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Bon Appetit to Serve as Title Sponsor of Chicago Gourmet 2010

PSSR — Thu, 20 May 2010 19:09:06 +0000

*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 the Bon Appétit Culinary Studio, will attend and participate in Chicago Gourmet.

“We are just delighted to be part of Chicago Gourmet,” says Fairchild. “It’s a city of great restaurants with much diversity, talented and innovative chefs, and an enthusiastic foodie public that enjoys it all. I always love exploring the scene. And we’re looking forward to talking with everyone!”

Chicago Gourmet early-registration tickets are currently on sale. For more information about Chicago Gourmet or to purchase tickets, please visit: www.chicagogourmet.org.

About Chicago Gourmet

Chicago Gourmet is a premier culinary experience aimed to promote Chicago’s impressive food and wine community. It was created by the Illinois Restaurant Association (IRA) and the Anton Family Foundation to celebrate and honor both Chicago’s culinary achievements and the creative vision of the chefs, master sommeliers and wine makers who are participating. It also aims to highlight the city as an international culinary destination via its unparalleled epicurean talent.

About Bon Appétit Magazine
Bon Appétit magazine celebrates the world of great food and the pleasure of sharing it with others. Every issue engages over 8 million readers in a hands-on experience regarding all aspects of the epicurean lifestyle-cooking, dining out, wine and spirits, travel, entertaining, shopping, and kitchen design. Both creative inspiration and practical guide, Bon Appétit delivers just the right mix of sophistication and accessibility, indulgence and simplicity and quality.

Bon Appétit is published by Condé Nast, a division of Advance Publications, which operates in 25 countries and is the world leader in exceptional content creation. Please visit: http://www.bonappetit.com.

About the Illinois Restaurant Association

Founded in 1914, the Illinois Restaurant Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, protecting, educating and improving the restaurant industry in Illinois.

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Exclusive Wine Dinner Featuring the Wines of MASI

PSSR — Wed, 19 May 2010 21:55:13 +0000

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

April Opera Night

PSSR — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:29:01 +0000

We invite you to yet another spectacular night of superb dining and scintillating entertainment on Friday, April 23.

Prosecco and Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30pm

Four Course Wine Dinner at 7:00pm

In addition to a sumptuous meal prepared by Chef Federico Comacchio, you will be treated to Hush Opera’s newest brain child, Twice Told Tales. The evening will feature similar tales spun by opera composers/librettists and Broadway tunesmiths alike. Serenading you will be Mr. Jay Morrissey, tenor; Ms. Jennifer Kosharsky, mezzo; Ms. Cynthia Firing, soprano; and Alessandro Magno, baritone – with Ms. Celeste Rue of the Lyric Opera of Chicago tickling the ivories. Our emcee will be Second City alum and actor extraordinaire, Antoine McKay.

To wet your appetite, we will reveal that you can expect to hear selections from West Side Story/Romeo & Juliet, La Cenerentola/Into the Woods and many more pairings.

Call today (312.222.0101) to make your reservation.

Please have your credit card handy as advance payment is required ($112 everything included).

$10 Wine Down Fridays

PSSR — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:55:39 +0000

The weather is getting warmer and the patio is now open. To celebrate spring we’re bringing back Wine Down Fridays! Every Friday, at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, enjoy a flight of four wines; two red and two white, for just $10. Available 11am-4pm.

$10 Lasagna Throughout the Month of April

PSSR — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:34:48 +0000

For the entire month of April, enjoy $10 Lasagna at Phil Stefnai’s 437 Rush.

Chicago Restaurant Week | Feb. 19 – Feb. 28

PSSR — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:16:38 +0000

Chicago Restaurant Week 2010, produced by the Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau (CCTB), kicks off February 19. The event features more than 160 member restaurants offering three-course, prix-fixe lunches and dinners for $22 and $32, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity. The program has been extended from seven days to 10 days running through February 28. Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, Riva Navy Pier, and Tuscany on Taylor are all participating.

To view menus for each location visit http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/restaurantweek/

Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush Presents New Lunch Menu

PSSR — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:11:02 +0000

Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush is re-introducing its lunch menu. The re-vamped menu is filled to the brim with your favorite classic dishes, and a few new ones…the prices have been lowered to boot!

In some restaurants, preparation of lunch can be treated with less care. The prep-work might be rushed, and corners might be cut, but not at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush. Chef Federico Comacchio explains, ”If you look at our lunch menu I think you will be surprised at the amount of dishes to choose from, and the prices we have set. We want lunch to be just as good as dinner.”

A few of the New items added to Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush lunch menu include : The Garbage salad (House greens with cured meat, cheese and crispy chopped vegetables tossed with our house dressing), The Claudio Salad (A Medley of Garden Vegetables, cured meats, Swiss & Parmigiano cheese, Crackers bread all tossed with a tangy creamy house dressing), Cibattina and Chicken Milanese (Toasted Ciabatta bread, light breaded chicken breast, organic arugula, sliced tomato and Aioli), and Focaccina Alla Porchetta e Provolone (Toasted house Focaccia with thin sliced Porchetta, Sweet Provolone, bib lettuce and Gaeta Olives Mayo).

Lunch at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush is served Monday through Friday from 11:00 am – 3:00pm. The complete lunch menu can be found here . As always, let us know what you think of the new menu items. We welcome your comments and feedback.

A Toast to Taste: Febuary

PSSR — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 19:15:13 +0000

Moët & Chandon is proud to bring luxury champagnes to The Magnificent Mile area for a month of celebrating life’s moments. As a participating restaurant, Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, invites you to enjoy Moët & Chandon by the glass or by the bottle; perfectly paired with a four-course champagne inspired menu.

An impressive fireworks display will illuminate the sky every Saturday during February at 6:30 p.m. over the Chicago River (401 N. Michigan Avenue), the gateway to The Magnificent Mile, One of the Great Avenues of the World.

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Valentine’s Day Package with the Amalfi Hotel

PSSR — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:09:58 +0000

Looking for a unique way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Entertain your special someone at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, one of Chicago’s classic Italian Steakhouses, then spend the night downtown in the upscale Amalfi Hotel.

Package Includes:

$150 Gift Card for Two
Bottle of Champagne and Specialty Chocolates Delivered to your Room
Rose Petal Turndown

For more information, or to book your reservations please visit:

http://www.amalfihotelchicago.com/packages/index.cfm

Opera Night – ‘Rodgers, Hammerstein & a little Hart’

PSSR — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:10:10 +0000

On Friday, February 26th at 6:30pm, join us at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, to enjoy an opera night we like to call “Rodgers, Hammerstein, and a little Hart.” Alessandro Magno, Cynthia Firing, Jay Morrissey, Jennifer Kosharsky, and Celeste Rue will be performing all of your favorite hits from these timeless American songwriters. Prosecco and Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 with a four-course wine dinner prepared by Federico Commachio, Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush Executive Chef, to follow at 7:00pm. Tickets for the evening’s events are $90 (does not include tax and gratuity). For more information, or to order your tickets, please call 312.222.0101. Visit us online at www.PhilStefanis437Rush.com