Perfect Saturday: A Valentine's Day Crawl in Wicker Park

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• The Trencherman [Photo: Jason Little]
• Wake up and smell the roses—literally. Start your day off at Diptyque (1645 North Damen Avenue), which just launched its perfect-for-Valentine's-
• With your fragrant purchases in tow, head to Trencherman (2039 West North Avenue) for some brunch with a serious cup of Joe. The restaurant partners with a different roaster each month to featu
• Satiated? Good. It's time to pick up some early Valentine's Day blooms—or at least put in your order. Asrai Garden (1935 West North) is a beautifully curated flower shop that also stocks jewelry, apothecary g
• You're in luck: Eskell (1509 North Milwaukee Avenue)is hosting its big Valentine's Day party on Saturday. Since you're in the neighborhood, you might as well pop in for fresh bouquets, jewelry with cus
• End the afternoon at Lovely: A Bake Shop (1130 North Milwaukee Avenue.) Cappuccino comes topped with heart-shaped foam; and you can take home treats including cinnamon cupcakes, blueberry-almo

Eskell is hosting a Valentine's Day party on Saturday, and there will be conversation-heart cookies and "love potion" cocktails. Obviously, this is a must-attend, so why not make a day of it? Here are some spots to hit for a perfectly dreamy, heart-filled day in Wicker Park. Check out the agenda—which includes pit-stops for fresh flowers, engraved trinkets, and cinnamon cupcakes—below.

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