11 ways to treat your sweetheart this Valentine's Day

CHICAGO - Feb. 1, 2018 - PRLog -- Whether you're searching for a thoughtful present or a cozy date night experience, small businesses in Albany Park and Irving Park have you covered.

Gifts

Baladna Jewelry
Express romance through a gorgeous, timeless gift. The family-owned retailer is offering an incredible deal—50 percent off all diamonds until February 21! Make your gift even more sentimental by engraving a short and sweet message, meaningful date or inside joke. Engravement orders must be placed a week in advance. 4831 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625; 773-509-2700

Lena Rose
Pamper your loved one with a luxurious treat from Lena Rose. The natural beauty boutique and organic spa offers three membership packages that make a perfectly indulgent gift for skin-care-obsessed-significant-others and stressed-out-spouses. Learn more about the packages and register your sweethear online at lenarosebeauty.com/the-lena-life/. 4668 N Manor Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60625; 872-806-2552

Revival Wellness
Reconnect with your valentine at Revival Wellness Spa. Set the mood with the Hot Couples Sauna ($90) and sweat out impurities in the infrared sauna while enjoying complimentary beverages and snacks. The spa is also offering two exclusive facials:the Love Me Tender Facial ($50), a mini facial and a 15-minute session in the Infrared Sauna, and the Whole Lotta Love Facial ($95/$125), a personal evaluation of your skin, a full facial and a 35-minute session in the infrared sauna.4507 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Illinois; 60625

Spa to Escape
Treat your special someone to a "mani pedi" for $50 on February 14. Additionally, Spa to Escape offers gift cards that can be used towards any service—manicures, pedicures, neck massage, facia and waxing. 3352 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60618; 773-717-7188

Supreme Beauty Parlor
Offering a variety of hair services including cuts and color as well as special occasion styling, smoothing treatments, beach wave perms and conditioning treatments, Supreme Beauty Parlor is the perfect place to get ready for a V-Day date! Additionally, the salon is offering a free Olaplex bond rebuilding treatment with any color service and 20% off of one product with any service throughout the month of February. 2944 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60618; 773-516-4497

Tea Rose Flower Shop
Show your S.O. how much you love them with a customized flower arrangement from Tea Rose Flower Shop. "Traditionally, Valentine's Day is about red roses, but mixing it up with other flowers is thoughtful, beautiful and allows you to incorporate your significant other's favorite colors and flowers," says Tina Skorey, owner of Tea Rose Flower Shop. Custom orders must be placed 3-5 days in advance. The shop also has two premade packages: the "I'm Totally Into You" package ($27) and the "Mad About You" package ($48). Orders can be picked up in the store or delivered (only to the Chicago-land area and surrounding suburbs). 5203 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625; 773- 588-5588

Tito's Flowers & Gifts
Flowers are a classic Valentine's Day gift, perfect for new relationships, long-time partnerships and everything in between. Create a beautiful, unique arrangement that will perfectly fit your sweetheart's taste. Custom orders need at least a week notice and start at $35. The store will also stock premade arrangements. 4757 N Kedzie Ave Chicago, Illinois 60625; 773-539-5363

Dinner & Drinks

Angelo's Wine Bar
Indulge in a decadent dinner for two at Angelo's Wine Bar. The restaurant is serving a special Valentine's Day Prix Fixe that includes an amuse of Shishito pepper, appetizer, main course and dessert. The dinner will be $35 per person or $50 per person with wine pairings. 3026 W Montrose Ave, Chicago IL 60618; 773-539-0111

D'Candela Restaurant
Getting a delicious Valentine's Day dinner doesn't have to break the bank. D'Candela Restaurant is a Latin American restaurant specializing in Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken, perfect for a night out or a cozy night cuddling on the couch. 4053 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618; 773-478-0819

HQ Howard Quintero
Make Valentine's Day 2018 one to remember with an amazing meal at HQ Howard Quintero. One of Irving Park's most unique places to visit, the restaurant specializes in quality interpretations of classic American dishes. 4114 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618; 773-654-1629

Montrose Saloon
Whether you're looking for something low budget and low key, not ready for the night to end or single and simply looking to have a good time with friends, Montrose Saloon has you covered. Enjoy drinks, bar games and live jazz music from Rachel Drew and Tony Richards from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. There is no cover and regular night specials include $1 off any half acre, $6 boilermakers and $2 mystery shots. The bar has 16 taps stocked with local brews, a large whiskey selection and a fantastic Old Fashioned, perfect for snuggling in a corner and talking or hitting the dance floor. 2933 W. Montrose Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60618; 773-463-7663

Show the neighborhood some love, too. The Albany Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Neighborhood Map Launch Party & Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 8 at Golden Crust Pizza and Tap (4620 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625). Stop by for drink specials and to celebrate 123 local businesses in the Albany Park, Irving Park and North Park 2018 Neighborhood Guide.

North River Commission (3403 W. Lawrence Ave., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60625; 773-478-0202) is the nonprofit community and economic development corporation for the northwest side of Chicago, from the Chicago River to Cicero and Addison to Devon. Founded in 1962 by concerned residents and neighborhood institutions, NRC unites more than 100 civic associations, businesses, schools, institutions and places of worship to improve the quality of life in the community by creating affordable housing, quality education, arts & cultural endeavors, open spaces, and thriving neighborhood businesses. North River Commission operates the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce as part of its economic development strategy. Learn more about the NRC at northrivercommission.org and follow their news on Twitter @NRCchicago and on Facebook.