Valentine's Gifts For The "Man's Man"
If you're looking for that special gift that won't make him gag, look no further.
You know the "man's man" in your life will never love a stuffed bear or scrapbook with your names on it, as much as you do. Spare him the moments of pretending to like your gift and take a look at some of the suggested items below.
He's been good all year, treat him to something special!
Concert Tickets
Concert tickets are a great way to give a gift and in return get a date night out of the deal. Who says the gift just has to be for him? Take advantage of some of Chicago's amazing music venues. Upcoming acts coming to town include;
• Kid Rock with Jamey Johnson: Sat, Feb 26 -United Center
• Lady Gaga: Mon, Feb 28 -United Center
• George Strait with Reba McEntire, Lee Ann Womack: Sat, Mar 5 -Allstate Arena
• Flogging Molly, Moneybrother, The Drowning Men: Fri, March 11 - Corner of Congress Theatre
Annual Mug Club Membership
Revolution Brewery
2323 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60647-2924
(773) 227-2739
revbrew.com
Revolution Brewing is a Chicago based brewery located in Logan Square. For $25, you can buy your beer drinking man an annual membership to their Mug Club. Mug Club members enjoy their beers in a special "members only mug". Members also receive the first invites to tastings, beer diners and other events. Membership also includes 20% off all merchandise and buy 9 of their signature growlers and get the 10th for free.
Magazine Subscription
Get your mind out of the gutter, folks- not that kind of magazine. (Though you will score some major points with that gift too!)
There's bound to be a magazine for every hobby and interest imaginable in Chicago. A few samples include;
GOLF Chicago Magazine - www.golfchicagomagazine.com
Chicago Reader- www.chicagoreader.com
Time Out Chicago - www.timeoutchicago.com
Chicago Athlete - www.mychicagoathlete.com
Baked Goods
Because it's true what they say...a key to a man's heart is through his stomach, you can never go wrong with some good old fashion treats.
Alliance Bakery
1736 W. Division St.
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 278-0366
www.alliance-bakery.com
The Bleeding Heart Bakery
1955 W. Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL
(773) 327-6934
1010 North Blvd
Oak Park, IL
(708) 358-0559
www.thebleedingheartbakery.com
Dinkel's Bakery
3329 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 281-7300
www.dinkels.com
Check out the CBS Local Directory for more great bakeries.
Art Of Shaving
Shops at Northbridge
520 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
(312) 527-1604
Woodfield Mall
5 Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 413-1713
www.theartofshaving.com
While not every guy enjoys the day spa, even the manliest of men will enjoy a professional shave. The Art of Shaving offers high-end shaving and skin products available for purchase as well as shaves and treatments at their Barber Spa.
Chicago Blackhawks Tickets
1901 West Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 455-4500
blackhawks.nhl.com
Take your man to see the 2010 Stanley Cup Champions, in action at the United Center.
Single game tickets for all 2010-11 regular season Blackhawks games at the United Center are on sale via these locations:
• United Center Box Office
• chicagoblackhawks.com
• Ticketmaster.com
• By calling 800-745-3000
• Ticketmaster retail locations
• CBOE Bench seat auctions
• TicketExchange
Check out more: Valentine's Day In Chicago
--Lauren Wulf, CBS Local Chicago