{"id":13478,"date":"2025-02-13T14:12:58","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=13478"},"modified":"2025-02-13T14:12:58","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:12:58","slug":"heart-shaped-pizzas-sweets-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/02\/13\/heart-shaped-pizzas-sweets-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart-shaped Pizzas, Sweets and More"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Heart-Shaped Pizzas, Sweets, and More Ways to Celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day<\/h2>\n<p>What better way to celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day than to treat yourself (or someone else?)<\/p>\n<p>From heart-shaped pizzas to sweets to deals and more, here are a few ways to celebrate the day by yourself or with a loved one.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Heart-Shaped Pizzas<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Lou Malnati\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pizza-lovers can get heart-shaped pies from the legendary Chicago pizza chain through Feb. 14. Lou\u2019s also has frozen heart pies available, if you\u2019d prefer to celebrate with pizza from the comfort of your living room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bartoli\u2019s Pizza<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If deep dish isn\u2019t your preferred pizza style of choice, Bartoli\u2019s Pizza\u2013with locations in Roscoe Village and West Town\u2013is offering heart-shaped pies in both thin crust and deep dish.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t made dinner reservations yet, Bartoli\u2019s has you covered with their one-day Valentine\u2019s special on Feb. 14 for dine-in or takeout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Connie&#8217;s Pizza<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Connie&#8217;s Pizza is offering heart-shaped pizza for carry-out or dine-in the entire month of February.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Sweets and Treats<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Portillo\u2019s: Shakes &#038; Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chicago\u2019s beloved hotdog joint is serving up their world-famous chocolate cake, but this time, in the shape of a heart. For those who are craving Portillo\u2019s unbeatable chocolate cake, but aren\u2019t in the Chicago area, it can be shipped to a loved one through the website. The Valentine\u2019s Day special is now on sale for $45.99.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling thirsty after your cake, don\u2019t forget to try out a chocolate-covered strawberry shake, also back for limited-time at Portillo\u2019s locations around the city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rainbow Cone<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through Feb. 16, Rainbow Cone is offering a buy-one, get-one cone at all locations in Illinois.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Voodoo Doughnut<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The West Loop doughnut joint hailing from Oregon has brought back their hand-crafted conversation heart doughnuts from Feb. 11-17.<\/p>\n<p>Chocolate cherry cream and strawberry fluff doughnuts will be complicated with a sweet or sassy love note. Supply is limited, so doughnut lovers can preorder through the Voodoo Doughnut custom order line: (661) 786-6366.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Garretts Popcorn<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Chicago-staple popcorn company is offering snackers a white chocolate strawberry mix in a seasonal pink tin.<\/p>\n<p>Pick up in stores around the city, or ship to a loved one you are missing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Activities<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chicago\u2019s beloved tapas restaurant is offering special Valentine\u2019s Day-themed ros\u00e9 sangria. Enjoy either by the glass or the pitcher on Feb. 14 only.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sushi-San<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your Valentine prefers sushi over flowers, Sushi San\u2019s River North and Lincoln Park locations will be offering Akami tuna roses on Feb. 14.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Il Porcellino<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning for a romantic Valentine\u2019s Day dinner, Italian eatery, Il Porcellino will be offering special entr\u00e9e options, along with chocolate raspberry heart-shaped cake and heart-shaped Bomboloni.<\/p>\n<p>You can catch these specials on both Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lindt at Fashion Outlets of Chicago<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The famous chocolatier&#8217;s Rosemont location, inside the Fashion Outlets of Chicago, will set up a &#8220;Love Notes&#8221; wall outside their store front, where customers can write Valentine&#8217;s Day cards for loved ones, or a note to the community. A calligrapher will also be on-site writing handwritten Valentine&#8217;s for those who spend more than $25 in store.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Deals<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Shake Shack<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through Feb. 17, the fast-casual burger joint is offering buy-one, get-one SmokeShack burgers through the Shack App using the code &#8220;BEMINE&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Subway<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Customers can get a buy-one, get one footlong sub for a limited time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chipotle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buy-one, get-one burritos with a $20 or more purchase on GrubHub on Feb. 14.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With these heart-shaped pizzas, sweets, and activities, you can celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day with a loved one or by yourself. Don&#8217;t forget to check out the special deals and offers from your favorite restaurants and stores.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When can I get heart-shaped pizzas?\n<ul>\n<li>Through Feb. 14 at Lou Malnati\u2019s, Bartoli\u2019s Pizza, and Connie&#8217;s Pizza.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>How can I get my favorite hotdog joint&#8217;s chocolate cake?\n<ul>\n<li>Portillo\u2019s is offering their world-famous chocolate cake in the shape of a heart, and can be shipped to a loved one through their website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>What&#8217;s the deal with Voodoo Doughnut?\n<ul>\n<li>They&#8217;re offering hand-crafted conversation heart doughnuts from Feb. 11-17, but supply is limited, so preorder through their custom order line: (661) 786-6366.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Heart-Shaped Pizzas, Sweets, and More Ways to Celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day What better way to celebrate Valentine&#8217;s Day than to treat yourself (or someone else?) 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