JUNE DINING & SPECIAL EVENTS
OPTIONAL WINE TASTING/DEMO WITH APPETIZERS & DINNER at the new COOPER'S HAWK WINERY & RESTAURANT IN BURR RIDGE - 510 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge (just south of the County Line Road exit off of I55)
Directions from the east on I55: Exit at County Line Road South. Turn left on Burr Ridge Parkway (1st light south of expressway). Turn left on Bridwell (1st light) and make an immediate right into the shopping center. Go one block to restaurant on the right. See parking instructions below.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1
5:00 Optional Champagne/Wine Tasting & Demo (Appetizers Served) - 5:30 Reception (for those not participating in tasting) - 6:15 Dinner
$49.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Add $12 for wine/champagne tasting (includes 1 1/2 oz. samples of champagne, 3 reds, 3 whites and dessert wine). Street parking and free garage parking in lot one block north of restaurant and to the left. Main pedestrian exit from lot is across the street from restaurant. Dinner includes an Appetizer of Over-the-Border Rolls, a Salad and entrees of Pistachio-Crusted Grouper and Chicken Saltimbocca, served with Sides of Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables. For dessert, enjoy the Signature Dessert Platter.
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ROOFTOP RECEPTION & DINNER at PEGASUS in GREEKTOWN - 130 S. Halsted Street, Chicago (between Adams and Monroe)
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
6:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception on the Rooftop (weather permitting, otherwise inside) - 6:45 Dinner, Followed by Socializing on the Rooftop
$44.00 - Includes dinner, a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. Complimentary valet parking (excluding gratuity). Dinner includes appetizers of Taramosalata (red Greek caviar), and Saganaki (flaming cheese) and continues with a Greek Salad and a Combination Plate of Slices of Leg of Lamb, Gyros, Pastitso, Dolma, Potato and Rice, followed by dessert.
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SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY with PATIO RECEPTION, DINNER & DANCING at VICTORIA OF HIGHWOOD - 550 Green Bay Road, Highwood
Directions: Edens to Route 22 (Half Day Road). Right or east to Green Bay Road. Turn left and travel one mile.
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
6:30 Welcome Reception on the Patio (weather permitting) - 7:15 Dinner in the Tuscan Dining Room - After dinner socializing on the patio & music for dancing.
$55.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Street and lot parking Dinner includes a Garden Salad, choice of Steak Del Monico, Chicken Breast Limone or Fresh Catch of Baked Icelandic Cod, sides of Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Mixed Grilled Vegetables, and an Ice Cream Sundae.
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PRIVATE DINNER PARTY at BONSOIREE with PATIO RECEPTION & AL FRESCO DINING (BYOB) - 2728 W. Armitage, Chicago (1 block east of California)
Directions from the Kennedy Expressway (I90) - Exit at Armitage. Go west on Armitage about 10 blocks to restaurant on north side of street.
MONDAY, JUNE 23
6:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception on the Patio (No alcoholic beverages served - Restaurant is B.Y.O.B.) - 6:45 Based on Weather, Dinnr on the Patio or in the Indoor Dining Room
$49.00 - Includes dinner, all corkage fees, tax and gratuity. Payment due June 16. Ample street parking. Bring your own beer or wine. Dinner includes a choice of Hominy Crepe Appetizer or Salad, a choice of Grilled Escolar (a trendy fish, similar to sea bass) or Braised Beef Short Ribs and a dessert choice of Espresso Creme Brulee or Signature Bread Pudding.
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CLIMATE-CONTROLLED AL FRESCO DINING ON THE PATIO at AMBER - 13 N. Cass Avenue, Westmont (in downtown Westmont, just north of the railroad tracks and on the east side of the street)
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
5:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception on the Patio with Passed Appetizers - 5:45 Dinner on the Patio Which is Equipped with Heaters and Air Conditioning
$49.00 - Includes appetizers during the reception, dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due June 23. Street parking. Dinner includes a Salad, choice of Salmon with Risotto Cake, Jerk-Marinated Pork Tenderloin with Whipped Sweet Potatoes or Thyme Roasted Natural Chicken with Sweet Corn Risotto and dessert.
JULY DINING & SPECIAL EVENTS
DINNER at the new TOPA - 944 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove (at southwest corner of Arlington Heights Road and Beisterfield Road)
Directions from the Kennedy Expressway (I90) - Exit at Arlington Heights Road and turn left. Restaurant will be on the right hand side at Beisterfield.
THURSDAY, JULY 10
6:15 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 7:00 Dinner
$49.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 3. Lot parking. Dinner includes a Salad, a choice of New York Strip Steak, Banana-Crusted Tilapia or Chicken, Sides of Smashed Potatoes and Veggies, and Dessert.
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ROOFTOP RECEPTION & DINNER at the new ZED 451 (with its Magnificent Rooftop with Cabanas and Zen-Modern Dining Room with Room-Dividing Modern Fireplaces) - 739 N. Clark Street, Chicago (at Superior, one block south of Chicago Avenue)
SUNDAY, JULY 13
5:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception on the Rooftop - 5:45 Dinner
$47.00 for Harvest Table only - $59.00 for Seafood and Harvest Table - $79.00 for the Ultimate Dining with Harvest Table, Seafood and Meats - Prices include dinner as specified above, coffee, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 7. Valet parking available. Please note: Due to the nature of this event, no formal dessert is included. However dessert of many uniquely prepared fruit dishes is available at the Harvest Table.
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RECEPTION & AL FRESCO DINING at DON ROTH'S BLACKHAWK - 61 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling
From Chicago: I-94 north to Dundee Road West. Right on Milwaukee Avenue. Restaurant is just north of Dundee Road on right (east) side of the street.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
6:15 Optional Welcome and Get Acquainted Reception on the Patio - 7:00 Dinner on the Patio (weather permitting, otherwise indoors)
$55.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 11. Lot parking. Dinner includes famous Spinnning Salad, choice of Prime Rib of Beef, Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia, Pork Chops or Chicken, and a choice of Hot Fudge Sundae or Key Lime Pie.
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DINNER at the new NATALINO'S - 1523 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago (one block east of Ashland)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
6:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 6:45 Dinner
$49.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 16. Complimenty valet parking (not including gratuity). Dinner includes Stuffed Eggplant Appetizer, a choice of Veal Limone, Whitefish, Chicken or 8 Finger Cavatelli with Vodka Sauce, and dessert of Tiramisu.
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TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER BRUNCH at the new SIXTEEN - 401 N. Wabash (16th Floor), Chicago (just north of Wacker at Kinzie)
Directions from 290: 290 east to Congress Parkway. Turn left on Dearborn going north. Continue to Ohio and turn right on Ohio. Go 2 blocks to Wabash and turn right and go south 2 blocks. Hotel will be on the left. Restaurant is on the 16th Floor.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
11:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception at Sixteen (16th Floor) - 11:30 Brunch
$99.00 - Includes brunch, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 19. Discounted valet parking with validation at the restaurant. Includes Action Stations, a Rawbar, Carving Stations, Breakfast Items, Deli Selections, Salads, Sides, Desserts and more.
AUGUST DINING & SPECIAL EVENTS
EXCLUSIVE OUTDOOR DINING with a view on the CONRAD'S 16TH FLOOR GRAND SUITE TERRACE - 521 N. Rush, 16th Floor, Chicago (between Grand and Illinois)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
6:15 Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 7:15 Dinner on the Terrace
$99.00 - Includes dinner, bartender fee, tax and gratuity. Payments due July 25. Discounted valet parking with validation. Enter on Rush Street and take elevator to 5th floor. Turn right off elevator and take guest elevators to 16th floor. Go to end of corridor (Grand Suite Terrace). Dinner includes a Mesclun Greens Salad, a choice of Striploin, Salmon with Dill Sauce or Stuffed Chicken Breast and Dessert of Lemon Sabayon Tart.
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PATIO RECEPTION & DINNER at MITCHELL'S FISH MARKET - Glen Town Center - 2601 Navy Boulevard (at Patriot Blvd), Glenview
Directions from Chicago: 94 west towards Wisconsin. Exit at Lake Avenue West. West on Lake Avenue to Patriot Boulevard. Right at Patriot to restaurant on left at northwest corner of Navy and Patriot.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
6:15 Welcome Reception on the Patio (weather permitting) - 7:00 Dinner in the Dining Room
$49.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 31. Street parking and valet parking available. Dinner includes a Salad, a choice of Mahi Mahi, Filet Mignon, Salmon or Chicken, and Dessert of Key Lime Pie.
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PROGRESSIVE DINNER at COSTA'S OAK BROOK TERRACE with ENTERTAINMENT BY A TRIO - 1 S 130 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace (just south of Roosevelt Road)
Directions from Chicago: 290 West to 294 South. Stay to right and exit at Roosevelt West to Summit. Left on Summit and go 1/2 block south.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
6:15 Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 7:00 Dinner with Male Participants Rotating Tables During Dinner
$45.00 - Includes dinner, a glass of wine, entertainment, tax and gratuity. Payment due August 10. Lot parking. Dinner includes Egg Lemon Soup, a Greek Salad, a Combination Plate of Leg of Lamb, Pastichio, Dolmades and Chicken, Side Dishes and a Greek Dessert.
FUTURE EVENTS
Arlington Park Race Track, Day at the Races
Fruits of the Vine Dinner at Scoozi!
The highly anticipated new graham elliot
The new Topaz in Burr Ridge
The new Hub on Hubbard
Lettuce Entertain You's new L2O in Ambria's former space
The new Perrenial on Lincoln
The new Drawing Room of Le Passage Restaurant on Rush Street
American Dim Sum Brunch at David Burke's Primehouse
The new Osteria di Tramonto by master-chef's Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
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