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.

October 15^th

Craft Beer Tuesdays at Prairie Grass Cafe

 

Every Tuesday in October enjoy a complimentary sampling of three local beers at Prairie Grass Cafe, 601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook. Call (847) 205-4433 for reservations.

This week's Featured Brewery is Five Rabbit Brewery from Chicago.

Under two years old, Five Rabbit is a newcomer in Chicago’s craft brew scene. Founded by Andres Araya and Randy Mosher, 5 Rabbit has set out to celebrate the rich tapestry of Latin American culture and cuisine. But despite their inspiration, all the 5 Rabbit beers have a 21st century point of view.

 5 Rabbit

An elegant take on a classic golden beer. A base of high-quality malt contributes caramel and honeyed notes, and these are balanced by a brisk, clean bitterness.

12 oz Bottle  -  $6

 Missionario

Wheat beer fermented with Muscat grape must and almonds. This beer will pair well with our crab cake or a lighter fish like the Whitefish.

12 oz Bottle—$6

 Five Lizzard

Deep amber-colored ale with complex caramel with a long dry and spicy finish. A small amount of roasted ancho chile is used to complement the toasty malt aroma, adding a fruity-toasty depth without heat or strong chile flavor.

12 oz Bottle—$6 

October 22 will be Lakefront brew – founded in 1987 by brothers Russ and Jim Klisch grandsons of a former Schlitz brewery truck driver their little operation has grown into one of the mainstays of Midwest Brewing.

Fixed Gear is a big, bold American red ale. A brilliant floral-citrus aroma, thanks to an aggressive dry hopping, caramel flavors balance the citrus bite that comes from Chinook and Cascade hops.

 Pumpkin Lager  - using real pumpkin and a proprietary blend of spices made here in Milwaukee for us by the acclaimed Spice House, our brewers lager this beer for 4 full weeks. This extra time gives the Lakefront Pumpkin Lager a deep, smooth richness that no ale can match.

25^th Anniversary Imperial Stout - a rich imperial stout with cocoa nibs, vanilla beans, and cherry purée. A strong chocolate aroma arises, followed by sweet malt and mild tart cherry. The full, dense mouthfeel yields a malty sweetness followed by chocolate, cherry, and vanilla flavors, then finishes with a slight alcohol warmth, leaving roasted malt and chocolate notes until the next sip. -

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.

Chicago French Market - Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine's Grab n' Go Sandwiches and Baguettes

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine

With summer in full swing, there's nothing nicer on a hot Chicago day than an ice cold beer. Pastoral is featuring an expanded rotating selection of craft beers this July. 

Hungry but in a hurry for your evening commute?  Stop by Pastoral and pick up a freshly made Grab n' Go sandwich. These are perfect for the Metra ride home. Running Late? Plan ahead. You can pre-order your made-to-order pastoral sandwiches by calling or ordering on-line.

Pastoral is known for its fabulous selection of imported cheese. Why not pick up a variety, enjoy a fresh baguette, and a great bottle of wine – the perfect addition to any meal.

TODAY at the Chicago French Market

4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine will be hosting their monthly tasting.  This month’s tasting will be featuring a diverse array of craft beers that are perfect for summer fun.

 

http://www.pastoralartisan.com/events/free-beer-tasting-chicago-french-market-thursday-july-11-430-630pm

 

Rush Hour Music – Dean Milano

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Complimentary

Singer and songwriter Dean Milano engages in storytelling through his preferred medium, music. Having mastered many styles of music, Milano effortlessly moves between the musical genres of folk, country, rock, ballads, bluegrass and pop.  He spent four years touring with The New Seekers and has been the opening act for the Spencer Davis Group, Bo Diddley, The Kingston Trio in addition to many others.  Come listen from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at the Chicago French Market.

Bistro One West to Host Beer Dinner with Two Brothers Brewing Co.

Featuring a five-course menu

with beer pairings June 28

Bistro One West is hosting their first-ever beer dinner, featuring Warrenville, Ill.’s own Two Brothers Brewery Co. 6:30 p.m. June 28. Chef Doug D’Avico is preparing a delicious five-course meal to accompany the beers of Two Brothers for $45 per person (excluding tax and gratuity).

The dinner starts with Loaded Mini Sweet Potatoes with Hasselman Farm’s country bacon and house-made crème fraiche, served with Domaine DuPage. The first-course is Grilled Pork Belly topped with mole and Spence Farm’s radish salad, served with Long Haul Session Ale. The main-course is the signature Bistro One West burger, Grilled Strube Ranch Slider topped with lobster salad, served with Resistance IPA. The salad-course consists of a Papaya and Avocado Salad with chiles and green onions, served with Dog Days Seasonal Ale. The final dessert-course is Cherry Tart with “Cane & Ebel” gelato, served with Hop Juice.

For a high-resolution image of the signature
Bistro One West burger, please press here.

Bistro One West also serves the finest on-tap beers including Miller Lite, Bud Light, Stella Artois, Guinness, Sam Adams, Fat Tire, Blue Moon, Sam Adams – Winterfest, Two Bro/French Country Ale, Lagunitas IPA, Stone Pale Ale, Magic Hat #9, Lagunitas Brown Sugga, Two Brothers Heavy Handed - India Pale Ale, Iniquity Black Ale, MGD, Peroni, Seirra Nevada Pale, Fat Tire 2 Below, Left Hand Pole Star – Pilsner, Dos Eques, Goose Island 312, Coors Light and Leinenkugal Sun.

To make a reservation, please call Bistro One West at (630) 444-0600.

About Two Brothers Brewing Co.

Two Brothers Brewing Co. is a family-owned and operated microbrewery and brewpub located in the western suburbs of Chicago—founded by Jim and Jason Ebel in 1996. The brothers learned the diversity and culture of European beers through their time spent in Europe. After returning home and discovering that options in flavor-oriented craft beers were virtually non-existent, they decided to open a home beer and wine making store—The Brewer’s Coop in Naperville, Ill. and the basis of their envision to start their own brewery, Two Brothers Brewing Co.

Two Brothers Brewing Co. is still 100 percent family-owned. Their beers are currently found in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania.

Beer Extravaganza Part Two at Bella Bacinos in La Grange

Learn about beer and enjoy good eats at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15 during Beer Extravaganza Part 2 at Bella Bacinos (36 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange; 708-352-8882). Bella Bacinos welcomes Kevin Kuzlik, the "Beer Ambassador" of Burke Beverage Inc.

Guests will taste six beers, accompanied by light fare. All beers are available for purchase at a special pricing.

Purchase tickets today! Tickets are $20 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. RSVP a bacinios@live.com or call (708) 352-8882. Visit http://www.bacinos.com/ for more information.