Chocolate and wine -- does it get any better?
Special events
Bin 36, 339 N. Dearborn St., Chicago, hosts "The Art of Chocolate V" on Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. as a fundraiser for Youth Outreach Services. This chocolate and wine pairing is $36 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Visit www.bin36.com to purchase tickets or call (312) 755-9463.
Chef Amaury's Epicurian Affair, 481 N. Commons, Unit G, Aurora, hosts a four-course wine dinner on Wednesday evening. Cost is $55 per person (does not include tax and gratuity). Call (630) 375-0426 for more details and reservations.
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 3358 N. Paulina St., Chicago, has a weeklong "Olive and Bruschetta Festival" starting Sunday. The festival features different samplings of olive oil and select foods. Call (773) 248-5222 for more information.
Mon Ami Gabi locations at 2300 Lincoln Park West, Chicago, and 260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, both host the fourth annual "Lemon Festival" from Thursday through Feb. 27 with an assortment of lemon-inspired menu items, trivia and games. Call (773) 348-8886 and (630) 472-1900, respectively, for more information.
Ristorante Dinotto, 215 W. North Ave., Chicago, celebrates Presidents Day with its "Fifth Annual Lincoln and Washington Special" when guests can order a featured chicken, vegetarian or pasta dish for one $5 "Lincoln" plus a $1 "Washington" for lunch and dinner from noon to 10 p.m. Monday. Call (312) 202-0302 for more information.
Extra Valentine's
Chandler's Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg, hosts the "Vito Zatto Dinner Show" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday which features a musical comedy performance, dancing, dinner and a cash bar for $45 per person (tax and tip included). Call (847) 885-9009 for reservations.
Regina's, 629 S. Eighth St. (Route 31), West Dundee, continues the romance from Valentine's Day with Chris Grand performing "Italian Love Songs" with guitar and mandolin today and Saturday. Call (847) 836-0078.
Rosebud Restaurants throughout the Chicagoland area offer guests who dine through Saturday the chance to win one of 10 exclusive dessert samplings prepared by pastry chef Massimo Rubino. Visit www.rosebudrestaurants.com for more information.