Waterleaf in Glen Ellyn to Host Octoberfest Wednesday, Oct., 16 - Saturday, Oct. 19

Waterleaf restaurant (425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, 630-942-6881) is offering a special three-course prix fixe dinner menu in celebration of Oktoberfest, Wednesday, October 16 through Saturday, October 19. The special Oktoberfest menu includes a first course of Gnocchi with Parmesan sauce and prosciutto paired with choice of Lagunitas PILS Czech Style Pilsner or Two Brothers Side Kick Extra Pale Ale; entrée of Braised Beef Short Rib in French country Ale paired with Lagunitas Little Sumpin "Sumpin" Ale or Two Brothers Domaine DuPage French Country Ale, and dessert, Peche Mel Belgium Ale with Peach Juice from Brasserie Dubuisson from Belgium & ice cream floater.  The cost is $38 plus tax and gratuity.

 

Waterleaf Fall Cooking Classes Scheduled

Waterleaf Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian is offering a series of fall cooking classes at Waterleaf (425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, 630-942-6881) beginning with a class on braising, 10 a.m. to noon, October 26. Nadia will be teaching guests how to prepare Braised Beef Short Ribs and Pork Shoulder. The cost of $35 per person.

Additional cooking classes will be held throughout the fall including a Nov. 16 class on "How to Make the Most of Your Thanksgiving Leftovers" and one on December 14 on "Entertaining Made Easy".  All classes are held from 10 a.m. to noon. Details will be available on the Waterleaf website at http://www.waterleafrestaurant.com or by calling the restaurant at  630-942-6881.

CFM's Market Harvest ends tomorrow with amazing specials and events!

Spicy Monkey is offering new Pumpkin Spice Soup and a Thanksgiving Grilled Cheese Sandwich; Superior Nut and Candy is offering Dipped Candy and Caramel Apples; Oh Olive! is showcasing Red Apple and Cranberry Pear Balsamic, Autumn Harvest Teas, Pumpkin Patch Teas, and Butternut Squash Sauce, and Fumare Meats and Deli is offering Harvest Kale Soup. What would a Harvest Festival be without fabulous beers? Enjoy Frietkoten's American Craft and German Oktoberfest Beers.

 

Looking for the perfect October gift? Pick up Pumpkin Pie Soap from Abbey Brown Artisan Soap or enjoy Bello Tea's new Gingerbread Tea Latte, Pumpkin Spice Tea Lattes or Pumpkin Spice Bubble Tea. Delightful Pastries will be sampling its various brownies during the Harvest Festival as well as featuring its homemade, gluten-free Butternut Squash Soup and The Thanksgiving sandwich. Other harvest specials include: pumpkin cayenne pepper cheesecake brownie ($3.50 each), the pumpkin bread (8.50/loaf), and pumpkin-shaped all butter sugar cookie ($3.50 each), all perfect for take-home desserts or eating-on-the-run).

 

October is American Cheese Month!  To help us celebrate we'll be joined by four award-winning cheesemakers from across the USA.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Saturday, October 12 - Matthew Scott, Twin Maple Farm

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine celebrates the Chicago French Market's Market Harvest which coincides with the national celebration of American Cheese Month this year. In honor of these occasions, Pastoral will be hosting Matthew Scott from Twin Maple Farm in upstate New York 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12. This is a great opportunity to meet an original American cheesemaker, and to sample and take home some of his award-winning cheese, Hudson Red. Along with a cold bottle of cider, this rich and decadent cheese is the perfect addition to your fall harvest table. Be sure to come back all month long while we feature the hidden gems of the American cheese scene each week.

 

Saturday October 12 Lunch Hour Music - Robert Cunningham
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Complimentary
 

Enjoy live music by Robert Cunningham. Quickly becoming one of Chicago's most sought after solo performers, Robert Cunningham's eclectic mix of vocal styles ranging from pop, 70's folk rock, Broadway standards and opera make him one of the most versatile acts out there! Robert appeared on Broadway in the role of Paul in the 2007 Tony Award-winning production of Stephen Sondheim's Company. Most recently he is performing with the Chicago Lyric Opera and the CSO. Catch him from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 12 at the Chicago French Market.

New Specials and Oktoberfest at Dine

New October Specials
Try Dine's new and exciting menu selections, available throughout the month of October. Start out by sharing the Mediterranean Sampler for Two, tabbouleh, hummus, marinated Greek olives, feta cheese and a tomato basil salad accompanied by herbed flat bread ($12).

Special entrées include a Southwestern Chopped Salad with crisp romaine lettuce, corn, black beans, jicama, cilantro, basil, crispy tortilla strips, Monterey Jack cheese, chicken, diced tomatoes, green onions and fresh avocados ($10); Seafood Cioppino, a combination of seasonal seafood, clams, mussels, crab, scallop, prawns, onions and fennel served with an orange infused tomato stock with a hint of spice ($19); or try the Guinness Sheppard’s Pie, beef sirloin in a savory Guinness and beef sauce with onions, sweet peas and topped with whipped potatoes ($17).

The October special dessert is an Apple Cobbler, warm apple cobbler finished with vanilla scented whip cream ($7).

Oktoberfest Menu
In honor of the German Festival, Oktoberfest, Dine has prepared a special menu available from October 5 – 10, and features Warsteiner ($4.50) as the beer of the month. For this German meal, start with a warm Bavarian Pretzel with a German mustard sauce ($3). The special entrée is a Roasted Chicken Hendl, a classic Bavarian-Austrian chicken dish of roasted chicken served with homemade sauerkraut and a potato pancake and finished with a sweet onion pan sauce ($18). The fest isn’t complete without a piece of Black Forest Cake with sweet berries and chocolate Kirsch sauce for dessert ($7).

Dine, the west loop’s 1940's inspired retro supper club and martini bar, serves American classics revived with a contemporary flair. For more information, call (312) 602-2100 or visit www.dinerestaurant.com.