Black Wednesday, Black Friday at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub

Black List Black Wednesday: Pre-Thanksgiving Party in the Pub
Wednesday, November 24
11:00am-3:00am

Black Friday: Post-Shopping Dining Discount
Friday, November 26
11:00am-3:00am

Timothy O’Toole’s Pub will kick-off the Thanksgiving weekend with a pre-Thanksgiving party on “Black Wednesday.” The Pub will offer half-price Guinness Black List drafts, $4 Jameson shots and $2 Miller Lite and Coors Light drafts in addition to free pool tables, numerous board games and appetizer specials (such as chili topped nachos for $6.49).

Guinness “Black List” Menu
Snakebite (Guinness & Cider)
Black & Black (Guinness & dash of Blackberry)
Black Goose (Guinness & Honkers)
Black & Blue (Guinness & Blue Moon)
Midnight (Guinness & a dash of Port)
Black Magic (Guinness & Magic Hat)
Black & Sam (Guinness & Sam Adams Boston Lager)

On “Black Friday,” the very popular day for starting holiday shopping, Timothy O’Toole’s Pub will reward hungry and thirsty receipt-holding guests with a discount of their own: 20% off the entire bill.

Timothy O’Toole’s Pub Chicago
622 N. Fairbanks Court
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 642-0700
http://www.timothyotooles.com

Give and Get This Thanksgiving at Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club

Half-Price Dinner and Drinks Tab with Canned Good Donation

Thursday, November 25
5:30pm-2:00am

This Thanksgiving, Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club will extend a fifty-percent discount to dining and lounge guests that donate one or more canned goods. The proprietors of Kit Kat have recently provided 588 turkeys to area families in need and are looking to provide more donations as the holidays approach us.

Executive Chef Mark Kasper has crafted a Thanksgiving dinner special ($10 with donation) to coincide with traditional holiday American dinner fare: Roasted Turkey Breast with whipped Yukon Gold potatoes, green been casserole, cornbread stuffing and sage gravy. The turkey plate will be offered from 5:30pm-Midnight.

Dinner and drink tab totals will be reduced in half once guests have made a canned donation (tip: Whole Foods is located next door). For complete menus, please visit KitKatChicago. com. For reservations (not required), please call Kit Kat.

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 N. Halsted
Chicago, IL 60613
773-525-1111
kitkatchicago.com

Thanksgiving Eve at The Red Canary

Pre-Thanksgiving Prix Fixe and Pilgrim Party Package Perfect for “Black Wednesday”

Wednesday, November 24

Prix Fixe Dinner 5pm-10pm
Three Courses $20

Pilgrim Party Package 10pm-Midnight
Open Bar $20

The Red Canary will kick off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend with two special restaurant and lounge events. From 5pm to 10pm, Chef Neal Harper will present a three-course “Pre-Thanksgiving Prix Fixe” menu for $20. This menu includes seasonal, real American comfort fare (menu below) with selections from soups to salads, entrees and desserts. The regular dinner menu will also be available.

After dinner service, The Red Canary will offer a “Pilgrim Party Package” suitable for lounge patrons celebrating “Black Wednesday” (which is notorious for being a popular night for pre-Thanksgiving parties). A two hour open bar ($20) will take place from 10pm-Midnight. Bar and lounge guests will be able to choose from domestic beer offerings, house wines by the glass or cocktails (‘call’ brands include Tanqueray, Stoli, Effen, Captain Morgan and more). The Red Canary will also offer cash bar service from 5pm-2am.

To reserve a comfortable booth or table for the prix fixe, please call The Red Canary. Reservations not required. The Pilgrim Party Package will be available to those interested upon arrival.

Pre-Thanksgiving Prix Fixe Menu

Soup / Salad Course, Choose One

Chicken Noodle

Chunky Tomato

Cheddar Beer with Stone IPA, jalapenos and bacon

Cucumber Beet Salad mixed greens, whole grain mustard vinaigrette

Fennel Pear Salad arugula, fennel, sunflower seeds, apple shallot vinaigrette

Entree Course, Choose One

Chicken Pot Pie carrots, celery, potatoes, peas, puffed pastry

Roasted Butternut Squash Flatbread arugula, aged asiago, olive oil

Canary Burger half-pound ground sirloin, smoked gouda, pickled onions on ciabatta with fries

Bacon Cheese Burger applewood smoked bacon, cheddar, pretzel bun with onion rings

Roasted Chili Burger poblano, serrano, jalepeno roasted garlic infusion, pepper jack with fries

Dessert Course, Choose One

Baked Apple Pie homemade caramel ice cream

Warm Flourless Chocolate Brownie chocolate sauce and ice cream

The Red Canary features “Real. American. Comfort” fare in Chicago’s River West neighborhood. The sexy lounge atmosphere exudes a 1920s Art Deco vibe, with a grand chandelier, metallic gold details, bold damask fabrics and vibrant red walls. Executive Chef Neal Harper dishes out familiar favorites including Grilled Cheese and Chunky Tomato Soup, Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Mashed Potatoes, Baby Back Ribs and Chicken Pot Pie. The bar program offers an extensive list of classic cocktails, wine and craft beer. The Red Canary offers dinner service nightly, as well as brunch on Saturday and Sunday.

The Red Canary
695 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60642
312.846.1475
TheRedCanaryChicago.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

Thanksgiving Turkeys To Go at Smoke Daddy

Gobble Up Smoked Turkey and Cornbread Stuffing

Orders may be placed through Friday, November 19
Orders will be available for pickup on or before Wednesday, November 24

Why slave at the stove this Thanksgiving? Smoke Daddy Rhythm and BarBQue is now offering smoked turkeys to go, perfect for a hearty Thanksgiving dinner. The whole, smoked turkeys are priced at $4.95 per pound (approximately 12 pound birds) and pulled, smoked turkey is available at $16 per pound. Don’t forget the side dish: Smoke Daddy’s delicious homemade cornbread stuffing is offered at $7 per quart. Call Smoke Daddy directly by November 19 to place your order.

Portion guidelines:
Whole Turkey, one pound per person
Pulled Turkey, one pound feeds 2-3 people
Cornbread Stuffing, one quart will feed approximately 4 people
-all orders come with heating instructions-

While at Smoke Daddy, grab a great gift set for the host or hostess this holiday season. The Smoke Daddy BBQ Sauces Set includes a trio of sauces available for $12 per gift box:

SMOKE DADDY ORIGINAL
Invigorating, well balanced barbeque taste with flavor that takes you on a journey. Great on ribs, chicken, burgers and game.

SMOKE DADDY SWEET AND SMOKEY
Delivers a bold, rich taste packed with dark molasses and sweet, smoke flavor. Great on ribs, chicken, burgers and steak.

SMOKE DADDY MUSTARD Q
Combines the flavors of apple cider vinegar and spiced mustard to stimulate the senses with its zesty taste. Great on pork, chicken, burgers and lamb.

Smoke Daddy Rhythm and BarBQue
1804 West Division
Chicago, IL 60622
773-772-6656
thesmokedaddy.com

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort

Gather and Give Thanks in the Grand Ballroom

Thursday, November 25
11:00am-4:00pm

$33.95 for adults
$15.95 for children ages 6-12
Free for children 5 and under

Gather your group of friends and family this Thanksgiving Day for an elaborate buffet. The Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort will hold a lavish, seasonal spread that incorporates hearty Fall fare and familiar holiday favorites. A separate children’s height buffet table will offer little ones exactly what they’re looking for – macaroni and cheese, chicken tenders and curly fries.

Highlights of Executive Chef Carol Buckantz’s Thanksgiving Day Buffet include the Harvest Salad, Jonah Crab Claws, Butternut Squash Ravioli and Bananas Foster Station (complete menu outlined below). The holiday buffet will be served on Thursday, November 25 from 11:00am-4:00pm. The fee is $33.95 for adults, $15.95 for children 6-12 and children 5 or under dine for free. Paired wines by the glass or bottle will be available for purchase to compliment the mid-day meal.

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

Salads, Soups and Starters

Harvest Salad
mixed greens, dried cranberries, julienne granny smith apples, candied walnuts, bleu cheese, blueberry pomegranate vinaigrette

Roasted Beet Salad
red and golden beets, sliced oranges, candied pecans, served on a bed of arugula, sprinkled with goat cheese, orange basil vinaigrette, balsamic glaze

Caesar Salad
crisp romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, creamy caesar

Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque
creamy butternut squash is seasoned lightly with curry, and served with a roasted apple brunoise

Shrimp Cocktail and Jonah Crab Claws
chilled shrimp and Jonah crab claws are served over ice, cocktail sauce and lemon tarragon aioli

Imported and Domestic Cheese Display
garnished with crackers, French bread, olives and dried fruits

Seasonal Sliced Fruit Display

Bread Display
hearth baked rolls, corn bread, garlic breadsticks

Entrees & Side Dishes

Carving Stations
Slow Roasted Turkey, caramelized shallot and sage gravy and orange cranberry relish
Honey Baked Ham with a pineapple rum raisin sauce
Herb Roasted Steamship Round of Beef, rosemary demi, horseradish-chive sauce

Almond Crusted Tilapia, citrus caper cream

Caramelized Onion and Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mom’s Traditional Stuffing, Southern style corn bread stuffing

Wild Mushroom and Green Bean Casserole, fried onions

Fall Vegetable Medley

Sweet Potato Casserole with candied pecans and maple

Butternut Squash Ravioli with a sage brown butter, on a bed of broccoli rabe

Desserts

Pumpkin Pie, Caramel Apple Pie, Pecan Pie Squares, Assorted Cheesecakes, Torts, Miniature Pastries, Cookies and Chocolate Fountain

Made-to-order Bananas Foster and Cherries Jubilee Station, over vanilla bean ice cream

Kid’s Knee High Buffet

Macaroni and Cheese, Chicken Tenders, Curly Fries

For reservations, please call 630-529-0200 extension 6460 (seatings will be on the hour and half hour starting at 11:00am, with the last seating at 3:00pm). Tax and gratuity are not included in the buffet fee; 18% gratuity will be added to parties of eight or more.

Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort
250 W. Schick Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
630-529-0200 extension 6460
http://www.IndianLakesResort.com