CHICAGO, IL, October 30, 2009
/24-7PressRelease/ -- Other Chicago-area restaurants offer dining deals, drink specials and Thanksgiving feasts during November
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
921 Pasquinelli Dr. Westmont, Ill.
(630) 455-9846
798 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, Ill.
(847) 228-9551
http://www.pappadeaux.com
Unbeatable Oyster Deals
Pappadeaux introduces Texas Gulf oyster specials, an unbeatable dining deal in Westmont and Arlington Heights. Starting November 4, get a Half Dozen of Oysters for $2.95, and a Full Dozen of Oysters for just $3.95. Add on ½ dozen shrimp for $3.95; add ½ stone crab claws for $7.95; or add on boiled shrimp and stone crab for $11.95. The best part? These deals last through March 2010, so there is plenty of time to indulge in oysters.
Thanksgiving Sweets from Pappadeaux
Thanksgiving is around the corner! Let Pappadeaux provide dessert with the its signature Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, available for purchase just in time for the holiday feast. Pre-order begins November 2, and pick-up runs November 20-25. Each pie is $14.94; purchase a second pie for just $9.95. To order, call Pappadeaux in Arlington Heights at (847) 228-9551 or Westmont at (630) 455-9846.
Dining Card Deals
The holidays are coming, and it's time to think about who's been naughty and who's been nice. There's no better way to treat loved ones on the "nice" list than with a dining card to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Starting November 1, receive a complimentary $10 gift card good for future dining for every $50 gift card purchased.
Lobster Dining Deals
Don't forget about Pappadeaux's unbeatable lobster specials. Lotsa Lobster features six different delicious 1lb. live Maine lobster entrees, running through November 29 (available while supplies last). The entrees include: Laughing Lobster, steamed and finished with fresh ginger butter, served with stir fry canton noodles tossed with fresh mushrooms, peppers and Napa cabbage ($19.95); Stuffed Lobster, oven baked with crawfish stuffing served with fresh green beans and red potatoes ($19.95); Angry Lobster, steamed with a spicy chili sauce and served with zucchini ribbons ($19.95); Cheesy Lobster, oven-baked and topped with melted Parmesan cheese and served with fresh green beans and red potatoes ($19.95); N'Awlins Lobster, grilled and finished with creole spice and Orleans BBQ butter, served with fresh green beans and red potatoes ($19.95); and Lobster in a Pot, lobster steamed in a personal pot with jumbo shrimp, corn, red potatoes, onions and Andouille sausage in a lobster broth ($22.95). All Lotsa Lobster entrees are served with tasty garlic bread and a dinner salad, or Caesar salad can be added for an additional $2.95. If a Guest purchases one of the six lobster dishes, add an additional split lobster of the same type for $6.95.
Pappadeaux also offers All-U-Can-Eat live Maine lobster every Wednesday after 5 p.m. while supplies last ($44.95). All-U-Can-Eat lobster ends November 25 (available while supplies last), price subject to change, and is for dine-in only.
Holiday Parties and Events at Pappadeaux
It's never to early to start planning the next holiday party or company event, and both Chicago-area Papapdeaux locations offer unique event space just right for parties of all sizes. In Arlington Heights, Pappadeaux's private event space features six different rooms, each with a unique, festive theme. The Deluxe Salon accommodates 110 and has a private bar; the Mezzanine is excellent for parties of up to 90 people; the Port and Starboard Salons are more intimate, with a capacity of 35; the large Promenade can host 90; and the Sportsman's Lounge features space for 40, as well as a fully-stocked bar. For events, contact event planner Pam Basilicata at (847) 228-9551 or e-mail at pbasilicata@pappas.com.
In Westmont, Pappadeaux's private event space features four different areas, each with a unique, festive theme. The outdoor Patio accommodates 45; use the Bayou Room for parties of up to 50; the intimate Wine Room seats 12; and the lively Cabernet Room features space for 20. Contact event coordinator Lindsay Uyeda at (630) 455-9846 or e-mail at luyeda@pappas.com.
About Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is located in Chicago's western suburbs (921 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont, Ill.; 630-455-9846) and northwest suburbs (798 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, Ill.; 847-228-9551). Pappadeaux's Arlington Heights location is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday. For dinner, Pappadeaux is open 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pappadeaux in Arlington Heights serves brunch from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. every Sunday. Pappadeaux's Westmont location is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday. For dinner, Pappadeaux is open 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information or to join Pappadeaux's e-mail club, visit http://www.pappadeaux.com.
Birch River Grill
75 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, Ill.
(847) 427-4242
http://www.birchrivergrill.com
Halloween Drink Specials
Birch River Grill finishes off October with spooky drink specials offered only on Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31. Specials include a Vampire's Kiss, Grey Goose Vodka, Sapphire Gin, Patron Tequila, dry vermouth, tomato juice and a pinch of salt ($9); the Gremlin, Crown Royal and lime juice ($6); Devil's Advocate, Bacardi Limon, Triple Sec, sour mix, cranberry juice and a splash of grenadine ($6); and Wicked Witch Cider, Captain Morgan and hot apple cider ($6).
National Vegan Month
Celebrate National Vegan Month (November) at Birch River Grill, featuring the Warm Hummus Platter, served with toasted pita triangles and fresh vegetables for dipping ($8) or the Vegetable Wrap, sun-dried tomato wrap, portabella mushroom, roasted red and green peppers, diced tomato, avocado and baby spinach ($9).
National Pomegranate Month
Head to Birch River Grill's bar to indulge in special drinks to celebrate National Pomegranate Month. Try the Pomegranate Martini, Grey Goose and pure pomegranate juice served chilled or on the rocks ($9), or Pom Lemon Drop, Grey Goose Citron, pure pomegranate juice, sour mix and freshly squeeze lemon served chilled in a martini glass ($9).
Three-Course $20 Prix Fixe Menu
Throughout the entire month of November, visit Birch River Grill for a dining deal: a three course prix fixe menu for just $20. To begin, start with an appetizer, choosing from the BRG Salad, baby greens, shredded Michigan carrots, beefsteak tomato wedges and seedless cucumber slices; the Granny Apple Onion Soup, paprika Parmesan croutons, Wisconsin Swiss and provolone cheese; or the Soup of the Day.
Entree selections include: Top Sirloin Steak, crispy Yukon Gold potato rounds, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, and red wine demi glace; Seared Orange Roughy, Moroccan cous cous, citrus cream and broccolini; and Pesto Linguine, green peas, baby spinach, roasted red bell peppers and shredded Parmesan. Finish off with Berry Sorbet, served with fresh berries, for dessert.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Bring family and friends to Birch River Grill to celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet feast, available from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, November 26. Indulge in traditional Thanksgiving fare, including Acorn Squash and Kentucky Bourbon Bisque, Autumn Salad with mulled wine poached pear, crumbled bleu cheese, toasted pecans and kiln dried cherry dressing; Maple Glazed Free Range Turkey Breast, Granny Apple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing, Buttermilk Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Brown Butter Green Beans, Rustic Cranberry-Orange Relish, and for dessert, Spiced Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon whipped cream.
To accompany the Thanksgiving feast, try 1/2 off bottles of Sycamore Lane Merlot, Cabernet and Chardonnay. Enjoy the meal for $24.95 per person, $13.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended.
Holiday Parties
The holidays are coming up, and it's time to find a venue for your upcoming holiday party. Birch River Grill's private seating, with space for 40-50 seat, serves as an intimate setting for any company gathering. Contact catering manager Barb Balas for more information at (847) 427-4220.
About Birch River Grill
Birch River Grill serves rustic American gourmet comfort food. Hours for the restaurant are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The lounge stays open one hour later. All major credit cards are accepted. Complimentary parking is available. For reservations or more information, please contact Birch River Grill at (847) 427-4242 or visit http://www.birchrivergrill.com.
Dine
733 W. Madison St., Chicago, Ill.
(312) 602-2100
http://www.dinerestaurant.com
Halloween Drinks
Halloween is Saturday, October 31, and there's no better place to celebrate the spooky holiday than at Dine's bar for drink deals. Sip on $3 Domestic Beer Bottles (Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite, MGD, Coors Light), $3.50 Warsteiner Bottles, $2 Hamm's Cans, or try the special $5 dollar shots, the Pumpkin Pie Shot or the Vampire Shot.
November Dining Specials
Throughout the month of November, Dine offers special seasonal dishes along with the restaurant's regular contemporary American menu. Try Sheppard's Pie, tender braised beef in stout with onions and mushrooms in a rich brown sauce ($21), or Pumpkin Sage Ravioli, spaghetti squash and wilted spinach in a brown butter sauce ($20). For dessert, indulge in Apple Cranberry Cobbler, served with vanilla whipped cream ($7).
Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving with traditional fare on a prix fixe menu from Dine, available from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday, November 26. Dine's Thanksgiving prix fixe menu is $28.95 for adults and $16.95 for children under 12.
Begin with a choice of a starter, either Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque or Fall Greens with Roasted Beets and Pears with maple cider dressing. For the entree, enjoy Herb Roasted Turkey with sage and sausage dressing and rich brown pan sauce, Green Beans, Crimini Mushrooms and sherry cream sauce with crispy onions, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with orange ginger glaze. For dessert, try Pumpkin Spice Cake, with maple caramel sauce and vanilla whip cream.
Holiday Parties
Host the next holiday party or company event in Dine's contemporary semi-private or private event space. Dine's chef and manager will create a menu for your next event or gathering. For more information or to set up a private party, contact manager Khal Mohamed at (312) 602-2100.
About Dine
Dine, the west loop's 1940's inspired retro supper club and martini bar, serves American classics revived with a contemporary flair. Dine is open Sunday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The martini lounge hours are noon to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and noon to midnight Friday and Saturday. For more information, call (312) 602-2100 or visit http://www.dinerestaurant.com.
Glen Prairie
1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.
(630) 613-1250
http://www.glenprairie.com
Three Course Prix Fixe Menu
Throughout the entire month of November, enjoy a seasonal prix fixe menu for just $20 at Glen Prairie, available daily after 5 p.m. The three-course meal honors November's distinction as National Roasting Month and National Pomegranate month.
Begin with an appetizer, Farmers Salad, baby greens, green onions, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, shaved winter vegetables and Champagne-cider vinaigrette. For the entree, choose either Grilled Pork Tenderloin, caramelized fig and port sauce, Minnesota wild rice and baby carrots, or for National Roasting Month, Maple Roasted Half Chicken, whipped sweet potatoes and green beans. Indulge in Champagne Pomegranate Sorbet for dessert to celebrate National Pomegranate Month.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family at Glen Prairie, which offers a $25 three course prix fixe menu for the holiday. For the first course, choose between either Butternut Squash and Michigan Apple Bisque, or Shaved Fennel and Baby Greens Salad, Stickney Hill Farms goat cheese, Champagne-cider vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts. The entree features Grilled Free Range Turkey Tenderloin, topped with roasted dark meat served with cornbread stuffing, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes and cranberry-orange relish. Indulge in Pumpkin Cheesecake with caramel sauce for dessert.
Private Events
Host a holiday party or private event in the warm ambience of Glen Prairie's private event space, with seating for up to 40, for an intimate gathering. Glen Prairie's private dining event menu highlights locally sourced, seasonal fare, served banquet style for event. Contact restaurant manager Mark Imburgia to set up an event at (630) 613-1250.
About Glen Prairie
Glen Prairie serves contemporary American cuisine, with a strong emphasis on local Midwest flavors and products. Glen Prairie is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday,
6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. The lounge remains open one hour later than the restaurant each day. For more details, contact the restaurant at (630) 613-1250 or http://www.glenprairie.com.
Karma
510 E. Route 83, Mundelein, Ill.
(847) 970-6900
http://www.karmachicago.com
Thanksgiving Dinner
Bring friends and family to Karma for a Thanksgiving feast, offered from noon until 8 p.m. Thursday, November 26. Enjoy a buffet, featuring House Salad, Gingered Butternut Squash Soup, Roast Turkey Breast, Red Skin Potato Mashed or Sweet Potato Mashed, Grilled Asparagus, Green Bean Casserole, Turkey Gravy, Handmade Cranberry Relish, and Apple Pie or Pumpkin Pie. The dinner is available for $23.95 for adults, $11.95 for children ages 4-12 and complimentary for children three and under.
Holiday Events
The holidays are approaching, and it's time to schedule the company holiday party and other family events. Karma's chic, tranquil setting is the perfect place for unique gatherings, so contact Deborah Gramm to coordinate an event at (847) 970-6904.
About Karma
Karma is a sophisticated restaurant with a zen-laced atmosphere that serves Pan-Asian cuisine. Dinner hours for Karma are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The lounge stays open one extra hour each night. Karma is located adjacent to the Crowne Plaza Chicago North Shore at 510 East Route 83, Mundelein, Ill. 60060. For reservations, call Karma at (847) 970-6900 or visit http://www.karmachicago.com.
Noi Firenze Trunk Show
Palmer House Hilton Hotel
17 E. Monroe St., Ste. 9150, Chicago
The fine leather wear of NOI Firenze along with The Vettori Jewelry designs of Sada Gold and Trade Gold are showcasing their new Italian designs at an exclusive Chicago trunk show 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 through Sunday, November 22 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel (17 E. Monroe St., Ste. 9150, Chicago). Based in Florence, Italy these designers bring their creations to the United States with a unique opportunity to showcase their fashion and design expertise.
Joining the fine leather goods of NOI Firenze are Sada Gold and Trade Gold, available at The Vettori Jewelry Shop located at the Ponte Vecchio in Florence, Italy. The store offers a line of timeless jewelry, maintaining high standards and specializations of master goldsmiths without losing sight of the evolution of style. A collaboration of five historical families with centuries of experience hand crafting spectacular jewelry, Sada Gold and Trade Gold offer 18 karat gold with quality precious stones, each piece a token of Florence.
The Chicago trunk show, which is free to attend, runs November 18-22 at the Palmer House Hilton Hotel (17 E. Monroe St., Ste. 9150). For more information about NOI Firenze's leather clothing and accessories, please call (312) 994-2620, or visit http://www.noi-firenze.com. To learn more about The Vettori Jewelry Shop where Sada Gold and Trade Gold are sold, please visit http://www.vetterigioielli.com.
Restaurant Michael
64 Green Bay Rd. Winnetka, Ill.
(847) 441-3100
http://www.restaurantmichael.com
86 Hunger Dinner Series November 18
The holiday season is about giving back, and Michael Lachowicz and Restaurant Michael have joined forces with Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill/Topobampo/Xoco; Jackie Shen of Red Light and other talented chefs as part of the Greater Chicago Food Depository's inaugural "86 Hunger" dinner series. The event unites chefs and guests in an effort to end hunger in the Chicago community.
Join Restaurant Michael in taking hunger off the menu with this special opportunity Wednesday, November 18 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/yh86msz. This event is open to a limited number of guests, so be sure to purchase tickets early.
Thanksgiving Dinner
This Thanksgiving, leave the turkey to Michael Lachowicz, the talented chef/owner of Restaurant Michael. Enjoy a Family Style Traditional Dinner at Restaurant Michael with Roast Organic Turkey, Roast Tenderloin and all of the Thanksgiving fixings 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, November 26. This family style meal is $45 per person, children 10 and under are half-price.
For those wanting to stay at home, Restaurant Michael also features "Thanskgiving To Go," a hot and ready to serve carry-out version of the same menu for $49 per person. To go orders must be picked up between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Both Turkey Day menus feature two main entrees, six side dishes, two desserts, soup, salad and bread. Restaurant Michael is open regular hours for the entire holiday weekend.
Christmas Eve, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa
Restaurant Michael features a Christmas Eve four-course prix fixe dinner with a choice of four dishes for each course for $52 per person. Children 10 and under are half-price with half portions of the dinner which runs 4 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Thursday, December 24.
Just like Thanksgiving, Restaurant Michael features the "Christmas To Go" menu available for pick up on Christmas Eve between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. The carry-out four-course dinner is $49 per person.
Restaurant Michael is closed on Christmas Day, but open regular business hours for the remainder of the Christmas week. Restaurant Michael is also open regular business hours during the weeks of both Hanukkah and Kwanza.
New Year's Eve
Ring in the New Year with Restaurant Michael, featuring a four-course prix five menu. Early seatings are $79 per person and feature a glass of Tattinger Champagne with dessert 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Reservations are taken every 30 minutes all night. Later seatings feature a five-course menu as well as Tattinger Champagne with dessert for $89 per person, plus party favors for the midnight celebration.
Live music featuring a two-piece band plays 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. all night. Restaurant Michael is closed New Year's Day, but will have regular hours the remainder of the weekend.
About Restaurant Michael
Restaurant Michael, located at 64 Green Bay Rd in Winnetka, Ill. 60093, serves classic haute cuisine in a contemporary presentation with French country flair. The restaurant is open for dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. -11:30 p.m.; and Sunday 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The restaurant is open for lunch Fridays 11a.m. -2 p.m. Complimentary parking is available. Major cards accepted. For more information or to make a reservation, call (847) 441-3100 or visit http://www.restaurantmichael.com.
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