Alimentari Osteria Features Special Wines of the Month at Grocery Prices

 

Alimentari Osteria (621 W. Randolph St., 312-382-8880), the recently opened traditional Italian eatery in the West loop, is featuring a collection of its exceptional wines for its Special Wines of the Month list. To build on its namesake theme, Alimentari (Italian for marketplace) will showcase select bottles of its Italian and domestic varietals for purchase without a high-priced restaurant markup.

This month, Alimentari features a robust selection of its reds, whites and sparkling wines. Two of the white wines featured are Corte Giara Chardonnay ($18) from the Veneto region, and a Kris Pinot Grigio ($19) from Alto Adige. For the red wine selection guests can enjoy a Decoy Merlot ($35) from Napa Valley, or a Tuscan Chianti ($21) from the wine makers Palladio. The sparkling wine selection is a Zardetto Private Cuvee Brut Prosecco ($18) from Italy.

Here is the entire Special Wines of the Month list:

 SPARKLING WINE

Zardetto Private Cuvee Brut, DOCG, Prosecco, Italy $18

WHITE WINE

2011- Corte Giara, Chardonnay, Veneto $18

2010- Decoy, Chardonnay, Sanoma $26

2010- La Marchesa, Gavi, DOCG $23

2011- Kris Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige $19

2011- Domaine Salvard Cheverny, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire $22

RED WINE

2011- Belle Glos Meiomi, Pinot Noir, California $27

2011- Decoy, Merlot, Napa Valley $35

2011- Chateau Les Arromans, Bordeaux $20

2009- Palladio, Chianti, Tuscany $21

2011- Felino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza $28

 

It’s back. Fleming’s popular Prime Rib Sunday deal - $29.95

Prime Rib Sundays are reason to celebrate at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Every Sunday in January and February 5, guests will be treated to an awesome special, a 3-course prime rib dinner for $29.95!

The dinner features 12 ounces of succulent Prime Rib serviced with a trio of sauces: Au jus, Horseradish and Dijon; choice of The Wedge, Fleming’s or Caesar salads, and one side dish and dessert.

Known for its extensive wine list and 100 wines by the glass, Fleming's recommends enjoying Raymond, Napa Valley Sommelier Selection Cabernet Sauvignon $8.75 per glass; $35 per bottle with your prime rib dinner.

Make your reservations early for the AFC/NFC Championship Games. Fleming’s offers television viewing in its two bar lounge areas where you can enjoy their popular “5 for $6 ‘til 7”* bar menu featuring 5 premium cocktails, 5 award-winning wines by the glass, and 5 signature appetizers – all priced at $6 each, a stellar value.  (5 for 6 ‘til 7 signature appetizers menu is available only until 7 p.m., 7 days a week.)

Fleming’s Prime Rib Sundays menu is available at both Chicago-area locations; Chicago: 25 East Ohio, 312/329-9463; and Lincolnshire: 960 Milwaukee Ave, Lincolnshire, IL 847-793-0333.

About Sommelier Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

The winemaking team, along with Jean-Charles Boisset hosted the blending series at Raymond with seven influential sommeliers. From this blending session, the Sommelier Selection was crafted. The blending session started with background on the individual components, and the framework for the blending exercise. Teams of two were paired together and asked to submit their preferred blends from two Napa Cabernets, one Napa Cabernet Franc, one Napa Merlot, one Sonoma Cabernet, one Sonoma Merlot, and one Lake County Cabernet. Each team crafted two favorite blends, and submitted them for review by the panel of sommeliers and the Raymond winemaking team. A blind taste test and ranking revealed the winning blend.

Lobsters return to Restaurant Michael Tonight! (Friday, November 5)

Live lobsters returns to Restaurant Michael ( 64 Green Bay Rd. in Winnetka, Ill., 847-441-3100) tonight (Friday, Nov. 5). Beautiful 1.25 pound lobsters butter poached to perfection and lightly bathed in a Cognac-scented lobster bisque and served over creamy polenta  -- a lovely dish to enjoy for $29.

Remember to indicate your preference when making a reservation as there are only 30 lobsters available! For reservations, go to OpenTable.com

Don’t forget, we have the very talented duo of jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown playing jazz standards from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. tonight (and every Friday night). (www.petrasings.com)

Restaurant Michael is located at 64 Green Bay Rd. in Winnetka, Ill. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 4:30 p.m. -9 p.m. Learn more about Restaurant Michael and chef Michael Lachowicz at http://www.restaurantmichael.com/. Tweet Michael at @RestoMichael , and "like" the restaurant on Facebook.

Winnetka's Restaurant Michael Weekend Special and Bastille Day News

Restaurant Michael (64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, IL 847-441-3100) continues with his great weekly deals. This week's seafood special is an old school classic........Surf and Turf!

Tomorrow, Friday July 9, 2010, Restaurant Michael features a 5 oz. center cut grilled filet mignon paired with a half Butter Poached Maine Lobster. He's going to serve this lovely dish with Baby French Green Beans, Gratin Potato and Classic Béarnaise Sauce for just $29.00. Restaurant Michael has just 50 orders to sell so please mention your preference for this special dish when you make your reservation by calling at 847-441-3100 or go to Restaurant Michael on www.opentable.com.

Bastille Day 2010 at Restaurant Michael

Celebrate Bastille Day, Wednesday, July 14, enjoying Restaurant Michael's 3 course prix fixe menu for just $39.00 (plus gratuity and tax).

The restaurant also will have live music from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. and a complimentary class of Rose Champagne being served with dessert is included in the $39 cost. A flight of two wines will be available to pair with your menu for an additional $14.00.