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Menu for Sunday, December 1, 2012

COLD STATION

Field Herb Green Salad with Red Onions, Mushrooms,
Grape Tomatoes, Croutons,
Balsamic Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressing

Red Bliss Potato Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

Jicama and Corn with Pepper and Pasilla

Selection of Gourmet Sandwiches

HOT STATION

Lager Baked Chicken Breast with Herbs de Provence,
Roasted Garlic and Fresh Lemon

Vegetarian Entrée Option
Tri Color Rotini with Fresh Vegetables,
Tomato Ragout and Basil

Roasted Green and Yellow Squash with Red Peppers

Soup Du Jour

Assorted Rolls and Butter

Chef's Choice of Dessert and Fruit

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Lemonade

Menu for Monday, December 2, 2012

COLD STATION

Classic Caesar Salad with Parmesan Cheese, Baby Tomatoes,
Croutons, Caesar Dressing and House Made Vinaigrette

Penne Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes,
Kalamata Olives and Basil

Black Bean Salad with Fresh Cilantro, Corn, Pepper and Chipotle

Selection of Gourmet Sandwiches

HOT STATION

Slow Braised Top Round of Beef with Onion,
Fresh Thyme and Natural Pan Jus

Smashed Buttermilk Potato

Vegetarian Entrée Option
Autumn Rice Pilaf with White Rice, Yellow & Green Split Pea,
Orzo and Wild Rice

Cream Spinach with Arugala and Carrot Baton

Tomato Soup with Fresh Dill

Assorted Rolls and Butter

Chef’s Choice of Dessert and Fruit

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Lemonade

Menu for Tuesday, December 3, 2012

COLD STATION

Spinach Salad with Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes,
Poached Egg and Onion, served with Red Wine Vinaigrette
and Blue Cheese Dressing

Cous Cous Salad with Artichoke, Feta and Oregano

Lentil and Garbanzo Beans with Fresh Herbs

Selection of Gourmet Sandwiches

HOT STATION

Baked Chicken Breast Cacciatore with Tomato,
Mushroom and Tri Color Peppers

Vegetarian Entrée Option
Bowtie Pasta with Julienne of Vegetables,
Crushed Tomato and Flat Parsley Oil

Broccoli and Cauliflower with Almond and Olive Oil

Soup Du Jour

Assorted Rolls and Butter

Chef's Choice of Dessert and Fruit

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Lemonade

Menu for Wednesday, December 4, 2012

COLD STATION

Field Green Salad with Tomatoes, Soy Beans, Sweet Corn, Cucumber,
served with Sesame Vinaigrette and Poppy Seed Dressing

Barley Salad with Fennel

Orzo Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Kalamata and Herb Oil

Selection of Gourmet Sandwiches

HOT STATION

Cilantro Baked Basa Filet with Grilled Lemon, Thai Basil,
Popped Capers and First Pressed Olive Oil

Steamed Red Potatoes with Sea Salt and Fresh Herbs

Vegetarian Entrée Option
Calico Rice Pilaf with Red Rice,
Wheat Berries, Roasted Wild Rice and Brown Rice

Stir Fry Medley Vegetables with Sesame Oil and Ginger

Soup Du Jour

Assorted Rolls and Butter

Chef’s Choice of Dessert and Fruit

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Lemonade

Menu for Thursday, December 5, 2012

COLD STATION

Field Herb Green Salad with Red Onions, Mushrooms,
Grape Tomatoes, Croutons,
Balsamic Vinaigrette and Ranch Dressing

Red Bliss Potato Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette

Jicama and Corn with Pepper and Pasilla

Selection of Gourmet Sandwiches

HOT STATION

Lager Baked Chicken Breast with Herbs de Provence,
Roasted Garlic and Fresh Lemon

Vegetarian Entrée Option
Tri Color Rotini with Fresh Vegetables,
Tomato Ragout and Basil

Roasted Green and Yellow Squash with Red Peppers

Soup Du Jour

Assorted Rolls and Butter

Chef's Choice of Dessert and Fruit

Fresh Brewed Coffee, Iced Tea and Lemonade

Upscale casual with imagination and style – just down the street
Located at the corner of Chicago and Wabash, Devon Seafood Grill offers premium aquatic fare, seamless service and an exhilarating atmosphere. Our indulgent cuisine emphasizes freshness, creativity and simplicity – themes mirrored in the architecture of our two bars and multiple dining areas.

An extensive wine collection for the most discerning palates
Our display cellar showcases a selection of over 600 fine wines and champagnes. And for tastes that run towards the exotic, our Wine Spectators | Wine Enthusiast list features an impressive list of rare and coveted wines from the finest wine-producing regions in the world.

The perfect setting for your private event
With two private banquet rooms and four semi-private alcoves,Devon is the perfect place for your business or social events. Contact Tiffany Junta, Director of Sales for details. 312-440-8660 or 3153@devonseafood.com.

Ditka's Restaurant, located in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast between Rush & Michigan, is a Chicago Landmark. Ditka's has a decidedly understated sports motif, white linen table clothes, hardwood floors, intimate leather booths & rich mahogany wood accents. Chef Tom Kenny presides over the menu with passion & expertise - known for Prime Steaks, Chops and Fresh Seafood including the signature dish "Da Pork Chop." Service is approachable & friendly in a comfortable atmosphere. Don't be surprised to catch sight of Da Coach himself.

Pops for Champagne in downtown Chicago is the nation's most acclaimed champagne bar and the city's most elegant nightlife destination. Our extensive champagne and sparkling wine selection, along with a full premium bar and exquisite small plate food menu, are perfect for impressing clients, mingling with colleagues or hosting unique private events. Join us for a glass of bubbly in our impressive vibrant River North location!

Nestled under "The Bean" in Millennium Park and along Michigan Avenue you'll find Park Grill, an American Bistro serving cuisine with Chicago flair, breathtaking views, and unique happenings throughout the year.

In the warm months our Plaza opens, where diners can enjoy live music and the open air in this al fresco eatery. During winter the Millennium Park ice rink comes to life in front of Park Grill, which allows guests to watch skaters while enjoying their meal.

Let Park Grill host your next gathering in the heart of the city. We have distinctive accommodations for groups as intimate as 10 or as large as 300. There's a room with a view and an experience waiting for everyone at Park Grill.

Paris Club is an internationally acclaimed River North restaurant serving up approachable French fare in a casual, urban setting that appeals to a new generation of diners. Studio Paris is an indoor/outdoor lounge reflective of the high-energy clubs throughout Europe where guests can expect to hear great music from recording artists and DJs from around the world..

Hub 51 is a River North restaurant providing a great time, wonderful food, and dozens of beers, wines, and sakes. Sub 51, a private lounge below the restaurant, is a signature bottle service lounge situation designed for DJs, high energy and late night entertainment.

Lockwood a AAA-Four Diamond Award Winning Restaurant, located in the historic Palmer House Hilton, is a perfect destination for farm-to-table cuisine in an elegant environment. Lockwood offers a truly unique, locally- and seasonally-influenced menu, inspired by their rooftop garden and apiary. In addition to the delicious cuisine, Lockwood is proud to offer an extensive wine program. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and afternoon tea, and the Bar at Lockwood is a favorite for both locals and travelers. In addition to the main dining space, Lockwood offers a stunning private dining room.

PROSECCO, at 710 N. Wells in the River North Gallery District, offers upscale comfort food from all 20 regions of Italy and Chicago's largest selection of Italian sparkling wine in a dreamy, art-filled environment reminiscent of the faded splendor of Venice.

Enjoy hearty pastas and risottos, flavorful steaks and chops and fresh fish dishes along with the finest wines from all over Italy. The service is polished and welcoming, the ambiance chic but unpretentious. PROSECCO is open for lunch Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. and for dinner Monday through Friday beginning at 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. The PROSECCO bar is open and sidewalk café is open all day! We look forward to the pleasure of your company soon! Grazie mille!

Texas de Brazil is a Brazilian-American steakhouse, featuring a 50-item salad area, continuous service of sizzling cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and sausage served tableside by a troop of carvers with long sword-like skewers. The Brazilian serving style and rustic atmosphere of Texas de Brazil allows guests to enjoy an incredible dining experience, complete with excellent service and exquisite food. An unprecedented feature of the restaurant is the two story wine room complete with an aerial wine artist who performs acrobatic moves while gracefully retrieving bottles of wine as diners watch through glass walls.

III Forks, one of the nation's exclusively 100% USDA Prime Steakhouses is located at the Village Market in Lakeshore East, just north of Millennium Park in Beautiful downtown Chicago. This modern restaurant is simply sizzling with style and provides the perfect setting for upscale dining, rooftop lounging, private parties and special events. III Forks is a contemporary evolution of the classic steakhouse featuring USDA Prime beef, ocean-fresh seafood and locally sourced Midwest fare. Less than half of one percent of all US beef makes the III Forks Prime quality grade. This leads to great steaks that offer abundant marbling, juiciness, tenderness and superior flavor. III Forks also offers an impressive venue for private affairs. Three private dining rooms and a rooftop lounge are available for corporate meetings, seated social gatherings and cocktail receptions.

Saigon Sisters Restaurant, the latest addition to the Fulton River District's lively restaurant scene, is run by Vietnamese sisters, Mary Nguyen Aregoni and Theresa Nguyen, along with their mother, Mama Suu. The main inspiration for beginning their business came from influential family members.

When planning your next event in Chicago, look no further than Kendall College. Located on Chicago's Goose Island, the campus offers sweeping views of the city skyline, a landscaped River Walk area, and free on-site parking; Kendall is the perfect location to quickly escape the hustle of the Loop to enjoy a unique culinary experience. Enjoy an intimate dinner in our Michelin Guide recommended fine dining restaurant- the Dining Room at Kendall College, a culinary teambuilding activity through our Spice Up Your Life! program where you are the "iron chef", or plan an array of private events in one of our unique spaces.

All events are managed by Kendall's Events Department— run by event and culinary professionals and serviced by students gaining real-world experience.

Joe's specializes in sports, live music, and private parties, also featuring five party rooms with a large outdoor patio. Stop in for their drink specials and mouth watering barbeque.

Bull & Bear is fully equipped with state of the art viewing capabilities, complete lunch, dinner and bar menu, extensive drink list and amenities.

The Siena Tavern's 10,000 square foot space will has six distinct but cohesive areas: a main oval shaped bar, an elevated deck with a smaller bar, the main dining area, the crudo/pizza bar, another small dining deck and a private dining room with capacity for up to 15 people. The floor plan balances the vibe from each area, ensuring that guests feel welcome while stopping in for a post-work drink or sitting down for an intimate meal.

Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar is among Chicago's most vibrant and lively downtown dining experiences. A neighborhood restaurant that unites Japanese culinary tradition and creativity with a distinctly American persona, Union embraces an American warmth and personality and combines them with the high art and ritual of Japanese cuisine. This playful juxtaposition reveals a restaurant that is welcoming, accommodating and stylish. Union is known for its creativity and playful approach to Japanese-influenced cuisine which results in a variety of flavorful dishes from the Kitchen, Sushi Bar and Robata Grill. Union offers carefully handcrafted and inventive cocktails as well as an extensive beer, liquor and spirited wine list.

Flight Chicago offers culinary excursions throughout Chicago, providing intimate glimpses inside some of our city's most-talked-about restaurants.Our guests are hosted by chefs, wine directors, owners and staff who provide personalized tours and answer questions. Each "flight" stops at three restaurants between lunch and dinner service, when many of the restaurants are closed to the public, and features a specialized nine-course tasting menu and beverage pairings. Guests are treated to three tastes and pairings per restaurant stop, while enjoying kitchen tours and Q&A with the chefs themselves. Flights are guided by food lovers, culinary students and founders.

Rated one of “the top 66 Restaurants in the World” by Conde Nast Traveler, modern day Japan meets European elegance at Japonais. Situated in a grand building with several rooms to suit your mood, Japonais features both contemporary Japanese cuisine and sushi in a lively, yet intimate setting. Enjoy a cocktail at the bar, a business dinner in the formal red room, or a relaxing escape in the serene green room. Menu highlights include “the rock”, thinly sliced marinated new york strip, cooked on a hot rock presentation and the spicy mono, spicy octopus roll topped with spicy tuna tartare and sweet unagi sauce.

South Water Kitchen is a Midwestern son born on the southern banks of the Chicago River. Here you'll enjoy the comforting appeal of a friendly restaurant and relaxed tavern that casually caters to Loop locals and visitors alike. Outside, Chicago's streets bustle with a vibrancy that is distinctly Windy City. Inside South Water Kitchen, theatergoers, business folks and out-of-towners settle in and enjoy Executive Chef Roger Waysok's sumptuous creations. These are menus that don't require a foreign language degree, but do require a hearty appetite and the desire for truly delicious dishes.

Le Colonial is Chicago’s noted upscale French Vietnamese restaurant, which vividly recaptures the spirit of French Colonial Southeast Asia from the 1920’s. Situated in the heart of the Gold Coast, at 937 North Rush Street, Le Colonial features a main floor dining room, and a bar, lounge and all season terrace overlooking Rush Street on the second floor, all featuring savory authentic Vietnamese cuisine.  Heralded as “a sedate oasis”, Le Colonial has been a staple on the Chicago dining scene for 16 years. Menu highlights include bo sate, sauteed filet minon with yams and string beans and the cari tom, sauteed jumbo shrimp with eggplant in curried coconut sauce.