Tuscany in Wheeling invites guests to indulge in a new lineup of 2012 Daily Specials and Daily Entrée Specials.  Featured daily specials include half-price bottles of wine on Monday, $3 small plates on Tuesday, half-price food on Wednesday and more.  Daily entrée specials include: Pollo Tetrazzini, Lamb Shank and Ossobucco. The complete list of specials is available below.

DAILY SPECIALS:

Sunday:

Free Pasta (buy one entrée and guests receive a complimentary pasta entrée TO GO)

Entrée Special: Pollo Alla Parmigiana (Dinner, $12)

Monday:

Half Price Bottles of Wine (reserved list excluded)

Entrée Special: Bistecchina (Skirt Steak: Lunch, $12; Dinner, $17)

Tuesday: 

$3 Small Plates with purchase of a beverage (menu available upon request)

Entrée Special: Pollo Tetrazzini (Lunch, $10; Dinner, $14)

Wednesday: 

Half Price Food from 4-6 PM with purchase of beverage*

Entrée Special: Short Rib (Lunch, $12; Dinner, $17)

Thursday: 

$20 Three-Course Prix Fixe with purchase of beverage

Entrée Special: Lasagna (Lunch, $9; Dinner, $13)

Friday: 

$5 Svedka Martinis

Entrée Special: Lamb Shank (Lunch, $16; Dinner, $22)

*Orders must be placed before 6pm, no exceptions, no substitutions

The fifth annual Chicago Restaurant Week is right around the corner, running Feb. 17-26. More than 200 Chicago-area restaurants will participate by offering prix-fixe menus at $22, $33 and $44 (excluding drinks) during lunch and dinner.

To kick off this year’s edition, the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau is hosting the “First Bites” bash, Thursday, February 2 from 6-9 p.m. at historic Union Station. Guests will enjoy bites from over 50 Chicagoland chefs, including our very own Federico Comacchio of Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, Luigi Garcia of Riva Crab House, and Victorio Padilla of Tuscany on Taylor. Guests can create their own food pairings with Moet Hennessy wines, Belvedere cocktails and Blue Moon beers. Groupon is sponsoring a dessert lounge for those with a sweet tooth.

Tickets are available online and 100 percent of net proceeds will benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository.

• Chicago Restaurant Week [website]
• First Bites Bash [website]
• Stefani Restaurant Week Menus [website]

Admission Details:
Must be 21 years or older with valid photo identification to be admitted to the First Bites Bash.

Business or cocktail party attire is suggested.

Doors at Union Station will open (Jackson Street entrance only) at 6 pm. Transportation and parking recommendations will be provided to ticketholders via email prior to the event.

Guests are invited to enjoy an evening with Patrizia Belmonte as she features the Wines of Antinori with a five-course dinner on Friday, February 24 at Tuscany Restaurant in Oak Brook.  Seasonal menu highlights will include: Roasted Jumbo Shrimp wrapped in Smoked Bacon, Round Ravioli stuffed with Wild Boar, and Roasted Veal Strip Loin Medallion wrapped in Speck Prosciutto.  Featured wines will include: Campogrande Orvieto 2009, Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Reserve 2007 and more.  The full menu with pairings is available below.

WHEN:                      Friday, February 24 at 6:30 PM

COST:                        $68.00 per person (not including tax and gratuity)

RESERVE:               Call 630.990.1993

Valentine’s Day is a day to express your feelings and renew the bond of love you share with your Valentine. To make this Valentine Day memorable join us at Tuscany for a romantic Italian Dinner.

Tuscany on Taylor

Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with the one you love at Tuscany Taylor. We will be offering our regular menu along with two special menu options.

» View Special Menu

www.TuscanyChicago.com | 312.829.1990 | Reserve Online

Tuscany in Oak Brook

Enjoy our regular menu along with romantic chef specials.
Tuscany Oak Brook will NOT be open on Sunday, Feb. 12.

www.TuscanyChicago.com | 630.990.1993 | Reserve Online

Tuscany in Wheeling

Spend Valentine’s Day with your special someone at Tuscany Wheeling. We will be offering our regular menu along with delicious chef specials.

www.TuscanyChicago.com | 847.465.9988 | Reserve Online

This Valentine’s Day indulge in a sweet treat and help a fantastic cause, all at the same time!  $1 from each special dessert sold will be donated to Stefani Children’s Foundation. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Stefani’s Children’s Foundation and we’re hoping it’s are most successful fundraising year yet! All money raised is donated to numerous children’s charities such as Children’s Memorial Hospital, Maryville Academy, Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, Cystic Fibrosis and United Cerebral Palsy.

Below is a list of the delicious dessert featured at each of our restaurants:

Riva Crab House on Navy Pier

TIRAMISU – $8 
kahlua, espresso, mascarpone, dutch cocoa

www.RivaNavyPier.com | 312.644.7482

Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush

TARTUFO AL CIOCCOLATO – $8
Italian Zabaione cream center, surrounded by chocolate gelato, caramelized hazelnuts and cocoa, served with warm Tahitian Vanilla sauce

www.PhilStefanis437Rush.com | 312.222.0101

Tuscany on Taylor

TIRAMISU – $6.50
kahlua, espresso, mascarpone, dutch cocoa

www.TuscanyChicago.com | 312.829.1990

Tuscany Oak Brook

HEART SHAPPED PASSION FRUIT
WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE TART – $9
Pistachio sauce, mixed wild berries

www.TuscanyChicago.com | 630.990.1993

Tuscany Wheeling

CALZONE DI NUTELLA – $8
delectable dark chocolate with hazelnuts and mascarpone cheese, folded in the middle of our homemade pizza dough

www.TuscanyChicago.com | 847.465.9988

[Updated: Friday, December 30, 2011]

*Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush | 312 222 0101:  Availability before 7:00pm and after 9:00pm.  Alessandro, our wonderfully talented singer, performing on the floor throughout the entire evening. Almalfi Package still available! Click here to view details.

*Riva Crabhouse Navy Pier | 312 644 7482:  Very limited availability.  Fireworks at 8:15pm and Midnight.

*Tuscany on Taylor Street | 312 829 1990:  Availability throughout.

*Tuscany Oak Brook | 630 990 1993:  Availability at 5:00pm and after 9:00pm.  Live music until 1:00am.

*Tuscany Wheeling | 847 465 9988:  Availability at 6:00pm and earlier and 9:45pm or later.  Live music until 12:30am.

*Tavern on Rush | 312 664 9600:  Sold Out

*Crystal Gardens Navy Pier | 312 595 5424:  Sold Out

Taste in food is a very personal thing, we all know this. Give the gift of variety with a Phil Stefani Signature Gift Card –whether seafood at Riva Crab House on Navy Pier, steak at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush, or a romantic Italian date night at Tuscany–you’re covered! AND now until December 31, with EACH $100 Phil Stefani Gift Card you purchase, you’ll receive a complimentary $25 bonus card. CLICK HERE to purchase.

Give the gift of food, get the same in return…from Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants. Oh, and don’t forget… Phil Stefani Restaurants also feature a variety of private and semi-private dining options for hosting your next holiday event. Visit http://www.stefanirestaurants.com/holidays/ for more details.

Happy Holidays!

THANKSGIVING DINNER

Join us this Thanksgiving at Tuscany Wheeling and celebrate all that you are thankful for! In addition to our regular dinner menu we’ll be serving seasonal Thanksgiving favorites.  A prix fixe dinner of turkey, mashed or sweet potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry sauce, stuffing, & pumpkin pie is available for $24.95 per person. Open for dinner: 3:00pm – 8:00pm. Call today for reservations: (847)465-9988 or book through OpenTable.

THANKSGIVING DINNER TO-GO

This year relax and let Tuscany Wheeling take care of preparing your Thanksgiving feast with Turkeys To-Go.  Choose between a 15lb turkey for $100 or a 20lb Turkey for $120.  Both come with all of the traditional fixins mentioned above.  Pick up your turkey anytime between 11:00pm – 4:00pm on Thanksgiving Day.  To place your order, call (847) 465-9988.

**UPDATE: As of 11/18/2011 we have sold out of the 15lb. Turkey To-Go. We still have 20lb. turkeys available. The last day to reserve your turkey is 11/21/2011.  Thanks!

From all of us at Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Friday, October 7 & Saturday, October 8

In anticipation of the Chicago Marathon, Riva Crab House on Navy Pier and Tuscany on Taylor will offer exclusive pasta specials available on Friday and Saturday night before the marathon.

Rigatoni Wild Boar Ragout $19

Tender braised Boar, Swiss Chard, red wine, herbs, Pecorino Cheese

Fettuccine Cape Sante $24

House made pasta, heirloom tomatoes, toasted garlic, basil, seared sea scallops

Pennette Primavera $15

Pennette served in a fresh tomato sauce and a medley of vegetables

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Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush will also feature a number of delicious pasta specials perfect for marathon runners, as well as their friends and families!

Rotoli di Ricotta e Spinaci $16

Rolled Crepes filled with fresh Ricotta Cheese & Spinach, baked with Aged Parmigiano and Butter

Rigatoni with Prosciutto, Panna e Piselli $17

Rigatoni tossed in a creamy sauce with Italian Ham and Green Peas

Pennette Primavera $18

Pennette served in a fresh tomato sauce and a medley of vegetables

Linguine alla Matriciana $17

Linguine tossed in a lightly spicy tomato sauce with onions and Pancetta ham

Pappardelle alla Bolognese $19

Pappardelle  tossed in our Meat Sauce Bolognese style

NEW THIS YEAR:  After the race load up on quality protein! Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush will be open on Sunday, October 9.  Guests who dine with us on Friday or Saturday will receive a special voucher for 20% off their food on Sunday.

Best of luck to all runners!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the perfect time to wine and dine for a good cause! Join us during the entire month of October as we support the Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation, a Chicago-based organization committed to finding a cure for breast cancer.

Get your SWEET On!

Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants are raising awareness for the cure by donating a dollar from each featured dessert sold.

All three Tuscany locations (Taylor Street, Oak Brook & Wheeling) will be featuring our one-of-a-kind Calzone di Nutella. This unique dessert is made with delectable dark chocolate with hazelnuts, folded in the middle of homemade pizza dough ($8)

Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush will feature classic Tiramisu ($7)

Riva Crab House on Navy Pier will also feature a classic Tiramisu dessert ($8)

About Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation

The Lynn Sage Cancer Research Foundation (LSCRF) is one of the nation’s leading breast cancer research and education charities. It was founded in 1985 in memory of Lynn Sage, a Chicago-area woman who endured a six-year struggle with breast cancer with her spirit and dignity intact before she died at the age of 39.
Their mission is to support the understanding, research and treatment of breast cancer in partnership with Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.