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Chicago’s La Casa Norte Aniversary Gala 2012 at the River East Arts Center

The 10th annual Chicago ”Esperanza Gala” will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012 at the River East Arts Center from

 6-10 p.m. at 435 E. Illinois Street.

Gala 2012 Banner

La Casa Norte will celebrate their 10th anniversary. “La Casa Norte’s mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access to stable housing and deliver comprehensive services that act as a catalyst to transform lives and communities.”

National and local leaders in the business, civic, government, policy, and philanthropic communities will gather to support the event. Proceeds from the event support La Casa Norte’s desire to serve youth and families confronting homelessness.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit  www.lacasanorte.org 

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Chicago’s International Film Festival 2012

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 The 48th Chicago International Film Festival runs  October 11th-25th, 2012 This organization is “dedicated to fostering cultural understanding through film”. Feature films, documentaries and short subject films from around the world will be shown. These screenings highlight the contributions of filmmakers, writers, producers and actors.

English: Laura Linney at Chicago International...

English: Laura Linney at Chicago International Film Festival closing night 2007 at Harris Theater (Chicago) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here’s a link to the 2012:

http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/films_and_schedule/48thCIFFSchedule.pdf

There will be classes, discussions, and personal appearances. Many the events will be held at the River East 21 theater complex located at 322 E. Illinois. Regular ticket prices apply.

 For more information go to 

http://www.chicagofilmfestival.com/

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Ravenswood ARTWALK 2012 Kicks Off Chicago Artists Month

 

First Friday ArtWalk

First Friday ArtWalk (Photo credit: Erik R. Bishoff)

  • Ravenswood will kick-off Chicago Artists month by hosting their 11th annual ARTWALK.
  • WHEN: September 29, 2012 from 11 am-7 pm and Sunday September 30, 2012 from 11 am-6 pm.
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  • Forty buildings will be open to the public alon the HIstoric Ravenswood Corridor on Ravenswood Avenue between Irving Park Road and Lawrence. with over 200 artists, film screenings, live music and craft beer tastings.
  • Here’s a video of the ArtWalk 2011
  • http://youtu.be/T4RycdIv7rE.
  • Ravenswood Marker

    Ravenswood Marker (Photo credit: Anne Rossley)

  • Stroll through the charming Ravenswood neighborhood and visit the studios and galleries this weekend. More than 200 artists are presenting their talents by opening their galleries and studios along the train tracks. This event is part of Chicago Artists Month (CAS).
Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

  • Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

    Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

I loved the framed Chicago neighborhood posters from Studio Chris.

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Vintage Chicago Neighborhood Posters

Vintage Chicago Posters

Vintage Chicago Posters

I couldn’t resist the Framed Posters of Chicago’s Sports Teams.

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

 Check out the vintage photography exibition from the Historical Society.

Welles Park Community Band

Welles Park Community Band

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

 Listen to live music and munch on some food from the Homage Food Truck.

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Homage Food Truck

Homage Food Truck

Homage Food Truck

Homage Food Truck

The local artists are presenting their astounding talent. There is a free trolley and an architectural tour of Ravenswood.

  • The Ravenswood Art Walk is on Ravenswood Ave between Addison & Lawrence
Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Ravenswood Artwalk 2011 in Chicago

Attend the Ravenswood Art Walk and celebrate Art Month in Chicago!

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Poster for Century of Progress World’s Fair showing exhibition buildings with boats on water in foreground. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Chicago’s Creative Design Harvest Festival 2012 in West Town

Chicago’s 2012 Design Harvest Festival is sponsored by the West Town Chamber of Commerce.

Design Harvest

WHEN: September 29-30, 2012, from 11am to 8pm

WHERE: Grand Avenue between Damen and Wood.

Come and check out the Food Trucks http://youtu.be/igyjbER5hqA.

There’s live music, food, wine and beer.

Here’s the entertainment schedule:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

6:30pm Golden Horse Ranch Band

4:40pm Chandelier Swingers

2:50pm Lawrence Peters Outfit

1pm Bucktown Aces

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

6:30pm Sarah and The Tall Boys

4:40pm Weepin’ Willows

2:50pm Black Willoughbys

1pm Cpt. Captain

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Design Harvest 2011 in Chicago on Grand at Damen

Design Harvest 2011 in Chicago on Grand at Damen

The new festival features Chicago’s best local home decorating stores and designers like Room Service and The Painted Lady.

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Quilt from Chicago’s Painted Lady on Grand Ave. in Chicago

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Chicago’s Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Interesting artwork fro Room Service in Chicago

There will be furniture and home accessories, vintage goods, antiques and  design retailers located in Chicago’s Design District on Grand Avenue.

Chicago Design District

Chicago Design District

Chicago Design District

Chicago Design District

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Harvest Design Festival 2011

Get your creative mojo working this weekend with great food and music from The Hideout. The Naked Grape Winery is offering wine tastings.

Live Music at Harvest Design Festival 2011

Live Music at Harvest Design Festival 2011

 Harvest Design Festival 2011

The Hideout at Harvest Design Festival 2011

Live Music provided by The Hideout at Harvest Design Festival 2011

The Naked Grape Winery at Havest Design Festival

The Naked Grape Winery at Havest Design Festival

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Chicago’s Harvest Jam 2012 at Queen of Angels Parish in Lincoln Square

Chicago‘s Queen of Angels parish is hosting a 2012 Harvest Jam homecoming festival this weekend as a school fund-raiser. There’s always plenty of outstanding entertainment and food at this annual two-day festival.

WHEN: Friday, September 14 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Here’s the Band Line-Up:

Continue reading “All are welcome to Harvest Jam 2012!” »

Queen of Angels Church

Queen of Angels Church

This family oriented event features carnival games, choral performances, food, drinks and outstanding live music. The kids had a fun and peaceful “Hay Market Riot” frolicking in the bails of hay. They even auctioned off their Halloween art projects. www.harvestjam.com . I love the Chili Cook-Off!

Harvest Jam 2011

Children playing in the Hay At Harvest Jam 2100

Harvest Jam 2011

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Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival 2012

Need to update your wardrobe? Want to score some deals at a designer trunk show in Chicago this weekend? Head over to the The Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival. There will be 8 blocks of pure shopping paradise with over 460 stores, 275 restaurants and 60 hotels participating in the event!

Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Wrig...

Magnificent Mile, Chicago, Illinois, USA (Wrigley Building, left; Tribune Tower, right (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Enjoy exclusive offers, shopping perks, designer meet-and-greets, celebrity appearances and special culinary events with live music entertainment and runway shows. There will even be a Radio Disney concert.

WHEN: August 24 – September 6, 2012

WHERE: The Magnificent Mile in Chicago on Michigan Avenue

Here’s the Schedule of Events:

1. Attend a outdoor fashion show along North Michigan Avenue featuring the fall’s hottest trends.Friday, August 24 at 12 pm Pioneer Court (401 N. Michigan Avenue) Get a front row view as The Magnificent Mile’s luxe retail centers, 900 North Michigan Shops, The Shops at North Bridge and Water Tower Place, along with Chicago Magazine,

foot of Magnificent Mile

foot of Magnificent Mile (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

2. Visit the Water Tower Place luxury lounge

Water Tower Place Michigan Ave Chicago, IL

Water Tower Place Michigan Ave Chicago, IL (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Friday, August 24 – Thursday, September 6 Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Avenue) Browse daily sales and stay on-trend with style advice from the pros as . Get special offers from select retailers such as American Girl Place and Macy’s, and also enter for a chance to win a $500 gift card. Highlights from the full lineup of events include:

  • Dress for Success® Magnificent Mile Shopping Festival Kick-Off Celebration with special appearance by The Working Wardrobe’s Kate Jacobsen
  • Stump the Stylist Fashion Challenge with Haute Closet’s April Francis
  • What’s Hot and What’s Not:  Learn to Predict Trends, So You Can Shop Smarter – Not Harder with International Academy of Design & Technology’s Susan Wade
Water Tower Place
Water Tower Place (Photo credit: Bernt Rostad)

 

3. Attend a  free Labor Day outdoor concert

Monday, September 3 at 12 pm John Hancock Center Plaza (875 N. Michigan Avenue) Gather your young groupies for a . Radio Disney presents R5 featuring Ross Lynch, the fastest-rising young band on the pop-rock scene, live for the first time in Chicago.

Thursday, September 6 from 6-8 pm Stores throughout The Magnificent Mile district Hit the town for a fabulous evening filled with chic soirees. Stores throughout the district host fabulous in-store events in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out, the grand finale of the Shopping Festival.

SPECIAL OFFERS

Hot boutiques, glamorous restaurants, posh hotels and favorite local attractions are gifting Shopping Festival guests with the finest VIP treatment. Get your retail therapy on with special offers available exclusively to you. Just a few of the deals include:

Westfield North Bridge

Westfield North Bridge (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

  • A shopping package at the new boutique ACME Hotel Company Chicago that pairs an overnight stay with a $50 gift card to The Shops at North Bridge and discount coupon booklet
  • A shopping package at the Kimpton classic Hotel Monaco that pairs an overnight stay with a welcome amenity, $50 gift card for shopping and cocktails in South Water Kitchen
  • 15% off any products and free hand massages and facials at H2O+
  • 20% off any full price purchase of $200 or more at Juicy Couture
  • 20% off regular priced tickets to The Second City, UP Comedy Club and Second City e.t.c. for performances between August 26-30

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides and Apps @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Chicago’s North Side Summerfest 2012 on Lincoln Avenue at Irving

OK, I admit it, I am a Festival Junkie. One of summer’s greatest pleasures is dragging my lawn chair with the cup holder around to different historic neighborhoods in Chicago for street food and live music. I have lost count of how many times I have heard 16 Candles perform at a street festival.

Chicago’s North Side Summerfest 2012 on Lincoln Avenue at Irving is one of my favorites! If you like hot dogs, this is the fest for you! There will be great bands, arts and crafts and a mouth-watering array of  HOT DOGS.

English: Chicago-style hot dog at Portillo's

English: Chicago-style hot dog at Portillo’s (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Grilled hot dogs

Grilled hot dogs (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

WHERE: 4000 N. Lincoln Avenue at Irving Park in Chicago

WHEN: August 17-19, 2012

Fri: 5-10 PM, Sat: 12-10 PM, Sun: 12-9 PM

Here’s a short video of the North Side Summerfest 2011 in Chicago

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhc6tRXoCyk

Many of Chicago’s charming neighborhoods have interesting landmark properties with incredible architectural detail. Many of the neighborhoods that host the festivals have been gentrified.  An active Chamber of Commerce and involved residents are willing to go the extra mile to make the event a success.

All around Chicago there are weekend summer festivals with plenty of Vino con Vista opportunities.

I love the  live music and the artsy atmosphere. Last year, The Gap had a food truck with great steak tacos!

There were vendors selling lots of unique art and merchandise.

They will have a Chicago-Style Hot Dog Contest.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides and Apps @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Chicago’s Green Tie Ball 2012: A Night with Alice in Wonderland

English: Screenshot of Alice from the trailer ...

English: Screenshot of Alice from the trailer for the film Alice in Wonderland (1951). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

This year’s GREEN TIE BALL XXI theme is Alice in Wonderland. Be prepared smile like a Cheshire Cat when you join Alice and the characters of Wonderland. The White Rabbit will probably be present at the Mad Tea Party.Gaze through the looking glass at the Finkl Foundry!

Alice in Wonderland, John Tenniel, 1865 Deutsc...

Alice in Wonderland, John Tenniel, 1865 Deutsch: Von John Tenniel stammende Illustration aus Lewis Carrolls Alice im Wunderland. Polski: Alicja z powieści pt. Alicja w Krainie Czarów autorstwa Lewisa Carrolla (ilustrator: John Tenniel). (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The Cheshire Cat from Carroll's Alice in Wonde...

The Cheshire Cat from Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a figure Beckjord has used for illustrating his ideas regarding Bigfoot. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

WHEN: Saturday, September 15th, 2012 6:30 pm-1:00 am

WHERE: The Finkl Foundry at 2011 N. Southport in Chicago

Deutsch: Alice in Wonderland - Mad Tea Party (...

Deutsch: Alice in Wonderland – Mad Tea Party (bekannte, lange schon freie Illustration von Sir John Tenniel aus der Erstausgabe) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Last year I stepped into my Ruby Slippers and joined Dorothy, the Tin Man and her little dog Toto in the Emerald City.

Cropped screenshot of Judy Garland from the tr...

Cropped screenshot of Judy Garland from the trailer for the film The Wizard of Oz. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

There’s no place like home when my beautiful Vino con Vista Chicago hosts the 21st annual Green Tie Ball at the Finkl Foundry on Southport!

Proceeds beautify the City of Chicago’s public spaces including the expressway.

I entered the Land of Oz and danced to the live music in my Ruby Slippers.

Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, 1938 Sixteen-year-old...

Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers, 1938 Sixteen-year-old Judy Garland wore these sequined shoes as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

I enjoyed the cuisine in the Land of Oz prepared by more than 50 of

Chicago’s top Chefs.

The “Supreme Lobster Chef Challenge” featured the final round of the Chicago Summer Chef Challenge Series at the Green Tie Ball. Chicago’s Food Trucks offered plenty of goodies to the elegantly dressed guests at Finkl Foundry’s Emerald City on Southport.

The Emerald City’s bartenders were pouring super-premium Wizard of Oz cocktails.

The Green Tie Ball is also offered a silent auction, gaming and multiple stages of live entertainment.

Tickets are available  @ www.gatewaygreen.org.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com

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Filini Bar and Restaurant in “Aqua” is the New Kid on the Block in Chicago

Filini on Columbus in Chicago

I love Filini! The two-story Italian Filini Restaurant is a relative new-comer to the Chicago Restaurant Scene.  The restaurant in located on Columbus Drive inside the elegant Radisson Blu Hotel.

Here’s are a few of the items that I enjoyed:

Antipasto: Zuppetta made with Wild mushroom soup, celeriac and crouton or

“Winter style caprese made with Buffalo milk mozzarella with baked pomodorini, yellow peppers, frisse and balsamic

Orecchiette at Filini

Secondi: Orecchiette made with home made pasta, lamb sausage, garlic, olive oil, broccolini, sundried tomatoe, pecorino crema or

Salmerino made with roasted artic char, thyme roaster parsnip, carrots, leeks and olivata sauce

Dolci: Sorbetto of lemon pudding, fruit compote and wild berry sorbet

Sorbetto at Filini

Filini at 221 N. Columbus in Chicago

Filini has an extensive wine collection. Try some Gavi with lunch.

Gavi at Filini

Filini on Columbus in Chicago

To view the full menu visit:

www.filinichicago.com.

Call 312-477-0123 for reservations.

The elegant Filini is located at 221 North Columbus Drive in the new Radisson Blu Hotel. The “Aqua“ Building is the structure with the wavy balconies. The high-rise is across from the Fairmont and near the Aon Building. The Building’s nautical theme represents the wave-like forms of the balconies and the tower’s proximity to Lake Michigan and the Chicago River.

The distinctive landmark skyscraper-hotel opened in November of 2011. Aqua is an 86 story mixed-use (residential & commercial) skyscraper in the Lakeshore East (east of Michigan Avenue) neighborhood in downtown Chicago. The lower floors house the elegant Radisson Blu Hotel; the only one in the US. I love the artwork on the way to the ballroom.

3-D Artwork at the Hotel

Artwork at the Hotel

English: Western facade of Aqua in Chicago.

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The building was designed by a team led by Jeanne Gang. This incredible  Skyscraper is the tallest in the world to have a woman as the lead architect.

It was designed by Loewenberg Architects and Studio/Gang/Architects at a cost of $475,000,000.

Inside the structure, Chef Christopher Fantoni has developed an intersting authentic Italian menu for Filini.

Felini

The menu includes the following categories: Affettati E Formaggi, Antipasti, Bruschette, Risotto E Paste, Secondi, Contorni, Piatti Del Giorno (Osso Bucco Milanese on Sundays) and Dolci. Order the Torta alla Ricotta, the Cioccolatissimo or the Filini Tiramisu.

Dolci at Filini

Filini on Columbus in Chicago

Filini in ChicagoChef Christopher Fontoni has prepared a Special three-course lunch and dinner menu for Restaurant Week 2012.Call 312-477-0234 for reservations. Filini Restaurant and Bar in Chicago

On their regular menu, I love the grilled  20 ounce “Fiorentina”; A Porterhouse steak served with spinach, potatoes and garlic. Try the Gnocchi with a braised oxtail/vegetable ragu and perorino fondata. For dessert have some Filini Tiramisu sith mascarpone crema, marsala wine and expresso or the Budino al Panettone; a woarm bread pudding with vanilla gelato. Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.comRead the “Related Articles” for more Restaurant Week options.

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Chicago Gourmet and “Dine Around” 2012 for Foodies and Wine-Lovers

Pelago Ristorante in Chicago

Pelago chef

This highly-anticipated interactive culinary event is  a weekend epicurean affair that showcases more than 100 of Chicago’s finest restaurants and chefs, as well as hundreds of renowned wineries, spirit makers and premium breweries. It also features dozens of live cooking demonstrations, gourmet tastings, wine seminars, and book signings by internationally renowned chefs, master sommeliers and winemakers.

Chicago Gourmet 2012 Dine Around Receipt Holder

Chicago Gourmet 2012 Dine Around Receipt Holder

 

 

WHEN: Chicago Gourmet 2012 will be hosted in Millennium Park, Sept 28-30, 2012

Tickets and More Information:  http://chicagogourmet.org/

Nomi chef

312 Chicago's Chef Luca Corazzina

312 Chicago’s Chef Luca Corazzina

Quartino Restaurant in Chicago

Quartino Restaurant’s Chef in Chicago

Chicago is an international culinary mecca for foodies. There are many rising stars like Jimmy Bannos Jr. , a third generation Chicago restaurant owner and Chef. Here’s a video of the 2011 Chicago Gourmet Festival http://youtu.be/LiB0O2Y_A_g

Chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. of The Purple Pig in Chicago

I love the Millennium Park venue that was dedicated by Mayor Richard Daley in July of 2004 as a gift to the people of Chicago. We take every opportunity to use this incredible facility!

Chicago Gourmet 2011

Chicago Gourmet 2011

The extraordinary event promotes Chicago’s impressive world-class food and wine community. Last year there was a Grand Cru Wine event at the Harris Theater Rooftop.

Chicago Gourmet 2011 Grand Cru Event

Chicago Gourmet 2011

Chicago Gourmet 2011

Forget about dieting during the weekend event or during the entire month of September. There will be 140 chefs participating in the three-day event with plenty of wine-tasting opportunities; as well as a “Dine Around” promotion.

 Some of the restaurants in my “Rush Street” video  participate in “Chicago Gourmet“.

Gibson's Steakhouse on Rush Street

Gibson’s Steakhouse on Rush Street (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Here’s a short Video of some of my favorite restaurants on Rush Street

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT858R6N2gw.

Some of the participating movers and shakers include Chicago’s culinary gurus, Chicago chefs, master sommeliers and extraordinary wine makers.

Chicago Gourmet 2011

The Chicago Gourmet Event “aims to highlight the city as an international culinary destination via its unparalleled epicurean talent”.

Chicago Gourmet 2011

Chicago’s Michelin Chefs

Chicago Gourmet 2011

Dine around

The Bon Appétitand Chicago Gourmet Dine Around extends the event beyond Millennium Park into some of the city’s best restaurants. From Saturday, September 1, 2012 through Sunday, September 30, 2012, special prix-fixe menus will be available at participating Dine Around restaurants, offering guests a unique dining experience as well as a chance to earn a free ticket to the event.

Dine Around Receipt Holder for Chicago Gourmet 2012

Dine Around Receipt Holder for Chicago Gourmet 2012

Go get your special receipt folder and and start “Dining Around” today. Dine in 5 participating restaurants from the list below and save your receipts in the special folder. The folder has a list of all participating restaurants. Then redeem them for a complimentary one-day Chicago Gourmet Ticket at the “Dine Around Redemption” Registration Booth on the day of the event.

This offer is not applicable to the Hamburger Hop. We started our Dine Around Journey at Gibson’s on Rush and ordered the Salmon and Filet. We love dining outside at this popular Rush Street Restaurant.

Filet with Bernaise Sauce at Gibson's on Rush in Chicago

Filet with Bernaise Sauce at Gibson’s on Rush in Chicago

Salmon with mash potatoes and broccoli at Gibson's on Rush Street

Salmon with mash potatoes and broccoli at Gibson’s on Rush Street

We also went to Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush and ordered the incredible antipasto platter with some linguini with clam and an order of ravioli with pesto sauce. I had a margarita that was out of this world. Then we had a bottle of Frog’s Leap wine. I am never disappointed at this restaurant!

Linguini at Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

Antipasto at Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ravioli at Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

Ravioli at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush

Fabulous Margarita at Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Frog's Leap Cab at Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

Frog’s Leap Cab at Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush

Excellent WIne List at Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

2012 participating Dine Around restaurants:

 

Chicago Gourmet Map 2011

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides @ www.vino-con-vista.com. Buon Appetito!

English: From top left: Downtown Chicago, the ...

English: From top left: Downtown Chicago, the Willis Tower, the Chicago Theater, the Chicago “L”, Navy Pier, the Field Museum, and Millenium Park (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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