Easter specials at Chicagoland restaurants include all-you-can-eat buffets, ham and lamb specials, and visits with the Easter Bunny.

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Travelle at The Langham, Chicago

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade & River Dyeing Event at Travelle Bar (March 11):

The Bar Bites reservation package provides a complimentary light bite with reservation featuring Irish-inspired menu items such as, Lucky Charm Yogurt Parfait, Individual Fruit Salad, Emerald Green Breakfast Pastries, Individual Irish Nachos and Mini Ruben Sandwiches.

Reservations are available from 8AM – 12PM. There is a $150 Food & beverage minimum per person for all tables & bar seating (complimentary bar bite with reservation).

• St. Patrick’s Day Restaurant Specials at Travelle (March 11):

Travelle offers a dining experience with views of the Chicago River on the second floor of The Langham. Guests can select a la carte breakfast and brunch menu offerings from Executive Chef Damion Henry, including:

– Breakfast Specials: Full Irish Breakfast featuring eggs your way with roasted tomato, baked beans, mushrooms, rashers, sausage, potatoes & black pudding ($29) and Lucky Charm Waffles & Pancakes ($24)

– Brunch Specials: Corned Beef featuring eggs your way, potato pancake & sauerkraut ($26) and a Reuben Sandwich with sauerkraut and thousand island on marble rye ($26)

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Some of us live a life of thrills, as in we’re planning our big Valentine’s Day in Chicago at the last minute (literally). Okay, I may not be proud of my procrastination, but at least let me help my fellow procrastinators out.  If you’re freaking out about what to do on Valentine’s Day in Chicago this year before heading to the special dinner reservation you’ve made, don’t worry. I’ve got you.

Love Langham’s signature and traditional tea service? This Valentine’s Day, romance will fill the Pavilion, where guests can nosh on the Buttermilk and Strawberry and Rose Scones; decadent desserts like I Heart U (milk chocolate mousse, crème brûlée, chocolate sponge) and the Bleeding Heart Macaron; sumptuous savories such as Foie Ever Yours (Hudson Valley foie gras, strawberry tomato chutney, crème fraiche, raison bread) and Ruby’s Romance (Black Angus beef tenderloin, shallot jam, tarragon aioli, ciabatta).

This experience is $115 per person, $55 per child (5-12 years old), and $135 per person for the Perrier-Jouët Experience. Guests can enjoy endless champagne and an array of tea. And to top it off, the instrument of angels and cupid: a harpist playing live music. Reservations can be made via Tock.

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Valentine’s Day can mean a lot of pressure to plan the perfect date. Should you opt for a decadent dinner out with a tasting menu or wine pairings, or share an intimate meal in your own home?

Do you want a dramatic view or elaborate experience, or just some good comfort food and a bit of bubbly for a night that feels celebratory without being too involved? Or are you single and just want a way to celebrate Galentine’s Day with your pals?

No matter what you’re looking for, Chicagoland restaurants and bars want to make it easy for you to feel the love. All menus and specials are offered Feb. 14 unless otherwise noted, though with the holiday falling on a Tuesday, many places are offering specials throughout the week.

Make sure to book a spot soon to avoid being left heartbroken.

Take in views of the Chicago River during a $145 five-course meal from executive chef Damion Henry featuring scallop crudo, smoked ricotta agnolotti and filet mignon. 330 N. Wabash Ave., 312-923-7705, travellechicago.com

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