Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for June 11th, 2013
It’s that time again! QuickNews on the Yumblog! Check out today’s QuickNews for some delicious Father’s Day ideas and specials, as well as some events at West Town Tavern! Read on for the details!
Free Cookies and Recipe Demonstration at West Town Tavern
Tomorrow, June 12th, West Town Tavern is celebrating “National Peanut Butter Cookie” day by giving you a free cookie from Chef Susan! Also, if you stop by the Green City Market on Saturday, June 15th, you can see Drew and Susan Goss demonstrate savory recipes using rhubarb and strawberries! The demo begins at 10:30am. The cookbook “West Town Tavern: Contemporary Comfort Food” will be on sale as well! Get your copy autographed! Call 312-666-6175 for more information on either of these events.
Father’s Day at Glenview House
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 16th! Have you made Father’s Day plans? If you haven’t, no worries! Glenview House has you covered. Fathers can feast on a perfectly grilled and seasoned Porterhouse Steak topped with a bordelaise sauce and served with a ‘loaded’ baked potato ($34). Dads can also choose from more than 100 specialty beers, whiskies and cocktails, like $5 Bloody Marys! Kids won’t go hungry either as all kids meals from the Triple Dog Dare to Mac and Cheese are just $2! Glenview House will be offering this Father’s Day special throughout the weekend (Friday, June 14th to Sunday, June 16th, 11:00am to midnight) and will be open for both lunch and dinner on Father’s Day with the two patios available for al fresco dining! Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 847-724-0692.
Weber Grill Specials for Dad
Let your dad take a break from the grill this Father’s Day and take him to Weber Grill instead! Chef Larry Donahue will be firing up Father’s Day menu specials like sizzling Black Angus T-bones and BBQ platters filled with favorites! Diner’s can also enjoy Weber Grill’s classic offerings from the full dinner menu, as well as the kid’s menu. Father’s Day menu specials include the Grill-Seared Angus T-Bone (16oz. T-bone served with a ‘loaded’ baked potato and grilled seasonal vegetables, $38) and The ‘Big Daddy’ BBQ Platter (with hickory smoked baby back ribs, beef brisket, house smoked sausage, slow-smoked pulled pork, fire-roasted corn on the cob, coleslaw and cornbread, $28). Call 312-467-9696 (Chicago), 847-413-0800 (Schaumburg) or 630-953-8880 (Lombard) for reservations or more information.
Father’s Day Brunch Buffet at Pinstripes
Pinstripes is celebrating dads everywhere with a hearty brunch buffet filled with his favorite things to eat! The buffet includes dishes like create-your-own-omelets, waffles, salad bar, fresh seafood, carved prime rib, flatbreads and even a BBQ buffet! The BBQ station includes grilled favorites like corn on the cob, Italian sausage, char-grilled burgers, marinated skirt steak, grilled chicken, baby back ribs and more! The brunch goes from 9:30am to 3:00pm. The cost for the brunch is $28 for adults, $14 for kids 6-12 and kids 5 and under are free! The BBQ buffet will also be available for dinner in addition to the regular menu! The bowling lanes and indoor/outdoor bocce courts will be open all day as well. Call 847-884-9300 (South Barrington), 630-575-8700 (Oak Brook) or 847-480-2323 (Northbrook) for reservations!
Father’s Day: Mexican Style at Salpicon
Is your Dad in the mood for Mexican on Father’s Day? Celebrate at Salpicon! They will be serving an a la carte brunch featuring classic Mexican dishes such as Huevos Mexicana, Chilaquiles and Tacos al Carbon. Contemporary favorites include Colorado Lamb Loin in a garlicky pasilla chile sauce, Grilled Tilapia with Salsa Fresca and Quail in a sauce of ancho chiles, garlic, caramelized onions and honey. Brunch will be served from 11:00am to 2:00pm and dinner will be available from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. Call 312-988-7811 for reservations!
Steak and Beer for Dad at Wickets
Wickets Bar and Grill is showing their appreciation for dads with a hearty meal that will make every Dad feel like a superhero! Treat him to lunch or dinner on Father’s Day with two of his favorite things: steak and beer! Just for Father’s Day, Wickets will be firing up the grill with their signature char-grilled Denver Steak paired with a draft beer of his choice for just $20! Each Denver Steak is served with chimichurri sauce, vegetables and mashed potatoes. Dad can pick from a variety of draft beers such as Victoria, Blue Moon, Half Acre Daisy Cutter or Guinness. Wickets will be open from 11:00am to 10:00pm on Father’s Day. Call 847-619-1400 for more information!
Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for May 31st, 2013
Check out today’s QuickNews on the Yumblog for some delicious Chicagoland events!
Backyard Bash at Wickets Bar and Grill
The weather is finally warming up! Wickets Bar and Grill is ready to celebrate the start of patio season and outdoor dining! Whether you’re toasting the end of a work day with co-workers, grabbing a quick bite before an afternoon matinee or just in the mood for a delicious meal under the sun, Wickets is your outdoor dining destination! To kick-off the start of fun in the summer sun, Wickets will be hosting an all-day “Backyard” Bash on their patio! Stop by and enjoy some of Chef George Garcia’s favorites right off the grill, including charbroiled hotdogs ($2), juicy all-beef burgers and bratwursts ($3) and wash it all down with an ice cold Corona ($2.50). Wickets patio and outdoor dining will be open during regular business hours and seating is available by reservations or first come, first serve! Call 847-619-1400 for more information!
Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for May 15th, 2013
Today’s QuickNews is short and sweet, but as always, delicious! Read on to find out more!
Burgers + Greens Celebration at Benny’s Chop House
Did you know that May is National Burger AND National Salad month? Celebrate during the month of May at Benny’s Chop House! Benny’s burgers are all made from USDA Prime Beef that is freshly ground in-house. Benny’s Burger is topped with blue cheese, port wine onions and served with a huge order of truffle fries ($9.99). Another delicious option is the Fried Egg and Truffle Oil Aioli Burger that is topped with delicious house-made aioli, crowned with an organic egg and accompanied by black pepper-bacon fries ($10.99). If you’re a burger purist, you’ll love the Classic Burger, topped with your choice of cheddar or blue cheese and served with hand-cut French fries ($9.99). For the salad lovers, try the Prime Steak Salad that features USDA Prime beef with garden greens, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, bearnaise vinaigrette, and served with fries ($13.99). Or maybe the Sesame Atlantic Salmon Salad with asparagus-fingerling potato salad and English peas, served with Dijon-miso vinaigrette ($14.99) will satisfy your tastebuds. Try these salads and more at Benny’s this month! Reservations can be made by calling 312-626-2444.
Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for Mother’s Day 2013!
Next Sunday, May 12th is Mother’s Day! Have you made your brunch reservations yet? Check out today’s QuickNews post on the Yumblog to see what some Chicago area restaurants are doing to celebrate the most important woman in your life: your mother!
Mother’s Day Brunch at Weber Grill
Weber Grill‘s Executive Chef Larry Donahue has created specially crafted menu items for Mother’s Day! A select menu of sweet and savory brunch specials and premium entree dishes will be available! The Brunch “A-La-Carte” features will be served until 2:00pm and include dishes like the Firehouse Egg (Weber’s version of the classic croque-madame, $11.50), Irish Skillet Hash (beef brisket and smoked pork, $11.50), Chocolate Cherry Pretzel Bread French Toast (with strawberries and mascarpone whipped cream, $10.50) and Double Smoked Bourbon Glazed Ham Benedict (with grilled Roma tomato, hollandaise, brioche, asparagus and hashbrowns, $11.50). The Entree features that will be served all day include George’s Bank Plank Grilled Scallops (with grilled asparagus, tomato and herb vinaigrette, $23) and Wood-Grilled Filet Mignon “Oscar” (Aurora angus filet mignon topped w/crab & artichoke, $32). The full dinner menu and kids menu will also be available to order from. Call your local Weber Grill location for reservations: Chicago (312-467-9696), Lombard (630-953-8880), or Schaumburg (847-413-0800).
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Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for April 30th, 2013
The weather is finally warming up and May is just around the corner! Check out National Herb Week at Pinstripes, a tequila dinner at Salpicon and wine dinners at Benny’s Chop House and Geja’s Cafe! Read on for the details.
Familia Partida Tequila Dinner at Salpicón
Kick off Cinco de Mayo early on Thursday, May 2nd at Salpicón with a fabulous four-course dinner featuring the tequilas of Familia Partida! All four expressions of Partida will be served, including the highly coveted Extra Añejo Partida Elegante. A reception will be held at 6:30pm and dinner will be served at 7:00pm.The cost for the dinner is $75 (plus tax and gratuity). Space is limited, so make your reservation today by calling 312-988-7811 or through OpenTable.com!
Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for April 18th, 2013
Today’s QuickNews is short…but full of bacon and wine! Check out Benny’s Chop House at Baconfest 2013 in Chicago this weekend, enjoy a Gaja wine dinner at Salpicon and if you’re an administrative professional, there’s some perks for you at Benny’s next week! Read on to find out more!
Bacon at Benny’s
Benny’s Chop House will be bringing in the bacon, literally! Benny’s executive pastry chef, Aaron Lindgren, will be participating in this year’s Baconfest Chicago on April 20th. His Baconfest menu includes the sweet and savory Strawberry Rhubarb “Pie” with Applewood Smoked Bacon Streusel and a unique Applewood Smoked Bacon Doughnut with Green Apple Jelly and Apple Butter. Also, Benny’s Mixologist, Natalie Converse, will feature the B-Cubed, B3 (Benny’s Bacon Bitters); a cocktail using Kentucky’s Buffalo Trace Bourbon infused with smoked bacon, a touch of cream and topped with a delicate splash of Benny’s house-made bacon bitters. And for those of you that didn’t get tickets for Baconfest (the event is sold out!), don’t despair! Benny’s will be offering this special dessert until April 30th during lunch and dinner hours (11:00am – 11:00pm). Guests are also able to enjoy Benny’s Maple Glazed Bacon, a menu favorite! For dinner reservations, call 312-626-2444.
Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for April 9th, 2013
Happy April! Check out some upcoming Chicago restaurant events in today’s QuickNews post, including the awesome Annual Chicago Girl Food Dinner that benefits the Greater Chicago Food Depository! Enjoy some delicious food and help out others at the same time! Also, get some free fondue, indulge in a French wine and food dinner at Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen, and enjoy a sweet treat at a “Confections with Kate” class! Read on to find out all the details!
National Fondue Week at Geja’s Cafe
Geja’s Cafe is celebrating National Fondue Week from April 7th through Thursday, April 11th! If you mention “National Cheese Fondue Week” while dining at the restaurant, you’ll receive a complimentary cheese fondue with your purchase of a premier dinner! For more information or reservations, call 773-281-9101.
Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for Easter 2013
Easter is coming up this weekend on Sunday, March 31st! Have you made your plans for Easter brunch yet? Do you want to skip the cooking and indulge in a decadent brunch buffet instead? Check out the many Chicagoland restaurants that are featuring special Easter menus this year!
Family-Style Brunch for Easter Sunday at City Tavern
City Tavern will offer a special family-style brunch service on Easter Sunday! From 9:30am to 3:00pm, guests may choose the regular a la carte brunch menu or enjoy a multi-course shared meal with friends and family ($25 per person, four person minimum). A holiday brunch cocktail, “The Hopper”, will be featured for $10. Dinner will be available from 3:00pm to 10:00pm. Executive Chef Robert Hoffman will feature specials in addition to the dinner menu. Reservations are encouraged and can be made by calling 312-663-1278.
Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for March 19th, 2013
Welcome to another issue of QuickNews on the Yumblog! This month, we’ve got lots of delicious menu specials, Passover meals and wine dinners for you to satisfy your hunger with! Keep your eye out for a special Easter edition of QuickNews in the next week as well. Read on to find out more!
Specials at Prairie Grass Cafe
Throughout the month of March, Prairie Grass Cafe will be serving up a special treat: Homemade Profiteroles filled with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, topped with a Valrhona Chocolate Sauce for just $8.50! This decadent, yet refreshing dessert is served in sets of three, perfect to share or splurge on yourself! Also, Chefs Sarah and George love cooking their favorite meals to share with you! On Thursday, March 21st, they are offering Roasted Squab with Lentil Ragout and Mushrooms for $26. The following Thursday, March 28th, they will share their version of Korean Short Ribs with Mashed Caramelized Parsnips and Char-Grilled Onions for $28. For more information or reservations, call 847-205-4433.
Chicago Area Restaurant QuickNews for March 12th, 2013
This upcoming weekend is St. Patrick’s Day already and today’s QuickNews on the Yumblog gives you the details on where you should be to celebrate! We also have the scoop on some Chicago area wine dinners, menu specials and even free burgers! Read on to find out more!
Moylan’s Beer Dinner at City Tavern
St. Patrick’s Day is this weekend, but if you want to get into the Irish mood early, plan on being at City Tavern tomorrow, March 13th! City Tavern will hold a Moylan’s beer dinner, starting at 7:00pm. Guests will enjoy a welcome reception, followed by a three-course menu, paired with Moylan’s brews. The cost to attend is $45 (tax and gratuity excluded). Executive Chef Robert Hoffman’s menu includes dishes like Duck Rillettes Crostini, Slow-Cooked Scottish Salmon, Venison Osso Bucco and Irish Stout Chocolate Cake. Call 312-663-1278 for reservations for this Irish-inspired event! Read on »
