The Bean Gets Roasted

BEST DATE NEWS

Good morning! Happy National Pizza Day, National Cut the Cord Day and National Bagel and Lox Day! Sounds like it's a pizza and Netflix type of night! If that sounds good to you, we linked an article below that has some pizza deals happening today around Chicago. We are also now curious if our group is made up of cord cutters! Vote below to help us figure out the answer!

Michael, Founder

The Bean Gets Roasted

You may have seen that we posted a video this week sharing the news that Chicago is no longer the only city with a giant bean sculpture. Yes, it's true. New York City just recently unveiled a bean of their own in Tribecca. And while it may not be as big as ours in Chicago, it still looks quite similar. And that's because it is. The famous British artist who designed Chicago's iconic Cloud Gate, also created this structure that strongly resembles the Bean.

While we wouldn't call ourselves designers or artists by any means, we can't help but wonder why this giant piece of art was slotted below a luxury condominium building. Part of the appeal of The Bean in Chicago is the ability to walk underneath it, enjoy the city in the background and circle the structure with 360-degree access. It seems somewhat questionable to spend nearly $10 million on a piece of art that looks like it is being squished by the skyscraper that towers above it.

But who are we to judge? If NYC wants to be like Chicago that badly, be our guest. We won't say more. However, we can't say the same for our followers. Not going to lie, you all had a field day in the comments of our IG post. And it wasn't like five or 10 comments, there are hundreds and there's a chance that we may get up to 1,000. To save you some scrolling, we picked out some of the most-liked comments for you to enjoy below:

• "They can't mess with our pizza so they steal our bean" @nursieme

• "It's giving "we have the bean at home" energy" @allyearsummerbod

• "What I asked for vs. what I got" @pringleandherchips

• "That's not a bean dats a godahm potato" @dannylll._

• "They can have that. Chicago's is better." @41_raven

• "That's a blob not a bean" @halfsack_gio

• "It looks uncomfortable" @theangelabrand

• "DSB (Dollar Store Bean)" @suri_curry

• The hasbean" @hoolia_k

February Free Food

Last week we announced our February Best Date Foodies partners that we are so excited about! ICYMI, here are the three February deals that our community members are getting this month that you can get too:

• Xurro Churro Factory (Logan Square, Northcenter and Pilsen): Your choice of a free Churro S’more or Churro Ice Cream Sandwich ($8 value)! No purchase necessary!

• Tsukiji Sushi and Sake Bar (West Town): Choose any Signature Roll ($23 value) you want for free with just a $10 minimum purchase at this Japanese Latin fusion hotspot.

• Highline (River North): Your choice of a free appetizer ($16 value) with just a $10 minimum purchase! Choose from options like Wings, Brisket Nachos, BBQ Chicken Quesadilla and more!

It only costs $5 to join our Best Date Foodies group, so there is very little risk! Try it out to see if you like it! If you do, you can save a ton of money, win prizes and maybe even attend an event or two!

Best of the Rest

• National Pizza Day: Pizza has to be one of the most loved foods in the country, right? It certainly is towards the top of our list! Anyways, Happy National Pizza Day to those who celebrate! Take a look at some of today's pizza deals in celebration.

• Chicago Suburb Goals: A suburb of Chicago was recently named the safest city in the entire United States! Joliet took the #8 spot, can you guess who was #1? Find out!

• Norge Ski Jump: This weekend is the 118th Annual Norge Ski Jump! The tournament is happening February 11 & 12 in Fox River Grove. Here's your chance to watch skiers (who might end up in the Olympics) take flight!

Poll of the Week

Last Week's Poll Results

• Question: According to the legend, do you know what it is supposed to mean if the groundhog sees its shadow?!

• Result: Six More Weeks of Winter (85%) vs. Spring Will Arrive Early (15%)