Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Celebrates “Month of Discovery” in September

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-329-9463; 960 Milwaukee Ave. Lincolnshire, IL 60069, 847-793-0333) is synonymous with its award-winning list of 100 wines by the glass, the Fleming’s 100.® Each September, as the restaurant's newest wine collection is unveiled, Fleming's celebrates a “Month of Discovery”, featuring a series of unique wine events and food offerings that will appeal to both wine novice and true connoisseur.

The New Fleming’s 100 – An Unrivaled Program of 100 Wines by the Glass Fleming's
Fleming's proprietary collection of 100 wines by the glass is a unique approach to discovering and celebrating wine without having to order an entire bottle. "Wine is an intensely personal choice, and wine by the glass is the perfect way to celebrate it," says Maeve Pesquera, Fleming's Director of Wine. The new collection for 2012/2013 features many iconic wineries from California as well as top-rated European wineries. The international roster also includes a number of remarkable wines from Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

“Bottle Wars” Wine Tastings – Featuring Rival Wines from the New Fleming's 100
"Bottle Wars" is a series of four unique wine tastings to be held on successive Friday evenings in September (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th). Guests will taste premium wines from rival regions and wineries around the world in a spirit of friendly competition. Each event will offer 8 to 10 well-matched wines for just $25* and Fleming's professionally trained wine managers will guide guests through the experience:


"Pinot Smackdown" (September 7th) -- Pinot Noirs from California’s Central Coast compete against Pinot Noirs from Sonoma, Oregon and the Anderson Valley.
"Battle of the Hemispheres" (September 14th) -- California takes on South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
"Old World vs. New World" (September 21st) -- European masters from France, Italy, Germany and Spain go against the best and brightest winemakers from California.
"Glass Warfare" (September 28th) -- Premium wines and value-priced wines made from similar grapes are put to the taste test.

"Last Call" Event – Two Weeks to Enjoy 25% on Selected Wines by the Bottle  
Guests will have an opportunity to save 25%** on select bottles in Fleming's main dining room. "Last Call" will debut on September 1st and quantities will be limited to stock on hand. Restrictions apply at selected locations due to local and state liquor laws. Complete details about this opportunity can be found at www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com.

Fleming's New Memorable Meal for Two -- $99 for 3 Courses
Fleming's celebrates its new wine collection with a prix-fixe menu for two, available from September 1st through September 30th. Each guest will enjoy a triple entrée of broiled filet mignon, herb baked shrimp and braised short rib, with shrimp bisque and a dessert of frozen almond soufflé. The 3-course menu is priced at $99 for two, and $49.50 for one. For an additional $25, each guest may order a specially priced flight of three wines -- The Prisoner, Primus Cabernet and Quintessa 2006 -- all from the Huneeus Vintners Portfolio.

Celebrate Chicago Restaurant Week!

To many people, the middle of February simply means winter, but for Chicago restaurants, this time of year is a cause for celebration. February 17 through 25 food enthusiasts’ favorite event: Chicago Restaurant Week. During this week, many restaurants in Chicago offer special prix-fixe menus for diners to experience some of their favorite restaurants or discover new favorites for a great value. With the amount of great restaurants in Chicago, choosing from the long list of participating restaurants can be daunting. Here are some of our favorite suggestions.

Francesca’s restaurants have three Chicago locations participating in Restaurant Week. Francesca’s Bryn Mawr (1039 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL 60660; 773-506-9261), Francesca’s on Taylor (1400 W. Taylor St., Chicago, IL 60607; 312-829-2828) and Francesca’s on Chestnut (200 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611; 312-482-8800) will all feature special Restaurant Week menus for lunch and dinner. The four-course lunch menu is $22 per person. The lunch menu includes Bruschetta alla Romana served with a cup of their soup of the day, a choice of Francesca Salad or Asparagus Salad, an entrée choice of Ravioli ai Spinaci or Pollo alla Romana, and a dessert choice of Tiramisu or Profiteroles. Francesca’s five-course dinner menu starts with a choice of Bruschetta alla Romana or Calamari fritti. The menu continues with a choice of Francesca Salad or Asparagus Salad, a pasta choice of Ravioli ai Spinaci or Rigatoni alla Bolognese, and an entrée choice of Pollo al Limone or Tilapia con Funghi. The menu concludes with a choice of Tiramisu or Profiteroles. The dinner menu is $33 per person.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611; 312-329-9463) features a Restaurant Week menu for dinner. Their three-course menu is $44 per person. The first course is a choice of Newport Beach Clam Chowder or Fleming’s Salad with cranberries and candied walnuts, tossed in a lemon balsamic vinaigrette. This is followed by entrée choices which include a Petite Filet of their most tender filet beef, Double Breast of Chicken baked in a white wine, mushroom, shallot and thyme sauce, or Scottish Salmon served with a barbeque glaze and three mushroom salad. Diners have a choice of Mashed Potatoes with blue cheese, parmesan peppercorn or roasted garlic or Creamed Spinach as their side. The menu ends with a choice of two of Fleming’s amazing desserts, Crème Brule, creamy Tahitian vanilla bean custard with fresh seasonal berries or Cheesecake with white chocolate and blueberries.

Chicago Restaurant Week is not the only week to celebrate great dining in Chicago, but it can certainly make the experience more fun and a little easier on your wallet. For a full list of participating restaurants and menus, visit the Restaurant Week website.

Celebrate Drink Wine Day at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

One of everyone’s favorite indulgences is a great glass of wine. Whether your preference is white or red, good wine is the perfect addition to a great meal, an evening with friends or just a relaxing night at home. However you enjoy your wine, today is the perfect day to celebrate - February 18 is National Drink Wine Day!

Fleming's Icon Wine: Swanson Family
Alexis Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007

If you’re looking for an extensive collection of wines by the glass to celebrate wine today, look no further than Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611; 312-329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, IL 60069; 847-793-0333). With over 100 wines by the glass, Fleming’s has a wine option for every palate and price point.

Fleming’s has also recently introduced their Icon Wine for 2012, the Swanson Family Alexis Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. This wine is available for $95 a bottle through March 31, or while supplies last. This wine is “a wine lover’s wonderland,” says Fleming’s National Director of Wine, Maeve Pesquera. For more information on Fleming’s Icon Wine, visit their website.

If Fleming’s selection makes it impossible for you to choose just one, the restaurant also offers their Wine Flight. This gives you two ounces of three wine choices from the Fleming’s 100 Wine menu. It’s a great way to expand your palate and experiment to discover which wines and pairings you like best.

There’s never a bad day to drink wine, but today is an especially great day to indulge! Pay your local Fleming’s a visit and don’t forget the wine.

Fleming's Hosts Benefit for Supreme Court candidate Joy Cunningham

This evening, Wednesday, February 8, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611; 312-329-9463) is hosting a benefit for Illinois Supreme Court candidate Joy Virginia Cunningham from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The event will feature some of Fleming’s fine wines paired with their incredible appetizers and small plates. Several business, philanthropic and community leaders will also be in attendance, and Cunningham will be making a special appearance. Guests will have the opportunity to speak with Cunningham and hear about her experiences and qualifications to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. Combined with the sophisticated social atmosphere of Fleming’s and their delicious food and wine offerings, the evening is sure to be enjoyable.

With more than 35 years of professional experience, Joy Cunningham is an experienced and passionate public servant whose life is dedicated to the welfare and security of her fellow Americans.  Her professional life is focused on two of the most important issues of our time—health care and justice. A former critical care nurse and a graduate of John Marshall Law School, Cunningham has enjoyed a long and successful career in the business world. She has served as a Cook County Court Associate Judge, on the Illinois Appellate Court’s First District, Second District and the Appellate Court’s Executive Committee, and was the first African-American woman to be elected president of the Chicago Bar Association, the largest municipal bar association in the United States. Today, Justice Cunningham has the chance to make history once again as the first African-American woman elected to the Illinois Supreme Court.

The tickets to the benefit are $150 per person. Individuals unable to attend may still donate to Cunningham’s campaign online at http://www.joycunninghamforjustice.com/. For more information about this event, email events@joycunninghamforjustice.com or call Michele Wilde at 312-750-0870.

Fleming's Lincolnshire Presents Wine Tasting Under the Stars

Join Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill., 847-793-0333) for Wine Tasting Under the Stars featuring Stags’ Leap Winery 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 27. The event will pair hor d’oeuvres with four extraordinary Stags’ Leap wines. Tickets are $59 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).

The evening’s grazing menu starts off with Crispy Prosciutto Cups topped with tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella; Shrimp Scampi Skewer served with avocado, orange, red onion and fennel with a chimichurri dipping sauce and Crab Salad with a citrus aioli served in an endive leaf with Stags’ Leap Viognier, Napa Valley 2010.

Next, Ahi Tuna Skewers poppy seed and peppercorn crusted paired with tomato vinaigrette and wasabi aioli; Champagne Poached Lobster Rangoon served with a lobster butter sauce paired with Stags’ Leap Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2009. Followed by Lamb Chops, marinated in balsamic and herb oil served with crispy polenta fries and pistachio mint pesto with housemade F17 sauce and Smoked Duck Crostini with tomato jam layered with thin sliced smoked duck topped with crispy pancetta and bitter greens with a plum honey vinaigrette paired with Stag’s Leap Petite Syrah, Napa Valley 2007.

Followed by Grilled Wild Mushrooms served on crispy polenta topped with a balsamic glaze; Sliced Filet Skewers served over shiitake and parmesan risotto quenelles drizzled with porcini mushrooms sauce and Sriracha chili oil paired with Stags’ Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2007. The evening will end with the dessert course featuring Mini Lava Cakes and Mini Crème Brûlée.

Founded in 1893, Stags’ Leap Winery has a long tradition of growing superior grapes in the Napa Valley. Located in the Stags’ Leap District, founding Chase family named their country estate after the Stags Leap Palisades which is the background of the winery and also contributes to the winery’s fertile soil. Wine maker, Christophe Paubert relies on the fruit itself and the conditions of each and every harvest in creating delicious and full-bodied wines.

For more information, visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com.

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Presents Silverado Wine Dinner

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago; (312) 329-9463) is hosting Silverado Vineyards at a wine dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 29—showcasing five exceptional wines with winemaker and spokesperson Jon Emmerich.

The dinner starts with a reception course consisting of Chicken Saltimbocca, Ahi Tuna on wontons and Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus Spears paired with Silverado “Miller Ranch” Sauvignon Blanc, Yountville, Napa, 2009. The first course is Scallops with Meyer lemon honey glaze paired with Silverado Estate Chardonnay, Napa County, 2009. The second course is Heirloom Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella with basil, EVOO and aged balsamic vinegar paired with Silverado Estate Merlot, Napa Valley, 2006. The main course is a Petit Filet Mignon, chimichuri and F17 sauces with roasted Yukon potatoes and Green City Market vegetables paired with Silverado “Solo” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, 2007. The dinner concludes with Chocolate Crème Brulee with Green City Market fresh berries paired with Silverado Estate Cabernet, Napa Valley, 2007.
The dinner is $99 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity) and includes Silverado wine selections paired with the special five-course meal created by Fleming’s Chef Jerl Griffin. Reservations for the Silverado Wine Dinner with Jon Emmerich at Fleming’s are required and may be made by calling (312) 329-9463. Please note that space is limited.
About Jon Emmerich
Jon Emmerich, raised in Redwood City—a suburb south of San Francisco, has grown Silverado Vineyard’s reputation for quality and consistency. He attend college at UC Davis, where he enrolled in the Fermentation Science program—introducing him to the world of California wine. Emmerich’s passion led him and his roommate to use their dorm room as a place to make wine. He later took an internship in France where he learned more about traditional wine making craft.
Emmerich received a BS in Fermentation Science from UC Davis and started working a harvest at Stags Leap Wine Cellars. He went on to work at Conn Creek Winery and Sebastiani and in 1990 joined Silverado Vineyards.

Emmerich wears many hats at Silverado Vineyards, from managing winemaking to meeting consumers on the road. He is also currently on the Board of The Trellis Alliance, an advisory committee to the UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Department. In the past, Emmerich has held presidential positions of the Napa Valley Wine Tech Group and the Winemaking Techniques Committee of the California Enological Research Association.

About Silverado Vineyards
Silverado Vineyards was established in 1981 by the Miller family. Diane and Ron Miller purchased the estate in the 1970s, selling their grapes to Napa’s best vintners who made award-winning wine. They eventually started making their own wines, offering the best they could produce for a fair price—this idea has remained their guiding philosophy since.

About Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the “Fleming’s 100™” that features 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming’s was launched in Newport Beach, Calif. in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen. Today there are 64 restaurants nationwide. Fleming’s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Spectator’s annual Awards of Excellence, and Wine Enthusiast’s annual Awards of Distinction.

For more information about Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, please visit http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/.

Father’s Day 2011 Specials in the Chicagoland Area

Father’s Day Brunch at Prairie Fire in Chicago

Join Prairie Fire (215 N. Clinton St., Chicago; 312-382-8300) for brunch on Father’s Day 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 19.

Prairie Fire is offering their a la carte Prairie Fire Sunday Brunch Menu beginning with warm Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cake and featuring a special Father’s Day Omelet Station, Dad’s Supreme Bloody Mary topped with a jumbo shrimp and blue cheese olives and Peekytoe Crab Benedict—two poached eggs over crab cakes, asparagus and citrus hollandaise.

Prairie Fire is also offering the regular menu at 5 p.m. along with some great Father’s Day specials including BBQ Ribs, Signature Twice-baked Potatoes and Crunch Slaw.

To make a reservation, please call Prairie Fire at (312) 382-8300.

Father’s Day Buffet at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook, Ill.

Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, Ill.; (847) 205-4433) also is offering something special for Father’s Day including a buffet menu from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $39 per adult and $15 per child (ages four-10). Reservations are required and can be made by calling Prairie Grass Cafe.

The special buffet menu features Roasted New York Strip Loin with mushroom sauce, Chef Sarah’s Fried Chicken, Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Chorizo Sausage with vegetables and bean ragout, Grilled Salmon with warm vegetable salad, Signature PGC Eggs Benedict, an Omelet Station, Waffles with maple syrup, Apple-wood Smoked Bacon, Chopped Greek Salad with warm feta, Creamy Vegetable Slaw and Grilled Vegetables with basil remoulade.

For dessert, the buffet offers a Dessert Crepe Station, Warm Berry Crumble, Sliced Fresh Fruit, Mini Crème Brule, Chocolate Cup Cakes and Fruit Cream Pie.

Prairie Grass Cafe also is offering a la carte dinner from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., featuring their full menu.

Father’s Day Brunch at Fleming's With a $25 Gift for Dad, Compliments of Fleming’s

Make Father's Day especially memorable for Dad this year. Treat him to brunch or dinner at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago; (312) 329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill.; (847) 793-0333), and Fleming’s will treat him to a $25 Dining Card to enjoy on a future occasion.*

On Sunday, June 19th, Fleming’s will be open early at 11:30 a.m. to welcome guests with an exceptional three-course brunch menu, served until 3:00 p.m. for $32.95 per guest. The regular dining menu will also be available throughout the day and evening. Reservations are strongly recommended for Father's Day.

Brunch starts with choice of appetizer including Fresh Fruit Salad with berries, melon, pineapple, sour cream and honey sauce or The Wedge with crisp iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onions and crumbled blue cheese. Next, indulge in a delicious entrée, choice of Mushroom, Cheddar and Filet Mignon Frittata with rösti potatoes and turkey sage sausage, Berry Stuffed French Toast with turkey sage sausage, Smoked Salmon and Toasted Bagel with sliced red onion, cream cheese, sliced tomato and fried capers, Asparagus, Swiss Cheese and Lump Crab Frittata with rösti potatoes and turkey sage sausage and Filet Benedict including sliced filet mignon on buttermilk biscuits with rösti potatoes and turkey sage sausage.

Top-off Father’s Day Brunch with choice of dessert to include Walnut Turtle Pie including homemade caramel, walnuts and chocolate baked in a chocolate pie crust, Crème Brulee with creamy Tahitian vanilla bean custard served with fresh seasonal berries and New York Style Cheesecake with graham cracker crust, blueberry sauce and white chocolate shavings.
Don’t forget to toast Dad with a special Fleming’s Father’s Day cocktail, Button Down—Jack Daniel’s Whiskey, freshly squeezed lemon juice, maple syrup and a dash of bitters, garnished with a lemon twist.

A children’s menu is also available
$25 Dining Card valid 06/20/11 - 07/17/11
** Excluding cocktail, tax and gratuity

Enjoy the Bistro One West Outdoor Experience this Father’s Day

The Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.; 630-444-0600) deck features a grill at which patrons can watch the proceedings and interact with the Chef Doug D‘Avico! With seating for 70-75 guests, the deck is located directly on the scenic Fox River and will be open this Father’s Day between 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

In addition to the dining room menu, the Bistro One West deck menu is available on the deck or in the bar until 7 p.m. to include a Wagyu Beef Hotdog with onions, jalapeno and yellow mustard; Smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes and maple-orange aioli; Meyer’s Farm Burger—choose burger sides: bacon, mushrooms, onions and cheese—cheddar, blue or Swiss; Skirt Steak with cucumber and mixed greens salad; Shrimp with Avocado Butter; and Lemon and Rosemary Chicken.

Treat Dad to something special and make your Bistro One West reservation by calling (630) 444-0600.

Treat Dad to Something Sweet at Everest Burger

Everest Burger and Bakery (91 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill; 847-242-0909) is offering Dads a sweet treat this Father’s Day! Enjoy a tasty Chocolate Papa Cupcake ($2.25) after enjoying one of Everest Burger’s delicious organic burgers such as the Chimichurri Burger, onion, cloves, cilantro, oregano and some special sauces for a spicy South American taste or the Odysseus’ Feast, lettuce, tomato, onion, kalamata olives and feta cheese grilled with olive oil for added flavor. Enjoy your meal on the outdoor patio or call in an order and take it home for the whole family!

Call Everest Burger at (847) 242-0909 to order.

Celebrate Father’s Day with Classical Spanish Music at Guanajuato
Contemporary Mexican & Tequila Bar

This Father’s Day, enjoy special dishes at Guanajuato Contemporary Mexican & Tequila Bar (73 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill; 847-242-0501! Dad will love Pollo Azteca, a grilled half-chicken hand-rubbed with a combination of Aztecan spices and charbroiled to perfection. Served with jalapeno mashed potatoes and soupora house salad! Or enjoy the best of everything with Guanajuato’s Combo Platter!

This tasty platter includes a Chile Pelleno (a classic soufflé-battered Poblano pepper) stuffed with cheese, a taco (with choice of meat) and a cheese enchilada! Enjoy delicious authentic Mexican cuisine while enjoying live music from a Classical Spanish guitarist!

Make it a Father’s Day Dad will never forget,
call (847) 242-0501.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Supports Diners with Special Dietary Needs

Restaurant Honors National Celiac Awareness Month by Making the Best in Steakhouse Dining Appropriate for all Diets

May is designated National Celiac Awareness Month, and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago; (312) 329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill.; (847) 793-0333) wants those who have celiac disease (CD) to enjoy a meal out without the concern over their dietary restrictions.  This is a great time for diners who are simply considering a gluten-free lifestyle to let someone else do the cooking.   

“As the executive chef of Fleming’s, I take our guests’ dietary needs as seriously as they do,” says Fleming’s Executive Chef Russell Skall.  “This is why we have such an extensive gluten-free menu without a lot of substitutions required.  We want our guests to experience what eating at Fleming’s is all about by enjoying all of the great flavors offered with our appetizers, salads, entrees, sides and tempting desserts.  Because we make everything from scratch, our chefs can ensure that every meal is the best it can be,” he adds.

Fleming’s offers guests a gluten-free menu which is also available online. Upon arrival at the restaurant, guests are advised to tell their servers that they are ordering gluten-free.   

Numerous appetizers can be ordered as they are indicated on the menu, such as the shrimp cocktail, butternut squash soup, cream of asparagus soup and lobster bisque.  Other dishes can be customized for a gluten free experience.  Appetizers like the tenderloin carpaccio, wicked Cajun barbeque shrimp and seared ahi tuna can be ordered without croutons, bread or mustard sauces to make the dish gluten-free. Most salads may be ordered without croutons; while others such as the lobster Cobb and filet mignon Cobb can be made gluten-free by removing the puff pastry and substituting the dressing (all salad dressings are gluten-free except the red onion balsamic dressing).

Dinner entrees like Australian lobster, tuna mignon, Alaskan king crab and any of the meat selections can be ordered as is for a gluten-free meal.  Other seafood dishes like the barbeque Scottish salmon filet and the seared scallops can be adjusted for guests with a gluten-free diet. 

No meal is complete without sides, so Fleming’s ensures there is a selection of side items for everyone.  On the dinner menu, gluten-free sides include baked potato, Fleming’s potatoes, green beans, mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, sautéed mushrooms and grilled asparagus. Fleming’s even satisfies every sweet tooth with several gluten-free deserts: crème brûlée, mixed berries with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream with raspberry or fudge sauce. 

About Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar The nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the Fleming’s 100, which features over 100 wines served by the glass.  Fleming’s was launched in Newport Beach, California in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen.  Today there are 64 restaurants nationwide.  Fleming’s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Enthusiast’s annual Award of Distinction and Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence.

For more information about Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and the Fleming’s 100, please visit http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Hosts Hadassah and Offers a Fresh Take on Seafood

For steak lovers, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago; (312) 329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill.; (847) 793-0222) stands for tender prime beef. For guests observing Lent, Fleming's also features a generous selection of seafood offerings. 

Fleming’s prepares all seafood with the freshest ingredients and the simplest techniques to bring out their full flavor. Need a few suggestions? Happy to oblige...

 
ENTRÉE MENU

Alaskan Rock Petrale Sole
Barbecue Scottish Salmon Fillet
Tuna Mignon
North Atlantic Lobster Tails
Alaskan King Crab Legs

For a quick bite at the bar, the "5 for $6 'til 7" menu offers a trio of tempting seafood appetizers priced at just $6 each (excluding tax and gratuity) when you order before 7 p.m. (please note alchohol on the “5 for $6 ‘til 7” menu is available past 7 p.m.—until close): 

BAR MENU

Sweet Chile Calamari
Seared Ahi Tuna
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

And don't miss the award-winning collection of 100 wines by the glass, with buttery Chardonnays, crisp Sauvignons and reds that go brilliantly with seafood. 

For reservations, call Fleming’s—Lincolnshire, Ill. (847) 793-0333 or Chicago (312) 329-9463.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Lincolnshire Hosts Hadassah for Spring Fashion Show

Fleming’s (960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill.; (847) 793-0333) is hosting the Nehara Group from Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, for their 2^nd Annual Spring Fashion Show at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 13.

The young women of Nehara Hadassah will model trendy casual and active wear fashions accessorized by jewelry from Sweet Magnolia.

Be sure to partake in a raffle for exquisite items—proceeds benefit stem cell research at Hadassah Hospital.

Tickets are $40. For more information, contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.

About Hadassah
Hadassah is a volunteer women's organization whose members are motivated and inspired to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society.

Hadassah enhances the quality of American and Jewish life through its education and Zionist youth programs, promotes health awareness, and provides personal enrichment and growth for its members. Hadassah North Shore is one of the largest Hadassah chapters in the nation, with 14 different groups all over the north shore and beyond. For more information, visit www.northshore.hadassah.org.

About Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Nationally acclaimed Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining - Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders-with a unique wine list known as the "Fleming's 100™" that features 100 wines served by the glass.  Fleming's was launched in Newport Beach, Calif. in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen. Today there are 64 restaurants nationwide. Fleming's is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Spectator's annual Awards of Excellence, and Wine Enthusiast's annual Awards of Distinction.

For more information about Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, please visit www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com.

The Great Blizzard of 2011: What's Open & What's Not

This snow storm will forever be know as the Great Blizzard of 2011. While most people couldn't go on with their daily whereabouts, Kurman Communications is thankful for a great technology known as internet!

Restaurant Michael will be closed today but will open tomorrow during regular business hours; 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.


About Restaurant Michael
Restaurant Michael serves classic haute cuisine in a contemporary presentation with French country flair. 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. Call for seasonal hours. Complimentary parking is available. Major cards accepted. Be sure to “Like” Restaurant Michael on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RestaurantMichael and follow Michael on Twitter at @RestoMichael. Visit www.restaurantmichael.com/ for more information.

Bistro One West will be closed today but will open tomorrow during regular business hours for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

About Bistro One West

Bistro One West is a contemporary fresh American Restaurant located at 1 W. Illinois St. in St. Charles, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dining room bar is open from 11 a.m. to close. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, contact Bistro One West at or visit www.bistro1west.com/. Follow Bistro One West on Twitter at @Bistro1West, and “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BistroOneWest.

Guanajuato will be closed today and will open tomorrow during regular business hours from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

About Guanajuato

Guanajuato is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week. The bar is open Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight; and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Guanajuato at or online at www.myguanajuato.com/. Follow Guanajuato on Facebook at www.facebook.com/myguanajuato or on Twitter at @MyGuanajuato.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will be closed today at both the Chicago (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill.; 312/329-9463) and Lincolnshire (960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill.; 847/793-0333) locations. Please call for details regarding tomorrow's status.

About Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the “Fleming’s 100™” that features 100 wines served by the glass. For more information about Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and the Fleming’s 100, please visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com/.

City Fresh, Chicago Organics, RAW and Pastoral at the Chicago French Market will be open today! For more information call the market at (312) 575-0306.

About Chicago French Market
Chicago French Market is a European-inspired market offering an array of local produce, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheese, wine, chocolates, pastas, artisan-made goods, specialty drinks, flowers, prepared meals and a seating area for customers. Chicago French Market’s diverse group of local vendors stay open year-round, six days per week, and is located within the new MetraMarket development at 131 N. Clinton St. (between Washington and Randolph Streets). Chicago French Market offers complimentary garage parking with entrances at 164 N. Canal St. and 165 N. Clinton St. for one hour or less with a minimum purchase of $20 or more (receipt required).

Please note that from January 2011 through May 2011, if traveling westbound on Randolph Street, the Randolph Street bridge is closed due to the Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project. The minor detour will reroute drivers to head north on Franklin Avenue, then west on Lake Street, to turn south on Clinton Street to access the garage. For more information, visit www.chicagofrenchmarket.com/. Follow Chicago French Market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChicagoFrenchMarket and on Twitter at @ChiFrenchMarket

Sunday Prime Rib Dinner at Fleming’s and “Big Game” Offerings

Guests are invited to rekindle the warmth of family ties a little longer this season by enjoying the Sunday Prime Rib Dinner at a special price

Join Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago; 312/329-9463; and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill.; 847/793-0333) every Sunday in January and enjoy the Sunday Prime Rib Dinner for $29.95 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity or wine).

The Sunday Prime Rib Dinner is a 3-course dinner featuring 12 ounces of succulent Prime Rib served with a trio of sauces: Au jus, Horseradish and Dijon; choice of The Wedge, Fleming’s or Caesar salads; one side dish and dessert.

The popular Fleming’s “5 for 6 ‘til 7” bar menu offers 5 premium cocktails, 5 award-winning wines by the glass, and 5 signature appetizers— all priced at $6 each—a stellar value. The menu is also available all night Feb. 6, the evening of the Big Game (5 for 6 ‘til 7 Bar Menu typically available only until 7 p.m., 7 days a week). Fleming’s is the perfect location to watch the AFC/NFC Championship Game on flat screen TV’s at the bar.

Nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the “Fleming’s 100™” that features 100 wines served by the glass. For more information about Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and the Fleming’s 100, please visit http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/.

Revana Vineyard Wine Dinner with Owner Dr. Madaiah Revana at Fleming's, Jan. 29

Join Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., 312-329-9463) at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 for a one-night celebration of top wines from critically acclaimed Revana Family Vineyard in Napa Valley, including their superb 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, ranked #4 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 List for 2010. The cost to attend is $125 per person, including the wines.

This event also features selections from Revana’s sister winery Alexana in Willamette Valley, Ore., all paired with a special five-course menu created by Fleming’s Chef Partner Jerl Griffin. As a special treat, guests will be joined by Dr. Madaiah Revana, the winery owner, who will personally introduce these extraordinary wines.

The evening begins with Bacon Wrapped New Bedford Scallops with Citrus Chutney, paired with ALEXANA, Riesling Willamette Valley Oregon, 2008; followed by a Caesar Salad with Alaskan King Crab and ALEXANA, Pinot Gris Willamette Valley Oregon, 2007. The next course is a Creamy Polenta with Duck topped with Cherry Reduction and paired with ALEXANA, Pinot Noir Willamette Valley Oregon Revana Vineyard, 2007. (91 points, Wine Spectator; 92 points, Wine Advocate). The entrée is a Peppercorn Filet served with Gorgonzola Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Spinach, paired with REVANA, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2005 (92 points, Wine Advocate); and REVANA, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2007 (97 points, Wine Spectator). The evening concludes with a dessert of Chocolate Mousse Cake with Almond Brittle and Crème Anglaise, served with coffee and tea.

Contact the Chicago location of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar to attend this event at (312) 329-9463.

The nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best steakhouse dining – prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders – with a unique wine list known as the “Fleming’s 100” that features 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming’s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Enthusiast’s annual Awards of Distinction and Wine Spectator’s annual Awards of Excellence. Visit www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com for more information.

Women and Wine Dinner at Fleming's, October 22

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar continues to celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a special “Women and Wine” dinner Friday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner is $95 per person and offered at both Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse Chicago locations: 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago; and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire.

In a field once dominated by men, female vintners are turning out some of the very best wines on the market today. Fleming’s is proud to showcase the work of three leading women winemakers with this exclusive four-course dinner during their ongoing celebration of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

This unique wine dinner features a trio of handcrafted premium wines, each personally selected by Fleming’s Director of Wine Marian Jansen op de Haar, paired with an exceptional four-course menu created by Fleming’s Executive Chef Russell Skall.

Passed Hors d’oeuvres include Swiss Cheese Puffs, House Cured Salmon, Citrus Crème Fraiche and Crispy Wonton paired with CORISON, Cabarnet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2000 (Winemaker: Cathy Corison). The appetizer is a Butternut Squash Bisque with Danish Blue Cheese Fondue and Bacon Herb Bruschetta, paired with HONIG, Carbernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2006/2007 (Winemaker: Kristin Belair). The entrée course includes Rosemary-scented Lamb Chops, Parmesan Risotto, Maple Roasted Parsnips and a Red-Wine Demi Glace, paired with FRANCISCAN, Magificat Napa Valley, 2005/2006 (Winemaker: Janet Myers). Dessert is Caramel Pudding with English Toffee and Shortbread Cookies served with coffee and tea.

Reservations may be made by calling Fleming’s directly. The Chicago location may be reached at 312/329-9463, and Lincolnshire at 847/793-0333.

Nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the “Fleming’s 100®” that features 100 wines served by the glass. For more information about Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar please visit www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com.

Drink Pink for the Cause at Fleming's in October

During the month of October, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is urging everyone to “Drink Pink For The Cause!” by indulging in its new specially created cocktail, the Stoli Bombshell. During the month of October, 100% of the sales for each Stoli Bombshell will benefit the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, which supports finding a cure for breast cancer and advancing access to care for all, regardless of one’s ability to pay.

The Stoli Bombshell is served nightly for $6 in Fleming’s Bar and Main Dining Room at two Chicago area locations: 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. 

At only 99 calories, the Stoli Bombshell luxuriously combines Stoli Vanil vodka, fresh raspberries, raspberry preserves and freshly squeezed lime juice, served straight up in a martini glass.

The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade was launched in 1992 as a small pioneering program in the U.K. Avon in the U.S. adopted the Crusade the following year. Over the last 17 years, Avon philanthropy has raised and donated more than $640 million to breast cancer programs around the world, supporting cutting-edge research to find a cure for or prevent breast cancer as well as programs that enable all patients to access quality care.  Funding supports awareness and education: screening and diagnosis; access to treatment; support services; and scientific research. Beneficiaries of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade range from leading cancer research and clinical centers to community-based, non-profit breast health education programs.
 
The nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list that features 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming’s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Spectator magazine’s annual Awards of Excellence, and Wine Enthusiast’s annual Awards of Distinction.

Women, Wine and Golf at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse October 16

Women on Course presents a Fashion Show Luncheon, hosted by MassMutual Financial Group 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 16 at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill. The event is $20 for members, and $30 for guests. Guests who purchase tickets in advance (online) receive a $25 gift card to Fleming’s for a return visit.

Listen to guest speaker and style consultant, Bridget Alonzo, and enjoy a leisurely three-course luncheon with women who share the same interests while enjoying a fashion show and shopping opportunity. This event is hosted at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in downtown Chicago and features designer collections by Callaway Golf. Lunch is prepared by Fleming’s Chef Partner Jerl Griffin including items from by co-sponsors Mirassou Wines and Cabot Cheese.

Women on Course invites women to engage in the golf lifestyle by highlighting the social, business and fitness benefits of the game. Through creative event formats and accessible resources, Women on Course provides a welcoming environment for women entering, and active in the game. Learn more at www.womenoncourse.com.


The nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders – with a unique wine list known as the “Fleming’s 100” that features 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming’s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Enthusiast’s annual Awards of Distinction and Wine Spectator’s annual Awards of Excellence. For more information, contact the Chicago location at (312) 329-9463 or visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com.