Valentine’s Day at Due Lire

Italian Fare Set in an Intimate Atmosphere

Tuesday, February 14
5-10 p.m.

$45 four course menu

Due Lire Vino & Cucina has the perfect atmosphere, ambiance and cuisine that diners’ seek out on Valentine’s Day. This cozy, Lincoln Square contemporary Italian restaurant will offer a special four course, prix fixe menu on Tuesday, February 14. From 5-10 p.m., guests may enjoy Chef Kevin Abshire’s multi-course meal for $45. The Valentine’s Day menu includes an appetizer, pasta, entree and dessert, with such selections as sunchoke and toasted hazelnut puree soup; creamy gorgonzola polenta with wild boar ragu and shaved horseradish; homemade celery root-filled pasta with caramelized wild mushroom and truffle butter; roasted pork loin with roasted potatoes and brussels sprout in a red wine demi; and homemade pear tart with hazelnut gelato and shaved dark chocolate.

Due Lire’s regular dinner menu will also be available in addition to the prix fixe. Proprietor Massimo Di Vuolo is happy to pair each course with wine, upon request. Reservations are recommended, please call the restaurant at 773-275-7878.

Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe Menu

First Course
choice of:

Zuppa di Rape
sunchoke and toasted hazelnut puree soup

Polenta al Cinghiale
creamy gorgonzola polenta with wild boar ragu and shaved horseradish

Second Course
choice of:

Gnocchi di Barbabietole
homemade beet gnocchi with watercress pesto and ricotta salata

Caramelle ai Funghi di Bosco
homemade celery root-filled pasta with caramelized wild mushroom and truffle butter

Third Course
choice of:

Razza con Asparagi e Finocchio
pan roasted skate with grilled asparagus and fennel in a balsamic brown butter

Maialino con Cavoletti e Patate
roasted pork loin with roasted potatoes and brussels sprout in a red wine demi

Fourth Course
choice of:

Crostata di Pere
homemade pear tart with hazelnut gelato and shaved dark chocolate

Croccantino di Pistacchio
caramelized pistachios mousse with a shot of hot espresso

Due Lire Vino & Cucina
4520 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
(773) 275-7878
www.Due-Lire.com 

Due Lire’s One Year Anniversary Prix Fixe Menu

Chef Kevin Abshire Prepares Three Courses for $25 in November

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
November 1-30

$25 per person (plus tax and gratuity)

Charming Italian restaurant Due Lire Vino & Cucina will celebrate their first anniversary (opened in Lincoln Square, November 2010) with a special prix fixe menu, offered throughout the month of November. Proprietor Massimo Di Vuolo and Executive Chef Kevin Abshire would like to thank those who have supported the restaurant and those who will, with a three course, $25 dinner.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in November, dining guests may enjoy an appetizer, entrée and dessert for only $25 (plus tax and gratuity). Di Vuolo has hand-selected $25 bottles of wine to pair with the meal that features some of Chef Abshire’s new fall favorites. The menu will change weekly (example menu below). Reservations are welcomed, not required.

Due Lire Vino & Cucina
4520 North Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60625
(773) 275-7878
http://www.Due-Lire.com

Due Lire Anniversary Prix Fixe Menu
example menu offered for week of November 1-3

First Course
Choice Of:

Arancino Saffron Rice / Asparagus / Fontina Fondue
Rucola Rucola / Grape Tomatoes / Parmigiano / Lemon

Second Course
Choice Of:

Ravioli Short Rib Ravioli / Porcini / Parmigiano
Galletto Cornish Hen / Peppers / Potatoes / Onions

Dessert

Tiramisu Ladyfingers / Espresso / Baileys / Mascarpone