Friday, February 5, 2010

Tasty & Unique Gift Ideas

Some tasty and unique gift ideas for Valentine’s Day come this way from my friends at Long Grove. I’m a firm believer in experience over expense. You don’t have to spend a lot to make your sweetie feel treasured. Whether its an afternoon together or a special gift, head on over to Long Grove and make this Valentine’s Day memorable. Here are some of my favorites. www.longgroveonline.com

The Village Tavern – Dinner specials include a melt-in-your-mouth Valentine dessert and champagne. Enjoy live entertainment provided by the Gravy Train Soul Band.

Seasons of Long Grove – Enjoy afternoon Victorian-era High Tea on Saturday or Sunday.

The Long Grove CafĂ© & Restaurant – Valentine’s specials, including a chocolate martini with heart shaped strawberries and flowers for the lady in your life.

Long Grove Confectionery – Chocolate is always a great choice! All of your Valentines will love the famous chocolate covered strawberries from the Long Grove Confectionery - available in a variety of valentine boxes.

The Apple Haus – Warm their hearts with a famous Uncle Johnny’s Heart-Shaped Brown Bag Apple Pie – large $14.95 and individual size $4.95.

Farmside Country Store – Lynfred Strawberry Wine at $15.99 a bottle and Strawberry Champagne at $19.99.

Casa Brasil – Whimsical and colorful heart mugs and umbrellas by internationally acclaimed neo-pop artist Romero Britto; jewelry, perfumes and Brazilian chocolates.

European Flower & Gift Market – Give her roses - long lasting blooms as big as your fist, fresh from Ecuador in a variety of pinks, reds and lavenders.

Long Grove Soap & Candle – A variety of body care and bath oils to appeal to the sensuous side.

Sweet Whimsy - Melt his heart with the Chocolate Lovers Obsession – chocolate cake with a molten center. Or for a special treat - try the 2-tier Couples Cake

Glunz Family Winery Tasting Room - Chocolate and raspberry wines, highlighted for the Valentine’s weekend

The Olive Tap – Oh so sweet Dark Chocolate Balsamic Vinegar.

The Artistic Gardener – handmade glass hearts by Californian artist Jeff Price set a perfect table. Phone 847-793-8970

Lucy & Ethel’s/Nifty 50’s – Remember Lucy and Ethel’s hilarious Chocolate Factory episode with a lunchbox, mug, t-shirt and other fun memorabilia


Amanda, 32, Carpentersville

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