| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Feb. 14, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Feb. 14, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/14/valentines-day-lincoln-square-ravenswood-love-stories/ |
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Katie Kraus was wearing a dirndl when she met her now-husband. For her, the
traditional German dress with a tight-fitting bodice and apron couldn’t have
been more “embarrassing.”
It was 2003 and she was waitressing during German Fest at Chicago Brauhaus, a
Lincoln Square staple. She snuck glances a...