JULY DINING & SPECIAL EVENTS
ROOFTOP RECEPTION & DINNER at the new ZED 451 (with its Magnificent Rooftop with Cabanas and Zen-Modern Dining Room with Room-Dividing Modern Fireplaces) - 739 N. Clark Street, Chicago (at Superior, one block south of Chicago Avenue)
SUNDAY, JULY 13
5:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception on the Rooftop - 5:45 Dinner
$47.00 for Harvest Table only - $59.00 for Seafood and Harvest Table - $79.00 for the Ultimate Dining with Harvest Table, Seafood and Meats - Prices include dinner as specified above, coffee, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 7. Valet parking available. Please note: Due to the nature of this event, no formal dessert is included. However dessert of many uniquely prepared fruit dishes is available at the Harvest Table.
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RECEPTION & AL FRESCO DINING at DON ROTH'S BLACKHAWK - 61 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Wheeling
From Chicago: I-94 north to Dundee Road West. Right on Milwaukee Avenue. Restaurant is just north of Dundee Road on right (east) side of the street.
FRIDAY, JULY 18
6:15 Optional Welcome and Get Acquainted Reception on the Patio - 7:00 Dinner on the Patio (weather permitting, otherwise indoors)
$55.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 11. Lot parking. Dinner includes famous Spinnning Salad, choice of Prime Rib of Beef, Macadamia Nut Crusted Tilapia, Pork Chops or Chicken, and a choice of Hot Fudge Sundae or Key Lime Pie.
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DINNER at the new NATALINO'S - 1523 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago (one block east of Ashland)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
6:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 6:45 Dinner
$49.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 16. Complimenty valet parking (not including gratuity). Dinner includes Stuffed Eggplant Appetizer, a choice of Veal Limone, Whitefish, Chicken or 8 Finger Cavatelli with Vodka Sauce, and dessert of Tiramisu.
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TRUMP INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & TOWER BRUNCH at the new SIXTEEN (Treat yourself to a brunch that "oozes spare-no-expense luxury" and offers magnificent city views.) - 401 N. Wabash (16th Floor), Chicago (just north of the river)
Directions from 290: 290 east to Congress Parkway. Turn left on Dearborn going north. Continue to Ohio and turn right on Ohio. Go 2 blocks to Wabash and turn right and go south 2 blocks. Hotel will be on the left. Restaurant is on the 16th Floor.
SUNDAY, JULY 27
11:00 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception at Sixteen (16th Floor) - 11:30 Brunch
$99.00 - Includes brunch, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 19. Discounted valet parking with validation at the restaurant. Includes Action Stations, a Rawbar, Carving Stations, Breakfast Items, Deli Selections, Salads, Sides, Desserts and more.
AUGUST DINING & SPECIAL EVENTS
EXCLUSIVE OUTDOOR DINING with a view on the CONRAD'S 16TH FLOOR GRAND SUITE TERRACE (Enjoy fabulous alfresco dining on the largest private terrace in the city, offering expertly prepared cuisine and magnificent views from its 16th floor location. A once-in-a-lifetime experience not to be missed!) - 521 N. Rush, 16th Floor, Chicago (between Grand and Illinois)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 1
6:15 Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 7:15 Dinner on the Terrace
$99.00 - Includes dinner, bartender fee, tax and gratuity. Payments due July 25. Discounted valet parking with validation. Enter on Rush Street and take elevator to 5th floor. Turn right off elevator and take guest elevators to 16th floor. Go to end of corridor (Grand Suite Terrace). Dinner includes a Mesclun Greens Salad, a choice of Striploin, Salmon with Dill Sauce or Stuffed Chicken Breast and Dessert of Lemon Sabayon Tart.
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PATIO RECEPTION & DINNER at MITCHELL'S FISH MARKET (Savor fresh seafood, flown in daily and great steaks in a richly appointed setting at this popular restaurant in The Glen) - Glen Town Center - 2601 Navy Boulevard (at Patriot Blvd), Glenview
Directions from Chicago: 94 west towards Wisconsin. Exit at Lake Avenue West. West on Lake Avenue to Patriot Boulevard. Right at Patriot to restaurant on left at northwest corner of Navy and Patriot.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7
6:15 Welcome Reception on the Patio (weather permitting) - 7:00 Dinner in the Dining Room
$49.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due July 31. Street parking and valet parking available. Dinner includes a Salad, a choice of Mahi Mahi with Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables, Filet Mignon with Baked Potato and Bernaise Sauce, Salmon Over Honey-Balsamic Eggplant, Roasted Vegetables, Portabello Relish and Goat Cheese or Lemon Chicken with Green Beans, Mushrooms and Scallion Mashed Potatoes, and Dessert of Key Lime Pie.
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PROGRESSIVE DINNER at COSTA'S OAK BROOK TERRACE with ENTERTAINMENT BY A TRIO (Meet more members of the opposite sex, enjoy a great meal and after-dinner entertainment all under one roof) - 1 S 130 Summit Avenue, Oakbrook Terrace (just south of Roosevelt Road)
Directions from Chicago: 290 West to 294 South. Stay to right and exit at Roosevelt West to Summit. Left on Summit and go 1/2 block south.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16
6:15 Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 7:00 Dinner with Male Participants Rotating Tables During Dinner
$45.00 - Includes dinner, a glass of wine, entertainment, tax and gratuity. Payment due August 10. Lot parking. Dinner includes Egg Lemon Soup, a Greek Salad, a Combination Plate of Leg of Lamb, Pastichio, Dolmades and Chicken, Side Dishes and a Greek Dessert.
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DINNER at the new PERRENNIAL (Discover this great new restaurant from the winning Duo behind 3-star Boka as well as Landmark, and offering views of Lincoln Park) - 1800 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago (at the corner of Lincoln, Clark and Wells)
Restaurant is on the 1st floor of the Park View Hotel, across from Lincoln Park and the Lincoln Park Zoo.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20
6:15 Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 7:00 Dinner
$59.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due August 13. Valet parking available. Dinner includes a Salad, choice of Flat Iron Steak with Melted Leeks, Wild Mushrooms and Cracked Pepper Bordalaise or Salmon with Tomatoes, Fennel, Capers and Black Olive Vinaigrette, and Dessert.
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ARLINGTON PARK RACE COURSE - A DAY AT THE RACES WITH BRUNCH, OPEN BAR & AFTERNOON OF RACING ACTION (For a terrific Sunday, enjoy Arlington in luxury with an all-inclusive brunch in the richly appointed International Room with great views of the racing action both indoors and out).
2200 W. Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights (at Wilke Road). Use the Grandstand Entrance at Wilke Road. Tickets will be distributed at entrance. Look for Single Gourmet sign. Latecomers can pick-up tickets at the will-call window. Event takes place in International Room.
Directions from Chicago: 90 West to Route 53 North (or 290 west which merges into Route 53 north). Continue north on Route 53. Exit at Euclid Avenue East. Turn left into Grandstand Entrance on Wilke Road.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
12:00-12:30 Check-In - 12:30 Brunch Served and Open Bar Begins in the International Room (4th Floor) - 1:00 Post Time
$75.00 (all inclusive) - Includes admission, Daily Racing Guide, 2-hour buffet, 4-hour open bar, thoroughbred racing, tax and gratuity. Payment for ticket due at time of reservation. Complimentary general parking in lot. Preferred parking at additional cost.
PLEASE NOTE DRESS CODE: Proper attire is required for admittance. Suggested attire is business casual. Jeans, shorts, t-shirts, athletic shoes, abbreviated attire, men's sandals and casual flip-flops are strictly prohibited.
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DINNER in the DINING ROOM at KENDALL COLLEGE CULINARY SCHOOL & BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR (Enjoy the cuisine of students in their final year of training. This college has been known to produce many famous chefs and we'll have a chance to enjoy their culinary talents before they become famous. The beautiful dining room also offers views of the city.)
900 N. Branch Street, 3rd Floor, Chicago (at Halsted, 1 block north of Chicago Avenue on the west side of the street)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
6:15 Optional Welcome and Get Acquainted Reception - 7:00 Dinner, Followed by Tour
$49.00 - Includes dinner, guided tour, tax and gratuity. Payment due August 21. Free parking in lot in front of building.
SEPTEMBER DINING & SPECIAL EVENTS
COCKTAIL PARTY & MUSIC BY A LIVE DJ at the new HUB 51 (Discover a new generation of cuisine from a new generation of Lettuce Entertain You restauranteurs - the sons of Rich Melman, Founder of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises).
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
6:00-9:00 Cocktail Party in the VIP Sub 51 (Lower Level), Live Music to Follow
$49.00 - Includes two hour open beer and wine bar (6:00-8:00), passed appetizers, entertainment by a DJ, tax and gratuity. Payment due August 28. Valet parking available. Also cash bar.
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DINNER at the new McCORMICK & SCHMICK'S SEAFOOD, OAK BROOK (Meet singles for a Saturday night seafood (and steak) sensation as we enjoy some of the freshest seafood in the western suburbs). - Oak Brook Promenade - 3001 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook - (Restaurant is just west of Meyers Road. Turn south on Fountain Square Drive into small mall with restaurant).
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
6:15 Optional Welcome and Get-Acquainted Reception - 7:00 Dinner
$59.00 - Includes dinner, tax and gratuity. Payment due September 8. Lot and valet parking available. Dinner includes a Mixed Green Salad and a choice of Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Lemon Buerre Blanc, Top Sirloin Steak with Maitre d Hotel Butter or Pretzel-Crusted Whitefish with Lemon Caper Sauce, all served with Mashed Potatoes and Chef's Vegetable. A choice of Chocolate Truffle Cake or Walnut Crusted Apple Pie will be served for dessert.
FUTURE EVENTS
Patio Reception & Dinner at the Geneva Inn overlooking Lake Geneva (with optional Oktoberfest)
Fruits of the Vine Dinner at Scoozi!
River North's new "Rock and Roll" Blue 13
The new Ajasteak in the Dana Hotel
The new Topaz in Burr Ridge
The new Drawing Room of Le Passage Restaurant on Rush Street
American Dim Sum Brunch at David Burke's Primehouse
The new Osteria di Tramonto by master-chef's Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand
TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES
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