Pizza Cooking Class at Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar

Make the Margherita or Prepare a Pepperoni Pie

Thursday, July 21, 2011
6:30pm

$25 per person

Learn how to prepare pizza at this hands-on cooking class led by Frasca’s General Manager, Jason Ring. Each “pizza pupil” will select the type of pizza they would like to make, Pepperoni or Margherita, sip vino (two glasses are included) and see the behind-the scene secrets to Frasca’s crispy thin crusts.

PEPPERONI
tomato sauce, pepperoni, soppressata, fresh mozzarella

MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and basil

Please call Frasca to reserve a place in the class. The fee to participate is $25.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.5222
http://www.frascapizzeria.com

Pizza Cooking Class at Frasca Pizzeria

Create the Capone or Make the Margherita

Thursday, March 24, 2011
6:30pm

$25 per person

Learn how to prepare pizza at this hands-on cooking class led by Frasca’s General Manager, Jason Ring. Each “pizza pupil” will select the type of pizza they would like to make, Capone or Margherita, sip vino (two glasses are included) and see the behind-the scene secrets to Frasca’s crispy thin crusts.

CAPONE
tomato sauce, wood roasted onions, fennel sausage and fresh mozzarella

MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and basil

Please call Frasca to reserve a place in the class. The fee to participate is $25.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.5222
http://www.FrascaPizzeria.com

Five Days of ‘Za

National Pizza Week Celebrated at Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar

Sunday, January 9 – Thursday, January 13, 2011

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar is recognizing National Pizza Week with four delicious dining offers and a cooking class. The pizza-centric celebration, taking place January 9 through January 13, invites fans of wood-fired pizza to partake in the following “pie” promotions and pizza class:

Sunday, January 9
Brunch and Dinner
Complimentary bottle of the new “Smokin’ Mary” bloody mary mix with the purchase of a BBQ chicken pizza
Smoke Daddy Original BBQ sauce, grilled chicken, cilantro, onion, mozzarella-provolone mix $13
(one bottle per person; the BBQ pizza is a one-day-only special)

Monday, January 10
Dinner
$10 gift card valid for a future visit with the purchase of any pizza (one per person, card valid January 11 through January 31)

Tuesday, January 11
Dinner
Complimentary pizza with the purchase of a bottle of wine (from a select list)

Wednesday, January 12
Dinner
Complimentary pizza with the purchase of a pizza (dine in only)

Thursday, January 13
Pizza Cooking Class at 6:30pm, $25 per person includes two glasses of wine.
Learn to create Frasca’s Margherita Pizza or Pepperoni Pizza with a hands-on, edible course in ‘za.

National Pizza Week at Frasca will run for five consecutive days. Sunday brunch and dinner is offered from 10:00am-9:00pm and dinner is offered Monday-Thursday from 4:30pm to 10:00pm.

Frasca’s “daily deals” will be offered in addition to the pizza promotions:
Sunday $3 draft beer
Monday half-price bottles of wine
Tuesday half-price glasses of wine
Thursday $6 specialty martinis

FRASCA Pizzeria and Wine Bar
3358 North Paulina Street
Chicago, IL 60657
773-248-5222
frascapizzeria.com

Extended Holiday Brunch, Smokin Mary Mix Offer

Week-Long Holiday Brunch at 3 Restaurants

Extended Brunch Service Includes a Smokin’ Bloody Mary Mix Offer

Sunday, December 26, 2010 to Sunday, January 2, 2011
10am-3pm

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar (Lakeview), Dunlays on the Square (Logan Square) and Dunlays on Clark (Lincoln Park) will add daily brunch service this holiday season. From Sunday, December 26 to Sunday, January 2, the three restaurants will offer brunch everyday from 10am-3pm. A week-long celebration of “National Bloody Mary Day” (Jan 1) will offer guests the opportunity to be among the first to take home a bottle of the newly released, custom-made Smoke Daddy “Smokin’ Mary” bloody mary mix.

During the extended holiday brunches (Dec 26-Jan 2), anyone that orders a bloody mary will be offered a 32 ounce bottle of “foot stompin’ good” Smoke Daddy “Smokin’ Mary” mix for only $2 (regularly retails for $5). The brunch offerings for each restaurant are outlined below.

SMOKIN’ MARY MIX
Chicago’s best rhythm and BBQ in a cocktail mix: meet Smokin’ Mary, Smoke Daddy’s sweetheart. Only she ain’t so sweet, she’s smokin’. The perfect marriage of spices, horseradish, rich tomato flavor and our famous BBQ sauce, she’s the one you wanna spend your morning, noon and night with. You’ve never met a mouthfeel like this. Here’s how we like her…over ice with a shot or two of vodka and a squeeze of fresh lime. Garnish with salami, celery and cheese. Finish with a sidecar of beer. From our neighborhood to yours, taste the sounds and feel the flavor of the Smoke Daddy. *Smokin’ Mary first made a name for herself at Dunlays on Clark where she was voted Chicago’s Best Bloody Mary Mix.

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar
10:00am-3:00pm
$7 Bloody Mary with Smokin’ Mary Mix & Trumer Pils Beer Back
$14 Bottomless Mimosas

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar offers brunch service that varies from breakfast entrees to salads, paninis and pizzas. The “Brunch” section of the menu includes such offerings as Warm Cinnamon Sugar Donuts; Fried Egg Sandwich; Paulina Street and Rosco Street Omelettes; Good Ol’ BLT; Fresh Fruit Pancakes and Granola & Yogurt. The “Starters and Salads” section has Soup of the Day; Fonduta; House Cured Champagne Salmon and the Wrightwood Salad. “Paninis”, served with a farmer’s market salad, include Chicken Pesto; Smoked Turkey and Prosciutto & Fontina. Wood-fired pizzas are also available during brunch, such as the Breakfast Pizza; Capone; Margherita and Build-Your-Own option. Prices vary from $5-$15. Frasca is located at 3358 North Paulina Street in Chicago (773) 248-5222 http://www.FrascaPizzeria .com

Dunlays on the Square
10:00am-3:00pm
$6.50 Dunlays Bloody Mary with Smokin’ Mary Mix & Trumer Pils Beer Back

Brunch at Dunlays in Logan Square offers a large menu with plenty of options for everyone. Starter items include “Things to Share” (Beer Cheese with Chips, Buffalo Shrimp, BBQ Pork Wraps, Baby Back Ribs and Cold Smoked Salmon); “Brunch Selections” serve up cold weather comfort fare (Big Mike’s Irish Breakfast, Breakfast Burrito, Eggs Florentine, Palmer Square Omelette, Vegetable Crepes); the “Soups and Salads” section has Soup (fresh from scratch daily) and a variety of Salads (House Salad, Wrightwood Salad, Lyonnaise Salad, Beet Salad) and the range of “Sandwiches and Burgers” (Grilled Fish, Veggie Burger, Kedzie Club, The Cuban) will satisfy sandwich-seekers. The Brunch menu ranges from $5-$14. 3137 West Logan Blvd, Chicago (773) 227-2400 http://www.DunlaysOnTheSquare .com

Dunlays on Clark
10:00am-3:00pm
$6.50 Dunlays Bloody Mary with Smokin’ Mary Mix & Trumer Pils Beer Back

Lincoln Parkers can settle in to a hearty, morning breakfast or mid-day lunch at Dunlays on Clark Street. The Brunch menu begins with “Starters and Salads” (Jumbo Lump Crab Cake, Mushroom Risotto Fritters, Grilled Artichoke, Thai Salad) and moves on to “Brunch Selections” (Oatmeal Pancakes, Fried Egg Sandwich, Dunz or Strange Daze Omelette). “Burgers” (Cheeseburger, Veggie, Turkey or Grilled Salmon) and “Sandwiches” (Lobster and Shrimp BLT, Park West Club, BLT Triple Decker) are accompanied by a selection of “Sides” (grilled asparagus, cole slaw, black beans with brown rice, garlic mashed and fries). The neighborhood American grill is located at 2600 North Clark Street, Chicago (773) 883-6000 http://www.DunlaysOnClark.com

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting at Frasca

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
7:00pm

$30 per person

Doug Dunlay will lead a wine tasting event at Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar on Tuesday, November 16. The tasting will focus on wines that pair perfectly with traditional Thanksgiving fare. Dunlay will discuss and serve such samplings as:

Alma Negra Sparkling Malbec
Grammona Reserva Cava
Betts & Scholl “OG” Grenache
Francois Pinon Vouvray
Mascarelli “Marina Cvetic” Trebbiano
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc

Frasca’s wine tasting includes 8-10 wines and paired hors d’oeuvres. To reserve a place in this sipping soiree, please call Frasca at 773.248.5222.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.5222
http://www.frascapizzeria.com

Pizza Cooking Class at Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar

Make the Margherita or Prepare the Pepperoni While Sipping Vino

Thursday, November 18, 2010
6:30pm

$25 per person (includes instruction, pizza and two glasses of wine)

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar, the inviting Lakeview restaurant that is inspired by the charming gathering places for food and wine found throughout Italy, will host an informal, hands-on pizza cooking class led by Frasca owner Doug Dunlay at 6:30pm on Thursday, November 18.

Each “pizza pupil” will get to select the type of pizza they would like to make: the Margherita or the Pepperoni (ingredients below). Dunlay will share his secrets to Frasca’s famous crispy thin crusts and perfectly prepared toppings. Students will then, of course, get to sample their work, accompanied by two glasses of wine per person.

MARGHERITA
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and basil

PEPPERONI
tomato sauce, pepperoni, sopprassata and fresh mozzarella

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar’s pizza cooking class is priced at $25 per person. Please call the restaurant at 773.248.5222 to reserve your spot in this edible and educational event.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.5222
http://www.frascapizzeria.com

Pizza Cooking Class at Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar

image courtesy of chicagopizzatours.com

Create the “Capone” or “Quattro Formaggi” While Sipping Vino

Thursday October 21, 2010
6:30pm

$25 per person (includes instruction, pizza and two glasses of wine)
Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar, the inviting Lakeview restaurant that is inspired by the charming gathering places for food and wine found throughout Italy, will host an informal, hands-on pizza cooking class led by Frasca owner Doug Dunlay at 6:30pm on Thursday, October 21.

Each “pizza pupil” will get to select the type of pizza they would like to make: the Capone or the Quattro Formaggi (ingredients below). Dunlay will share his secrets to Frasca’s famous crispy thin crusts and perfectly prepared toppings. Students will then, of course, get to sample their work, accompanied by two glasses of wine per person.

Capone
tomato sauce, wood roasted onions, fennel sausage and fresh mozzerella

Quattro Formaggi
fresh mozzerella, gorgonzola, ricotta and provolone

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar’s pizza cooking class is priced at $25 per person. Please call the restaurant at 773.248.5222 to reserve your spot in this edible and educational event.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.5222
http://www.frascapizzeria.com

Chicago Marathon Meal Deals

Day-Before “Carb Cram” and Day-Of “Bibs for Beers”

“Carb Cram” at Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar
Saturday, October 9, 2010
3:00pm-11:00pm

“Bibs for Beers” at Dunlays on Clark
Sunday, October 10, 2010
10:00am-Midnight

With a 26.2 mile run facing this year’s Chicago Marathon racers, fueling up is a necessity. Carbs are the perfect choice as they slowly release the energy needed to run from the Loop to Lakeview, down to 35th and back. Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar will hold a “Carb Cram” which offers Marathon participants and friends half-price platters of pasta from 3:00pm to 11:00pm the night before the run (must mention offer). Seasonal selections include:

Spaghetti Pomodoro fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil in a light pomodoro sauce $13/$6.50 with offer
Farfalle Prima Vera zucchini, squash, carrots, roasted peppers, basil pesto and white wine tossed with butterfly pasta $14/$7 with offer
Papardelle fresh egg noodles sauteed in a braised veal ragu, finished with herbed goat cheese $15/$7.50 with offer
Linguini with Peas and Prosciutto crispy prosciutto, garden peas, fresh herbs tossed in a garlic cream sauce $15/$7.50 with offer
Rigatoni sauteed with fennel sausage, peas and a light tomato cream sauce $14/$7 with offer

After all that healthy training, race runners will certainly deserve a “cold one.” On the day of the race, Marathoners are encouraged to re-fuel at Dunlays on Clark (which just so happens to be on the race route) for “Bibs for Beers.” With any purchase, present your numbered bib for a complimentary draught of beer. On tap will be Guinness, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Dunlays on Clark Ale, Sam Adams Octoberfest and Bells Oberon.

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar
3358 North Paulina Street
Chicago, IL
773-248-5222
frascapizzeria.com

Dunlays on Clark
2600 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL
773.883.6000
dunlaysonclark.com

Dishes and Drinks to Share on Sweetest Day

A Variety of Venues Offer Cozy Cocktails and Amorous Appetizers

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Times/Prices Vary

Sweetest Day will be celebrated throughout the city and suburbs with just-for-two, tempting drinks and dishes. From rockin’ River North eateries to casual neighborhood gems and a stylish suburban establishment, there are a variety of romance-inducing selections to choose from:

Nacional 27

Adam Seger has created 27 ounce, custom cocktails perfect for sharing over dinner or sipping in the lounge.

“27 Ounces of Fun” served in a 27 ounce cocktails glass with two straws

27 Ounces of Passion $22
a twist on a traditional daiquiri: cardamom- and hibiscus-infused rum, lime juice and passion fruit syrup

Latin Long Island $27
gin, vodka, cachaca, rum, tequila, lime, passion, coca cola

Tiki Punch $21
exotic juices, spices, rum, Spanish gin, little umbrellas

Sangria $17
White / Red / Sparkling / Passion Ginger / Mango Lime

Nacional 27 offers a variety of perfect-for-sharing dishes, such as the N27 Combination Platter, Taco Flight, Caliente Shrimp and Scallop Nachos, Ceviche Sampler, Gaucho BBQ 30″ skewers and Latin Paellas. Plan to double date? The party menu is also a fun option for dinner. Complete the evening with Saturday night salsa dancing!

Zocalo Restaurant and Tequila Bar

“Lovers’ Libations”

Citrus Cazuelas for Two, $14
Cuervo citrus tequilas, aguardiente and white wine with citrus juices and a splash of squirt citrus soda, served in a traditional terra cotta bowl.

“The Date Plate”

Appetizer Sampling Platter, $12
Three signature appetizers: Empanadas (black beans and plantains, tomatillo salsa, fresco cheese); Flautas (Mexico City style taquitos with chicken tinga, tomatillo salsa, red cabbage, fresco cheese, guacamole) and Salpicon de Res (shredded beef tostadas, sherry-chipotle vinaigrette, romaine lettuce, red onion, fresco cheese).

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar

“Fondue for Two”

Fondue Trio, $9
Blue cheese, goat cheese and Italian cheese blend (reggiano and fontina) served with crostini, apples and sopressata for dipping. A hand-selected wine pairing is available for an additional $9.

The Smoke Daddy

“Sweet Treat”

The Famous Skillet Cookie $6.50
Huge chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream and our homemade caramel sauce.

D.O.C. Wine Bar Chicago

“Luscious in Lincoln Park”

Dessert Wine Flight, $16.50
Moscado, sherry and port wines paired with chocolates

D.O.C. Wine Bar West

“Fondue for Two”

Fondue Trio, $9
Blue cheese, goat cheese and Italian cheese blend (reggiano and fontina) served with crostini, apples and sopressata for dipping. A hand-selected wine pairing is available for an additional $9.

Location Information

Nacional 27, 325 W. Huron Street, Chicago. 312.664.2727 http://www.n27chicago.com

Zocalo, 358 W. Ontario, Chicago. 312.302.9977 http://www.zocalochicago.com

Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar, 3358 N. Paulina Street, Chicago. 773.248.5222 http://www.frascapizzeria.com

Smoke Daddy, 1804 W. Division Street, Chicago. 773.772.6656 http://www.thesmokedaddy.com

D.O.C. Wine Bar, 2602 N. Clark Street, Chicago. 773.883.5101 http://www.docwinebarchicago.com

D.O.C. Wine Bar, The Shops on Butterfield, 326 Yorktown Center, Lombard. 630.627.6666 http://www.docwinebarchicago.com