Restaurant Michael Features Dover Sole for the Last Time this Month Tonight (Friday, Feb. 4)!

Restaurant Michael (64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, Ill.; (847) 441-3100) will feature Dover Sole "à la Française" for the last time this month tonight (Friday, Feb. 6). The lovely fish will be skillfully finished tableside and served on a bed of Wild Rice Pilaf with a gorgeous Cognac-Kissed Lobster Butter Sauce. For $29.95, this tantalizing dish is available both à la carte and part of the prix fixe menu.
Please indicate preference when making a reservation as there are only 30 portions to sell. For reservations call Restaurant Michael at (847) 441-3100.

Guests are in for an additional treat as tonight’s Friday night live performance will feature the cabaret song stylings of Petra van Nuis with guitarist Andy Brown.

Keep in mind, Restaurant Michael’s Winter Truffle Menu will be available as of this Sunday, Feb. 6. The $89 menu includes Potato-Truffle Soup with Truffle Potato Croquette; Galantine of Foie Gras, Truffles, Pork and Chanterelles with Truffle Madeira Sauce; Chilled Maine Lobster, King Crab and Leek Terrine in Truffled Cognac Lobster Gelée with Shaved Fennel and Truffle Salad, Carrot and Beet Butter; Filet of Wild Sea Bass Poached in Truffle Cream, Yellow and Green Squash “Cappellini” Tossed with Toasted Hazelnut Vinaigrette; Duo of Roasted Tenderloin of Beef and Rack of Lamb, Creamy Truffle-Scented Potato and Celery Root Purée, Truffle and Celery Root “Tian,” and Lamb Jus with Black Truffle; Warm Truffle-Scented Stuffed Brie de Mieux in Crispy Phyllo; concluding with Truffle and Tahitian Vanilla Gelato, Brandy Lace Cookies; and Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles with Coffee and Hot Tea. Guests may add a three-wine flight option to the truffle menu for an additional $29.

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.

Warm Up Tonight at Bistro One West in St. Charles

Spend a delightful evening this weekend at Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.; (630) 444-0600), a contemporary fresh American restaurant settled along the shore of the Fox River. The menu at Bistro One West features high quality, modern American cuisine using simple, artisan techniques and fresh ingredients.

This weekend, choose from delicious appetizers including Soup of the Day; Cow’s Milk Burrata with Roasted Tomatoes, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Sea Salt; Prosciutto di Parma with Marsala Poached Pears; Jumbo Prawns with Garlic, Chili Threads, Shallots and Grilled Ciabatta; Bibb Leaf Salad with Roasted Tomatoes, Herb Dressing and Fried Parsnips; Shaved Roasted Beets with Nopales Salad, Pickled Jalapeno and Feta Cheese; Ancient Sweet Pepper with Dunbarton Bleu Cheese and Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon; Deviled Eggs filled with Maine Lobster; and Cheese: Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Mozzarella and Garlic-Thyme Dressing.  

Indulge in mouth-watering entrées including Seared Rushing Waters Trout with Grilled Shitakes, Green Onion and Cole Slaw; Roasted Poblano Pepper with Spicy Lentils, Red Shallots, Spinach, Feta and Tomato; Herb Roasted Amish Chicken with Roasted Carrots, Lemon, Cinnamon and Pearl Onions; Braised Wagyu Beef Checks with Strozzapreti Pasta, Rapini, Ricotta, Rosemary and Wine; Organic Irish Salmon with Roasted Cauliflower, Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon and Mint; Berkshire Pork OssoBuco with Escarole, Gigante Beans, Bacon and Natural Reductions; Pappardelle with Berkshire Pork Belly, Tomatoes and Pecorino Romano; Grilled Wagyu Steak with Avocado Butter and Fingerling Home Fries; 14oz Prime Bone-In Strip Loin with Spinach, Roasted Carrots and Natural Reductions; 100% Grass Fed Wagyu Ribeye Steak with Roasted Shallot Madeira Sauce; and Roasted Australian Lamb Rack with Potato-Fennel Au Gratin and Shallot Mustard Sauce.

Finally, top it off a tantalizing dessert to include Butter and Bread Pudding with Poached Berry Compote; Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Meyer’s Rum Soaked Cherries and Caramel Sauce; Caramelized Roasted Banana with Baked Cinnamon Wonton and Nutella Cream; Classic Chocolate Truffles with Strawberries and Camembert; French Butter Cookies with Lemon Curd, Wild Berry Compote and Chocolate Sauce; Vanilla Gelato with Balsamic Strawberries; and Flourless Chocolate Cake, with Butter-Cream and More Chocolate Sauce.

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

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

Chicago has its own Chowdah Fest & its tonight!

Inspired by Boston’s annual event, Chowdah Fest Chicago debuts tonight (Monday, January 31) from 6:30 ~ 9:00pm on the beautiful 1910 ship of the Columbia Yacht Club, located at Randolph and Lake Shore Drive.

Chicago chefs are either re-creating the classic chowders that we know & love, or will be totally re-inventing them! Some chefs will bring other seafood soups & bisques, as well.

Some of the featured chefs are: Giuseppe Tentori of BOKA and GT Fish & Oyster; Daniel Marquis, Executive Chef of Fox & Obel Market; Radhika Desai of Top Chef; Baasim Zafar, Executive Chef of the Drake Hotel; Sean Sanders of Brown Trout; Dirk Fucik of Dirk’s Fish & Gourmet Shop, yummie smoked fish from Calumet Fisheries on 95^th, Benny’s Chop House,     Guy Meikle of Nana Organic, Shaw’s Crab House, and Private Chef Julius Russell.

An audience Choice Award will be given-out to the favorite, for the title of “Best Chowdah in Town!” (One of the judges is the 312 Dining Diva herself, Audarshia Townsend).

Proceeds go to the Sea Scouts youth sailing program.

Tickets are now just $35 each ~ which also includes Goose Island beer, Great Lakes Brewing Company, good wine and a dessert room!

Available only through Eventbrite  ~ http://chowdahfest.eventbrite.com/

The ship is limited to 225 people, and so there will not be any tickets available at the door. However, this will make for a very cozy & decadent winter-warmer.

Chowdah Fest Chicago is the 2^nd major event created by Imagine Festivals, who also brought you the Chicago Ice Cream Festival.