Cheap eats on Valentine's Day in Chicago

Join The Pony as they host the first annual Anti-Valentine’s Day Mixer with FastDater for an easy $20.Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink specials including $4 Stoli, $5 Stoli bombs, and $8 Cheese Pizza. FastDater is the nation's hottest abbreviated dating company that specializes in 3 minute dating parties and Fast-Tag mixers. To sign up, visit the dating web site.The Pony1638 West BelmontChicago, IL 60657773.828.5055Porkchop, the West Loop’s late night BBQ and whiskey spot, invites you to celebrate Valentine's Day with a $40 prix fixe dinner for two - $20 per person is not bad. From Thursday, February 14 through Tuesday, February 19, couples enjoy an appetizer, two entrees and a Valentine's dessert. Featured entree options include fried chicken, half order of ribs, pork chop or spinach risotto.  Granted, it's not the most romantically named eatery, so call the Le Porkchop for the night. Reservations recommended at 312.733.9333.Porkchop941 W Randolph St.Chicago, IL 60607312.733.9333That would be amore, my friend.Spread the love as Gino’s East celebrates the true meaning of it this Valentine’s Day with “The Giving Heart.”  For every deep-dish, heart-shaped cheese pizza purchased from now through the end of February, a portion of proceeds will go to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.Heart-shaped pizzas are $10, and are packaged frozen for carry-out only. Gino’s East restaurants that are offering “The Giving Heart” campaign are The Original Gino’s East at 162. E. Superior St in Chicago; 633 N. Wells St. in Chicago; 1590 E. Main St. in St. Charles; 315 Front St. in Wheaton; 352 Kelsey Rd, Lake Barrington, and 820 S. Milwaukee in Libertyville.View the list »
Get to Rockit Burger Bar and chow down with your honey Lady & The Tramp style on the Sweetheart Burger ($14) – 14 oz. Black Angus patty, shredded lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, toasted bun with a side of waffle fries.  And it gets even sweeter – top your meal off with a Raspberry Truffle Milkshake (with two straws) or Jumbo Chocolate Cake for Two.  Can’t make it in on Thursday?  The Wrigleyville eatery is offering it all weekend long Thursday, February 14 to Sunday, February 17.RockIt Burger Bar3700 N Clark StreetChicago, IL 60613

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If you still haven't managed to pay off the jacked-up prices on New Year's Eve, you might be looking for a cheaper alternative this Valentine's Day. Have your sweetie understand that what you lack in cash, you more than make for in scruples - this being a Hallmark created holiday and all. Make your love a card and plan on one of these less expensive alternatives.

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  • Get to Rockit Burger Bar and chow down with your honey Lady & The Tramp style on the Sweetheart Burger ($14) – 14 oz. Black Angus patty, shredded lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, toasted bun with a side of waffle fries.  And it gets even sweeter – top your meal off with a Raspberry Truffle Milkshake (with two straws) or Jumbo Chocolate Cake for Two.  Can’t make it in on Thursday?  The Wrigleyville eatery is offering it all weekend long Thursday, February 14 to Sunday, February 17.RockIt Burger Bar3700 N Clark StreetChicago, IL 60613
  • That would be amore, my friend.Spread the love as Gino’s East celebrates the true meaning of it this Valentine’s Day with “The Giving Heart.”  For every deep-dish, heart-shaped cheese pizza purchased from now through the end of February, a portion of proceeds will go to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.Heart-shaped pizzas are $10, and are packaged frozen for carry-out only. Gino’s East restaurants that are offering “The Giving Heart” campaign are The Original Gino’s East at 162. E. Superior St in Chicago; 633 N. Wells St. in Chicago; 1590 E. Main St. in St. Charles; 315 Front St. in Wheaton; 352 Kelsey Rd, Lake Barrington, and 820 S. Milwaukee in Libertyville.
  • Porkchop, the West Loop’s late night BBQ and whiskey spot, invites you to celebrate Valentine's Day with a $40 prix fixe dinner for two - $20 per person is not bad. From Thursday, February 14 through Tuesday, February 19, couples enjoy an appetizer, two entrees and a Valentine's dessert. Featured entree options include fried chicken, half order of ribs, pork chop or spinach risotto.  Granted, it's not the most romantically named eatery, so call the Le Porkchop for the night. Reservations recommended at 312.733.9333.Porkchop941 W Randolph St.Chicago, IL 60607312.733.9333
  • Join The Pony as they host the first annual Anti-Valentine’s Day Mixer with FastDater for an easy $20.Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers and drink specials including $4 Stoli, $5 Stoli bombs, and $8 Cheese Pizza. FastDater is the nation's hottest abbreviated dating company that specializes in 3 minute dating parties and Fast-Tag mixers. To sign up, visit the dating web site.The Pony1638 West BelmontChicago, IL 60657773.828.5055
  • Sandwich Me In, a sustainable, sandwich-focused restaurant in the Lakeview neighborhood, is celebrating the day of Love with a complimentary home-baked scone and flower for all diners who purchase a sandwich on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2013. The offer is good all day from 11 a.m.to 8 p.m. Sandwich Me In offers a pleasant, friendly environment with free Wi-Fi and frequent live music.Sandwich Me In3037 N Clark St.Chicago, IL773-250-0286
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