Pots de Crème, Sandwiches, Snow Cones and Panini...enjoy great food this August!

Did you know that August 27 marks National Pots de Crème Day? This French dessert is a long-time favorite with rich and silky smooth characteristics, making it irresistible! Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.; 630-444-0600) offers a delicious Chocolate Pot de Crème with roasted pumpkin seed brittle. Help us honor National Pots de Crème Day by enjoying Bistro One West's fabulous Chocolate Pot de Crème.

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*Photo credit: Cindy Kurman

August also marks National Sandwich Month! According to the History Channel, no other nation took to the sandwich the way America did--considering it the most democratic of dishes. Rumor has it, the sandwich owes its name to an 18th century British gambler who did not want to get his hands greasy during a card game--Sir John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sandwich.

The sandwich has since been and remains a lunchtime favorite! Sandwich connoisseurs are urged to try Bistro One West's Open-faced Steak Sandwich with caramelized onions, roasted garlic and herb cheese in honor of National Sandwich Month. This variation is everything a sandwich should be and is offered during lunch hours (Tuesday - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.).

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For more information about Bistro One West, please visit www.bistro1west.com.

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Prairie Fire and Sweet Miss Giving's are teaming-up 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, August 12 to serve tasty treats from Sweet Miss Giving's food truck in front of Prairie Fire (215 N. Clinton St., Chicago; 312-382-8300).

Who says you have to be a kid to enjoy a refreshing snow cone? Prairie Fire will be serving two delicious "adult" snow cones including a Raspberry Agave Snow Cone with Hornitos tequila and a Bee's Knees Snow Cone with fresh lemon juice, honey, Licor 43 and Hendrix gin. Must be 21 and up to enjoy this cold treat.

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Also, did you know that August marks National Panini Month? Panini originated in Italy and eventually made their way to chic U.S. restaurants. Today, there are many different variations of beloved panini.

We hope you will help us honor two delicious panini served at Prairie Fire and Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, Ill.; 847-205-4433) by enjoying the Grilled Vegetable Panini with "Capriole Farm" goat cheese, balsamic reduction and mixed greens and the Grilled Sustainable "North Country" Ham and Parmesan-Swiss Cheese Panini with fig compote, organic mixed green, walnut, pear and crumbed Amish blue cheese salad.

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Ham and Parmesan-Swiss Cheese Panini

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For more information, please visit www.prairiefirechicago.com and www.prairiegrasscafe.com. 

Warm Up Tonight at Bistro One West in St. Charles

Spend a delightful evening this weekend at Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.; (630) 444-0600), a contemporary fresh American restaurant settled along the shore of the Fox River. The menu at Bistro One West features high quality, modern American cuisine using simple, artisan techniques and fresh ingredients.

This weekend, choose from delicious appetizers including Soup of the Day; Cow’s Milk Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt; Prosciutto di Parma with Marsala Poached Pears; Jumbo Prawns with Garlic, Chili Threads, Shallots and Grilled Ciabatta; Bibb Leaf Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Herb Dressing and Fried Parsnips; Shaved Roasted Beets with Nopales Salad, Pickled Jalapeno and Feta Cheese; Ancient Sweet Pepper with Dunbarton Bleu Cheese and Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon; Deviled Eggs filled with Maine Lobster; and Cheese: Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Mozzarella and Garlic-Thyme Dressing.  

Indulge in mouth-watering entrées including Seared Rushing Waters Trout with Grilled Shitakes, Green Onion and Cole Slaw; Roasted Poblano Pepper with Spicy Lentils, Red Shallots, Spinach, Feta and Tomato; Herb Roasted Amish Chicken with Roasted Carrots, Lemon, Cinnamon and Pearl Onions; Braised Wagyu Beef Checks with Strozzapreti Pasta, Rapini, Ricotta, Rosemary and Wine; Organic Irish Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower, Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon and Mint; Berkshire Pork OssoBuco with Escarole, Gigante Beans, Bacon and Natural Reductions; Pappardelle with Berkshire Pork Belly, Tomatoes and Pecorino Romano; Grilled Wagyu Steak with Avocado Butter and Fingerling Home Fries; 14oz Prime Bone-In Strip Loin with Spinach, Roasted Carrots and Natural Reductions; 100% Grass Fed Wagyu Ribeye Steak with Roasted Shallot Madeira Sauce; and Roasted Australian Lamb Rack with Potato-Fennel Au Gratin and Shallot Mustard Sauce.

Finally, top it off a tantalizing dessert to include Butter and Bread Pudding with Poached Berry Compote; Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Meyer’s Rum Soaked Cherries and Caramel Sauce; Caramelized Roasted Banana with Baked Cinnamon Wonton and Nutella Cream; Classic Chocolate Truffles with Strawberries and Camembert; French Butter Cookies with Lemon Curd, Wild Berry Compote and Chocolate Sauce; Vanilla Gelato with Balsamic Strawberries; and Flourless Chocolate Cake, with Butter-Cream and More Chocolate Sauce.

To make a reservation, please call Bistro One West at (630) 444-0600. Visit http://www.bistro1west.com/ to print a 20% off food coupon (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only). Sign-up for the Bistro One West mailing/dinner club and receive a $10 off coupon.

February weekly specials include Tuesdays—half-priced wines, Wednesday—half-priced drafts and Thursday—(bar only) burger and two draft beers for $16.

About Bistro One West
Bistro One West is a contemporary fresh American Restaurant located at 1 W. Illinois St. in St. Charles, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dining room bar is open from 11 a.m. to close. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, contact Bistro One West at or visit http://www.bistro1west.com/. Follow Bistro One West on Twitter at @Bistro1West, and “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BistroOneWest.

Dover Sole Special Making Final Appearance of the Year at Restaurant Michael Tomorrow

The Dover Sole special will make its final appearance of the year at Restaurant Michael (64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, Ill.) tomorrow Friday, Nov. 12. Don’t miss your last chance to enjoy Dover Sole finished tableside with a choice of Capers, Parsley and Lemon Butter, or Classic Toasted with Almond Butter for $29!

Be sure to indicate your preference when making a reservation as there are only 24 orders of Dover Sole available. For reservations, go to OpenTable.com or call (847) 441-3100.

Thanksgiving at Restaurant Michael
Interested in kicking back and letting someone else do the cooking this Thanksgiving? Keep in mind Thanksgiving dinner will be hosted from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Restaurant Michael Thursday, Nov. 25, offering both dine-in and “Thanksgiving To Go” for $49 per person (plus tax and gratuity).

All orders for “Thanksgiving To Go” must be placed in advance by Sunday, Nov. 21 directly with Chef Michael Lachowicz at (847) 404-6916. Dine-in reservations are accepted in 15-minute intervals and may be made through OpenTable.com or calling Restaurant Michael at (847) 441-3100.

Restaurant Michael is located at 64 Green Bay R. in Winnetka, Ill. (847) 441-3100. Complimentary parking is available. Learn more at http://www.restaurantmichael.com/. Be sure to “Like” Restaurant Michael on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RestaurantMichael and follow Michael on Twitter at @RestoMichael.

Celebrate August with a three-course meal and dining deals at Glen Prairie in Glen Ellyn

Three Course Prix Fixe Menu from Glen Prairie
Glen Prairie offers an affordable three course menu for just $20 after 5 p.m. daily during the month of August. Start the meal with the appetizer, the Soup of the Day. For the main course, eat local with Miller Farms BBQ Grilled Chicken, house-made BBQ sauce, mac ‘n’ locally farmed cheese and cassoulet of summer beans. Top it off with a Choice of Daily Sorbet.

National Peach Cobbler Month
In celebration of National Peach Cobbler month, Glen Prairie offers Mini Peach Cobbler for just $2 the whole month.

National Filet Mignon Day August 13
National Filet Mignon Day is Friday, August 13. Indulge in a Filet Special at 5 p.m. August 13 and 14 at Glen Prairie.

National Lemonade Day at Glen Prairie August 20
Refresh with Fresh-Squeeze Lemonade for just $3 during National Lemonade Day on Friday, August 20.

National Whiskey Sour Day
Enjoy a House Whiskey Sour for just $4 after 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 25 in celebration of National Whiskey Sour Day.

About Glen Prairie
Glen Prairie serves contemporary American cuisine, with a strong emphasis on local Midwest flavors and products. Breakfast is served 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Dinner is served 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The lounge remains open one hour later than the restaurant each day. For more details, contact the restaurant at (630) 613-1250 or visit www.glenprairie.com.