Pick Up Father’s Day Goodies at Delightful Pastries

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Make sure to feed Dad’s sweet tooth craving on Father’s Day, June 15, by heading to Delightful Pastries. Get a Brownie Tray ($25, choose from an assortment of flavors) so the whole family can enjoy a treat, too. Delightful Pastries’ Veggie or Lamb Quiche ($42-$58) are tempting enough to prove real men DO eat quiche. Be sure to pick up any of Dad’s favorite treats, whether it is cookies or cakes, at any of the Delightful Pastries locations, Jefferson Park, Old Town and Chicago French Market. Visit http://www.delightfulpastries.com for more ideas.

Delightful Pastries Gift and Entertaining Suggestions

In a quandary over what to buy? You can't go wrong with a delightful gift. Don't go empty handed and don't be caught off guard. Keep a supply of homemade cookies, jams, and assorted platters to create gift baskets, use as stocking stuffers, and for entertaining. 
The Butter Cookie Christmas Tree ($35) makes for a perfect centerpiece. Butter cookies are filled with apricot preserves, decorated with royal icing and holiday ornaments made out of sugar. Keep several International Cookie Trays ($35) on hand. Perfect for office parties and family entertaining, this fabulous tray is filled with kolaczki, Sicilian fig cucidatis, Viennese almond crescents, rugelach, peppermint meringues, linzers, Christmas mice, French macarons, Mexican wedding cookies and sugar cookies. The Petit Pastry Tray (Small,$40; Large, $80) is an assortment of petit pastries such as éclairs, fruit tarts, tiramisu, panna cotta, chocolate mousse and berry cup, cannoli, financier and more.

Special Delightful Pastries Catering Packages:
When catering a holiday event, you need look no further than Delightful Pastries. Both savory and sweet items are on the menu. Advance orders are being accepted.

ORDER NOW at the Chicago French Market - Store , 131 N. Clinton Avenue, Chicago, IL 60661, Phone:  (312) 234-9644;  Old Town Chicago - Café & Store, 1710 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60614, Phone:  (312) 255-0724; Jefferson Park Chicago - Store, 5927 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL 60630, Phone: (773) 545-7215.

Sam's Gourmet Lasagna Introduces New Steak & Potato Lasagna; Holiday Catering Orders

Sam's Gourmet Lasagna introduces its new lasagna, Steak & Potato Lasagna.  The Steak & Potato Lasagna will be featured on November 13 with sample tastings and packaged "to go" for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

November is a great time to place orders for lasagna and pasta for corporate events, family gatherings and more with Sam's Gourmet Lasagna & Pasta for the holiday season.  This month's featured gourmet lasagnas and pastas include: Mande's Mac N Cheese; Lasagna selections - Ground Turkey, Vegetable, Chicken, and Sausage. Deadline for placing holiday orders is Friday, November 22.

 

Sam's Gourmet Lasagna offers daily Hot Grab n Go Specials. Purchase hot, out the oven (Ground Turkey, Sausage, Vegetable, or Chicken) lasagna for original price and a second lasagna costs just $5. 

 

Sam's offers complimentary samples daily at the Chicago French Market (131 N. Clinton St., Chicago IL, 60661) from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.samsgourmetlasagna.com 

Let Francesca's cater your Super Bowl Sunday

While you’re watching the big game, you can enjoy Francesca’s food from the comfort of your own home! Several Francesca’s restaurants have catering options available for Super Bowl Sunday, February 5.

Francesca’s Tavola (208 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005; 847-394-3950) is offering a special menu for Super Bowl catering.  Their Super Bowl Catering Menu includes salads, pastas, sandwiches, pizzas and appetizers for large groups. Carryout orders can be picked up anytime between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., and delivery is available anytime between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. to any location within a three mile radius on Super Bowl Sunday. For orders under $100 there is a $10 delivery fee, and for orders over $100 there is a $20 delivery fee.

Francesca’s Forno (1576 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622; 773-770-0184) also offers a special catering menu for Super Bowl Sunday. This menu includes pizzas from 10” to 14” ($12 to $16), a variety of appetizers, salads, calzones, pastas and desserts for your game day feast. Carryout and delivery are both available, but all orders must be made by Friday, February 3 to insure your feast will be ready for Super Bowl Sunday.

Make sure to call for the full menu and to ensure your reservation is made far enough in advance. With a great game and great food from Francesca's, Super Bowl Sunday is sure to be a great celebration.

Private dining at the East Bank Club this holiday season

Did you know that you can cater a holiday event at the East Bank Club (500 North Kingsbury, Chicago, 312-527-5800)? They offer experience, grace, flexibility, spirit and a unique winning touch to ensure that your event will be unforgettable.

Whether you want to throw a lavish cocktail party, dinner buffet or sit-down reception, they will serve your special event needs with the same care, elegance and expertise for which the Club is known.

Receive a $100 gift card when you reserve a party for December 2011 for $750* or more. And, if you want to book their fabulous restaurant on Saturday night's (including their great bar area), it's always available for private parties as Maxwell's at the Club is closed on Saturdays. Tell them Kurman sent you!

*Food and beverage expenses only
Contact our Catering Department at (312) 527-5800, extension 240.

Go here to view their Private Events and Banquets section of the East Bank Club website and learn more about catering.