Bistro One West November Round-Up

Don't miss any of the exciting things going on at Bistro One West this month!

Music Schedule

Zvonimer Tot plays at Bistro One West November 10.

Thursday nights are Jazz Nights at Bistro One West! Guitarist Zvonimer Tot will be at the restaurant November 10, while Spiral Trio (with Mike Jeffers on Drums and Mike Frost on Sax) will be at Bistro One West November 17. Saturday Nights also showcase musical treats. Stop by November 12 or 26 as Avalanche performs some of your favorite classic rock covers, or November 19 as Scrambled provides great entertainment.

Don't miss out on Prime Rib Wednesday at Bistro One West!

Prime Rib Wednesday

Every Wednesday is Prime Rib Wednesday at Bistro One West. For just $18, you can get a 12-ounce prime rib with mashed potatoes and a house salad. Stop in for a mid-week treat!

Drink Specials

Don’t miss our great drink specials! Every Tuesday, your first bottle of wine is half-priced. Wednesdays, all drafts are half-priced, and all specialty drinks are half-priced on Thursdays. Select beers are also $2 on Fridays.


Holiday Parties at Bistro One WestIt's not to early to think about having your holiday party and Bistro One West! The first four days of December are already filled with holiday celebrations, so make your reservations soon. And for a special treat, if your party spends over $500, you'll get a $50 gift card to spend on your next personal visit to the restaurant!

Don’t Miss Anything from Bistro One West!

Make sure to follow Bistro One West on Twitter and Like the Facebook page so you don’t miss out on the great deals and other events going on at Bistro One West!


Bistro One West is located at 1 W. Illinois St. in St. Charles, IL. Call 630-444-0600 to make a reservation or visit their website here.

Pots de Crème, Sandwiches, Snow Cones and Panini...enjoy great food this August!

Did you know that August 27 marks National Pots de Crème Day? This French dessert is a long-time favorite with rich and silky smooth characteristics, making it irresistible! Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.; 630-444-0600) offers a delicious Chocolate Pot de Crème with roasted pumpkin seed brittle. Help us honor National Pots de Crème Day by enjoying Bistro One West's fabulous Chocolate Pot de Crème.

Image of the Chocolate Pot de Crème
is also available in high-resolution.

*Photo credit: Cindy Kurman

August also marks National Sandwich Month! According to the History Channel, no other nation took to the sandwich the way America did--considering it the most democratic of dishes. Rumor has it, the sandwich owes its name to an 18th century British gambler who did not want to get his hands greasy during a card game--Sir John Montague, the 4th Earl of Sandwich.

The sandwich has since been and remains a lunchtime favorite! Sandwich connoisseurs are urged to try Bistro One West's Open-faced Steak Sandwich with caramelized onions, roasted garlic and herb cheese in honor of National Sandwich Month. This variation is everything a sandwich should be and is offered during lunch hours (Tuesday - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.).

Image of the Open-faced Steak Sandwich

is also available in high-resolution.

*Photo credit: Cindy Kurman

For more information about Bistro One West, please visit www.bistro1west.com.

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Prairie Fire and Sweet Miss Giving's are teaming-up 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, August 12 to serve tasty treats from Sweet Miss Giving's food truck in front of Prairie Fire (215 N. Clinton St., Chicago; 312-382-8300).

Who says you have to be a kid to enjoy a refreshing snow cone? Prairie Fire will be serving two delicious "adult" snow cones including a Raspberry Agave Snow Cone with Hornitos tequila and a Bee's Knees Snow Cone with fresh lemon juice, honey, Licor 43 and Hendrix gin. Must be 21 and up to enjoy this cold treat.

Image of the Raspberry Agave Snow Cone

is also available in high-resolution.

Also, did you know that August marks National Panini Month? Panini originated in Italy and eventually made their way to chic U.S. restaurants. Today, there are many different variations of beloved panini.

We hope you will help us honor two delicious panini served at Prairie Fire and Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, Ill.; 847-205-4433) by enjoying the Grilled Vegetable Panini with "Capriole Farm" goat cheese, balsamic reduction and mixed greens and the Grilled Sustainable "North Country" Ham and Parmesan-Swiss Cheese Panini with fig compote, organic mixed green, walnut, pear and crumbed Amish blue cheese salad.

Image of the Grilled Vegetable Panini

is also available in high-resolution.

Image of the Grilled Sustainable "North Country"

Ham and Parmesan-Swiss Cheese Panini

is also available in high-resolution.

For more information, please visit www.prairiefirechicago.com and www.prairiegrasscafe.com. 

Kurman Clients In The News July Roundup

If you've been as busy as we have, perhaps you missed some of the great news that we've been generating for our Kurman Communications clients. Here's a rundown of some of our hits in July. Thanks to all of the media and bloggers who support our clients by telling their stories. And, thanks to our readers for your continued interest. Have a great August. We look forward to seeing you in the news!

Cindy Kurman
Kurman Communications, Inc.

July 2011
Bistro One West 
07.01.11 Zagat: Bistro One West
07.01.11 Kane County Chronicle: Live outdoor music
07.01.11 Yumbly: Restaurant listing
07.01.11 Romantic Getaways by Connie: Bistro One West
07.08.11 My Suburban Life: Bistro One West
07.14.11 My Suburban Life: Live outdoor music
07.22.11 Kane County Chronicle: Favorite Dining Destination
08.01.11 Chicago Magazine: Best in Chicago for Fox River Dining

Chicago French Market
06.29.11 Food & Beverage News: Bastille Day and July Promotions
06.29.11 Day Life: Bastille Day and July Promotions
06.29.11 Treehugger: Bastille Day and July Promotions
06.29.11 Fuse: Bastille Day and July Promotions
06.29.11 Big Soccer: Pastoral Wine Tasting
06.30.11 Jetsettersblog: Bastille Day
07.04.11 Salut!: Chicago French Market
07.05.11 Every Block: Bastille Day
07.06.11 Illinois News Articles: Bastille Day and July Promotions
07.06.11 The Local Tourist: Bastille Day
07.06.11 India Times: Bastille Day and July Promotions
07.06.11 Zvents: Bastille Day
07.06.11 Chicago Now: Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine
07.08.11 Chicago Splash: Bastille Day
07.08.11 Fulton River District Association: Bastille Day
07.08.11 Chicago Community Loan Fund: Bastille Day and July Promotions
07.08.11 Counselfrance-Chicago: Bastille Day
07.08.11 France Today: Bastille Day
07.08.11 Chicago Food Snob: Bastille Day
07.08.11 Metromix: Pastoral Picnic for Two
07.09.11 What's Cookin, Chicago: Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine
07.11.11 Pop Sugar: Bastille Day
07.11.11 Chicago Tribune: Bastille Day
07.11.11 Metromix: Bastille Day
07.11.11 American Towns: Chicago French Market
07.12.11 Chicago Examiner: Bastille Day
07.12.11 Chicago Foodies: Bastille Day
07.13.11 C-Style Magazine: Bastille Day
07.13.11 I4U News: Bastille Day
07.13.11 Chicago Examiner: Bastille Day
07.13.11 Chicago Magazine-The Dish: Cooking Channel's Food Truck
07.14.11 Chicago Now: Bastille Day

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
07.05.11 Concierge Preferred: Sunday Prime Rib Dinner
07.06.11 Chicago Sun-Times: The Big Deals
07.08.11 Local Wine Events: Silverado Wine Dinner
07.08.11 Detroit News: Summer of Giving: Shades of Pink Foundation Dinner
07.08.11 Chicago Food Snob: Silverado Wine Dinner
07.08.11 Birmingham Patch: Leukemia Benefit
07.08.11 Brownies and Zucchini: Tasting Event
07.10.11 EatMKE: Mojita Bonita
07.12.11 312 Dining Diva: 5-6-7 Bar Menu
07.12.11 Madison Magazine: Madison Restaurant Week
07.12.11 Madison on the Cheap: Madison Restaurant Week
07.21.11 Swa-Rai: National Hamburger Day
07.21.11 Examiner Detroit: 99-Calorie Cocktails
07.23.11 Examiner Detroit: Summer of Giving
07.23.11 Examiner Detroit: Skinny Summer Sippin'
07.23.11 Examiner Detroit: Skinny Sexy Sailor

Green City Market
05.10.11 Chicago Sun-Times: BBQ
05.10.11 EatnDrinkChi: BBQ
07.09.11 Argyle News: BBQ
07.18.11 Show Me Chicago: BBQ

Guanajuato
07.06.11 High Fructose Corn Syrup: Sweet Revenge
07.06.11 Wall Street Journal: Sweet Revenge
07.07.11 Milligan4Congress: Agave Nectar
07.07.11 Culture Waves: No HFCS
07.13.11 Attack Machine: Sweet Insanity

Westfield Old Orchard
03.07.11 Specialty Retail Report: Wilde & Greene Restaurant + Natural Market
03.07.11 Patch: Wilde & Greene Restaurant + Natural Market
07.01.11 Yelp: Wilde & Greene
07.01.11 Quintessential New Trier: Wilde & Greene Restaurant + Natural Market
07.01.11 SkokieNet: Wilde & Greene Restaurant + Natural Market
07.01.11 Make It Better: Wilde & Greene
07.10.11 Patch: Wilde & Greene Restaurant + Natural Market
07.11.11 Pioneer Local: Wilde & Greene Restaurant + Natural Market
07.12.11 Taste of green: Flash Mob
07.12.11 Carepoint: Flash Mob
07.14.11 Patch: Hiring at Wilde & Greene
07.18.11 Chicago Tribune: Reopening of Wilde & Greene
07.18.11 CBS Atlanta: Wilde & Greene
07.18.11 ProgressiveGrocer: Wilde & Greene
07.18.11 WGN Radio 720: Wilde & Greene
07.18.11 City Biz Real Estate: Wilde & Greene
07.18.11 Herald Online: Wilde & Greene
07.19.11 Retail Business Review: Wilde & Greene
07.19.11 Street Insider: Wilde & Greene
07.19.11 TD Ameritrade: Wilde & Greene
07.19.11 SpecialtyFoods: Wilde & Greene
07.22.11 Patch: Wilde & Greene
07.22.11 Pioneer Local: Sneak Peek
07.22.11 TribLocal: Wilde & Greene
07.25.11 Chicago Tribune: Wilde & Greene
07.26.11 LTH Forum: Wilde & Greene
07.26.11 Eater: Wilde & Greene
07.27.11 LaSplash: Wilde & Greene

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.

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.

Last minute Mother's Day plans. Here are some great Chicago-area suggestions.

BISTRO ONE WEST
1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill. 60174
(630) 444-0600
www.Bistro1West.com 

Starting May 1, Bistro One West will keep its doors open for the first Sunday ever, making Bistro One West the ideal west suburban spot to celebrate Mother’s Day! Celebrate the day overlooking the beautiful Fox River on the Bistro One West deck. Enjoy from a delicious menu blend of all things special at Bistro One West including appetizers, entrées and desserts.

Appetizers include Fresh Italian Cow’s Milk Burrata with roasted tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil and sea salt for $11; Baby Wedge Salad with blue cheese dressing, cherry tomatoes and fruitwood smoked bacon for $9; Proscuitto di Parma with seasonal fresh melon for $9; Deviled Eggs filled with buttered Maine lobster for $12; and Mixed Greens tossed with tomatoes, cucumbers and mozzarella with a garlic-thyme dressing for $7.

Entrées include Sautéed Tilapia with sugar snap peas, wild mushrooms and roasted garlic butte for $19; Hawaiian Swordfish with grilled shitakes mushrooms, green onion and their signature cole slaw for $12;Sautéed Shrimp with green beans, house greens and lemon olive oil dressing for $12; Fingerling Potatoes with fresh farm egg, roasted asparagus and house greens for $10 (add crumbled ahi tuna, grilled steak or grilled chicken for $6); Meyer’s Farm Naturally Raised Half-pound Beef Burgerfor $10 (extras: cherry-wood smoked bacon for $3, caramelized onions for $1, fried egg for $2, Swiss, blue or cheddar cheese for $2, and sautéed wild mushrooms for $2); Natural Fruit-wood Smoked Bacon with lettuce, tomatoes, maple-orange aioli on cibatta bread for $10; Caged Free Egg Sandwich with assorted peppers, honey and white cheddar cheese for $8; and Grilled Wagyu served with potatoes and topped with an avocado butter for $26. Extra sides include fingerling potatoes, wild mushrooms or asparagus for $6 each.

Desserts include Butter and Bread Pudding with poached berry compote and vanilla sauce for $6; Caramelized Roasted Banana baked with cinnamon wonton and nutella cream for $6;French Butter Cookies with lemon curd, wild berry compote and chocolate sauce for $7; Vanilla Gelato with balsamic and strawberries or lemon sorbet with vanilla scented berries for $6; andFlourless Chocolate Cake with butter-cream and more chocolate sauce for $6. 

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CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET
131 N. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill. 60661
(312) 575-0306
www.chicagofrenchmarket.com

Celebrate your Mom this Mother’s Day with treats and delights from Chicago French Market. Choose from a variety of vendors and their exceptional specials to make your Mom feel like a queen.

Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine is happy to present their Mother’s Day gift box! Their gift for Mom features some of their most cherished products from local producers and a sparkling Rose from France. Mom will be delighted with a Wabash Cannonball,a Farmstead Goat’s Milk Cheese from Capriole Farms in Greenville, Indiana; Quince and Apple brand fruit spread, a small batch preserved from Madison, Wisconsin; Potter’s Crackers, an artisan line of crackers from Madison, Wisconsin;Sweet Margy’s Handmade Toffee, made right here in Chicago; and abeautiful Veuve de Vernay Rose, a sparkling Tempranillo from Bordeaux, France. This Artisan Gift Box is $39.99 and will be available online for local delivery or shipping across the continental US, and can also be picked up at one of their three locations.

Pastoral Artisan is also offering a cross promotion with SpaSpace (161 N. Canal St., (312) 466-9585). Treat your Mother to something special. Let Pastoral cater your spa experience at SpaSpace and receive 10% off both your catering and your spa package. Must mention special when booking. Not valid with Spa Finder Certificates or any other offer. Not valid for gift certificate purchases. Offer valid 5/1/11 to 5/31/11. Call (312) 454-9644 or visit www.pastoralartisan.com for more information.

Sweet Miss Giving’s is offering specially decorated cupcakes to please any Mother. Call (312) 575-0212 or visit www.sweetmissgivings.com for more information.

Delightful Pastries will be featuring an array of natural, local and sustainable grown ingredients in a vast Mother’s Day Menu. Choose from gluten free desserts, mini pastries, beautiful mixed berry torte’s and savory quiches, Frittata’s, and Beet and Orange Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette, just to name a few. Call (312) 234-9644 or visit www.delightfulpastries.com for more information.

Abbey Brown Soap Artisan’s Spring Special is running now through May 9. Step into spring with handmade products by WomanCraft, an organization providing employment for women regaining their independence. Special items include olive oil soaps wrapped in handmade paper in refreshing scents including Lavender, Jasmine Blossom and Rosebuds; recycled cards and note card sets, made from office paper and perished flowers, handmade and available in a variety of colors; and seed card packs, see your handwritten notes become wildflowers when buried, watered and cared for! Call (312) 738-2290 or visit www.abbeybrown.com for more information.

Have you ordered your Mother’s Day bouquets yet? Les Fleur offers truly original arrangements, gorgeous bouquets, beautiful gift items and more. This Mother’s Day treat your Mom to an array of flower specials; mini cymbidium orchid bouquets ($25), spray rose bouquets in assorted colors ($18), tulip bunches in assorted colors ($10) and pink oriental lily bouquets ($20) just to name a few! Call (312) 463-1111 or email les.fleurs@yahoo.com for more information.

Vanille Patisserie is offering a Mother’s Day limited edition,three-tiered boxes filled with 1/2 poundFrench Macaroons, 1/3 pound assorted shortbread cookies and 1/3 pound buttery caramels for $45. They are also featuring a Rose Vanille 8" cake for $40 or a 6" cake for $30, and a Vanilla Bean Mousseline, raspberry marmalade, rose cream center,  and Vanilla financier cake witha raspberry Glaze for $40. Call (312) 575-9963 or visit www.vanillepatisserie.com for more information.

Canady Le Chocolatier is offering beautiful handmadeChocolate Truffles and Bon Bon’s. A 12 piece box of these specialties is $18. Call (312) 454-8700 for more information. 

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RESTAURANT MICHAEL64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, Ill. 60093
(847) 441-3100
www.restaurantmichael.com 

Restaurant Michael is hosting a special three-course Mother’s Day brunch Sunday, May 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For $44 per adult and $19 per child (under 10 years of age), begin with choice of Tian of Pan-roasted scallop with baby spinach brie, tarragon-scented corn blini and truffle sauce; Duo of Sliced House-cured Smoked Salmon and Five-spice Seared Yellow Tail Tuna and a warm potato cake with chive and lemongrass crème frâiche; Caramelized Onion and Bacon "Tarte Flambé"; Early Spring Pea Soup with snow pea and fresh Maryland crab; Tossed Baby Greens dressed with choice of honey-truffle or champagne-herb vinaigrette.

For a second-course, choose from Filet of "Loup de Mer" in crispy potato scales with morels, fava beans and asparagus tips; Roast Breast of Duck and Foie Grass Strudel with door county cherries and natural jus; Roast Chateaubriand of Beef Tenderloin with potato gratin and sauce perigord; Duo of Baby Lamb Chops and "Karabuta" Pork Tenderloin Medallions with rosemary jus and baby French green beans; and Soft-shelled Crab Beignet over exotic mushroom risotto with crispy fried leeks and grilled asparagus.

For a final dessert course, choose from Fallen Chocolate Soufflé and caramel gelato; Duo of warm bananas foster crepe and Tahitian vanilla panna cotta; Seasonal Sorbet and gelatowith toasted almond biscotti; Warm Berry Charlotte with brown sugar crème frâiche and cinnamon-nutmeg gelato;or Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles.

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FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill. 60611
(312) 329-9463 

960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill. 60069
(847) 793-0333
www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com

Mother’s Day Brunch May 8 –Fleming’s will open early at 11:30 am on Mother’s Day and offer a 3-course Brunch Menu until 3 pm, in addition to their regular menu.  The Brunch Menu will be offered for $32.95 per person, and a Children’s Brunch Menu will also be available for $15.95.  A specialty 99 calorie cocktail, the Tickled Pink, will also be available all day for $6.95. And to make the day even more special, every mother who celebrates at Fleming’s on Mother’s Day will receive a $25 Fleming’s Dining Card* to use for a future evening out.  Reservations are now available and can be made online. 

*$25 Fleming’s Dining Card valid from 5/9/11 – 6/12/11 

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215 N. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill. 60661
(312) 382-8300
www.prairiefirechicago.com

Prairie Fire is offering a special Mother’s Day three-course brunch menu for both adults and children 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8.

For $42 per adult and $15 per child (under 10), begin the experience with Mini-croissants served warm to the table followed by selection from a three-course prix fixe menu. First-course items include Crispy Shrimp Roll with spicy dipping sauce; "Three Sister’s Garden" Pea Shoot Tendril Salad with arugula, asparagus, Dijon mustard vinaigrette and shaved aged cheddar;Prairie Fire Caesar Salad with romaine lettuce, homemade dressing, toasted croutons and shaved parmesan; and White Bean and Homemade Sausage Soup.

Second-course items include Peeky Toe Crab Benedict with asparagus and citrus hollandaise Chicken Roulade with grilled vegetables; Parmesan Crusted Tilapia over creamed spinach and"Three Sister’s Garden" Micro Greens; Ancho Marinated Skirt Steak with mushroom ragout and potato wedges.

Third-course dessert items include Carrot Cake Cream Cheese Icing; Double Chocolate Cake; Strawberry Cream Pie; Chocolate Cookie and Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream.

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PRAIRIE GRASS CAFE
601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, Ill. 60062
847-205-4433
www.prairiegrasscafe.com

Prairie Grass Cafe is offering a special Mother’s Day prix fix brunch menu 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 8 for bother adult and children. Select from the buffet and dessert buffet for $42 per adult and $15 per child (10 and under); tax, gratuity and beverage are not included.

Buffet items include "Made to order" Omelet Station including choice of river valley ranch mushrooms, springonions, crumbled feta and spinach, and chopped fresh herbs; Fresh "Peekytoe" Crab with grated lemon and herbs for omelets; Hot Fresh Waffle Station with maple syrup; Applewood Smoked Maple Creek Farm Bacon; Roasted New York Grass Fed Beef Strip Loin with mushroom sauce and carved to order;  Herb Roasted Little Red Potatoes; Spicy Braised Pulled Pork with Three Sisters Garden black beans, cilantro and avocado relish; Mint Creek Farm Homemade Lamb Sausage with chunky vegetable relish; Prairie Grass Cafe Signature Grass Fed Beef Shepard’s Pie; Parmesan Crusted Tilapia over creamed spinach;Platter of Asparagus with basil remoulade and sliced radished; Chopped Veggie Salad with crumbled Amish blue cheese, red wine vinaigrette (romaine, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers and tomato); Caesar Salad with romaine, homemade dressing, croutons and shaved parmesean;Fresh Housemade Farmer’s Cheese served savory with chives and fresh black pepper; Crusty Multi-grain Artisan Breads; Mini Chocolate Croissants; Cheese Danish; Raspberry Jam Danish and Sticky Pecan Rolls.

The desserts includes Crepe Station with valrhona and hazelnut spread, raspberry jam and whipped cream; Fresh Sliced Ripe Fruit; Platter of Berries; Double Chocolate Cup Cakes with butter cream icing; and Mom’s Fruit Cream Pie.

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♣ The Luck of O’Kurman—St. Patrick’s Day Delights Worth More Than a Pot of Gold

Everyone will be Irish come March 17. Here at Kurman Communications, we are honored to share our clients’ St. Patrick’s Day plans. Celebrate this year at one of these fabulous restaurants, a reason to feel lucky!

BISTRO ONE WEST
1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.; (630) 444-0600

Consider Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill; (630) 444-0600) the ideal location to enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day meal while enjoying a breath-taking view of the beautiful Fox River.

Bistro One West is specially preparing Wagyu Corned Beef in-house for the occasion— available March 12-19 both as a sandwich for $6 and an entrée for $16.

The Wagyu Corned Beef Sandwich is served with their signature parsnip chips, making for a superb St. Paddy’s Day meal.

Enjoy the Wagyu Corned Beef Entrée—served with cabbage and sautéed carrots, a delicious Irish meal sure to make its indulgers feel lucky.

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 (630) 444-0600 or visit http://www.bistro1west.com/. Follow Bistro One West on Twitter at @Bistro1West, and “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BistroOneWest.

CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET
131 N. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill.; (312) 575-0306

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (Thursday, March 17) this year at the Chicago French Market, offering an array of festive items provided by select vendors.

City Fresh Market, a European-styled grocery destination offering west-loop commuters and shoppers healthy, quality items, is taking pre-orders for locally-made Bea’s Best corned beef brisket. Get your corned beef brisket this year, 13-15 pounds for $5.49-$5.99 per pound, from ‘the definitive west-loop neighborhood market’.

Stop by Delightful Pastries for traditional, tasty handmade Irish scones, $2.50 each, and savory potato pie, $4 per slice. The bakery specializes in authentic European pastries, using local, natural and sustainably grown ingredients.

Warm up at Lavazza Espression, offering Mint Èspessone TM.  This delicious drink is made with Italian chocolate heated to a rich, thick delicious flavor, and topped with a fresh mint-flavored light mousse. Available from March 1- March 31, a small is $2.95 and large $3.75 (plus tax and gratuity).

Did you know that Ireland is famous for its cheese? Choose from three distinct cheeses at Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine, a European-inspired, authentic neighborhood cheese shop.

Coolea, $29.99 per pound— an Irish aged Gouda-style cheese made in County Cork. The complex flavors of this cheese hint at butterscotch and honey with a slightly nutty and savory note.

Ardrahan, $26.99 per pound—a washed rind cheese from County Cork. The aroma of this cheese belies subtle flavors; savory and smokey with a slight cocoa note.

Cashel Blue, $24.99 per pound—made in County Tipperary, this cheese is rich and creamy with slightly peppery pockets from the blue, a great blue for those who are intimidated by blue cheese.
Stop by Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread & Wine Thursday, March 17 between 4:30 p.m. and 6p.m. to enjoy a no-cost beer tasting.

Produce Express will be offering a bundle package including one pound of creamy white potatoes, one bag of carrots (approximately one pound), one head of green cabbage (approximately two pounds) and one large Spanish onion—all for $5 (tax included). 

Make your way to Provo’s Bakery, offering something sweet to satisfy the sweet-tooth. Featured sugar shamrock cookies are $1 each. Festive green and white butter cookies are available for $5 per half-pound, $10 per pound and $16 per 1.5 pound.

During the month of March, Sweet Miss Giving’s is offering two limited edition, Irish-infused items—the Emerald Isle Cupcake and Shamrock Shortbread Cookie.

Made fresh daily, baked goods at Sweet Miss Giving’s are all-natural and preservative free. Stop by to pick up one dozen Emerald Isle Cupcakes for $36 or a half-dozen for $18. Also available are Mini Emerald Isle Cupcakes—one dozen for $12.

Don’t forget to indulge your Irish side (even if just for the day) with Shamrock cookies—$2 each. 

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 http://www.chicagofrenchmarket.com/. Follow Chicago French Market on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ChicagoFrenchMarket and on Twitter at @ChiFrenchMarket.

FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR
25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill.; (312) 329-9463
960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill.; (847) 793-0333

In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago; (312) 329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill.; (847) 793-0333) is offering Draught Guinness on the “5 for $6 ’til 7” bar menu for the special price of $6 for two bottles. It‘s the perfect way to raise an Irish toast with a friend.

Draught Guinness is produced in Dublin using the same ingredients as the keg version and it‘s best enjoyed straight from the bottle. Every time you tilt it to drink, a special mixture of nitrogen is released into the stout, delivering the authentic Guinness experience with every sip.

Did you know that lamb adds to a variety of traditional Irish cuisine? Try your Draught Guinness with New Zealand Lamb Chops—three double thick chops broiled and served with madeira sauce.

You can also enjoy Irish Coffee any evening at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. Made with Irish Whisky, the delightful toddy with floating cream on top can be made at home— preheat a coffee cup or glass goblet with very hot water; pour out. Place two sugar cubes in the bottom of the goblet. Pour about 4 ounces of hot coffee over the sugar cubes; stir. Add 2 ounces of Jameson or Bushmills Irish Whisky; stir. Float a half-inch layer of whipped cream on top. Please call Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar for pricing (Lincolnshire, Ill.—(847) 793-0333 and Chicago—(312) 329-9463).

About Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
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.

Five Star Cellars Wine Sampling at Bistro One West Friday, Feb. 18

David Huse, owner and wine maker of Five Star Cellars in Walla Walla, Wash., will be in the bar of Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.; (630) 444-0600) 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 offering complimentary samples of Five Star Cellars’ superb wine selections.

Five Star Cellars, depicting excellence and class, strives to produce quality red wines.

Huse started a small winery in 2000 after discovering a passion through his involvement at another winery. As popularity and production increased, Five Star Cellars developed their own site to include a tasting room.

Five Star Cellars is a family-run business to include David Huse, his son Matt Huse and their wives Sandy and Traci. Matt Huse, a 2003 graduate of the Walla Walla Community College Enology and Viticulture Program, is dedicated to producing “Five Star” quality wine.

Don’t miss the opportunity to try the delectable wines from Five Star Cellars at Bistro One West.

Visit http://www.bistro1west.com/ to print a 20% off food coupon (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday only). Sign-up for the Bistro One West mailing/dinner club and receive a $10 off coupon.

February weekly specials include Tuesday—half-priced wines, Wednesday—half-priced drafts and Thursday—(bar only) burger and two draft beers for $16.

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 (630) 444-0600 or visit http://www.bistro1west.com/. Follow Bistro One West on Twitter at @Bistro1West, and “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BistroOneWest.

Bistro One West to Host First Monthly Wine Dinner Feb. 24

Featuring Winegrower Eric Poolen
from DeLoach Vineyards

Recently opened Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.), a contemporary fresh American restaurant, hosts its first monthly wine dinner 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. This month’s dinner features winegrower Eric Poolen of DeLoach Vineyards. The cost is $75 per person (including tax and gratuity).

The dinner starts with a mouth-watering appetizer—West Coast Mussels with chorizo, shallots and a smoked paprika butter sauce, paired with DeLoach 2007 O.F.S. Chardonnay; followed by an entrée—Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast with duck sausage filled mushroom and zinfandel reductions, paired with DeLoach 2008 Russian River Zinfandel; and finished with a delicious Sweet Potato Crepe filled with Bufala Ricotta and orange fig sauce, paired with Raymond 2006 Eloquence Late Harvest Chardonnay. To RSVP, call Bistro One West at (630) 444-0600.

About DeLoach Vineyards
DeLoach Vineyards focuses on small-lot winemaking, located in sunny Santa Rosa, Calif., paying special attention to its Russian River Valley, O.F.S. and Vineyard Designate wines. DeLoach is passionate about Pinot Noir—demanding a delicate, labor-intensive process. Each wine is given diligence to produce original, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.

Cecil DeLoach, a fireman from San Francisco, planted the first grape in 1973. Purchased by the Boisset family from Burgundy, France, in 2003, the vision of eco-friendly farming practices were brought to DeLoach Vineyards, showing dedication to the environment and quality of the wine.

Eric Pooler, DeLoach Vineyards winegrower, is a Northern California native with a foundation in agriculture that was set at a young age by his father.

Pooler graduated from Chico State with a degree in agricultural business and a minor in plant science. At DeLoach Vineyards, his experience and commitment to eco-friendly farming practices show in the high-quality wines.

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 (630) 444-0600 or visit http://www.bistro1west.com/. Follow Bistro One West on Twitter at @Bistro1West, and “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BistroOneWest.