Gobble on a Turkey Sandwich in Celebration of National Turkey Lover’s Month at Delightful Pastries

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Delightful Pastries’ The Thanksgiving Sandwich ($8.25-8.95) will have you dreaming about turkey all year round, not just at Thanksgiving. Since June is National Turkey Lover’s Month, now is the best time to get your hands on this salivating sandwich. Made with turkey breast, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, homemade horseradish, mayonnaise, cranberry sauce, tomato and field greens, all sandwiched between your choice of Delightful Pastries’ homemade butter croissant, seven grain bread, and sunflower rye bread. For the perfect summer picnic, stop by any of Delightful Pastries three locations and grab The Thanksgiving, and any of their desserts, and head to the beach or park for a great outdoor meal.

The Thanksgiving and other enticing Café items are all available at the Wells Street location and Chicago French Market: Old Town at 1710 N. Wells St., (312) 255-0724; and Chicago French Market at 131 N. Clinton, (312) 234-9644. Visit http://www.delightfulpastries.com for more information.

Da Lobsta All Set to Represent Chicago in the NYC Tasting Table Lobster Rumble

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Chicago’s lobster fans will have another great team to cheer for on June 5 when Da Lobsta’s team of lobster roll craftspeople competes in the 5th annual Lobster Rumble in New York City. This culinary showdown, hosted by Tasting Table, features 24 of the country’s top seafood restaurants that will all be competing for top honors. Proceeds benefit Share Our Strength. "We are very proud to be a part of this great event," said J Wolf, owner and founder. "We will face off against some formidable competition from across the country, but we’re confident that our passion and creativity will put us in the hunt for the title."

If Da Lobsta’s stature can be measured by its fellow competitors in the Lobster Rumble, it’s considered among the elite. Other contestants include B&G Oysters from Boston; Betony from New York City; Eventide Oyster Company from Portland, Maine; the Dock & Roll Diner from Austin, Texas; Roberts Maine Grill from Kittery, Maine; Thames Street Oyster House from Baltimore; the Clam Shack from Kennebunkport, Maine; L&W Oyster Company from New York City; the Mermaid Inn from New York City; the Ordinary Fancy Seafood Oyster Hall from Charleston, S.C.; Macchialina from Miami; Lobster Joint from New York City; Lure Fishbar from Miami; Luke’s from the New York City and Washington, DC areas.

Tickets for Lobster Rumble in New York City can be purchased online; VIP tickets are $265 per person, and general admission is $165 per person. Tickets include unlimited visits to 24 lobster stations and open bar, from 7-10 p.m. VIP tickets include the VIP lounge from 6-7 p.m.

National Egg Day June 3 at Delightful Pastries

Delightful Pastries is an egg-xpert on how to make delicious eggs, not matter which way you like them. Stop by June 3 to try any of their tantalizing egg options. If you wake up and are eager for your egg fix, head to the Delightful Pastries Café as quickly as possible. Make sure to try the Bacon, Bacon Yum ($9.95), with two eggs scrambled with ham, two strips of bacon and one slice of extra, extra thick cut bacon or either the British Mob Movie ($9.95) made with Pan-fried potato, tomato braised beans w/ mixed vegetable, sunny side up eggs, extra-thick-cut-bacon, blood sausage or the Eggs Benedict ($9.95) with Polish ham, homemade everything bun, Hollandaise sauce w/ vodka, poached eggs. Delightful Pastries also offers egg-xcellent two egg omelets ($9.95-10.95) served with vegetables and cheese.

If you missed your egg protein fix in the morning or simply crave more eggs for lunch, then Delightful Pastries has you covered. Try their Breakfast Sandwich ($6.95) with bacon, ham, scrambled eggs and cheddar or add an egg to any of their fresh sandwiches or a slice of Quiche ($5.75). Whatever you do, make sure not to let June 3 slip by without enjoying an enticing egg dish from Delightful Pastries.

Breakfast and Lunch items are all available at the Wells Street location and Chicago French Market: Old Town at 1710 N. Wells St., (312) 255-0724; and Chicago French Market at 131 N. Clinton, (312) 234-9644. Visit http://www.delightfulpastries.com for more information.

June is National Lobster Month and Da Lobsta is All Over It!

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June is the month to celebrate lobster, one of America’s favorite food cravings. Da Lobsta is the place to celebrate National Lobster Month—and National Lobster Day on June 15—because it’s the fast-casual restaurant where Chicagoans can have their fill time and time again, without breaking the bank. Da Lobsta has mastered the art of delicious yet affordable lobster, and they offer it in so many ways that there is something for everyone throughout the month.

The signature item at Da Lobsta is the Lobster Roll, a traditional New England sandwich with big chunks of lobster meat served on a grilled, buttery roll with mayonnaise. But Da Lobsta goes much, much further, with a variety of Lobster Roll sandwiches that are sure to please Chicago’s sophisticated food lovers. Da Lobsta fans can also choose Asian, Mexican, Greek and Indian versions because Da Lobsta’s lobster rolls are inspired by global cuisine.

Da Lobsta also serves salads, sandwiches specialties such as the Lobster BLT or the Lobster Grilled Cheese. Comfort food lovers will dive into the amazing Lobster Mac ‘N Cheese.
Photo: Da Lobsta's The Gold Coast Roll with Lobster Shrimp and Blue Crab with Truffle Mayo $28