Schaumburg Live Work & Play - January/February 2009 - (Page 23) range from $10 to $20 a bottle. Binny’s also stocks a full range of domestic sparkling wines, such as Korbel and Domaine Ste. Michelle. If you’re drinking wine during your meal, your entrée will dictate what you select. “For Valentine’s Day, it’s really very simple. If a couple are cooking together, they’re focused on the meal,” Peters said. For filet mignon and other cuts of red meat, California Cabernet Sauvignon or French Bordeaux are most popular, although Peters notes that a lot of Pinot Noir and Australian Shiraz are also sold for Valentine’s Day. For white wine lovers, Chardonnay remains a favorite along with German Rieslings. For $10 to $50, you’ll be able to find a good vintage. don’t forget the flowers Another essential is the gift of flowers. “A dozen red roses in a vase is by far our bestselling product,” said Harriett Tedrahn, owner of Olde Schaumburg Flowers. Twelve roses cost about $75, with a half dozen priced around $50. If the larger quantities aren’t in your budget, consider single roses or even an arrangement of your love’s favorite flowers placed in a cute Valentine’sthemed container. Olde Schaumburg also carries an assortment of chocolate candies from Belgium, as well as Harry London and Fannie Mae. Themed balloons and plush animals ranging in cost from $10 to $75 complete the package. “We’re also seeing more women sending flowers to men,” she said. “It’s popular to send a spray of orchids in a container to a man.” Hyatt Regency Woodfield woodfield.hyatt.com 1800 E. Golf Road / 847.605.1234 The Melting Pot / meltingpot.com 255 W. Golf Road / 847.843.8970 Entourage / entourageventures.com 1301 American Lane / 847.995.9400 Binny’s Beverage Depot / binnys.com 323 W. Golf Road / 847.882.6000 Olde Schaumburg Flowers oldeschaumburgflowers.com 1122 S. Roselle Road / 847.524.1800 get your heart delivered Even if your funds are limited, you can make the day special. For years, Little Sicily Pizzeria and Bakery has offered a heart-shaped pizza on Valentine’s Day. “The heart-shaped pizzas are about 50 percent of our orders on Valentine’s Day,” said owner John Bolognini. “You can order thin crust or double crust, but not deep pan.” Heart-shaped pizzas are available in 10-, 12-, 14- and 16-inch sizes beginning at $7.25 for cheese-only. Toppings are extra and include typical pizza offerings, as well as items such as artichokes, roast beef, and pineapple. Add a pound of butter cookies for $7.50 or a cannoli, éclair, brownies or cheesecake, and you have romance on a budget. Delivery is $2.50. Little Sicily Pizzeria & Bakery 1409 W. Schaumburg Road 847.895.4330 • january/february 2009 Page 23 http://woodfield.hyatt.com http://www.meltingpot.com http://www.entourageventures.com http://www.binnys.com http://www.oldeschaumburgflowers.com
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