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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Prairie Grass Offers Trash Fish for a Sustainable Ecosystem
Prairie Grass Offers Trash Fish for a Sustainable Ecosystem
For many people the term "trash fish" might not sound like a great tasting meal, however Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) is out to change your thinking. Chef and owners Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris will be offering trash fish dishes on Monday's or Tuesday's, when available, allowing everyone the opportunity to taste lesser popular fish varieties themselves. This includes Blue Fish, which taste sweet and have a similar texture to bass fish, Speckled Trout, which is similar to lake trout, and King Fish which is appetizing, meaty and more.
The truth is there is no such thing as actual trash fish. These fishes,
such as speckled trout and Atlantic Pollock, are underutilized. The National Marine Fisheries Service found that nearly one fifth of fish caught in U.S. waters are discarded. This means that by creating a market of trash fish, we are able to increase efficiency within our food system. Trash Fish are sustainable; they cannot be easily overfished since they grow quickly and reproduce in great quantities.
"By eating lesser known trash fish not only are you able to help the ecosystem but you'll have the opportunity to learn about how delicious the varieties are," she says.
Sarah learned about sustainable seafood after spending time with fishermen on Kodiak Island in Alaska. Now Prairie Grass Cafe's chef has joined Shedd Aquarium's Right Bite program. The program works with restaurants, retailers, culinary schools, and more to help sell and teach about sustainability within the seafood industry.
To further Prairie Grass Cafe's involvement in a sustainable ecosystem, George and Sarah will be teaming up with eight chefs for the Trash Fish Dinner. Chefs Collaborative, Fortune Fish and Gourmet and Paul Fehribach of Big Jones are holding the event to help show guests how tasty trash fish can really be. Chefs like North Pond's Bruce Sherman, Trattoria No. 10's Laura Piper and Blackbird's Paul Kahan are just one of the many participating at the event.
The event will takes place May 20 with an eight course, family-style dinner at Big Jones (5347 North Clark Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640; 773-275-5725). Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner taking place at 7 p.m. Chefs Collaborative hopes this builds up talk about the need for sustainability and bring awareness to the issue. Tickets, which include tax and gratuity for $125, can be purchased at http://chefscollaborative.org/events/. A portion of the ticket sales benefit Chefs Collaborative sustainability initiative.
Tour The Amalfi Coast With GreatValueVacations From $1,299 Per Person!
DEAL OF THE WEEK:
Tour The Amalfi Coast With GreatValueVacations
From $1,299 Per Person
Upon
arriving in Naples, travelers pick up their rental car and head south
along the east coast toward the stunning Sorrentine Peninsula and the
beautiful Hotel Gardenia. This wonderful hotel has undergone a recent
renovation that reinforces its commitment to safeguarding the local
landscape and environment, and is, today, an eco-friendly example of
modern Mediterranean architecture. Located within walking distance of
the beach and just a short stroll from the old town center, the Hotel
Gardenia, with its stunning views of the Bay of Naples, is the perfect
spot to relax.
While Sorrento will be “home” for six nights, travelers are encouraged to explore the magnificent Amalfi Coast. The myriad options that await include catching the ferry to Capri and exploring the miraculous Blue Grotto, or heading to Naples to visit Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Venture a little farther south and explore the many lovely towns that dot the Amalfi Coast.
While Sorrento will be “home” for six nights, travelers are encouraged to explore the magnificent Amalfi Coast. The myriad options that await include catching the ferry to Capri and exploring the miraculous Blue Grotto, or heading to Naples to visit Vesuvius and the ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Venture a little farther south and explore the many lovely towns that dot the Amalfi Coast.
What's Included In the "Amalfi Coast Vacation" Package:
- 6 nights at the Hotel Gardenia, Sorrento (room only)
- Round-trip economy class airfare from New York (JFK) to Naples
- Manual shift economy car rental for duration
- All local taxes, hotel service charges, carrier and government taxes/fees/facility charges on airfare. Gratuities, some local city taxes, and meals are NOT included.
This
package is priced from $1,299 per person, based on double occupancy,
for travel November 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014 from New York-JFK. Flights from other gateway cities available at higher rates.
Additional nights are available. Black-out dates apply and rates are
based upon availability. This rate includes airline and
government-imposed taxes and fees, is valid for new bookings only,
subject to availability, and may be affected by fluctuations in exchange
rates.
(Note to Editors: We can provide pricing from the nearest gateway city to you upon request.)
Optional Upgrades
$99 Upgrade — Includes breakfast daily at the Hotel Gardenia and dinner at Restaurante Tazo in Sorrento.
$200 Upgrade — Add an additional two nights at the Villa Vecchia in Rome with breakfast and extended car rental.
For additional information on GreatValueVacations' Amalfi Coast Vacation package — including recommendations on what to see and do while there, and more information about the hotels, click here
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About GreatValueVacations
GreatValueVacations is changing the way consumers travel by creating expertly designed, high-quality, air-inclusive vacations to compelling destinations at affordable prices. With so many online resources to find air, hotels, transportation, and more, consumers can spend many hours doing research trying to put it all together. GreatValueVacations takes the guesswork out of planning the perfect vacation by doing all of the legwork and packaging upscale travel products that have been vetted by destination experts. GreatValueVacations also offers advice and recommendations on what to see and do in each locale, and provides customer support every step of the way. Additionally, GreatValueVacations' state-of-the-art technology offers the ability to book complicated vacations in just a few clicks.
GreatValueVacations is changing the way consumers travel by creating expertly designed, high-quality, air-inclusive vacations to compelling destinations at affordable prices. With so many online resources to find air, hotels, transportation, and more, consumers can spend many hours doing research trying to put it all together. GreatValueVacations takes the guesswork out of planning the perfect vacation by doing all of the legwork and packaging upscale travel products that have been vetted by destination experts. GreatValueVacations also offers advice and recommendations on what to see and do in each locale, and provides customer support every step of the way. Additionally, GreatValueVacations' state-of-the-art technology offers the ability to book complicated vacations in just a few clicks.
For additional information, visit www.GreatValueVacations.com
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SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY (Chicago & Schaumburg,IL)
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE
21 E. Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60611
312.527.2722
1900 E. Higgins Road
Schaumburg, IL 60173
847.517.2722
SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE
CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY
½ Priced Oysters All Day Long; 50 cent oysters from 3-6 p.m.
(Chicago and Schaumburg, IL)— This
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013, Shaw’s Crab House will celebrate
the day of remembrance and the traditional start of summer at both
Chicagoland locations! Loyal customers and new Shaw’s diners alike will enjoy a landmark ½ Priced Oyster Deal in
the Oyster Bar, the entire day. Guests will have the option of both an
East Coast and West Coast oyster variety. Upping the ante further, from
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. the restaurant will serve up plump, briny,
hand-shucked bivalves for just 50 cents apiece! And
because Shaw’s opens all its oysters upon request, kindly limit
per-person orders to two dozen at a time, so our shuckers can keep up!
For more information please visit www.shawscrabhouse.com
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Shaw’s Crab House,
a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, features a 1940s-style take on the
seafood dining experience, with retro leather banquettes, polished wood
floors and Art Deco touches. The Oyster Bar provides
a more casual setting for diners and serves up live music five nights a
week at the Chicago location and Saturday nights at the Schaumburg
location. Shaw’s—The King of Crab! For more info, call 312.527.2722
(Chicago) or 847.517.2722 (Schaumburg), visit the website at www.shawscrabhouse.com
, tweet with The Shaw’s Mermaid at www.twitter.com/shellyfromshaws or keep up on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shawscrabhouse.com and www.facebook.com/ShawsCrabHouseSchaumburg.
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Enjoy Mother's Day at Four Great Venues in Chicagoland
Enjoy Mother's Day at Four Great Venues in Chicagoland
Chicago, IL (April 2013) - From brunch to the perfect gift, from city to suburbs, many locations in Chicago will help create a unique experience on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12. Here are three excellent ways in the Chicagoland area to show your mother love.
Chicago French Market
The
Chicago French Market (131 North Clinton Street, Chicago, IL 60661;
312-575-0306) has many vendors featuring wonderful gifts for Mother's
Day. Abbey Brown Soap Artisan will be offering a new Chicago Candle
collection, made to pair with the Chicago line of hand-made soaps. Each
candle is made out of natural materials, and there are nine
different candle scents for only $8 each. Abbey Brown also suggests
giving a $15 Body Butter. You can add a Mini Milk Bath for $5 with Body
Butter purchase ($26 value), Offer is available now through Mother's
Day.
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine will be selling The Great Ladies of Cheese Gift Medley, one of their best sellers. The gift is inspired by the well-known women forerunners of America's artisan cheese movement. Each piece within the collection was created by a female cheesemaker. You can order in-store or online at http://shop.pastoralartisan.com/index.php/gifts/great-ladies-of-cheese.html.
Oh Olive! will feature great gifts that any mother would love. Fresh extra virgin olive oil is great to pair with balsamic vinegar. Combinations like garlic olive oil and pomegranate balsamic vinegar, basil olive oil and grapefruit white balsamic and Tuscan herb olive oil and traditional eighteen year balsamic are customer favorites this season. Not only is this a healthy, delicious gift to give your mother, but you can get it gift wrapped for free, making the day a little easier.
Bello Tea is offering many options for gifts to show you care. One Mother's Day favorite, Tea baskets, come filled with a variety of teas, tea cups, tea infusers, and ice tea sets, starting at $28. Matcha for Moms starter kits, which includes a blender bottle and a choice of a Matcha blend, is a type of Japanese green tea. It has the same amount of caffeine as black tea but is still rich in amino acids and low on calories. The has ten times the amount of cancer fighting antioxidants in a regular cup of green tea, boosts memory, and helps regulate blood sugar. This way you can give something healthy and exciting.
Maxwell's at the ClubA special brunch will be held at Maxwell's at the Club (500 N Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL 60654; 312-527-5800) for Mother's Day. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. everything from breakfast pastries and appetizers to salads and dessert will be offered to adults for $45 and $15 for children ten and under.
Among the long list of delicious food being offered at Maxwell's there will be breakfast basics, such as Sour Cream Pancakes, Bacon and Pork Sausage, and a Waffle and Omelet Bar. There will be a carving station, with favorites like Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce and Roast Rack of Lamb with Mint Jelly. A variety of salads will be offered, including Greek Yogurt-Dill Potato Salad and a new flavor, Carrot Salad with Raisins, Honey, Orange and Cinnamon. Maxwell's also includes classic breakfast favorites such as toasted bagels and seasonal fresh fruit and berries to ensure that everyone finds something they love.
To find out more about Maxwell's brunch you can call them at 312-527-5800. For reservations or to see the full menu, visit their website at http://eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/mothers-day-brunch/.
Prairie Grass Cafe If you are celebrating Mother's Day on Chicago's North Shore, Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) is featuring an exciting brunch. From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. a sumptuous buffet, with desserts, will be offered for $45 per adult and $15 per child ten and under.
Prairie Grass Café will begin th
e
celebration by serving each guest their signature PGC Benedict, a
poached egg with spinach and roasted tomato hollandaise. The buffet
continues with a variety of tasty selections including Grilled Chicken
and Penne Pasta Salad and Applewood Smoke Maple Creek Farm Bacon. Other
choices include a platter of Grilled Asparagus, with lemon
cream sauce and sliced radishes, Parmesan Crusted Tilapia over creamed
spinach and Braised Pork with spicy sauce and refried black beans. The
buffet also will offer a waffle station, made to order omelet station,
and Prairie Grass Cafe's signature Beef Shepherd's Pie.
After you have experienced Prairie Grass Cafe's delicious buffet, a dessert buffet will be the perfect finish to the meal. It includes breakfast favorites such as freshly sliced fruit, a dish of fresh berries along with desserts such as Double Chocolate Cupcakes, Mini Cream filled Eclairs and Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble. There also will be a crêpe station with Valrhona chocolate and hazelnut spreads, raspberry jam and whipped cream.
Tax, gratuity and beverage are not included in the buffet price. For reservations, call 847-205-4433 or visit their website at www.prairiegrasscafe.com.
Benny's Chop HouseBenny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash, Chicago 312-626-2444) will be serving a special Mother's Day menu 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with additional brunch selections 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Benny's has engaged a professional photographer to take family photographs for each family to remember the day. For information and reservations, visit http://www.bennyschophouse.com.
Chicago, IL (April 2013) - From brunch to the perfect gift, from city to suburbs, many locations in Chicago will help create a unique experience on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 12. Here are three excellent ways in the Chicagoland area to show your mother love.
Chicago French Market
Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine will be selling The Great Ladies of Cheese Gift Medley, one of their best sellers. The gift is inspired by the well-known women forerunners of America's artisan cheese movement. Each piece within the collection was created by a female cheesemaker. You can order in-store or online at http://shop.pastoralartisan.com/index.php/gifts/great-ladies-of-cheese.html.
Oh Olive! will feature great gifts that any mother would love. Fresh extra virgin olive oil is great to pair with balsamic vinegar. Combinations like garlic olive oil and pomegranate balsamic vinegar, basil olive oil and grapefruit white balsamic and Tuscan herb olive oil and traditional eighteen year balsamic are customer favorites this season. Not only is this a healthy, delicious gift to give your mother, but you can get it gift wrapped for free, making the day a little easier.
Bello Tea is offering many options for gifts to show you care. One Mother's Day favorite, Tea baskets, come filled with a variety of teas, tea cups, tea infusers, and ice tea sets, starting at $28. Matcha for Moms starter kits, which includes a blender bottle and a choice of a Matcha blend, is a type of Japanese green tea. It has the same amount of caffeine as black tea but is still rich in amino acids and low on calories. The has ten times the amount of cancer fighting antioxidants in a regular cup of green tea, boosts memory, and helps regulate blood sugar. This way you can give something healthy and exciting.
Maxwell's at the ClubA special brunch will be held at Maxwell's at the Club (500 N Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL 60654; 312-527-5800) for Mother's Day. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. everything from breakfast pastries and appetizers to salads and dessert will be offered to adults for $45 and $15 for children ten and under.
Among the long list of delicious food being offered at Maxwell's there will be breakfast basics, such as Sour Cream Pancakes, Bacon and Pork Sausage, and a Waffle and Omelet Bar. There will be a carving station, with favorites like Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce and Roast Rack of Lamb with Mint Jelly. A variety of salads will be offered, including Greek Yogurt-Dill Potato Salad and a new flavor, Carrot Salad with Raisins, Honey, Orange and Cinnamon. Maxwell's also includes classic breakfast favorites such as toasted bagels and seasonal fresh fruit and berries to ensure that everyone finds something they love.
To find out more about Maxwell's brunch you can call them at 312-527-5800. For reservations or to see the full menu, visit their website at http://eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/mothers-day-brunch/.
Prairie Grass Cafe If you are celebrating Mother's Day on Chicago's North Shore, Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Boulevard, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) is featuring an exciting brunch. From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. a sumptuous buffet, with desserts, will be offered for $45 per adult and $15 per child ten and under.
Prairie Grass Café will begin th
After you have experienced Prairie Grass Cafe's delicious buffet, a dessert buffet will be the perfect finish to the meal. It includes breakfast favorites such as freshly sliced fruit, a dish of fresh berries along with desserts such as Double Chocolate Cupcakes, Mini Cream filled Eclairs and Strawberry-Rhubarb Crumble. There also will be a crêpe station with Valrhona chocolate and hazelnut spreads, raspberry jam and whipped cream.
Tax, gratuity and beverage are not included in the buffet price. For reservations, call 847-205-4433 or visit their website at www.prairiegrasscafe.com.
Benny's Chop HouseBenny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash, Chicago 312-626-2444) will be serving a special Mother's Day menu 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with additional brunch selections 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Benny's has engaged a professional photographer to take family photographs for each family to remember the day. For information and reservations, visit http://www.bennyschophouse.com.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND AND CHICAGO AREA RESIDENTS ‘PAIR UP’ TO FIGHT KIDNEY DISEASE ON MAY 11 2013 (Chicago)
AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND AND CHICAGO AREA RESIDENTS ‘PAIR UP’ TO FIGHT KIDNEY DISEASE ON MAY 11 2013
Organization Hosts Free Health Screening Event to
Raise Awareness of Kidney Disease in the Chicago Area
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) will host Kidney Action Day at Millennium Park in Chicago on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
The event is free and open to the public and will include free kidney
health screenings (including blood pressure and glucose screenings),
interactive fitness demos, local entertainment, children's activities
and healthy food samples.
“Kidney
disease is a serious health concern in the Chicago area, where many
neighborhoods have prevalent rates of kidney failure well above the
national average,” said LaVarne A. Burton, president and chief executive
officer of the American Kidney Fund. “Kidney Action Day provides an
opportunity for local residents to learn about this disease, get tested,
and help spread the word to others who may be at risk. We are so
pleased to have the Chicago Department of Public Health and its Healthy
Chicago initiative as a strategic partner. Working together, we can
empower local residents to take action for their health and prevent
future cases of this chronic condition.”
“The
Chicago Department of Public Health is proud to join the American
Kidney Fund in bringing Kidney Action Day to Chicago,” said Dr. Bechara
Choucair, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
“Kidney Action Day is a great way for residents to take part in helping
Chicago become the healthiest city in the nation. I encourage all
residents to join us on May 11 for Kidney Action Day, get screened and
take preventative steps to protect their health.”
Kidney
Action Day will bring together hundreds of local health advocates,
patients and members of the greater Chicago community to raise awareness
for those at risk for chronic kidney disease (CKD). The free health
screenings will check for indicators of kidney and heart health,
diabetes, and other important health measures. There is no
pre-registration required for those interested in participating in the
screening, which is open to everyone 18 and older. Participants are
encouraged to bring the whole family out to enjoy an educational and
entertaining event.
It
is estimated that as many as 31 million people in the United States are
living with CKD, the nation’s ninth-leading cause of death. CKD is
known as a silent killer because it usually presents no symptoms in the
early stages, making screening essential for those who are at
risk—particularly those who have the key risk factors of diabetes, high
blood pressure or a family history of CKD. Other common risks for kidney
disease include having heart disease, being over age 60, or being
African American, Asian American, Native American, or of Hispanic
ethnicity.
CKD
is an often-preventable health condition. If an individual has
developed early CKD, detection through testing is a key factor in
slowing or stopping the progression of the disease. Left undiagnosed and
untreated, CKD can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and
death. In many neighborhoods in Chicago, kidney failure rates are nearly
double the U.S. average.
Because prevention and early detection are vital to keeping at-risk individuals in good health, AKF’s national campaign, Pair Up: Join the Fight to Prevent Kidney Disease,
urges the public to learn if they’re at risk for kidney disease and to
spread the word to friends or loved ones who also may be at risk. As
part of Pair Up, AKF educates the public about risk factors and
offers Kidney Action Days and other free kidney health screenings in
cities nationwide.
The
American Kidney Fund is dedicated to fighting kidney disease through
direct financial support to patients in need, education and prevention
efforts. In 2012, AKF provided almost $190 million in treatment-related
assistance to dialysis patients across the country and more than $7.9
million to patients in Illinois.
Kidney
Action Day is made possible through the generous support of National
Sponsor American Renal Associates, Lead Regional Sponsor U.S. Renal
Care, Inc., Strategic Partner Chicago Department of Public Health and
other friends in the communities AKF serves. For more information on
Chicago Kidney Action Day, visit http://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-action-day/locations/chicago.html
For more information on the American Kidney Fund, visit www.kidneyfund.org
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About the American Kidney Fund
The
American Kidney Fund fights kidney disease through direct financial
support to patients in need, health education and prevention efforts. It
leads the nation in charitable assistance to dialysis patients. Last
year, nearly 84,000 people—1 out of every 5 U.S. dialysis
patients—received assistance from the American Kidney Fund for health
insurance premiums and other treatment-related expenses. The American
Kidney Fund reaches millions of people annually through its national
campaign, Pair Up: Join the Fight to Prevent Kidney Disease; free
kidney health screenings; health education materials and courses;
online outreach, and a toll-free health information HelpLine
(866-300-2900). For more information, visit www.kidneyfund.org
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Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events May 2013 Newsletter
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