Nowadays, heart-shaped boxes full of chocolate and candy are ubiquitous, but how did they become such a staple of Valentine's ...

From a casual pizza joint to a Michelin-starred fine dining spot, saying “I do” is as popular as ever at Chicago restaurants.

That is unless, of course, you turn it into an ice cream bar. That’s right, folks. Bart and Homer’s favorite treat is getting ...

Valentine's Day is a celebration of the heart. But some of the clichéd approaches to commemorate it – we're looking at you, big red box of candy and decadent dinner out – are not that great for your ...

Hershey’s said it buys cocoa nearly a year in advance, so the cost at the store this Valentine’s Day won’t reflect today’s cocoa prices. A 1-pound bar of Hershey’s chocolate costs $14.99.

The social season is in full swing this month with a plethora of happenings and tidbits from those who attend them.

Theatrical drinks lure our reviewer to a medieval village this week, where cocktails are served in treasure chests, bird ...

Sweet Bean in Euclid on a busy corner at 819 E 185th St. in the historic LaSalle theater has been open for nearly four years.

Classics like “Be Mine” and “XOXO” share space in the box or bag with fun new candy heart sayings each year. Spangler Candy Co., which bought OG candy-heart brand Sweethearts from Necco ...

Despite the rise of inflation, Cincinnati chocolate maker Maverick Chocolate Company is making affordable box sets where customers can get anything from chocolate bars to heart-shaped truffles.

Date nights don't have to be traditional or a rehash. Entertainment writer Ed Balint suggests some fun and offbeat ideas.