Uncle Julio's Mexican Restaurant
Val enjoyed appetizers from Uncle Julio's Mexican Restaurant and everyone in the audience took home a $25 gift card.
For more on Uncle Julio's, visit unclejulios.com
Sunda in River North
Sunda New Asian opens new location in Fulton Market
Entrepreneur, restaurateur and friend of the show Billy Dec joined to celebrate the 15th birthday of Sunda River North.
Val, Ryan and Billy also chatted about the opening of Sunda's new location in Fulton Market and one lucky audience member won a dinner for two to Sunda.
For more on Sunda, visit sundanewasian.com.
Roeper's Birthday 'Reviews'
Val's family and friends surprise her with a special message
Richard Roeper stopped by to "review" birthday messages from Val's friends, family and co-workers, and her mom shared a story about the day Val was born.
We can't celebrate a birthday without cake! Eli's Cheesecake dropped off a delicious cake for Val and everyone in the audience went home with a mini cheesecake.
For more on Eli's Cheesecake, visit elicheesecake.com.
Happy Birthday Val!
Jobba and Ryan share a toast to Val's life and career
Val's husband, Jobba, shared a toast and the entire audience joined together to sing her "Happy Birthday!"