What to Eat, Drink, See and Do in Chicago this February
Shanghai Terrace
Can you feel the love, Chicago?! February is all about date nights, cozy dinners and treating yourself (and your loved ones) to something special. It’s the best way to get through this cold, snowy month and sail towards spring with a full stomach and a smile on your face 🥂 Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two, or a fun night on the town with your pals, Chicago is turning up the heat this month with plenty to eat, drink and do…
Chinese New Year Menu at The Peninsula Chicago {Through February 5}
Make your moves QUICK to take advantage of this delicious special menu at The Peninsula Chicago at their Shanghai Terrace restaurant. The menu will include everything from a lobster course and steamed Chilean seabass, to traditional Szechuan chicken, XO beef tenderloin and more. If you want to celebrate the Year of Tiger right, this is the place to do it. Just don’t miss it before it’s gone!
$33 Champagne Flights + Bites on Thursdays at Osteria Langhe
Have something to celebrate? Champagne! Have nothing to celebrate? Champagne anyway! You can spend any Thursday night sipping on three different grower Champagnes, curated by owner/partner Aldo Zaninotto to accompany a rotating menu of three "bites” from Osteria Langhe’s cozy Italian menu. The trio of Champagnes and bites are available every Thursday from 5:30-7:30PM for only $33, making it a perfect weeknight date.
Visit “Camp Utopia” in Old Town
Utopian Tailgate’s indoor/outdoor rooftop is transforming into “Camp Utopia'' this winter, with five themed experiences in giant heated tents for those who want to escape the cold and find adventure! Each private tent is fully decorated and can accommodate 6 to 10 guests, and has its own distinct theme (as well as a beverage sponsor). You can visit Area 312 presented by White Claw or the Utopian Jungle presented by Casamigos Tequila. There’s also a Ski Lodge, College Tailgate, and Vegas tent, all of which will serve custom drinks from that tent’s sponsor. Grab a group, reserve a tent, and get ready to have a ball!
Taste $130 Whisky at Prime & Provisions Steakhouse
If you REALLY love whiskey, you’re going to want to hustle over to Prime & Provisions 🥃 They have a special stash of limited edition single malt Glenfiddich Whisky - There are only 40 bottles available in the whole state and they have two of them! It’s $130 for a 2oz pour so you can bet it’ll be SMOOOOOTH 😍 Celebrate a special occasion or just treat yourself at the end of a long week to something truly unique.
feBREWary Barista Brew Course at the Starbucks Reserve® Roastery {February 4 –28; Mondays and Fridays at 2 and 6PM}
Learn about all things coffee right from the experts! The Starbucks Reserve baristas, along with one of their Master Roasters will lead classes to share fun facts about coffee’s origins and the roasting process, as well as demonstrating select brew methods. Each class includes a tasting of freshly brewed coffee paired with chocolate truffles, and a take home gift bag with a brew card and 8oz of hand-scooped coffee! If you’re a Starbucks junkie, you can’t miss this opportunity to learn more about their coffee magic ☕
Fatpour’s "Winter Games Athletic Village" Pop-Up {February 4-20}
Go for the gold at Fatpour Wicker Park’s Winter Games Athletic Village, a festive pop-up starting this Friday, February 4, through Sunday, February 20. There will be a special “Pizzas Around the World” menu, globally themed cocktails like “The Winter Warm-Up,” team table competitions, bubble hockey, giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, and oh so much more! There will even be a special Shuffleboard Tournament on Friday, February 18 and the winning team will receive a pair of tickets to Fatpour’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Saturday, March 12. That’s a prize that’s almost as good as the real gold medal!
Malort Face Mondays at Raised Bar Chicago
Head to the Loop and visit this indoor/outdoor rooftop bar to try a famou Chicago drink. Because whether you love it or hate it, Malort certainly is famous! Every Monday through the end of February, from 6-9PM, Raised Bar will feature Malort-inspired cocktails and the staff’s encouragement to take a “Malort Face” picture after taking a shot of this cult favorite 😉 If you’re looking for a true local experience and a Chicago rite of passage, look no further!
By Kaleigh Glaza | Market Editor