New Chicago French Market Vendor, Bello Tea

The Chicago French Market is pleased to welcome its newest vendor, Bello Tea . Bello Tea offers 90 different types of teas and herbals. In addition to loose leaf teas, Bello Tea offers hot and ice teas, bubble teas, Matcha Green Teas and Limeades. In response to the growing interest, Bello Tea also provides Tea Tasting and Tea Education classes for its patrons, as well as a wide range of tea accessories for purchase.

Sporting the motto, "Life is Good, Enjoy Your Tea…™", it is no wonder that many consider Bello Tea their one stop shop for all things tea related. Bello Tea's mission has been to serve, help and educate their customers in discovering the beautiful world of tea. Find Bello Tea at the Chicago French Market this November.

Owner Tammy Reedy started the business in 2009, and she developed strong roots from growing up in Bangkok, Thailand where tea was a major fixture. What first began as selling tea in Western Suburban French Markets led to her first permanent location in Downers Grove in December 2009.

The Chicago French Market is pleased to welcome its newest vendor, Bello Tea. Bello Tea offers 90 different types of teas and herbals. In addition to loose leaf teas, Bello Tea offers hot and ice teas, bubble teas, Matcha Green Teas and Limeades. In response to the growing interest, Bello Tea also provides Tea Tasting and Tea Education classes for its patrons, as well as a wide range of tea accessories for purchase. 

Sporting the motto, "Life is Good, Enjoy Your Tea…™", it is no wonder that many consider Bello Tea their one stop shop for all things tea related. Bello Tea's mission has been to serve, help and educate their customers in discovering the beautiful world of tea.

Owner Tammy Reedy started the business in 2009, and she developed strong roots from growing up in Bangkok, Thailand where tea was a major fixture. What first began as selling tea in Western Suburban French Markets led to her first permanent location in Downers Grove in December 2009.

June Events at Birch River Grill: Graduation Parties and Father's Day

Say congratulations to a 2010 graduate with a private part at Birch River Grill (75 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights; 847-427-4242) and celebrate that graduate’s hard work. Birch River Grill welcomes all groups to dine for this special occasion. Parties under eight can order any of the items from Birch River Grill’s regular menu. Parties more than eight have two menus to choose from:

Tier one consists of an appetizer choice of BRG Salad with baby greens, shredded Michigan carrots, beefsteak tomato wedges and seedless cucumber slices; Granny Apple Onion Soup with paprika Parmesan croutons and Wisconsin Swiss and provolone cheese; or the Soup of the Day. Guests can choose two of the four entrées: Pan Roasted Chicken Breast with kiln dried cranberry vegetable medley; Meatloaf Tower, with ground beef, veal, pork, crispy haystack onions, Yukon gold mash and roasted tomato glaze; Linguine and Meatballs with marinara a la rustica, linguine pasta and Nonna Valenti’s meatballs; or Chervil Crusted Wisconsin Northern Pike with mac’ n locally farmed cheese and sautéed green beans. Dessert includes Berry Sorbet served with fresh berries. This meal is $21 per person.

Tier two features a choice of BRG Salad with baby greens, shredded Michigan carrots, beefsteak tomato wedges and seedless cucumber slices; Granny Apple Onion Soup with paprika Parmesan croutons and Wisconsin Swiss and provolone cheese; or the Soup of the Day. Guests can choose two of the four entrées: Bourbon Glazed Organic Pork Tenderloin with Wisconsin white cheddar cheese grits, grilled asparagus and bourbon demi; Cedar Planked Maple Salmon with maple rosemary garlic glaze, smoked pepper bacon wild rice pilaf, steamed broccoli and baby carrots; Yankee Pot Roast with braised carrots, celery, onions, Yukon gold potatoes and red wine sauce; or Grilled Top Sirloin with smashed sweet potatoes, yellow carrot vegetable medley and tomato Creole peppercorn sauce. Dessert features Berry Sorbet with fresh berries. This menu is $25 per person.

Father’s Day at Birch River Grill in Arlington Heights
During regular business hours on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 20, Birch River Grill offers All-You-Can-Eat Baby Back Ribs, served with sweet potato fries and corn on the cob. Bring the whole family to celebrate Dad and enjoy this dining deal, just $16 per person.

About Birch River Grill
Birch River Grill serves rustic American gourmet comfort food. Breakfast is served 6 a.m. - 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch is served 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday, with only the lounge menu available from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. Dinner hours are 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and Sunday, and 5 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with the lounge open one hour later daily. All major credit cards are accepted. Complimentary parking is available. For reservations or more information, please contact Birch River Grill at (847) 427-4242 or visit http://www.birchrivergrill.com/.

Kurman Communications Announces Free Release Tuesdays for Charities and Non-Profits

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Save the Girls: A Silver Lining Foundation Is Looking For Junior Board Members

Join the Junior Board of A Silver Lining Foundation at Enoteca Piattini, 934 W. Webster Avenue in Chicago, on Thursday, May 29, from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. as they host “Save the Girls,” a social and networking event which will raise money to help sponsor no cost mammograms for the uninsured and to promote the early detection of breast cancer. The evening features a selection of Italian tastes, including wine, beer and appetizers. Advance tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.asilverliningfoundation.org/tickets, with $30 admission at the door. At the event, t-shirts will be available with a donation of $10 or more.

Launched in 2002 by Dr. Sandy Goldberg, a breast cancer survivor, A Silver Lining Foundation (ASLF) provides the underinsured and uninsured with information concerning cancer resources, treatment options and support services. All proceeds from the event go to ASLF's unique Buy A Mom A Mammogram™ program, which funds screening mammograms at The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago, South Shore Hospital in Chicago, and Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights to qualifying women in a timely, dignified and respectful fashion. Since the Buy A Mom A Mammogram™ program's inception in 2006, ASLF has provided more than 2,000 women with information about and access to no cost screening mammograms. In response to the growing number of women needing follow up due to a possible abnormality, the foundation began funding diagnostic testing in 2007.

Wine Events at D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lincoln Park

Each month, D.O.C. Wine Bar (2602 N. Clark St., Chicago) hosts a bi-weekly wine tasting series of 12 wines from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.:

On Monday, April 21, guests can enjoy wines from Spain and Portugal. From Albarino to Verdejo, D.O.C. has selected six whites and six reds spanning the world's oldest appellation system in the Douro Valley to the Port and Sherry houses of Spain.

On Monday, April 28, D.O.C. is offering a selection of spring wines, crisper and lighter-bodied to welcome the new warm season. Selections come from Washington, Oregon, New Zealand, France and beyond.

The cost to attend these special wine tastings is $35 per person. Seating is limited so reservations are required, and must be made with a credit card. Call D.O.C. Wine Bar at (773) 883-5101 to make a reservation.

Every Friday, D.O.C. Wine Bar offers special "Millionaire Flights" featuring wines that are normally only sold by the bottle. On Friday, April 25, patrons can select a Millionaire Flight featuring French Red wines: 2002 Domaine Clusel-Roch Cote-Rotie, 2005 Daniel Rion & Fils 'La Lavieres' Nuits-St.-Georges and 2003 Chateau La Nerthe Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The bottles in the Millionaire Flights range from $75-$150, but the flights are sold for $25-45 each.

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Established in 1963 and implemented in 1966, the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) ("Controlled Denomination of Origin") is Italy's equivalent to France's APPELLATION D'ORIGINE CONTRÔLÉE. DOC's are defined by the geographic area of production for each wine, the varieties that can be used, the minimum alcohol content, the maximum yield, and the specifications for aging.

D.O.C. Wine Bar is located at 2602 N. Clark St. in Lincoln Park at Clark and Wrightwood. For more information, call (773) 883-5101 or visit http://www.docwinebarchicago.com/.