Three Courses for $20 at Glen Prairie All Month Long

Throughout the entire month of November, enjoy a seasonal prix fixe menu for just $20 at Glen Prairie, available daily after 5 p.m. The three-course meal honors November’s distinction as National Roasting Month and National Pomegranate Month.

Begin with an appetizer, Farmers Salad, baby greens, green onions, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, shaved winter vegetables and Champagne-cider vinaigrette. For the entrée, choose either Grilled Pork Tenderloin, caramelized fig and port sauce, Minnesota wild rice and baby carrots, or for National Roasting Month, Maple Roasted Half Chicken, whipped sweet potatoes and green beans. Indulge in Champagne Pomegranate Sorbet for dessert to celebrate National Pomegranate Month.

Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family at Glen Prairie, which offers a $25 three course prix fixe menu for the holiday. For the first course, choose between either Butternut Squash and Michigan Apple Bisque, or Shaved Fennel and Baby Greens Salad, Stickney Hill Farms goat cheese, Champagne-cider vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts. The entrée features Grilled Free Range Turkey Tenderloin, topped with roasted dark meat served with cornbread stuffing, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes and cranberry-orange relish. Indulge in Pumpkin Cheesecake with caramel sauce for dessert.

Private Events
Host a holiday party or private event in the warm ambience of Glen Prairie’s private event space, with seating for up to 40, for an intimate gathering. Glen Prairie’s private dining event menu highlights locally sourced, seasonal fare, served banquet style for event. Contact restaurant manager Mark Imburgia to set up an event at (630) 613-1250.

For more information on Glen Prairie, visit http://www.glenprairie.com/. Become a Fan of Glen Prairie on Facebook and Follow Glen Prairie on Twitter.

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November Specials and Thanksgiving Dinner at the West Loop’s Dine

Throughout the month of November, the West Loop’s retro eatery Dine offers special seasonal dishes along with the restaurant’s regular contemporary American menu. Try Sheppard’s Pie, tender braised beef in stout with onions and mushrooms in a rich brown sauce ($21), or Pumpkin Sage Ravioli, spaghetti squash and wilted spinach in a brown butter sauce ($20). For dessert, indulge in Apple Cranberry Cobbler, served with vanilla whipped cream ($7).

Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving with traditional fare on a prix fixe menu from Dine, available from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday, November 26. Dine’s Thanksgiving prix fixe menu is $28.95 for adults and $16.95 for children under 12.

Begin with a choice of a starter, either Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque or Fall Greens with Roasted Beets and Pears with maple cider dressing. For the entrée, enjoy Herb Roasted Turkey with sage and sausage dressing and rich brown pan sauce, Green Beans, Crimini Mushrooms and sherry cream sauce with crispy onions, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes with orange ginger glaze. For dessert, try Pumpkin Spice Cake, with maple caramel sauce and vanilla whip cream.

Holiday Parties
Host the next holiday party or company event in Dine’s contemporary semi-private or private event space. Dine’s chef and manager will create a menu for your next event or gathering. For more information or to set up a private party, contact manager Khal Mohamed at (312) 602-2100.

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Birch River Grill’s November Dining Deals and Thanksgiving Feast

Birch River Grill offers dining deals for the whole month of November, starting with special features for National Vegan Month and National Pomegranate Month. Celebrate National Vegan Month (November) at Birch River Grill, featuring the Warm Hummus Platter, served with toasted pita triangles and fresh vegetables for dipping ($8) or the Vegetable Wrap, sun-dried tomato wrap, portabella mushroom, roasted red and green peppers, diced tomato, avocado and baby spinach ($9).

National Pomegranate Month
Head to Birch River Grill’s bar to indulge in special drinks to celebrate National Pomegranate Month. Try the Pomegranate Martini, Grey Goose and pure pomegranate juice served chilled or on the rocks ($9), or Pom Lemon Drop, Grey Goose Citron, pure pomegranate juice, sour mix and freshly squeeze lemon served chilled in a martini glass ($9).

Three-Course $20 Prix Fixe Menu
Throughout the entire month of November, visit Birch River Grill for a dining deal: a three course prix fixe menu for just $20. To begin, start with an appetizer, choosing from the BRG Salad, baby greens, shredded Michigan carrots, beefsteak tomato wedges and seedless cucumber slices; the Granny Apple Onion Soup, paprika Parmesan croutons, Wisconsin Swiss and provolone cheese; or the Soup of the Day.

Entrée selections include: Top Sirloin Steak, crispy Yukon Gold potato rounds, shiitake and oyster mushrooms, and red wine demi glace; Seared Orange Roughy, Moroccan cous cous, citrus cream and broccolini; and Pesto Linguine, green peas, baby spinach, roasted red bell peppers and shredded Parmesan. Finish off with Berry Sorbet, served with fresh berries, for dessert.

Thanksgiving Dinner
Bring family and friends to Birch River Grill to celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet feast, available from noon until 5 p.m. Thursday, November 26. Indulge in traditional Thanksgiving fare, including Acorn Squash and Kentucky Bourbon Bisque, Autumn Salad with mulled wine poached pear, crumbled bleu cheese, toasted pecans and kiln dried cherry dressing; Maple Glazed Free Range Turkey Breast, Granny Apple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing, Buttermilk Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Brown Butter Green Beans, Rustic Cranberry-Orange Relish, and for dessert, Spiced Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon whipped cream.

To accompany the Thanksgiving feast, try 1/2 off bottles of Sycamore Lane Merlot, Cabernet and Chardonnay. Enjoy the meal for $24.95 per person, $13.95 for children 12 and under. Reservations are recommended.

Holiday Parties
The holidays are coming up, and it’s time to find a venue for your upcoming holiday party. Birch River Grill’s private seating, with space for 40-50 seat, serves as an intimate setting for any company gathering. Contact catering manager Barb Balas for more information at (847) 427-4220.

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Unbeatable Oyster Deals and Holiday Treats from Pappadeaux

Dont’ miss Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen‘s upcoming dining deals! Pappadeaux introduces Texas Gulf oyster specials, an unbeatable dining deal in Westmont and Arlington Heights. Starting November 4, get a Half Dozen of Oysters for $2.95, and a Full Dozen of Oysters for just $3.95. Add on ½ dozen shrimp for $3.95; add ½ stone crab claws for $7.95; or add on boiled shrimp and stone crab for $11.95. The best part? These deals last through March 2010, so there is plenty of time to indulge in oysters.

Thanksgiving Sweets from Pappadeaux
Thanksgiving is around the corner! Let Pappadeaux provide dessert with the its signature Sweet Potato Pecan Pie, available for purchase just in time for the holiday feast. Pre-order begins November 2, and pick-up runs November 20-25. Each pie is $14.94; purchase a second pie for just $9.95. To order, call Pappadeaux in Arlington Heights at (847) 228-9551 or Westmont at (630) 455-9846.

Dining Card Deals
The holidays are coming, and it’s time to think about who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. There’s no better way to treat loved ones on the “nice” list than with a dining card to Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen. Starting November 1, receive a complimentary $10 gift card good for future dining for every $50 gift card purchased.

Lobster Dining Deals
Don’t forget about Pappadeaux’s unbeatable lobster specials. Lotsa Lobster features six different delicious 1lb. live Maine lobster entrées, running through November 29 (available while supplies last). The entrées include: Laughing Lobster ($19.95); Stuffed Lobster ($19.95); Angry Lobster ($19.95); Cheesy Lobster ($19.95); N’Awlins Lobster ($19.95); and Lobster in a Pot ($22.95). All Lotsa Lobster entrées are served with tasty garlic bread and a dinner salad, or Caesar salad can be added for an additional $2.95. If a Guest purchases one of the six lobster dishes, add an additional split lobster of the same type for $6.95.

Pappadeaux also offers All-U-Can-Eat live Maine lobster every Wednesday after 5 p.m. while supplies last ($44.95). All-U-Can-Eat lobster ends November 25 (available while supplies last), price subject to change, and is for dine-in only.

Holiday Parties and Events at Pappadeaux
It’s never to early to start planning the next holiday party or company event, and both Chicago-area Papapdeaux locations offer unique event space just right for parties of all sizes. In Arlington Heights, Pappadeaux’s private event space features six different rooms, each with a unique, festive theme. The Deluxe Salon accommodates 110 and has a private bar; the Mezzanine is excellent for parties of up to 90 people; the Port and Starboard Salons are more intimate, with a capacity of 35; the large Promenade can host 90; and the Sportsman’s Lounge features space for 40, as well as a fully-stocked bar. For events, contact event planner Pam Basilicata at (847) 228-9551 or e-mail at pbasilicata@pappas.com.

In Westmont, Pappadeaux’s private event space features four different areas, each with a unique, festive theme. The outdoor Patio accommodates 45; use the Bayou Room for parties of up to 50; the intimate Wine Room seats 12; and the lively Cabernet Room features space for 20. Contact event coordinator Lindsay Uyeda at (630) 455-9846 or e-mail at luyeda@pappas.com.

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Restaurant Michael’s "86 Hunger" Dinner Nov. 18

The holiday season is about giving back, and Michael Lachowicz and Restaurant Michael have joined forces with Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill/Topobampo/Xoco; Jackie Shen of Red Light and other talented chefs as part of the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s inaugural “86 Hunger” dinner series. The event unites chefs and guests in an effort to end hunger in the Chicago community.

Join Restaurant Michael in taking hunger off the menu with this special opportunity Wednesday, November 18 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased at http://tinyurl.com/yh86msz. This event is open to a limited number of guests, so be sure to purchase tickets early.

The Greater Chicago Food Depository, Chicago’s food bank, is a nonproft food distribution and training center providing food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in the community. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of 600 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to 500,000 adults and children in Cook County every year. For more information, log onto www.chicagofoodbank.org or call (773) 247-FOOD.

About Restaurant Michael
Restaurant Michael, located at 64 Green Bay Rd in Winnetka, Ill. 60093, serves classic haute cuisine in a contemporary presentation with French country flair. The restaurant is open for dinner Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. -10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5:30 p.m. -11:30 p.m.; and Sunday 4:30 p.m.-9 p.m. The restaurant is open for lunch Fridays 11a.m. -2 p.m. Complimentary parking is available. Major cards accepted. For more information or to make a reservation, call (847) 441-3100 or visit www.restaurantmichael.com.

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The Many Faces of Breast Cancer

Celebrate the first Many Faces of Breast Cancer event in Chicago with A Silver Lining Foundation from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at the Wyndham Chicago (633 N. St. Clair St.).

The Many Faces of Breast Cancer event educates women about their risks and provides information and support for the growing community of breast cancer survivors. Through an engaging panel of leading medical experts, moderated by Dr. Sandy Goldberg, founder of A Silver Lining Foundation and NBC5 Health and Nutrition Contributor, this event addresses a range of survivorship issues, focused on the latest information about diagnosis, treatment, prevention as well as the key survivorship issues that directly affect the 2.5 million survivors in the U.S. today.

The battle against breast cancer is rife with obstacles, and the fight and need to remain educated does not end after the initial treatment. Breast cancer survivors are at the greatest risk of their cancer returning within the first five years after completing treatment and events like The Many Faces of Breast Cancer help provide support during as well as after treatments.

To RSVP please call 1-877-267-2316 or email ManyFacesChicago@zenogroupevents.com. Registration begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and admission, refreshments and parking are free. For more information on A Silver Lining foundation visit http://www.asilverliningfoundation.org/.

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Suburban Life features Pappadeaux in Today’s On the Go

Reprint from Today’s Suburban Life: Renee Tomell’s Blog-Taste of the Town On the Go
Taste of the Town:
Dixieland delight at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Submitted by Renee Tomell on October 23, 2009 – 12:11pm

A piece of New Orleans’ French Quarter has been transplanted to the prairie at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen.

“Coastal seafood” describes the menu’s emphasis, says David Jarvis, the restaurant’s research and development chef. He notes Cajun favorites are featured, but so are eclectic offerings for varied palates.

Live lobster inhabit a tank at the entrance. A nautical theme carries through to the lively decor, which includes mounted fish representing many of the varieties on the menu. The tin ceiling and other architectural touches were brought in from New Orleans for the Westmont location, whose spacious dining room has landscaped garden views. Mementos paying homage to Louisiana adorn the attractive brick walls.

David Jarvis, research and development chef, puts the finishing touches on the Tuna Tambour at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Westmont. A second location is in Arlington Heights.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, a Zydeco band strolls among the tables. “They’ll do requests for certain songs,” says Manager Peder Clausen, noting the ambiance is lively.

He says the privately held parent company is focused on bringing value to the table. In addition to promotions on lobster and oyster dishes, diners will be offered new choices in serving sizes.

“The food is fresh — it’s great and the service is outstanding,” says Dr. George Engel of Big Rock, adding that he and his family frequent the restaurant for lunch or dinner whenever they’re in the area. “We wouldn’t go anyplace else.”

A fan of Cajun cooking, Engel says he’s looking forward to the boiled crawfish offered around Mardi Gras, but adds his regular favorites are the Crawfish Etouffee in lemon garlic butter sauce, and the Blackened Catfish on Dirty Rice.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
ADDRESS 921 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont (also Arlington Heights)
PHONE (630) 455-9846
WEB www.pappadeaux.com

WHAT TO TRY

ITEM Angry Lobster

PRICE $19.95

TEM Titan Platter
PRICE $19.95

ITEM Tuna Tambour

PRICE $24.95

David Jarvis photo by Suburban Life staff photographer MARK BUSCH

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