Restaurant Michael Announces New "Café Favorites" Menu and Partnership with Writers' Theatre in Glencoe

Winnetka, Ill. (September 2009)-Chef Michael Lachowicz's North Shore standout, Restaurant Michael (64 Green Bay Rd., 847-441-3100) announces a new three-course "Café Favorites" menu, as well as a partnership with the Writers' Theatre (376 Park Ave., Glencoe; 847-242-6000) for its 2009-2010 season.

Three-Course Café Favorites Menu

The new "Café Favorites" menu, which launched Tuesday, August 17, is a three-course café bistro style menu offering patrons a choice from three appetizer selections, three entrée selections and two dessert selections for $34 per person. For an additional $14, guests can add wine paired with the appetizer and entrée courses. The items available on the Café Favorites menu will change every Tuesday.

"The Café Favorites menu is prepared with the same classic French technique as Restaurant Michael's regular menu," says Lachowicz. "However, the dishes are more café bistro style, just as sophisticated, but with a less stuffy presentation."

Sample dishes from the Café Favorites menu include Summer Corn and Tarragon Blinis with shaved fennel, sautéed shrimp and chervil salad; Exotic Mushroom Tart over baby mixed field greens dressed with Roquefort cream and toasted hazelnuts; Classic Steak Frîtes with baby French green beans; Roast Filet of Wild Alaskan Salmon "Marchand de Vin" with red chard and potato gratin; Baked Breast of Free Range Chicken "Dijon" with roast potatoes and carrots; and Peach Filled Crepes with cinnamon whipped cream and toasted chopped pecans.

Dinner Discount with Writers' Theatre Ticket

For the 2009-2010 season at Writers' Theatre in Glencoe, patrons can bring their ticket stub to Restaurant Michael to receive a 10 percent discount on their check for a pre-theatre or post-theatre dinner. The discount is valid only on the day of the performance on purchases of $75 or more and cannot be combined with any other special offers or promotions. Alcohol, tax and gratuity are not included.

Performances at Writers' Theatre are shown at 325 Tudor Ct. (847) 242-9730 or 664 Vernon Ave. (847) 242-9418, both in Glencoe, Ill. For more information about this season's performances, call the box office at (847) 242-6000 or visit www.writerstheatre.org.

About Restaurant Michael

Restaurant Michael, located at 64 Green Bay Rd. in Winnetka, Ill. 60093, serves classic and modern French cuisine in a contemporary presentation with French country flair. The restaurant is open for dinner Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5:30 p.m.- 11:30 p.m.; and Sunday, 4:30 p.m.- 9 p.m. The restaurant is open for lunch Fridays, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Complimentary parking is available. All major cards are accepted. For more information, or to make a reservation, call (847) 441-3100 or visit www.restaurantmichael.com.

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