*Press Release provided by the Illinois Restaurant Association
BON APPÉTIT TO SERVE AS TITLE SPONSOR OF CHICAGO GOURMET 2010
(CHICAGO; May 20, 2010) – Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation’s most anticipated culinary events celebrating the City of Chicago’s finest in food and wine, is pleased to announce Bon Appétit magazine as its title sponsor. Chicago Gourmet, presented by the Illinois Restaurant Association, will be held in Millennium Park on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26, showcasing over 100 of Chicago’s finest restaurants and chefs, as well as hundreds of renowned vintners, spirit makers and premium breweries from around the world.
“We are thrilled that Bon Appétit has chosen to join and support us in hosting this impressive culinary experience to further showcase Chicago’s top chefs and sommeliers to the world,” says Sheila O’Grady, president of the Illinois Restaurant Association.
“Chicago Gourmet presented by Bon Appétit enhances our reputation as one of the world’s greatest cities for fine cuisine and culture,” says Mayor Richard M. Daley. “It is a terrific event where residents can join culinary professionals in celebrating extraordinary food and wine.”
Barbara Fairchild, Editor-in-Chief of Bon Appétit, Andrew Knowlton, Restaurant Editor of Bon Appétit, and Cat Cora, Executive Chef of …
Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush cordially invites you to an Italian wine dinner featuring the wines of MASI.
Tuesday, May 25th
Reception: 6:30pm
Dinner: 7:00pm
$75 per person (excluding tax & gratuity)
Seats are limited to this exclusive dinner event, so call today for reservations. (312) 222-0101
To view the article online visit: http://traveltips.usatoday.com/restaurants-good-views-chicago-illinois-10661.html
Restaurants With Good Views in Chicago, Illinois
by Mary Freeman, Demand Media
Amazing architecture is just one of the many things for which Chicago is well-known. In addition, the city lies on the banks of Lake Michigan and has the Chicago River running right through it. Those seeking a great view of all of these sites while they dine are in luck because Chi-town is in no short supply of high-rise-topping restaurants.
Chicago sky image by SKYDIVECOP from Fotolia.com
NoMI
High above the Magnificent Mile, restaurant-goers feast on French cuisine. NoMI, located on the seventh floor of the Park Hyatt, can accommodate 120 guests in its main dining room, which is outfitted with crystal-beaded chandeliers and leather-wrapped beams. Aside from views of the Chicago skyline, customers can watch chefs in action in the restaurant’s exhibition kitchen. The restaurant also has a 2,000-square-foot garden and lounge. In the restaurants cellar, wine connoisseurs can try 3,500 of the 10,000 different bottle selections NoMI offers. Along with views of Chicago’s Water Tower, artwork by Isamu Noguchi, David Klamen and Judy Ledgerwood is featured throughout the restaurant. NoMI 800 North Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 312-239-4030 …
Saturday May 15th, Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants will be holding at job fair to fill seasonal positions at multiple summer venues. Looking to hire Servers, Bartenders, Food Runners, and Cashiers. Locations include: The Beer Garden at Navy Pier, Riva Cafe, Castaways, Chango Loco (Navy Pier), and Museum Campus.
When: May 15, 2010
Time: 12pm-4pm
Where: Castaways Bar & Grill
1603 N. Lake Shore Drive
North Avenue Beach
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 281-1200
Please bring: Valid Driver’s License and Social Security Card
Questions? Please contact Eugene Mori or Joe Biasco @ (773) 281-1200
Dine with us on Monday and Tuesday nights during the month of May and you might just win big!
We’ll be handing out sealed envelopes containing prizes ranging from a free appetizer to $100 OFF your next visit! Are you feeling lucky?!
In order to receive your special prize envelope print out this page and give it to your server.
www.RivaNavyPier.com
