I received this info from Firehouse Twenty-Eight Cafe in Momence:

Firehouse Twenty-Eight Cafe Presents

St. Patrick’s Day

March 17^th

Corn Beef & Cabbage with Potatoes & Carrots

Just $6 Dine-in  / $6.50 Carry-out

Regular menu available.

Serving in the Dining Room from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m.

“Irish” Drink Specials – All Day & Night!

28 N. Dixie Highway, Momence • 815-472-6776 • Firehouse28.com

$1.00 discount for First Responders (Fire, EMS, Police)

Firehouse is part of our Let’s Eat Out site, which includes a downloadable menu and map to the restaurant.

Remember that Jimmy Jo’s BBQ (665 N. Convent) in Bourbonnais is celebrating their one-year birthday this week.

They have $1 BBQ sliders and rib bones now through Saturday. They’re also raffling off a grill, barbecue accessories, Jimmy Jo apparel and gift cards.

Next week, Jimmy Jo’s will be serving a smoked corned beef and brisket meal on St. Patrick’s Day.

For coupons and a menu, visit Jimmy Jo’s Let’s Eat Out page.

America’s Bistro (110 Meadowview Center) in Kankakee is holding a special dinner on Sunday (March 14).

The five-course meal includes a glass of wine to complement each dish. It begins at 3 p.m. with champagne, and dinner will follow.

The cost is $45 per person. Call (815) 932-6795 for reservations.

Station Street Pub (101 W. Station St.) in St. Anne will be celebrating on Saturday evening (March 13) with corned beef, cabbage and karaoke.

Not only is this their annual St. Patrick’s Day party, but owners Scott and Sonny Albert will be marking their last day as owners of the bar and restaurant.

The sale will become official on Monday, when new owners will take over. Sonny will stay on as manager, at least initially, to help with the transition.

The corned beef dinner will be served from 4:30-9 p.m., when the karaoke starts.

Last year around this time, I wrote about a corned beef dinner held every year in tiny Campus, Ill.

Lots of folks made the trek out there, including Brendan and myself, and discovered just how good this dinner was and what’s so special about their warm mustard sauce.

A reader named Mary enjoyed the meal so much she called me today asking when they would be having it this year. Here’s the scoop, thanks to a reader named Sue:

“The dinner is Sunday, March 14, from 2 to 6 p.m., at the Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Campus.

As always, it is corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, sides, drink, dessert and our special mustard sauce, all for $8 adults and $3 children 6-12. (Kids 5 and under are free).

There will also be a 50/50 drawing at 6 p.m.

Hope to see everyone there!”

Sacred Heart Church is at 290 Elm St. To get there, take Illinois 17 almost to Dwight, turn left onto N. 3300 E. Road, and drive south for 5 miles into Campus.

Carry-outs are available.

The St. Anne Masonic Lodge will be holding a biscuit and gravy breakfast on Saturday (March 13) from 7 to 11 a.m. It will be held at 80 E. 1st St. in Chebanse.

Cost is $5 for adults, $2 for children 6-12, and free for kids under 6.

The Knights of Columbus (187 S. Indiana Ave.) in Kankakee will be offering a St. Patrick’s Day lunch on March 17. Here are the details I received:

What: Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with lunch at the Knights of Columbus

Where: Knights of Columbus Casey Club Room, 1st floor, in Kankakee

When: Wednesday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m.

Here’s information on a spaghetti supper fundraiser:

“St. Paul’s Lutheran School is holding their annual Spaghetti Supper on Saturday, March 13th, from 4 to 6 p.m.

On the menu is spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, breadsticks, dessert and beverages.

The public is welcome for this all-you-can-eat supper! Funds raised at this event are used to purchase educational materials for the classrooms.

Tickets are available at the door for $8 for adults, $6 for children ages 12 and under.

The school is located at 1780 Career Center Road, Bourbonnais. Come join us!”

I’ve heard of a few special Valentine’s Day dining options. Here’s a list. If you know of more, please leave the details in a comment below. I’ll also include a summary of each in my print column on Thursday (Feb. 11).

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AMERICA’S BISTRO

America’s Bistro (110 Meadowview Center) in Kankakee will be open on Valentine’s Day for brunch and dinner. The restaurant is normally closed on Sunday, but on Feb. 14 they will be serving brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Call (815) 932-6795 for reservations.

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BENNETT-CURTIS HOUSE

What: “Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening. Order off the menu or enjoy one of our special packages. All packages include a 5-course meal and horse & carriage ride. The horse and carriage ride can be purchased separately for $45.”

When: Saturday, Feb. 13, or Sunday, Feb. 14

• Sweetheart Package : A heart-shaped ribeye steak for 2. $120 per couple.
• Senator’s Package: Heart-shaped beef or chicken Wellington for 2. $145 per couple.
• President’s Package: Two tender filet mignon & lobster tail to share. $185 per couple.
• Early Lover’s (5 – 7 p.m.): Choice from 3 entrees, soup, salad, dessert  and champagne. $95 per couple.

What: Murder Mystery Dinner. $54.95 per person. Includes play, 5-course menu, coffee or iced tea, tax and gratuity.

When: Feb. 13 at  7 p.m. or Feb. 14 at 4 p.m.

To make a reservation, call (815) 465-2288.

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Added Feb. 9:

LA VILLETTA

La Villetta Restaurant – Italian Cuisine & Catering Valentines Weekend: Great Dinner Specials Friday and Saturday, Special Menu on Valentine’s Day from 4-9 p.m., and FREE DESSERT Saturday and Sunday Night!!! Reservations are suggested, so Call Today!! (815) 939-4960

On Saturday, The Watseka Theatre (218 E. Walnut) is hosting a
performance of “Red”, a tribute by Tom Mullica to legendary comedian
Red Skelton. VIP tickets include dinner, dessert and champagne. Here are more details:

“We here at the Watseka Theatre have a huge show coming up this Saturday night. Red Skelton, A Tribute by Tom Mullica! It has been Branson’s number one show for the last ten years!

So, besides being the only dining place anywhere in the area that has great Concerts/Theatre and Special Events, we have excellent gourmet meals in the Club Cafe. For the Red Skelton show we are serving along with the VIP tickets: Home Made Roast Italian Beef, hot German potato salad, home made cole slaw, rolls, home-made cheese cakes of your choice and champainge! The meal is of the finest ingredients and all made by us. Besides the great meal, the VIP tickets are the front center rows of the Theatre. Center Stage!!! Limited seating and selling fast! Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Please contact ~ WatsekaTheatre.com or call 815-993-6585 for details.

The Club Cafe is always open on Friday nights for fine dining featured this week: slow roasted ‘Fred Flintstone’ sized Beef Ribs , Country Pot Roast with Jack Daniels sauce, Tuscan Sun Chicken and many other special dishes. Open 5:00PM and until the last person goes home. Live music every Friday, never a cover charge. This week Rheen Cahoe doing soft oldies, next week the classical guitar of Samuel Foster. Also look into coming for our Valentines Weekend Special! Sat., Feb 13th, 7:00PM Meal, Music and a great old Movie, $15.00 each. Or Sun. Feb 14th, noon, Meal, Music, and a great old Movie. $15.00 each. A Wine Tasting both days is included.”