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February 18, 2013 · 11:26 am

Divine Dine and Wine 2013 in Chicago

Chefs from Girl and the Goat in Chicago

Divine dine and Wine 2012 in Chicago

When: Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Where: Venue One at 1044 W. Randolf in Chicago

Divine Dine and Wine 2013 allows you to taste signature dishes created by Chicago’s Award -winning Chefs from Fulton River District, Randolph Street, Fulton Market, Little Italy, West Loop, & Greektown!

Attend the event at

1044 West Randolph Street
Early Bird Tickets $95/$125 after Feb 1.Thursday February, 28 2013 6:00-9:00PM

                    

EVENT DETAILS:
The West Central Association (WCA) is cooking up an evening of great West Central Neighborhood Chefs and Restaurateurs to benefit the mission of the WCA.
Feast on delicious fares prepared by award-winning Chefs & Restaurants from the Hottest Culinary Neighborhoods for the Second Annual Divine Dine & Wine. Enjoy pairings with wines, cocktails & handcrafted beers.
Local celebrities and hosts of Windy City Live, Ryan Chiaverini and Val Warner are special guest this year. Ryan and Val are known for their ease with guests, their warmth and quirky humor. They will be joined by Top Chefs from our neighborhoods – West Loop, Fulton Market, Fulton River District, Randolph Street, Greektown, and Taylor Street.
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS:
                       
                      
                     
           
                Three Aces               
                         
MEDIA PARTNERS:
                        

Tickets start at $95 and include food, wine, cocktails and handcrafted beers.

Anne Burrell’s Cookbook signing at Divine dine and Wine 2012

The West Central Association Chamber of Commerce organized an outstanding Food and Wine Event in Chicago last year. There were silent auction items, a raffle and plenty of food and wine.

Macaroons at Le Sardine

Wine Raffle @ Divine Dine and Wine 2012 in Chicago

Silent Auction Items at Divine dine and Wine 2012

I loved the “Summerland” Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara County and the wide array of “Divine” Tastings from local restaurants.

Outstanding Pinot Noir from Santa Barbara

Outstanding Pulled Pork from Porkchop on Randolf

Incredible Braised Ribs from Carmichael’s

Decadent Dessert from Rosebud

Sweet Treats from Macello

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Polvaro Nero from Italy

Tasty Meatballs from Jefferson Tap & Grill

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

Participating Restaurants:

Athena, Avec, Carmichael’s, Carnivale, Davanti, Enoteca, Francesca’s, Haymarket Pub & Brewery, Jefferson Tap, La Sardine, Girl & the Goat, Macello, Meli, N9NE Steakhouse, The Palace Grill, Paramount Room, Piccolo Sogno, Porkchop, Province, Sawtooth, Sepia (Mixologist), The Rosebud, Tuscany and Vivo.

Creamy Pasta at Divine dine and Wine 2012 in Chicago

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October 15, 2012 · 9:56 am

Chicago Bright Pink 2012 Glamorous Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Pink In Honor Of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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English: CNA’s building is often illuminated to reflect civic happenings or to acknowledge a meaningful calendar landmark. This design recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

On Friday October 19, 2012 you can support Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Saks Fifth Avenue located at 700 N. Michigan Ave in Chicago from 8-11 pm.

The fashion-forward, cocktail soiree will include a silent auction and fashion show. The event will raise funds for Bright Pink’s national educational initiatives for breast and ovarian health. VIPink Chicago

View into Cabo Harbor

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Join Bright Pink for a private cocktail party and reception. The event will offer an open bar featuring Chambord Vodka, Herradura Tequila, Chambord Signature Cocktails and OneHope Red and White Wines. VIPink will also feature a raffle of a one-week stay at Welk Resorts Cabo-Sirena del Mar in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico as well as VIP tickets to the Hollywood Blvd. opening night of Breaking Dawn with a meet and great experience with Peter Facinelli of Twilight fame. Additionally, VIPink will feature DJ sets by some of Chicago’s hottest DJs and a fashion show by Saks 5th Avenue.

General Admission Tickets are currently available for $65. Additionally, Pairs of Tickets are available for $100 until October 15. All guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend VIPink and all ticket purchases are non-refundable.

English: Logo of Saks Fifth Avenue

English: Logo of Saks Fifth Avenue (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

All VIPink attendees receive a $25 Saks 5th Avenue gift card with each ticket purchase as well as two complimentary movie tickets provided by Hollywood Blvd.

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Giant pink ribbon on the corner of 5th and Market, downtown Louisville, KY (10-5-06) (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Last year, I was able to listen to lively tunes and bid on restaurant adventures at The Four Seasons, David Burke’s, Le Colonial and The Cape Cod Room.

Attendees enjoyed mini pulled pork sandwiches from Lillie’s Q and had some savory snacks from The Purple Pig. There wered cupcakes from Foiled Cupcakes.

Grey Goose was pouring some yummy martinis. I loved the fashion show with plenty of bright pink, fur and sequins.

 

 

 ”Bright Pink is the only national non-profit organization with an exclusive focus on prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in high-risk young women.” For more information visit www.bebrightpink.org.

Purchase tickets at www.vipinkchicago.eventbrite.com. You can ride the trolley to the after-party hosted at The Underground.

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

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March 20, 2012 · 10:13 am

Food and Wine Festivals in Italy

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Nurture your inner wine-loving foodie and plan to attend some of these great oenogastronomic events in Italy for a great “Vino con Vista”:

1. Giovinbacco Festival 11/5-11/7 @ www.giovinbacco.it in the Province of Ravenna celebrates the evolution of Sangiovese de Romagna wine.

2. Rome‘s Restaurant Week 11/15-11/21 @ www.restaurantweek.it 

Enjoy three course dinners for 25-35 Euros at Rome’s best restaurants!

3. 80th White Truffle Fest in Alba thru 11/14 @ www.fieradeltartufo.org

4. The Merano Wine Festival 11/5-11/11 @ www.meranowinefestival.com

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5. Festival of Madonna della Salute (Madonna of Health) in Venice on 11/21

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6. Festa dl Torrone in Cremona 11/19-21 @ www.festadeltorronecremona.it

Emilia-Romagna

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7. Wine and Food in Emilia Romagna @ www.winefoodemiliaromagna.com offers superlative “Porc on the Pigs Back” Greediest Salami Festival every weekend in November including:

a. The Biggest Mariolone in the town of Sissa

b. The longest Strolghino in the town of Zibello

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8. A Pig and Wild Boar Festival called “Sagre del Maiale e Chingale”  on 12/4-5 in Antillo near Taormina, Sicily.

Dr. EveAnn Lovero writes Travel Guides to Italy and Vino Con Vista Travel Guides can be purchased at these sites

Buon Appetito from www.vino-con-vista.com. Available @ iBookstore We love Italian food and wine!!

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March 13, 2012 · 10:49 am

Vino Con Vista Chicago from NoMI at the Park Hyatt on Michigan Aveunue

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English: Chicago Water Tower at Night

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Enjoy a glorious Vino Con Vista of Chicago from the NoMI Restaurant on the seventh floor of the Park Hyatt Chicago at 800 N. Michigan Avenue. From the street, the glass and steel facade shows the floor to ceiling windows. I love the panoramic view of Lake Michigan and the historic Water Tower from this dining room.

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The Park Tower skyscraper , located at 800 North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, was completed in 2000. It structure has 70 floors. It was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Lucien Lagrange Architects. The Park Tower is a mixed use tower; the lower floors of the building are the Park Hyatt Hotel and the upper levels contain luxury condominiums.

This was an excellent choice for Chicago Restaurant Week 2012.  The last time I had lunch at NoMI, I enjoyed the following meal: a seasonal field greens salad with roasted beets, manchego cheese with walnut vinaigrette dressing as a first course; roasted Amish chicken served over beluga lentils and for dessert, an assortment of colorful “Le Mac” cookies including passion banana, lime mint and milk chocolate Grand Marnier. I ordered a 2008 Meiomi Belle Glos Pinot Noir  from Sonoma that was divine.

Check out the Super Bowl Chili Recipe on Executive Chef Ryan La Roche’s Blog. Make your reservations for lunch or brunch at www.nomirestaurant.com.

The NoMI Kitchen at Park Hyatt Chicago will host a special culinary event as part of their “Chicago Masters of Food and Wine” program. The event will be held on Friday, March 23, 2012 from 5:30-7:00 p.m. At this event, participants will learn about goat cheese from artisanal cheese purveyor Judy Solomon. This interactive experience will be held in the wine cellar. Contact the restaurant for more information and reservations.

For a calendar of all Masters of Food an Wine Events follow this link: www.mastersfoodandwine.com

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March 5, 2012 · 2:38 pm

Chicago Cares 20th Anniversary Celebration 2012

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WHEN: Friday, March 9, 2012  from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

WHERE: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum 2430 N. Cannon Drive

COST: Tickets: $25 (Tickets required, will not be sold at the door.)

Chicago Cares is an organization “Rooted in Community, Growing in Service.”

Plan to attend the 20th Anniversary Celebration with the founders, volunteers, staff and partners as they celebrate 20 years of service to Chicago.

The evening will include dancing, drinks, appetizers, a silent auction, and interactive displays highlighting the past, present, and future of Chicago Cares. (To brush up on dance moves, check out this instructional video by Chicago Cares staff.)

Spend the evening at the beautiful Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. The museum focuses on the natural history of the Chicago region and child and adult education. In addition, it has a popular live butterfly house. As part of the celebration, your ticket also provides admission to the museum’s many exhibits, including the stunning Judy Istock Butterfly Haven.

If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation in celebration of our anniversary.

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

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November 2, 2011 · 1:39 pm

The Devil’s Ball Charity Event in Chicago at The Auditorium Theater

 

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Attend The Devil’s Ball: A Night in Old Chicago on Friday, November 11, 2011 from 7:30 pm-11:00 pm.
The Auditorium Theatre Junior Board invites you and your guests to this exciting and elegant benefit cocktail party with entertainment, an  auction and raffle in the beautiful and elegant lobby of the Auditorium Theatre at 50 E. Conress Pkwy. 

Guests will enjoy delicious food from Blue Plate catering, delight in decadent desserts from Russian Tea Time and dance the night away to the sounds of Chicago DJs from Toast and Jam. This memorable night will also feature tours of the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, a National Historic Landmark with interesting anecdotes about its history and architecture.

To purchase tickets, call (312) 922-2110 x368 or purchase online at www.auditoriumtheatre.org.  Use special offer code BALL for online ticket purchases.

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

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October 20, 2011 · 11:39 am

“For the Love of George” Alzheimer’s Charity Event in Chicago

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America “For the Love of George” Cocktail Party

On October 21, 2011, attend the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Chicago Chapter

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 “For the Love of George” Cocktail Party from 6:30 to 9:30 at Enclave at 220 W. Chicago Ave.

The 4th annual event features live entertainment, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. This year’s Master of Ceremony is Alan Goldsher, author and journalist.

Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. Tickets are $100 in advance and $125 at door.

To purchase tickets, call 866-AFA-8484 or visit www.ticketweb.com.

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

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