August Chicago Dining and Entertainment News from Kurman Communications

MAYNE STAGE
1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago, Ill
(773) 381-4554
www.maynestage.com

Cheers to drink specialsat Act One Café
Enjoy discounted drinks with friends at Act One Café (1330 W. Morse Ave., Chicago; 773-381-4550). The following drinks are offered daily:

Tuesday: Drink up with $4 draft craft beers
Wednesday: Cheers to half-priced bottles of wine
Thursday: Sip on Mayne-Hattens and Elder Statesman for $5
Sunday: Enjoy a Bloody Mary or Mimosa for $5

Act One Café's all-you-can-eat buffet and outdoor patio
Satisfy hunger with an all-you-can-eat buffet at Act One Café (1330 W. Morse Ave., Chicago; 773-381-4550). From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday, enjoy all that Act One Café has to offer. Adults are $12.99 and children are $6.99.

Don't forget! Act One Café's patio is now open. For more information, call (773) 381-4550 or visit www.actonecafe.com.

About Act One Café
Act One Café is located at 1330 W. Morse Ave. in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. It is open for dinner from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, or to make a reservation, call (773) 381-4550 or visit www.actonecafe.com.

Enjoy party tunes with The Stephanie Rogers Band and Blues and more with Nicholas Barron Band
Enjoy a night of live entertainment. Friday, August 6 at 8 p.m., listen to The Stephanie Rogers Band with Nicholas Barron Band performing at Mayne Stage. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets range $15-$20.

The Stephanie Rogers Band is a high-energy group who make party music fun again. They play a variety of music for people of all ages.

Nicholas Barron is an American artist. He's a songwriter, guitarist, singer and painter. The band plays blues with a combination acoustic guitar playing with bass and solo performances.

For more information on The Stephanie Rogers Band, visit www.hipchick.com. For more information on Nicholas Barron visit www.myspace.com/nicholasbarron. To purchase tickets, visit www.maynestage.com or call (773) 381-4554.

About Mayne Stage
Mayne Stage is located at 1328 W. Morse Ave. in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood. The new Mayne Stage showcases the hottest local and national musical acts, theatrical performances, comedy troupes and more. It is the ideal location for a variety of private events. It shares the space with Act One Café, the perfect place for pre-show dining or an after-show cocktail or dessert. Valet parking is available for $5. The venue is conveniently located ½ block east of the Morse stop on the CTA Red Line. For more information, to see a list of upcoming shows or for tickets, please call (773) 381-4554 or visit www.maynestage.com.

CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET
131 N. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill.
(312) 575-0306
www.frenchmarketchicago.com
@chifrenchmarket

Fasta Pasta's Made to Order Fresh Pasta
Fasta Pasta, a new, European-inspired fast-casual booth, allows the customers to choose their pasta and sauce from a daily variety. The meal is cooked to order and served fresh in a recyclable container in less than two minutes, perfect for eating right away, or taking back to the office or home.

Customers begin by choosing pasta, like Fusilli, Campanelli and Whole Wheat Penne; or choose a premium pasta, from a selection that includes Beef Tortellini, Mushroom Ravioli and Gnocchi. Sauce choices include Marinara and Alfredo; or for a low extra price, premium choices include Vodka, Sweet Red Pepper Basil or Bolognese. Complimentary topping choices include Parmesan and Fresh Basil. For protein lovers, premium additions to the pastas like Meatballs and Chicken are also available. Customers have already been returning to Fasta Pasta to try the many different combinations that enable them to create their "own" special pasta.

"We couldn't be more excited to bring our new concept, Fasta Pasta, to residents, commuters and Chicago-area folks," says Scott Suckow, president of Really Nice Restaurants, developers and operators of Fasta Pasta. "We look forward to serving fresh, fast and great-tasting pasta to Chicago French Market customers."

"Fasta Pasta adds to our already diverse group of food offerings at Chicago French Market," says Sebastien Bensidoun of the Bensidoun family, co-owners and operators of Chicago French Market. "Not only can our visitors find fresh produce and ingredients for home cooked meals from Chicago French Market, but customers can also enjoy a variety of made-to-order meals from our dozens of vendors."

Frietkoten Now Serves Belgian Beer
Frietkoten, the traditional Belgian fry shack at Chicago French Market, now serves Belgian beer Monday through Saturday to complement its traditional, hand-cut Belgian fries.

The seasonal, well-balanced selection features beers on tap: Avril Biere de Table and Debuisson Cuvee Des Trolls, Blond Ale. Beers are also served by the bottle and include Christoffel Blond, Blanche du Bruxelles, Witkap Pater Abbey Single Ale, De Koninck Belgian Pale, Urthel Saisonniere and many more, including three organic brews.

Drafts are served in a 12-oz. glass and are best paired with Frietkoten's traditional Belgian fries, served with a choice of one of Frietkoten's 20 different sauces.

"We are happy to announce the launch of our beer sales at Frietkoten," said Frietkoten owner and Netherlands native Jeroen Hasenbos. "Our well-balanced beer menu has something to offer every palette, and will change regularly based on seasonal offerings and customer feedback."

Frietkoten brings Amsterdam's traditional "fry shack" experience to Chicago, with hand-cut Belgian fries served in a paper cone and distinguished by a crisp outside and soft potato inside.

Frietkoten Beer Tasting August 5
Join Frietkoten for a sampling of six different Belgian beers paired with Belgian fries 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 6. Tickets are $15 each and will be available for purchase at the event.

About Chicago French Market
Chicago French Market is a European-inspired market offering an array of local produce, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheese and wine, chocolates, pastas, artisan-made goods, flowers and a seating area for customers. Chicago French Market's vendors stay open year-round, six days per week, and is located within the new MetraMarket development at 131 N. Clinton St. (between Washington and Randolph Streets). For more information, visit www.chicagofrenchmarket.com.

Glen Prairie
1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.
(630) 613-1250
www.glenprairie.com
@glenprairie

Three Course Prix Fixe Menu from Glen Prairie
Glen Prairie offers an affordable three course menu for just $20 after 5 p.m. daily during the month of August. Start the meal with the appetizer, the Soup of the Day. For the main course, eat local with Miller Farms BBQ Grilled Chicken, house-made BBQ sauce, mac 'n' locally farmed cheese and cassoulet of summer beans. Top it off with a Choice of Daily Sorbet.

National Peach Cobbler Month
In celebration of National Peach Cobbler month, Glen Prairie offers Mini Peach Cobbler for just $2 the whole month.

National Waffle Day on August 5
Glen Prairie celebrates National Waffle Day during breakfast from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday, August 5, with Half-Priced Belgian Waffles.

National Filet Mignon Day August 13
National Filet Mignon Day is Friday, August 13. Indulge in a Filet Special at 5 p.m. August 13 and 14 at Glen Prairie.

National Lemonade Day at Glen Prairie August 20
Refresh with Fresh-Squeeze Lemonade for just $3 during National Lemonade Day on Friday, August 20.

National Whiskey Sour Day
Enjoy a House Whiskey Sour for just $4 after 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 25 in celebration of National Whiskey Sour Day.

About Glen Prairie
Glen Prairie serves contemporary American cuisine, with a strong emphasis on local Midwest flavors and products. Breakfast is served 6 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lunch hours are 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily. Dinner is served 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The lounge remains open one hour later than the restaurant each day. For more details, contact the restaurant at (630) 613-1250 or visit www.glenprairie.com.

GUANAJUATO
73 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill. 60022
(847) 242-0909
www.myguanajuato.com

Weekly Specials
Guanajuato has rotating lunch specials on a weekly basis as well as dinner specials like Seafood Queso Fundido. Contact the restaurant directly to check the week's schedule at (847) 242-0909.

About Guanajuato
Guanajuato is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week. The bar is open Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, Noon to Midnight; and Sunday, Noon to 10 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Guanajuato at (847) 242-0909 or online at www.myguanajuato.com

KARMA
510 E. Route 83, Mundelein, Ill.
(847) 970-6900
www.karmachicago.com
@KarmaMundelein

Three Course $20 Prix Fixe Menu in August
Enjoy a $20 three-course prix fixe meal throughout the month of August at Karma. Start with a choice of Miso Soup, tofu and roasted nori, or Karma House Salad, crisp lettuce, napa cabbage, cucumber, daikon and carrot ginger dressing. Entrée selections include Jumbo Thai Vegetarian Spring Roll, carrots, napa cabbage, marinated tofu and sweet chili sauce; Orange Peel Tempura Chicken, sesame jasmine rice, ginger chili cucumber salad and Yuzu orange glaze; or Thai Chili Beef, stir fried spiced beef tenderloin with Chinese noodles and baby bok choy, in mirin-miso beef broth (may be substituted for shrimp or chicken). For dessert, cool off with Trio of Sorbet or Ice Cream, served with fresh berries.

About Karma
Karma is a sophisticated restaurant with a zen-laced atmosphere that serves Pan-Asian cuisine. Breakfast is served 6 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. daily. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily. Dinner is served 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The lounge stays open one extra hour each night. Karma is located adjacent to the Doubletree Libertyville Mundelein at 510 East Route 83, Mundelein, Ill. 60060. For reservations, call Karma at (847) 970-6900 or visit www.karmachicago.com.

MAY STREET MARKET
1132 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, Ill.
(312) 421-5547
www.maystreetmarket.com

BYOBEER Menu with Growing Power
May Street Market partners with local farm Growing Power to offer a weeklong BYOBEER Menu with Growing Power offered at dinner from Thursday, August 19 through Thursday, August 26. The four course dinner is $29 per person.

Start with an appetizer, Chilled Corn Soup with smoked tilapia, cilantro pesto and corn nuts, or Chicken Liver Truffle Spread, grilled dark rye and fig compote. The second course, the salad, include Pig's Head, black garlic aioli, salad bouquet and pickled cabbage, or Fried Green Tomato, vine ripened tomato salad, lemon and olive oil vinaigrette, and zucchini chutney. For the main course, try Sous Vide/Grilled Hanger Steak, heirloom carrot salad and chive spaetzle, or Seared Scallop, roasted plums, Bari Foods' Barese sausage, goat cheese and artichoke puree. Finally, indulge in Chocolate Fondant Cake with Dragson's Milk ice cream, Terry's Toffee orange blossom and lavender syrup, or Whipped Sweet Ricotta, with peaches and honey drizzle, for dessert.

Make a reservation for the dinner by calling (312) 421-5547 and visit www.maystreetmarket.com for recommended beer pairings from chef/owner Alex Cheswick.

Summer Menu Starters from May Street Market
Enjoy fresh, new summer menu selections from chef Alex Cheswick at May Street Market. Try Grilled Watermelon Salad, yellow watermelon shooter, mixed baby greens, avocado jalapeño Key Lime vinaigrette, candied cashews and local aged cheddar ($6/$12); Pork Belly, Caramel Corn, 12-hour braised pork belly, corn polenta, caramel popcorn and cherry cola reduction ($8); and Stuffed Dates and Chorizo, wrapped in Applewood smoked bacon, smoked onion purée and roasted marinated peppers ($5/$10).

New summer entrées include May Street Market's signature Duck Burger, local cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, port wine figs, truffle aioli and French fries or salad ($14; $19 with foie gras); Barbecue Smoked Pork Shoulder, 12-hour bourbon braised, ginger, coconut milk, Korean barbecue, artichoke heart purée and purple sticky rice ($16); Grilled Tilapia, Blue Corn Calamari, braised hearts of Romaine lettuce, tomatoes, artichoke purée and olive spread ($16); Sous Vide Hanger Steak, 45-minute poached at 141 degrees F, with summer carrot salad, French fries and chipotle sauce ($19/$11); and Vegan Organic Silken Tofu, Eggplant Jacket, purple sticky rice, organic white miso hearts of palm purée, cilantro, salad, wasabi peas and tamarind candy glaze ($15).

Cool off with sweet summer desserts from May Street Market, including Dragon's Milk Ale Ice Cream, New Holland Brewery and crumbled Terry's Toffee ($5); Flight of Cupcakes, chocolate five spice with peanut icing, carrot with orange ginger icing and lavender with Earl Grey icing ($6); or Local Berry Short Cake, sweet English biscuit, strawberry salad, Chantilly cream, poached rhubarb and balsamic ice cream ($7).

Thursday Deals
Every Thursday evening, join May Street Market to kick-off the weekend early with Half Price Bottles on its complete wine list.

New Cracker Jack Ice Cream
Cool off with a new treat on May Street Market's dessert menu, Cracker Jack Ice Cream, caramel popcorn ice cream with homemade cracker jacks sprinkled on top ($5). Find a special prize underneath every bowl of Cracker Jack Ice Cream, just like a regular box of Cracker Jacks.

About May Street Market
May Street Market is a contemporary American restaurant, located at 1132 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago. Chef Alex Cheswick delivers fresh food, hand-selected from local farmers and markets in Chicago to serve in May Street Market's warm and friendly atmosphere at affordable prices. The restaurant is open for dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and closed Sunday. May Street Market welcomes parties and banquets, and also offers its complete menu for carry out. For more information or to make a reservation, contact general manager Hamid Benna at (312) 421-5547 or visit www.maystreetmarket.com.