Wednesday Wine Flights at Due Lire

Three Themed Varietals Offered Each Week in October

Wednesday, October 5, 12, 19 and 26
5-10 p.m.

Flights $12

Due Lire Vino & Cucina, the charming neighborhood Italian restaurant located in Lincoln Square, will continue its month-long, wine flight fete into October. Every Wednesday, starting October 5, Due Lire will offer one specialty flight of wine for $12 (three pours of 2.5 ounces of wine). The schedule is outlined below.

All of the wines have been carefully hand-selected by boisterous proprietor Massimo Di Vuolo to perfectly pair with Chef Kevin Abshire’s authentic and creative Italian cuisine. For each themed day, Massimo has selected a trio of wines that are typically not available by the glass pour. Chef Abshire’s full dinner menu will be available to pair with the wines.

Wednesday, October 5
Piemonte… more than Barolo or Barbaresco

Wednesday, October 12
Veneto… just beautiful wines

Wednesday, October 19
Southern Italy… such sunny days

Wednesday, October 26
California… the usual suspects

Week One: Wednesday, October 5
Piemonte… more than Barolo or Barbaresco $12
Highlighting how a great region can produce amazing wines beside the well-known stars
(1) Sandrone Dolcetto d’Alba 2009
(2) Vietti Barbera d’Asti 2009
(3) Marchesi dei Gresy Nebbiolo Langhe 2010

Week Two: Wednesday, October 12
Veneto… just beautiful wines $12
Featured wines will focus on different varietals and the traditional winemaking of this region
(1) Buglioni L’Intruso Bianco Veneto 2010
(2) Salvalai Pinot Nero 2010
(3) Tenuta S’Antonio Valpolicella Ripasso 2008

Week Three: Wednesday, October 19
Southern Italy… such sunny days $12
Exploring wines from the south of Italy and discovering how much the sunnier climate makes these almost unknown varietals so unique.
(1) Case Ibidini Insolia Sicilia 2009
(2) Lamuri Nero D’Avola Sicilia 2009
(3) Polliano Primitivo Puglia 2008

Week Four: Wednesday, October 26
California… the usual suspects $12
This week we feature a selection of wines from Californian producer showing how we can find little gems in world of very well know grapes.
(1) De Lyeth Chardonnay Sonoma County 2009
(2) De Lyeth Merlot Sonoma County 2008
(3) Raymond Sommelier Selection Napa and Sonoma County 2008

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

Cash Only Menu on Mondays at ZOCALO

$20 Prix Fixe with Payment in Cash

Every Monday Evening
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

$20 three course prix fixe (cash only)

With rising credit card fees affecting diners and restaurateurs across the city, Zocalo has created a way for locals to save on Monday evenings. As a part of a new dining event every week, a three course prix fixe menu will be offered for $20. This price applies to diners paying with cash.

The menu, listed below, is also available a la carte. Reservations are welcomed, not required. There is an ATM conveniently located across the street on Ontario. Tax and tip is not included.

Monday Prix Fixe Menu
three courses, $20 (cash only)
select one dish from each section

Antojitos/ Appetizers

Guacamole de Esquites 8
Freshly diced avocado with roasted corn, cotija cheese and chile piquin; served with assorted chips

Empanadas de Birria 8
Two Jalisco style lamb and pork stew turnovers with cascabel-morita salsa

PlatosFuertes / Main Course

Tacos en Cazuela 16
served with whole black beans and homemade corn tortillas
Barbacoa: Beef brisket garnished with cilantro & onion and roasted red jalapeño salsa
Cochinita Pibil: Yucatan style pulled pork garnished with pickled red onions and habanero salsa
Tinga de Pollo: Chipotle marinated shredded chicken garnished with “guaca” salsa and red cabbage

Mixiote de Pescado 16
Ancho-guajillo marinated tilapia baked in a maguey leaf wrap and cooked with roasted corn, diced mango, red onion, garlic and Mexican herbs; served with garlicky white rice

Bistec a la Mexicana 16
Marinated grilled steak simmered in “ranchera” salsa with roasted tomatoes, onions and sliced jalapenos; served with Mexican rice and refried black beans

Plato Vegetariano 15
Ask your server about this week’s preparation

Enchiladas Borrachas 15
Shredded chicken with “drunken” agave-pasilla salsa and fresh cactus salad

Postres/ Desserts

Buñuelos 8
Cinnamon and sugar fried-dough fritters drenched with mango-agave nectar and layered between sweetened goat cheese meringue; served with a “fried” ice cream lollipop

ZOCALO Restaurant and Tequila Bar
358 W. Ontario
Chicago, IL 60610
312.302.9977
ZocaloChicago.com

“Late at Elate”

Evening Hours Offer Specialty Menu, DJ and Live Jazz, Organic Bottle Service

Friday and Saturday, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
No fee to attend

Diners looking for a late-night bite, or those just starting out their night, will enjoy a new line up of evening offerings at Elate. Located in the heart of River North’s dining and entertainment district, Elate restaurant has introduced “Late at Elate” every weekend.

On Friday and Saturday evenings from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., DJ Lego will spin creative, cutting-edge sounds paired with musical stylings by a local jazz artist. Starting at 10 p.m., Executive Chef Mike Noll will offer a specialty late-night dining menu (listed below), perfect for passing among friends. Evening edibles may be ordered through Midnight.

Libations include custom, craft cocktails and a unique bottle service menu featuring six organic options. All sharable spirits will arrive with appropriate mixers, garnishes and glassware. The complete cocktail menu is also below.

LATE NIGHT DINING MENU

OYSTERS ½ DOZEN 18
choice of east or west
MEAT & CHEESE 16
choice of east or west
WARM SPANISH OLIVES 8
choice of east or west
AHI TUNA TARTARE 14
choice of east or west
CHILLED PRAWNS 13
choice of east or west
POMMES FRITES & FONDUE 10
choice of east or west
P.E.I. MUSSELS 14
choice of east or west

Organic Craft Cocktails $12

“Ginger Fizz” Veev Acai spirit, ginger beer, fresh lime juice, bitters

“The Lotus” Square One Cucumber vodka, St. Germain, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, soda water, pepper

Organic Bottle Service

Bubbly: 06 Domaine Carneros, Napa Valley, CA 13/59
Bubbly: NV Korbel, Brut Organic, Sonoma, CA 15/68
Vodka: Square One 200/ Cucumber 200/ Botanical 200
Gin: Tru 200
Rum: Crusoe Silver 200
Tequila: Casa Noble Blanco 200/ Anejo 225/ Reposado 250

Craft Cocktails $12

“Jalapeno-Strawberry Caiporoska” grapefruit vodka, muddled strawberry and jalapeño pepper, fresh lime juice, simple syrup

“Pimm’s Cup” gin, Pimm’s, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, ginger beer, cucumber

“Dark & Stormy” dark rum, fresh lime juice, rosemary-brown sugar syrup, ginger beer

“Raspberry Fizz” prosecco, raspberry, mint, lemon

“Cane & Abel” 10 cane rum, blackberry, cream soda

“Westside” Hennessy Black, mint, lemon, raspberry, ginger beer

Bottle Service

Bubbles

NV Moët & Chandon, ICE Imperial, France 110
NV Moët & Chandon, Brut Imperial, France 14/105
02 Dom Perignon 380
NV Veuve Clicquot, Rose 180
NV Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut 20/150
NV Veuve Clicquot, Yellow Label, Brut
1.5L magnum 290

Vodka
Ketel One 250/ Citroen 250
Grey Goose 275
Belvedere 275/ Bloody Mary 275
Effen Black Cherry 225

Gin
Tanqueray 225
Bombay Sapphire 250

Rum
10 Cane 275
Captain Morgan 225
Bacardi 200
Goslings 250

Tequila
Patron Silver 250/ Anejo 275/ Reposado 300
Don Julio Blanco 275/ Anejo 300/ Reposado 325

ELATE
111 West Huron
Chicago, Illinois 60654
312.202.9900
ElateChicago.com

Elate’s Chicago Gourmet “Dine Around” Menu

Dinner Receipts Redeemed for One Day Pass

Dine Around Prix Fixe Promotion Runs through September 25
Dinner Hours at Elate: Sunday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 5-11 p.m.

Four Course Menu, $55
The Bon Appétit and Chicago Gourmet “Dine Around” is a fun way to earn a complimentary one-day general admission ticket to Chicago Gourmet ($150 value). To receive the free ticket, dine at five of the participating Dine Around restaurants, including Elate, now through September 25.

Participants will then bring all five receipts in the official Dine Around receipt holder (available at the participating restaurants) to the registration table at Chicago Gourmet. Guests will have their choice of admission on Saturday, September 25 or Sunday, September 26, and will have access to all tasting pavilions, cooking demos, seminars and book signings. Only one person will be admitted per ticket.

Executive Chef Mike Noll has created a four course menu, priced at $55 (outlined below).

Chicago Gourmet Dine Around Prix Fixe Menu
$55

Course One
Spinach Skewer
sherry / molten egg / truffle cream / pork chicharron

Course Two
Octopus Confit
chorizo / eggplant / shiso / yuzu

Course Three
Amish Chicken
sweet pea / farro / artichoke / mint

Course Four
Almond Cake
almond / orange / apricot / maple

Fellow Dine Around participating restaurants may be found at http://bit.ly/148nO5

ELATE
111 West Huron
Chicago, Illinois 60654
312.202.9900
ElateChicago.com