Set your heart on pizzeria's Valentine's special
Pizano's Pizza and Pasta restaurants will showcase heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine's Day on Thursday.
Order your favorite toppings to be baked on a thin crust or deep dish edible pizza valentine.
Pizano's has three locations: 1808 N. Waukegan Road in Glenview (847) 486-1777; 864 N. State St., Chicago, (312) 751-1766; and 61 E. Madison St., Chicago, (312) 236-1777.
A spot of tea
The Morton Arboretum at I-88 and Route 53 in Lisle, will host an "Afternoon Tea" at 1 Wednesday.
Visitors can enjoy the tea in the arboretum's historic Founder's Room with its large fireplace and soft music.
Specialty loose-leaf teas including Earl Grey, English Breakfast and Ginger Peach will be served on fine china.
Guests can sample small sandwiches such as cucumber and cream cheese, egg salad or roast beef with horseradish.
Those with a sweet tooth, can tuck into scones with Devonshire cream, butter, whipped cream or fruit preserves.
Bakery boxes will be available for those who want to take their leftovers home in style.
"Afternoon Tea" continues Feb. 20 and 27 with seatings at 1 and 3 p.m.
Tickets are $28 per person, or $35 with champagne (optional). For adults only. Reservations are required. Call (630) 719-5008.
'Goodbye' on V-Day
Have dinner and see Neil Simon's classic romantic comedy "The Goodbye Girl" in a special Valentine's Day package at the Drury Lane Oakbook Terrace, at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook.
Every dinner guest on Thursday will receive a complimentary glass of champagne. As part of the Valentine's package, ladies will receive a rose. And couples can share a complimentary heart-shaped white raspberry cheesecake with berries and sauce.
Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and features soup, salad and entrees including grilled pork chops, roast turkey, chicken marsala and salmon en croute.
And of course "The Goodbye Girl" production at 8 p.m. is part of the package.
The coast is $100 per couple. Call (630) 530-0111. Visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Supper for valentines
The 200 East Supper Club in the Seneca Hotel at 200 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, will host an evening of dining and dancing on Thursday.
Chef Tony Navarro will prepare Italian-inspired cuisine including seafood chicken and beef, all featuring a red theme for Valentine's Day.
For dessert, choose a heart-shaped chocolate cake.
The Joe Valentino Trio performs ballads. Listen or get up on the dance floor. Singer Tony Bernard also stars.
There is no extra charge for the evening. Regular menu prices are charged.
Valentine's Day festivities continue at the restaurant through Feb. 17. Call for details.
Reservations are recommended. Call (312) 266-4500. Visit www.200eastchestnut.com.