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Enjoy A French Journey During National Sandwich Month
this August at Bistrot Zinc
this August at Bistrot Zinc
337-1131) in Chicago wow you with the French royalty of gourmet sandwiches - the Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame, both $12.95.Perhaps to an untrained eye they may seem like an ordinary grilled ham and cheese, but the fullness and freshness of the ingredients reveal these are the best things to happen to sandwiches since sliced bread. Tangy Gruyère cheese and thinly sliced ham are melted between grilled sour dough, topped with Gruyère custard, and broiled to a bubbly, golden brown. These mouthwatering French favorites are served with pommes frites, making them perfect lunchtime indulgences.
Here's an inside secret: the Croque Madame is not on the menu, you simply have to ask for it and it will be yours. The Croque Madame features the same gruyere cheese and grilled ham featured in the Croque Monsieur, but with the addition of a fresh fried egg served on top. Served with pommes frites, you will have to remind yourself you are still stateside in Chicago and have not been transported to a café in Paris. Do not let the complication of pronunciation keep you from trying the Gigot D'Agneau Sandwich ($11.95). The Gigot D'Agneau, or lamb
sandwich, is served on thick, toasted bread with grilled lamb, lightly pickled red onion, watercress and rosemary aioli. The richness of the lamb is complimented by the tang of the pickled onion, brightness of the watercress and savory richness of the aioli. The Croque Monsieur (or Croque Madame) and the Gigot D'Agneau, as well as Le Sandwich d'Oeuf Haché (Egg Salad Sandwich: truffled egg salad on toasted whole grain bread, $8.95) are featured in the Soupe et ½ Sandwich Special ($13.95), featuring half a sandwich and a bowl of the soup du jour.
Bistrot Zinc serves lunch (brunch on weekends) and dinner seven days a week. Lunch is served Monday - Friday 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brunch is served Saturday - Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner is served Monday - Thursday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday - Saturday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information, please visit the website at www.bistrotzinc.com or call 312-337-1131 for reservations.
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Smash Hit Sandwiches for National Sandwich Month at Delightful Pastries
sandwiches are high up on their favorite list. That's because Delightful Pastries takes sandwiches seriously, with seriously great sandwiches.National Sandwich month lasts all August long, so you cannot find a better reason to try all of Delightful Pastries sandwiches. Their unique twist on sandwiches will have you reassessing your sandwich preferences and salivating for more.
The Thanksgiving Sandwich ($8.25-$8.95) will make you feel eternally grateful for the American turkey tradition. This sandwich masterpiece is made with turkey breast, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, cranberry sauce, homemade horseradish, mayonnaise, tomato and field greens.
Other scrumptious sandwiches include The Polish, made with Polish ham, Swiss cheese and Dijon mustard ($8.25-$8.95), Three Piggly Wigglys ($10) made with Polish ham, bacon and pork cutlet and served on a everything bun, and the Big Fish ($8.25-$8.95), a Mediterranean tuna sandwich.
All these sandwiches can be made with a choice of seven grain bread, sunflower rye bread or a butter croissant. Complete your sandwich lunch with one Delightful Pastries' freshly made soups of the week ($4.50-$5.75). Sandwiches can be purchased at the French Market at 131 N. Clinton, (312) 234-9644, or at Old Town at 1710 N. Wells St., (312) 255-0724. Visit www.delightfulpastries.com for more information.
National Watermelon Day is August 3 and Bistrot Zinc has prepared the perfect yellow watermelon appetizer to celebrate this delicious fruit. The juiciness of the watermelon is paired with the fragrant flavors of French feta cheese and basil oil, making it a refreshing appetizer. With this starter revealing the luscious ingredients used and delectable food served at Bistrot Zinc, you will be keen to try all of Bistrot Zinc's menu items. 
Dreaming of a trip to France? Look no further than Bistrot Zinc, 1131 N. State St. in Chicago (telephone: 
Bistrot Zinc gets its name from typical French bistrots where the "zinc" bar is a popular meeting place for good food, conversation and camaraderie. Gracious hospitality and unpretentious, exceptional service are the hallmark of this friendly bistrot that boasts a large community of regular customers. The traditional bistrot ambiance of tile floors, tin ceilings, and the beautifully handcrafted zinc bar offers French authenticity as guests step into its lively Parisian atmosphere.
14, as this popular French bistrot celebrates Bastille Day, commemorating the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789 which is considered the start of the French Revolution.
On Bastille Day we recall the legend of French Queen Marie Antoinette: When she was told that the French people were angry because they had no bread to eat, she said haughtily, "Then let them eat cake." Whether the story is true or not, it is a fact that Marie Antoinette didn’t care to deal with serious matters and was more or less oblivious to France’s financial crisis. The French people became disenchanted with her, leading to the storming of the Bastille and ending the French monarchy.
Coq Au Vin on buttered egg noodles; Pork Milanese with heirloom tomato salad; and Vegetable Chickpea Tagine, a Moroccan-inspired dish served with toasted almonds and couscous.
Bistrot Zinc is the perfect spot for a French summer escape for lunch or dinner, located in the heart of Chicago’s bustling Gold Coast neighborhood. Bistrot Zinc’s open French doors and colorful country French décor will be sure to help you unwind while you delight in the classic and contemporary French dishes faithfully prepared by Chef Tim Kirker.