It takes a special restaurant to endure for generations. In an industry plagued by turnovers and closures, it’s an impressive feat when a spot can transcend and cement itself as a timeless classic. Few places can speak to such esteem quite like the Original Heaven on Seven on Wabash, a restaurant lauded for 35 years as Chicago’s quintessential destination for Cajun dining and merriment. And it’s all thanks to chef/owner Jimmy Bannos, the affable pioneer who boldly went where no restaurateur dared go before; to the seventh floor of the Loop’s Garland Building with a cuisine previously un-explored in Chicago.
It’s that time of year again. Love is in the air and Cupids are running rampant with bows and heart-shaped arrows. Valentine’s Day beckons, and with it comes one of the biggest dining out days of the year. From prix fixe menus to special chocolates, here’s a roundup of top spots for Valentine’s Day dining this year in Chicago.
