Vanille Patisserie Offers Easter Treats and Sweets

April 4, 2014Leave a comment

Vanille

Vanille Patisserie
2108 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
2229 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
131 N. Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60661
773.868.4574
VanillePatisserie.com

Easter Basket Essentials, Entremets and More

Vanille Patisserie offers an array of custom-made specialty treats perfect for Easter baskets, including chocolate bunnies filled with jelly beans, decorated sugar cookies, nougat bars, pate de fruit, and buttery caramels. Vanille also features larger items for holiday group gatherings, such as Easter celebration cakes, tartes, entremets and pastries. The complete menu is outlined below.

Limited quantities will be available in-store, and pre-orders are welcome by Tuesday, April 15 for guaranteed pickup at Vanille. Vanille Pastisserie’s Lincoln Park locations (Clark Street and Clybourn Avenue) will be open regular hours on Easter Sunday

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Bunny Toy Drive at Vanille Patisserie 4.12

March 31, 2014March 26, 2014Leave a comment

Easter Toy Drive

Saturday, April 12
1-6 p.m.

Vanille Patisserie, located at 2108 N. Clark Street, will hold a “Bunny Toy Drive” for charity on Saturday, April 12. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped stuffed animal or toy for children of all ages, from babies to teens. All donations will benefit Rosie’s Toy Box, an affiliated organization of Lurie Children’s Hospital. The Easter Bunny will meet and mingle from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Those who donate a new toy will receive either a 15% discount on any purchase at Vanille (including Easter pre-orders) or two complimentary macarons. The “Wish List” for Rosie’s Toy Box toy drive is outlined below.
Wish List for Rosie’s Toy Box

All items must be new due to infectious disease control standards for the safety and well being of all hospitalized children
Items for Kids

New stuffed animals for Easter (tags must be on it)
Glitter Glue Sticks
Play-Doh Brand play dough and Play-Doh kits
Books for all ages about arts & crafts–fun things to make and do
Duct tape (fun colors or patterns) for making crafts/sculptures
Arts & crafts kits (smaller–for individuals)
Mega-blocks for creative building
Crayola crayons (8-12 pack boxes)
Small craft kits for individuals to do
Craft items (must be a new, un-opened package): googly eyes, feathers, buttons, pom-poms
Lego kits for all ages–for creative building and using imagination
Holiday coloring books
Bead sets (younger and older)

Items for Teens

Lego sets for up to 16 years
Journals for creative writing
Crafts sets for ages 15-21
Sketch books with drawing pencils
Photography magazines
Disposable cameras
i-Tunes gift cards
Popular magazines: Seventeen, Self, Sports Illustrated, People

2 Gallon Zip Lock bags to make bedside kits
Vanille Patisserie
2108 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614
773.868.4574
VanillePatisserie.com

Simona Callá New Handbag Line Release 4.1

March 29, 2014March 26, 20141 Comment

Simona Callá Division Street

Simona Callá
2124 W Division
http://www.simonacalla.com/

New Handbag Line Release, April 1
Simona Callá, the newest boutique to come to Division Street, is releasing their second line of handbags that will liven up all spring wardrobes awakening from the long winter hibernation. The line is made up of pastels to brighter colors including some lovely artistic prints and woven patterns. Most of the line is made of vegan leather and nylon materials that are eco and animal friendly, light weight and easy to care for.

Since their opening five months ago they have been welcomed to the neighborhood by repeat clients who have fallen for their fun, fashionable and functional pieces at great price points as bags are under $200.00. Carmen Boada (owner) and Katherine Loftus are the two ladies in this handbag shop and ready to introduce you to their collection and shop with you to find the perfect bag for yourself or gift idea for mom as Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Whether you are looking for stylish work appropriate bag, a small cross body to jet around the city with or lager tote to accompany you on weekends at local farmer’s markets Simona Callá has it all.

Smoked Easter Hams At Smoke Daddy

March 28, 2014March 26, 2014Leave a comment

The Smoke Daddy Smoked Easter Hams

The Smoke Daddy
1804 W. Division
http://www.thesmokedaddy.com

Smoked Easter Hams to Go at The Smoke Daddy, Week of April 14: Following the overwhelming success of the Smoked Christmas Hams to Go promotion, Smoke Daddy, true to form, will be offering slow smoked Easter Hams to Go – perfect for holiday entertaining. Available for carry-out, the 8 lb, partial bone-in smoked hams are glazed with Smoke Daddy Mojo Rub and serve 10 to 16 people. Each ham is $49 and will be available for pickup the week of April 14. Orders must be placed in advance by calling 773.772.6656.