Bell’s Le Contrebassiste Tapping and Tap Takeover at Tuman’s Tap & Grill 3.4

February 19, 2015Leave a comment

Tuman’s Tap & Grill
2159 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-782-1400
tumanstapandgrill.com

Bell’s Le Contrebassiste Tapping and Tap Takeover at Tuman’s Tap & Grill Wednesday, March 4

Be one of the few in Chicago to try Le Contrebassiste, a reimagined version of the brewery’s Jazz Series beer of the same name at this Bell’s Brewery tap takeover. The 2015 release is a rustic brown ale brewed with Brettanomyces yeast for a funky, fruity, light-tart finish. There are only four quarter barrels of Le Contrebassiste in all of Chicago, and the first will be tapped at this event. Rye Stout, an Eccentric Café pub exclusive rarely seen outside of Kalamazoo, Michigan will also be tapped, and the last few barrels of the 2015 releases of Hopslam Ale and Smitten Golden Rye Ale have been reserved for the event. Two year-round drafts, Amber Ale and Two Hearted Ale, round out the lineup.

Monica Mooney provides Bell’s beer education during the event. Free raffles and giveaways during the party include hats, T-shirts and other logoed Bell’s gear. The beers will be tapped at 4 p.m. and the event begins at 6 p.m. Tuman’s Tap & Grill is open from 4 p.m.-2 a.m. on March 4 and the kitchen is open until 11 p.m. The event is free to attend and beer prices range from $5-$8 each.

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Commonwealth’s Oscars Viewing Party & Contest 2.22

February 19, 2015Leave a comment

COMMONWEALTH TAVERN
2000 West Roscoe Street
Chicago, Illinois 60618
773.697.7965
http://www.commonwealthchicago.com
@commonwealthchi

WHEN: Sunday, February 22 at 7 p.m.

COST: $5 themed cocktails

Commonwealth Tavern, located in Roscoe Village, invites Chicagoans to watch the 87th Annual Academy Awards in style on Sunday, February 22 at 7 p.m. With eight 70-inch plasma televisions, guests can catch all of the Oscars action and have a guaranteed view of all the red carpet and award show coverage with the sound on. Patrons will enjoy special Oscars-inspired drinks for $5 each including the Red Carpet martini (Patron,

Patron Citronage, raspberry, cranberry), Golden Statue cocktail (Ciroc Peach, peach puree, champagne) as well as a $5 Goose Island Matilda.

Commonwealth will also feature an Oscars ballot contest for a chance to win two tickets to the Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals home opener night game on Sunday, April 5. The prize also includes a limousine ride to and from the game.

Valentine’s Day Prix-Fixe at Commonwealth Tavern 2.14

February 1, 2015Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day Prix-Fixe at Commonwealth Tavern

Saturday, February 14
$40 per person
Commonwealth Tavern invites guests to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a decadent four-course menu created by Chef Donny Farrell. The prix-fixe menu will feature Bay Scallops, Braised Short Ribs, Sauteed Shrimp and more (complete menu below). Drink specials include half-price bottles of wine and $6 craft cocktails. The regular menu will also be available. Guests can make reservations by calling 773.697.7965.

FIRST COURSE (choice of):
Cauliflower Soup with chili oil, pickled shishito, mint, smoked almonds
Endive Salad with currant, hazelnut, Gravity Hill cheese, tarragon goddess

SECOND COURSE (choice of):
Bay Scallops with sunchoke puree, maitake, preserved lemon, spiced walnut
Celery Root Risotto with brown butter, vinaigrette, pickled grape

THIRD COURSE (choice of):
Sautéed Shrimp with Burmese rice, winter citrus, smoked almond, harissa aioli
Braised Short Rib with cranberry mostarda, smoked potato, shishito pepper, mustard jus

FOURTH COURSE:
Chocolate Budino with basil, candied orange, hazelnut

Chicago Restaurant Week Participants and Menus 1.30-2.12

January 19, 2015January 14, 2015Leave a comment

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CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK 2015 PARTICIPANTS AND MENUS

(listed in alphabetical order; photos upon request or click to download)

This January and February, diners are invited to enjoy the eighth annual Chicago Restaurant Week, with over 250 participating restaurants throughout the city. Restaurants will offer special prix-fixe meals including lunch, dinner or both, depending on the restaurant’s preference. For details, visit http://www.choosechicago.com/things-to-do/dining/chicago-restaurant-week/.

During Restaurant Week, some of the city’s most notable chefs will offer their menus at a discount, and guests will have an opportunity to taste dishes created by Executive Chef Brian Jupiter of Frontier, Executive Chef Christian Fantoni of Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, Chef Luigi Garcia of Riva Crab House and Chef Victorio Padilla of Tuscany Restaurant on Taylor Street, among others.

WHEN: Friday, January 30 – Thursday, February 12

COST:Prix-Fixe Meals

$22 Lunch

$33/$44 Dinner
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:

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Phil Stefani Super Bowl Party Catering 1.30-2.1

January 16, 2015January 14, 2015Leave a comment

Phil Stefani

1300 W Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60642
312.226.7611
http://www.stefanicatering.com

Phil Stefani Super Bowl Party Catering
Sunday, February 1
Orders must be placed by Friday, January 30 at 12 p.m.

Chicagoans can leave the cooking to someone else for their party this year by letting Phil Stefani Signature Events drop off a Super Bowl friendly feast on Sunday, February 1. The menu, created by Executive Chef Justin Frankenberg, includes a selection of gourmet burgers, sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, brats, sausages, chili, pizza, dips and wings. Customers can choose from pre-selected options or customize their own. The complete menu with pricing is available upon request or by clicking HERE.

Orders must be placed by Friday, January 30 at 12 p.m. by calling 312. 226.7611 or emailing catering@stefanicatering.com. Orders are subject to a $20 minimum delivery charge.