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Brunch at Petterino’s
Spring 2009
An Exclusive Gift Card Offer
From Mother’s Day to Father’s Day, graduations to
weddings, and birthdays for friends and loved ones,
you may have a lot of gift-giving occasions to think
about this spring. So here’s an idea that’s perfect for
any occasion: Lettuce Entertain You Gift Cards.
-They’re redeemable at every Lettuce restaurant
-They never expire or lose value
-They’re available in your choice of
denominations: $25, $50, $75 or $100
Plus, exclusively for Frequent Diner Club
members, Double Points will be awarded
when you purchase Lettuce Gift Cards
between April 1 and May 31, 2009.
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Just have your Frequent Diner Club card handy and
make your purchase any way you prefer:
-Online at Leye.com
-By phone at 773-924-GIFT (4438), or if calling
from outside Illinois, call 1-888-884-GIFT
-In person at participating Lettuce restaurants*
Whether your recipients choose a romantic evening
with a loved one, a celebration with friends, or a chance
to say thanks to a colleague, they’ll love the convenience and flexibility of your thoughtful gift.
*Sorry, gift cards are not available for purchase at: TRU, L2O, Eiffel
Tower, Everest, Maggiano’s Little Italy locations outside of Illinois,
Magic Pan Crepe Stand, Stripburger and Wow Bao Water Tower.
Opening Bottles with Alpana Singh
Did you know that 93% of Americans eat a slice
well with vegetarian toppings such as tomatoes,
of pizza at least once a month, which translates
peppers and sweet onions. Red sauces pair best
to 100 acres of pizza each day or about 350
with robust, medium-bodied reds with spicy
slices per second? Whether it is deep dish, thin
notes. I’ll often pair red-sauce-based pizzas with
or thick crust, Americans simply love pizza and
Southern Italian reds for this very reason. Try the
can’t get enough of it. Did you also know that our
Nero d’Avola-based Baglio di Pianetto Ramione
favorite go-to comfort food also pairs really well
from Sicily. Nero d’Avola features the weight and
with wine? The key to pairing wine with pizza
texture of Syrah but the fruit profile of old-vine
is to consider the sauce. White sauces are best
Zinfandel. It’s a wonderful match with sausage,
paired with light- to medium-bodied white wines
pepperoni and other meat toppings and provides
such as Seven Daughters White Wine from Cali-
a delicious contrast to tangy tomato sauces. Ital-
elevating the experience by adding a great glass
fornia. This lively and refreshing, food-friendly
ians reds are also never short on acidity which is
of wine. It’s simply a fantastic way to celebrate
blend of seven different grapes is one of my new
helpful in cutting through the richness of cheese.
life’s everyday pleasures.
favorite wine finds for 2009. It pairs particularly
I just love taking comfort foods such as pizza and
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Alpana Singh
Director of Wine and Spirits for LEYE
Frequent Diner Update
Members
Only Offers
Lettuce Entertain You has created an additional
enjoying the convenience of both accumulating
We invite you to take a look at the excit-
way to enhance and enrich your membership
points, as well as redeeming dollars with one
ing, new 2009 Frequent Diner Rewards.
with our “Members Only Offers” web page. This
card. Present your card every time you dine,
This year’s Rewards are a great mix of
page features special offers, plus rewards and
and your points will be credited instantly and
some “Oldies but Goodies” back by popular
discounts for wine, travel, sports tickets and
your Reward Dollars available for your next
demand, and some fun, fresh Reward alter-
more. We encourage members to check the
dining experience. Remember, every time you
natives. To access the 2009 Frequent Diner
page regularly and take advantage of fantastic,
accumulate 350 points, we will automatically
Rewards, go to leye.com, click Frequent
limited-time offers. To access, go to leye.com,
add $25 to your card the following business
Diner Club, then click Rewards.
click on Frequent Diner Club, then Members
day. (Members outside of Chicago receive $10
Only Offers.
for every 140 points.) To use your Reward Dol-
The Frequent Diner Team thanks you for your
lars, present your card at the conclusion of your
loyalty and we welcome your feedback. You
The Frequent Diner Club Rewards Card contin-
meal and ask that dollars be taken from your
may contact us at 773-538-8823 (outside of
ues to be a major success. We know you are
card. It’s that simple!
Illinois 800-676-7340).
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What’s New at Lettuce
foodlife and Mity Nice Grill Offer
New Options for Private Parties
Something is Happening
Every Day at Frankie’s!
Book a party at foodlife or Mity Nice Grill in
Water Tower Place and provide your guests
with a fun atmosphere that is affordable for you
(and them, too)! And the best-kept secret on
Michigan Ave. is that if you book your party at
foodlife or Mity Nice Grill starting after 5 p.m.,
we will validate your guests’ parking for only
$5! foodlife and Mity Nice Grill offer options for
every kind of party from 12–300 people.
Your favorite neighborhood spot is now offering
daily specials for all of its favorite neighbors!
Please call Ana at 312-335-3663 for details.
Lunch Combos
Available Monday through Friday, for only
$6.95, choose from specialties such as
Chopped Salad or Minestrone Soup and pair it
with Filet Sliders, a Chicken Milanese Sandwich,
or even Baked Spaghetti!
$10 Wine Bottles
Every Monday and Tuesday, enjoy a selection of wine for only $10 a bottle.
Feast For Four
Monday through Thursday at Frankie’s 5th Floor Pizzeria, feast on a 16-inch pizza, familystyle Caesar salad and tiramisu for only $29.95. Dine-in or Carry-Out.
Live Music Thursdays
Begins at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday.
*Applies to contracted parties
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Special Offers for Frequent Diners
Who Want to Make a Night Out of It!
THE WIZARD OF OZ
The Chicago Theatre
Show dates: April 30–May 3
A Special Offer for LEYE members!
Get 25% off all tickets for the following performances:
• Thursday, April 30 at 10:30 a.m. & 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
TICKET LINK: www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/57522/887597
*USE CODE: LEYE
*Use code in promotions and special offers box on Ticketmaster.
4 Family 4-Pack Giveaways! For our lucky Frequent Diners, enter to win
one of 4 family 4-packs of tickets to see The Wizard of Oz on opening night,
April 30, at 7:30 p.m.!
Email tickets@leye.com with your favorite Wizard of Oz character in the
subject line and winners will be notified on April 20.
We’ll see you on the yellow brick road!
* Offer not valid of previously purchased tickets or in combination with any other offer.
Expires April 29, 2009.
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Get $10 Off the Best Seats* for Friday and
Saturday Nights to Tom Stoppard’s Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Rock ‘n’ Roll
By Tom Stoppard
Directed by Charles Newell
May 2–June 7, 2009
This extraordinary theatrical event from four-time Tony Award-winner Tom
Stoppard (The Coast of Utopia ) comes to Chicago following a record-breaking run
on Broadway and in London’s West End.
It’s August 1968, and Russian tanks are rolling into Prague. Jan, the Czech student,
lives for rock music; Max, the English professor, lives for Communism; and Esme,
the flower child, is high. By 1990, the tanks are rolling out, the Stones are rolling
in and idealism has hit the wall. Stoppard’s sweeping and passionate play spans
two countries, three generations, and 22 turbulent years, at the end of which love
remains—and so does Rock ‘n’ Roll. As a valued Frequent Diner Club member, you
get $10 off the best seats Fridays and Saturdays!
To purchase tickets, visit GoodmanTheatre.org and use the code DINER to take
advantage of this special offer.
* Offer not valid for previously purchased tickets or in combination with any other offer.
Expires June 7, 2009.
For Your Recipe Box…
Tru’s Good Thyme Cocktail
1 1/2 oz. Belvedere vodka
1/2 oz. Mathilde Pear (liqueur)
1/2 oz. agave nectar
1 oz. lime juice
2 thyme sprigs
2 cucumber slices
A fresh and sophisticated cocktail you can sip and savor with dinner. Or enjoy it
on its own in the company of good friends to welcome spring’s arrival!
Muddle all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker, add ice, shake well and “lightly” strain
into a chilled martini glass so that some of the thyme leaves are poured into the glass.
Save The Date!
Tru’s Tenth Anniversary is on June 28th. See page 12 for details.
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Plan Your Next Special Event
with Lettuce
Joe’s Says Thank You When You
Book a Large Private Party
When seeking the perfect venue to host your
private event, it is important to find a space that
makes your guests feel comfortable and delivers
exceptional service and excellent food. With tuxedo-clad, knowledgeable servers and classic dishes
of fresh seafood and steaks, no other location in
Chicago offers a finer private dining experience
built on tradition with a unique urban twist than
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab.
From rehearsal dinners to corporate events, Joe’s
South Beach Room can be transformed to host
a private affair for a group of anywhere from 50
to 100 guests. The South Beach Room offers the
perfect sophisticated atmosphere to enjoy Joe’s
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cuisine of popular menu items such as: Joe’s
signature Stone Crabs and Mustard Sauce, the
renowned Bone-In Filet and the best pies and
sides in Chicago.
Joe’s is saying thank you to its loyal party hosts
by offering $500 in Joe’s Gift Cards for a party
of $5,000 or more in food and beverage costs.
Exclusively for Frequent Diners, events must be
booked before May 31, 2009 and take place prior
to September 1, 2009. Gift Cards will be received
at the conclusion of the event and may not be
used toward payment. Guests will receive five
$100 gift cards to use during another amazing
dining experience at Joe’s.
Parties & Special Events by
Lettuce Entertain You Presents
2009 Stimulus Packages
Take advantage of amazing values at participating Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants including Reel Club, Scoozi, foodlife, Mity Nice Grill,
Nacional 27, Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak &
Stone Crab, Frankie’s Scaloppine, Petterino’s,
Di Pescara, Osteria Via Stato, and Ben Pao.
Participating locations are offering private dining
incentives ranging from half-price take-home wine
to reward gift certificates! Please contact Parties
and Special Events by Lettuce Entertain You for
more information at 312-527-9222.
Mark Your Calendar!
May cont.
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Petterino’s
Seven After Seven
312-422-0150
For $19.95 per person, guests who dine in after 7 p.m.,
will select from seven first courses, seven entrees and
seven desserts. Seven wines will be available for only $7
per glass. Valet parking is complimentary for those dining
in after 7 p.m.
Ben Pao
Summer is Hot Hot Hot with Sichuan and Hunan
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312-222-1888
In May, June, and July, Ben Pao will feature the culinary
regions of Hunan and Sichuan with events, cocktail
parties, dinners, and summer-long seasonal regional
specials.
Pizzeria Via Stato
Patio Days Begin
312-337-6634
Lunch guests dining al fresco will receive special tastes
from Executive Chef David DiGregorio all month long.
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Wildfire
Door County Cherry Pie
Wildfirerestaurant.com
Take home whole seasonal pies or enjoy by the slice at all
Wildfire locations.
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Nacional 27
Annual Salsa Competition
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312-664-2727
Nacional 27 will be filled with the sounds and energy of
salsa music on the 1st for the semi-finals and 8th for the
finals of the Bacardi-Bud Select Salsa Competition.
Joe’s
Bring Bone-In Filet to Your Home
312-379-5637
Now you can enjoy Joe’s Bone-In Filet at home or share it
as a gift. Each box includes a tin of Joe’s Steak Spice and
a recipe for our most popular side dish, Jennie’s Mashed
Potatoes. Order online at www.joes.net or by telephone
312-379-5637.
Osteria Via Stato
Sunday Night Family Dinner
312-642-8450
Featuring 3-course kids’ Sunday family dinner menu
for kids under 12 (kids pay their age)! Double points for
Frequent Diners every Sunday.
Frankie’s
Mother’s Day
Frankieschicago.com
Enjoy specials by “ladies from the neighborhood” and all
moms will be honored with gift bags.
Brasserie Jo
Mother’s Day Brunch
312-595-0800
Traditional brunch selections as well as games and crafts
for children in the Salon. Brunch starts at 11 a.m.
Shaw’s Crab House Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
Shawscrabhouse.com
All moms will receive a beautiful flower and a $25 Shaw’s
Crab House gift certificate. A hot buffet line with classic
breakfast fare, plus Shaw’s specialties will be served.
Sign up for Lettuce Online at
www.leye.com for more event details every month!
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June cont.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! Artista Ba-Ba-Reeba!
773-935-5000
Six-course Spanish tapas dinner paired with wines
and sherries, as well as a slide-illustrated presentation by an Art Institute of Chicago lecturer. $65 per
person, plus tax.
L2O
Dinner Series: House of Antinori Dinner
773-868-0002
Mon Ami Gabi
630-472-1900
Explore the wines of Italy alongside famed winemaker
Alessia Antinori’s stories of her family run estate as well
as history of her vineyards. $195 per-person plus tax and
gratuity. 5-course tasting with wine pairings.
French Master’s Series
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Shaw’s Crab House Lobster Festival
Shawscrabhouse.com
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Brasserie Jo
Enjoy lobster specials, a three-course family style
lobster dinner, and a limited time menu in honor of
these “rock” lobsters from the East Coast. Enter for a
chance to win a Rockin’ Lobster Dinner Party for you
and 14 friends.
Three-day celebration of Brasserie Jo’s fantastic outdoor dining area! Enjoy the Chicago sunshine while
you dine “en plein air.”
Osteria Via Stato
Sunday Night Family Dinner
312-642-8450
Featuring 3-course kids’ Sunday family dinner menu
for kids under 12 (kids pay their age)! Double points
for Frequent Diners every Sunday.
L20
Tatami Experience
773-868-0002
Kimono-clad waitstaff will serve you whilst tea expert
Rod Markus discusses the history of Japanese tea
production. Enjoy a Kaiseki-inspired menu from Chef
Laurent Gras and explore the depth of flavors and rare
harvests cherished by tea purists.
Mon Ami Gabi
25 for $25
Monamigabi.com
At various locations, Mon Ami Gabi offers wine
enthusiasts an evening with the area’s top French
wine importers. Taste 25 wines for $25 including light
French fare.
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Bodega Ba-Ba-Reeba! Wine Tasting
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Patio Grand Opening
312-595-0800
An evening of French fare and wine paired with a
lecture from the Art Institute of Chicago. $75 per
guest, plus tax and gratuity.
June
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773-935-5000
Spend an evening with Chicago’s top wine importers
as they offer over 30 of Spain’s best wines, sherries
and brandies. Receive a wine tasting booklet, tapas
and paella. $30 per person, plus tax.
Sign up for Lettuce Online at
www.leye.com for more event details every month!
June cont.
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Wildfire
July cont.
Father’s Day Party Platters
Wildfirerestaurant.com
Available the whole month of June, treat dad to his
favorites for Father’s Day with party platters from
Wildfire. Serves 8–10 people and are perfect for
entertaining at home.
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Frankie’s
Father’s Day
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Frankieschicago.com
Enjoy menu specials and all dads will be honored with
gift bags from Frankie’s.
Pizzeria Via Stato
Father’s Day
312-337-6634
Tru
312-202-0001
Bring in your funniest picture of Dad on Father’s Day
and receive a complimentary Pizza of the Month!
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Tru commemorates its Tenth Anniversary with a
ten-course dinner with guest chefs from around the
country for a unique collaboration of creativity in the
spirit of celebration.
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Blueberry and Peach Pies
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Wildfirerestaurant.com
Take home whole seasonal pies or enjoy by the slice
at all Wildfire locations.
Le Tour de France
312-595-0800
Take a culinary tour as Brasserie Jo follows the
Tour de France. Month-long celebration with Stage
Specials, race coverage, and a bike giveaway!
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!
Bodega Ba-Ba-Reeba! Wine Tasting
702-258-1211
Spend an evening with Las Vegas’ top wine importers
as they offer over 30 of Spain’s best wines, sherries
and brandies. Receive a wine tasting booklet, tapas
and paella. $30 per person, plus tax.
Mon Ami Gabi
French Master’s Series
630-472-1900
An evening of French fare and wine paired with a
lecture from the Art Institute of Chicago. $75 per
guest, plus tax and gratuity.
Nacional 27
“Nacional” Daiquiri Eve Saturday
10th Anniversary Gala
July
Wildfire
Brasserie Jo
312-664-2727
A special menu featuring 27 original daiquiri recipes
created by Nacional 27 Mixologist Adam Seger.
Pizzeria Via Stato
Venetian Night
312-337-6634
Boxed Picnics Available for Venetian Night! Pick up
your Ultimate Italian Picnic on the way to see the
boats and fireworks.
5419 N. Sheridan Road
Chicago, IL 60640
Please celebrate this most special
occasion as Tru commemorates its
tenth anniversary.
Chefs from around the country will be coming together for a unique
collaboration of creativity. The ten-course dinner will host chefs such
as Jose Andres, Susur Lee, Ming Tsai, Michelle Bernstein,
Craig Shelton and Michael Laiskonis.
Managing Editors:
Marissa Joseph, Michael Lynch
Contributors:
Sue Chernoff, Janis Gipson,
Alpana Singh, Jennifer Evangelista
The evening will begin at 5:30 for a champagne reception and 6:15 for
dinner. The evening’s menu and wine pairing is priced at $395 per guest,
plus tax and gratuity.
Seating is limited. Early reservations are recommended.
Please contact Ruthann Gagnon at 312.202.0615 ext. 230 or
truparties@leye.com for further details.