What’s more refreshing in the summer than cool, crisp, fresh oysters?!  Join us throughout August for this seasonal special brought to you by RIVA Crab House and Plitt Seafood.  Dollar oysters are available in the  upstairs bar and dining room from 11am-5pm, daily.*

The views are amazing, the service is top notch, and the oysters are always fresh.  Complete the experience and pair the oysters with a bubbly glass or champagne or one of RIVA’s delicious signature cocktails.

We hope to see you at RIVA soon!

*Six piece minimum.  Minimum beverage purchase required.  Upper Level bar and dining room only. Everyday from 11am-5pm.  Offer ends August 31, 2010.

Join us as we celebrate 20 YEARS on Taylor Street!

This July marks Phil Stefani’s 20th year on the legendary Taylor Street.  As a sign of our appreciation we are celebrating you, our customer.  Each time you dine at Tuscany Taylor during the month of July your table will receive a sealed envelope. 

 
Like Pandora’s Box, you MUST resist the temptation to open it!  The next time you dine with us during the next three months, give the sealed envelope to your server or the manager.  At that time, they will unseal the envelope and reveal your gift!
 
The gift in the envelope is then applied to your bill. Gifts range from 20% off to gift certificates worth $100. The envelope prizes are good for lunch or dinner during the months of July, August and September and may not be combined with any other promotion.

And…drop your business card to win!  We’ll be doing daily drawings during the month of July at lunch and dinner for Stefani gift certificates.

Taste of Chicago, the legendary food festival, kicks off this Friday, June 25th. Now in its 30th year, the festival will feature more than 50 restaurants, including our very own, Tuscany (booth #26).

Tuscany will be serving up all of your Italian favorites; Italian Beef, Italian Sausage and Turkey Meatball sandwiches, our famous Toasted Ravioli, and new this year… a Chicken Parmigiana sandwich!

Where:
Grant Park — north/south between Monroe Avenue and Balbo Drive, east/west between Michigan Avenue and Lake Shore Drive.

When:
Taste of Chicago Dates: June 25 through July 4, 2010 (subject to change)

Hours:
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (the festival closes at 6:00 p.m. on July 3 and July 4) 

Admission:
Admission and events are free, but you  have to pay for food and drinks. Purchases are made by ticket only. Tickets are sold in strips of 12 for $8. Large items are generally 9-10 tickets, side portions 6-7 tickets, soft drinks 4 tickets. All daily restaurants offer a small “Taste” portion for 2-3 tickets — a great way to sample a large variety of all the food available.

Getting to Taste of Chicago By Public Transportation:
CTA bus lines #145 or #151 to Monroe/Michigan stop. Grant Park is also a short walk …

*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

On Sunday, May 9th, treat your Mom to a delicious Mother’s Day brunch with fantastic lakefront views!  Chef Luigi Garcia will be showcasing a chef attended omelet station, carving station, fresh oysters, an ambient display of shellfish, fresh fruit, a beautiful dessert display, and a variety of sides.  To top it off, Mom’s enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne.  Large parties welcome!

700 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
Reservations: 312.644.7482
Buffet Brunch: 11am – 3pm

Adults:   $40.95 ++
Kids: (4-12) $17.95 ++
Kids 3 & under are free

www.RivaNavyPier.com

Experience Chicago from a new perspective.  Take a boat cruise up the Chicago River and through years of American Architectural History.  Enjoy signature dishes and skyline views at Phil Stefani’s Riva at Navy Pier.  Enhance your visit to Chicago with this exciting and exclusive package.  Package includes:

$75 gift card to Phil Stefani’s famed Riva at Navy Pier.
2 passes to Shoreline Architectural Tours.  Additional tickets can be purchased at the front desk.
A Navy Pier coupon book containing numerous savings and specials exclusively for you.

(Package is available April 9 – September 6, 2010)

For more details and to make your reservation visit: http://www.amalfihotelchicago.com/packages/index.cfm

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