Nakorn Kitchen | 1622 Orrington Ave.

Join Nakorn on Valentine’s Day to savor authentic, refined Thai cuisine with a creative twist, just like we grew up eating. Whether it’s a romantic dinner for two or part of an unforgettable evening, we’ve got you covered. Reservations available for 5PM, 6PM and 7PM. $95 per person.

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Prairie Moon | 1635 Chicago Ave.

Prairie Moon | 1635 Chicago Ave.

Book your table for two (or more!) at Prairie Moon! Special menu items coming soon!

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Tapas Barcelona | 1615 Chicago Ave.

Tapas Barcelona | 1615 Chicago Ave.

It's always romantic at Tapas Barcelona! Whether you're celebrating with your spouse, partner, best gal or guy or a group of friends, grab a table at to share some tapas and a pitcher of sangria! 

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Bennison's Bakery | 1000 Davis St.

Bennison's Bakery | 1000 Davis St.

Bennison's Bakery has cookies, cakes, petit fors, brownies, cupcakes and more all decorated in Valentine's colors. Try one of their cherry marzipan tarts, or take home a dozen chocolate-dipped strawberries, you're guaranteed to make someone smile.

Order online here or call 847-328-9434.

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Patisserie Coralie | 600 Davis St.

Patisserie Coralie | 600 Davis St.

Patisserie Coralie is offering two specials for Valentine's Day:
 
Je T'Aime - Heart Shape Cake for Two | Available February 12-23
Available in the two flavors below. $19
- Flourless Vanilla Genoise Cake with bamboo plum white chocolate mousse, plum jam and red bonbon glaze
- Dark Chocolate Flourless Genoise Cake with 64% La Perla dark chocolate mousse and dark chocolate glaze

Family Size Heart Shape Cake | Available February 12-14
Available in the flavors below and serves 6-8 people. $45. 48 hour advance order required.
- Raspberry Joconde cake
- Lime Mint Chantilly
- Fresh Raspberry Confit
- Red Chocolate Glaze
 
Order online or stop in to place an order. 

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Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.

Artem Pop Up Gallery | 1627 Sherman Ave.

Stop by Artem Pop Up Gallery to view a selection of artist-made gifts ranging from beaded heart earrings to heart necklaces to candles to paintings and body products.  

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Ayla's Originals | 1511 Sherman Ave.

Ayla's Originals | 1511 Sherman Ave.

Head to Ayla's for their Valentine’s Day Sale Feb. 5-14 to shop 25% off all jewelry! You can also shop for crystals, journals, beads and much more! 

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Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio | 623 Grove St.

Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio | 623 Grove St.

Let the team at Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio take the stress out of Valentine's Day by showing you one of their many heart-shaped art glass necklaces. This necklace is made from a mixture of gemstones from agate, moonstone, rhodonite, & rhodochrosite! 

Stop by the gallery from Wednesday to Saturday, 11am-6pm. Call us at 847-869-7920 if you'd like to make an appointment.

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Bookends & Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.

Bookends & Beginnings | 1620 Orrington Ave.

Books always make great gifts and Bookends & Beginnings has a selection of romantic novels plus their "Blind Date with a Book" surprise gift! Add a Valentine's Day card and some artisanal chocolates from The Naked Truffle to complete the gift.

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FlowersFlowers | 1110 Davis St.

FlowersFlowers | 1110 Davis St.

Show love for your Valentine with beautiful flowers! Select one of the Valentine's Day bouquets - Soul Mate, XOXO, True Love, Sweet, Call Me, UR Hot - or a Valentine’s Day Designer’s Choice bouquet! Available February 12-14.

Select either delivery or pick up. Orders can be placed online at www.flowers-flowers.com or by calling the shop at 847-328-7110.

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Madison Grace | 612 Davis St.

Madison Grace | 612 Davis St.

Treat yourself, your Galentine or your Valentine to jewelry, candles, sweaters, hand lotions and more at Madison Grace! Stop by the Sip & Shop on Saturday, February 15 to enjoy sips while you shop for yourself and your bestie! 

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Penzeys Spices | 1615 Sherman Ave.

Penzeys Spices | 1615 Sherman Ave.

Penzeys is all about sharing the love and spreading kindness! Stop in to check out their spice kits, hot cocoa cuddle gift box, and other gifts to inspire cooking and sharing moments together!

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Saville Flowers | 1714 Sherman Ave.

Saville Flowers | 1714 Sherman Ave.

Romance is in the air! It's time to start thinking about Valentine's Day and all the ways your special someone makes your heart flutter! Peep Saville Flowers homepage to see their Valentines Day drop! From elegant, to cute and quirky, to free spirited, to absolutely avant-garde their designers have you covered. Pre-order today and call 847-864-0632 for ideas and suggestions.

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