Treat Your Sweetie to a Delicious Date Night Kurman Communications' Clients Share Valentine's Day Dining Plans

CHICAGO, IL, January 29, 2011 (Press-News.org) Kurman Communications' Clients Share Valentine's Day Dining Prix Fixe Menus, Specials and Plans

BISTRO ONE WEST
1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill. 60174
(630) 444-0600
http://www.bistro1west.com

Butter-up your buttercup this Valentine's Day at Bistro One West and enjoy a mouth-watering prix fixe menu arranged by the talented executive chef, Doug D'Avico. For $35 per person (excluding tax and gratuity), the Valentine's celebration starts with a glass of White Peach Puree and Sparkling Wine that can be enjoyed while overlooking the beautiful Fox River. The first course of Shrimp Ravioli in a saffron sauce is followed by the main course of Rack of Grass Fed Australian Lamb, and finished with a tantalizing Chocolate Cake with butter-cream filling and rich Valrhona chocolate sauce for dessert. Bistro One West also will offer its full a la carte menu. The Valentine's special is available Friday, Feb. 11, Saturday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 14. Bistro One West is closed on Sunday.

Be sure to enjoy the Queen of Hearts Cocktail for $9, made special just for Valentine's Day at Bistro One West.

Queen of Hearts Cocktail

¼ ounce Absenthe
½ ounce Pama
½ ounce Triple Sec
½ ounce Raspberry Puree
Lime juice
Top with sparkling wine
Sugar rim - martini glass

About Bistro One West
Bistro One West is a contemporary fresh American Restaurant located at 1 W. Illinois St. in St. Charles, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dining room bar is open from 11 a.m. to close. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday, except Valentine's Day. For more information, contact Bistro One West at (630) 444-0600 or visit http://www.bistro1west.com. Follow Bistro One West on Twitter at @Bistro1West, and "Like" them on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/BistroOneWest.

CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET
131 N. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill. 60661
(312) 575-0306
http://www.chicagofrenchmarket.com

Valentine's Day is always special and Chicago French Market makes it easy to celebrate with your loved ones. All under one roof, Chicago French Market has everything you need to say, "I Love You."

Provo's Village Bake Shoppe, known for its European baked goods, is offering a number of heart-shaped treats for your sweetie, including individual sized Heart-Shaped Vanilla and Chocolate Cakes, both topped with chocolate frosting ($4 each); Red and Pink Heart-shaped Sugar Cookies ($1 for small, $2 for large); Assorted Red, Pink and White Butter Cookies in heart shaped containers ($4 per box); and a set of Six Heart-shaped Kolachkis with strawberry, raspberry and cherry fillings ($6). Contact Provo's at (312) 207-1261.

Award-winning Vanille Patisserie features a Heart-Shaped Valentine's Box filled with assorted chocolates. A small half-pound box is $27, and the large one-pound heart box is $45. Vanille also offers Pink Raspberry Eclairs for $3.50 each. Vanille's Valentine's Day treats are available beginning Feb. 7. Contact Vanille Patisserie at (312) 575-9963.

Pick up fresh 8 ounce Lobster Tails ($12.49 each) or King Crab Legs ($29.49 per lb.) from City Fresh Market (market price) and surprise your honey with a romantic stay-at-home dinner. Other Valentine's specials include 1.5 lb. Live Lobster, $10.99 each; Sea Wet Scallops, $13.49 per lb.; and Blue Diamond Shrimp, $20.99 per lb. City Fresh Market is a European market with a focus on fresh poultry, fish and grass-fed beef raised without antibiotics or hormones. City Fresh also offers a variety of other meats, fruits, vegetables, cheese and meat pies, fresh-squeezed orange juice and a selection of grocery items including olive oils, vinegars, salad dressings and more. Contact City Fresh Market at (312) 575-0230 for more specials.

Stop by Lavazza Espression for a Limited Edition Cup set based and an exclusive 2011 Lavazza calendar, centered around the Valentine-appropriate theme of "Falling in Love in Italy." Only 200 of the Limited Edition Cup sets exist in the U.S., which includes two espresso cups and saucers, two cappuccino cups and saucers, as well as four stainless steel heart-shaped spoons. The exclusive 2011 desk calendar, shot by one of the most lauded celebrity photographers, Mark Seliger, is also included in this special gift set. Celebrities featured in the 2011 Lavazza calendar include Olivia Wilde and her husband Tao Ruspoli. This limited edition gift ($39.95) is a unique surprise for your espresso loving Valentine.

Chicago Organics is selling specialized gift baskets from NOR, a Chicago-based business that sells natural and organic gifts and everyday essentials for eco-conscious lifestyles. The gift baskets range from $28 to $116 and are filled exclusively with organic and natural specialty food, gifts and travel sets with chemical-free skincare and beauty products, plus accessory items for the home.

Les Fleurs makes it easy to catch the train and surprise your sweetheart with a special floral bouquet. Customers can purchase their flowers in the morning on Valentine's Day and Les Fleurs can prepare them for an evening pick up. Pre-made bouquets and gifts are also ready to go. No fuss, just love on the run! Les Fleurs welcomes pre-orders and delivery. Contact Les Fleurs at (312) 463-1111.

There is nothing sweeter than saying "love" with a box of chocolate. Canady le Chocolatier features luscious chocolates packaged in one pound, half pound and petite gift boxes, constructed with hand-made Thai parchment paper imprinted with an orchid and soft green leaf design. These stunning gift boxes are made exclusively for Canady le Chocolatier's fine line of chocolates, which includes a choice of rich dark, milk or white chocolate coating with a variety of fillings, including ganache, soft caramel and sugar cream. Contact Canady le Chocolatier at (312) 454-8700.

Delightful Pastries creates authentic European pastries made with local ingredients. Choose from specially decorated vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, three types of cakes decorated to say "I Love You" and decorated butter cookies. Pastries will be boxed and ready to go. Contact Delightful Pastries at (312) 234-9644.

About Chicago French Market
Chicago French Market is a European-inspired market offering an array of local produce, meats, seafood, breads, pastries, cheese, wine, chocolates, pastas, artisan-made goods, specialty drinks, flowers, prepared meals and a seating area for customers. Chicago French Market's diverse group of local 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).
Chicago French Market offers complimentary garage parking with entrances at 164 N. Canal St. and 165 N. Clinton St. for one hour or less with a minimum purchase of $20 or more (receipt required).

Please note that from January 2011 through May 2011, if traveling westbound on Randolph Street, the Randolph Street bridge is closed due to the Wacker Drive Reconstruction Project. The minor detour will reroute drivers to head north on Franklin Avenue, then west on Lake Street, to turn south on Clinton Street to access the garage. For more information, visit http://www.chicagofrenchmarket.com. Follow Chicago French Market on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ChicagoFrenchMarket and on Twitter at @ChiFrenchMarket.

FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR
25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill. 60611
(312) 329-9463

960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill. 60069
(847) 793-0333
http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Turn up the passion on Valentine's weekend at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, now accepting reservations for Feb. 11-14. Choose from the romantic sharing menu, available all four nights, and enjoy dinner options (serving two) including:

Filet Mignon & Crab-stuffed Shrimp
Filet mignon with Madeira sauce, giant black tiger shrimp stuffed with crab and topped with bacon and lemon garlic butter sauce for $98.95. Served with butter poached Portobello mushrooms and parmesan cheese mashed potatoes with choice of Fleming's, Caesar or Wedge Salads. Suggested pairing: Rodney Strong, Merlot Sonoma County, 2006/2007; not included in price.

New York Strip Steak & Shrimp Scampi
Prime New York steak served with peppercorn sauce and shrimp scampi with chimichurri herb pesto for 89.95. Served with lemon-scented orzo pasta, French green beans with porcini essence with choice of Fleming's, Caesar or Wedge Salads. Suggested pairing: CATENA, Malbec Mendoza Argentina, 2008; not included in price.

After dinner, the Red Velvet Cake & Chocolate Dipped Strawberries will send sparks flying between the table as this three-layer red velvet cake is served with strawberry cream cheese frosting and garnished with two double-dipped chocolate strawberries. For $9.50, this delicious dessert serves two and tastes great paired with FONSECA, Reserve Porto Bin 27 Portugal NV.

Be sure to toast that special someone with the Tickled Pink cocktail. This 99-calorie cocktail is made with Belvedere Vodka, orange juice, raspberry and Mionetto Prosecco for $9.95.

Tickled Pink
99-calorie Cocktail

1 oz. Belvedere Vodka
1 oz. sugar-free raspberry preserve
1 orange wedge squeezed and dropped into shaker
Shake on ice
Pour 1-1/2 oz. of Mionetto Prosecco in martini glass
Pour shaker into martini glass with Prosecco
Garnish with two fresh raspberries on a bar pick

To put a fabulous end to a romantic night, every couple receives a $25 Valentine's Card that may be redeemed for any dining purchase at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine bar, valid through March 31, 2011.

About Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Nationally acclaimed Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining - Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the "Fleming's 100 " that features 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming's was launched in Newport Beach, California in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen. Today there are 64 restaurants nationwide. Fleming's is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Spectator's annual Awards of Excellence, and Wine Enthusiast's annual Awards of Distinction. For more information about Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and the Fleming's 100, please visit http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/.

GUANAJUATO
73 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill. 60022
(847) 242-0501
http://www.myguanajuato.com

Add some spice to Valentine's Day this year at Guanajuato. Choose from the every day menu or try a romantic Valentine's Day special like Butterfly-cut Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of green pipian (mole). Served with Mexican rice, arugula and cherry tomatoes and garnished with rose petals ($21.95). Pair any dish with a Valentine's Day margarita, including specialties like the Mango and Blood Orange Margarita with a little paprika for spiciness ($10) or the Acai Pomegranate Margarita ($9).

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-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 http://www.myguanajuato.com. Follow Guanajuato on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/myguanajuato or on Twitter at @MyGuanajuato.

RESTAURANT MICHAEL
64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, Ill. 60093
(847) 441-3100
http://www.restaurantmichael.com

Relax and unwind this Valentine's Day at romantic Restaurant Michael. Offering a $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) prix fixe menu featuring Perrier-Jouet Champagne, appetizers options include Pan Roasted Diver Scallop, Warm Corn and Tarragon Blini, over Ragoût of Braised Beef Short Rib and Tarragon Scented Spatzle; Warm Terrine of Exotic Mushrooms, Veal Mousse and Black Truffle, served with a Truffle Vinaigrette; or Potato, Foie Gras and Poached Quail Egg Ravioli, served with Port Wine Veal Jus.

Delectable entrees include: Filet of Dover Sole and Lobster "En Croute," served with a Hazelnut Lobster Bisque Sauce; Roast Rack of New Zealand Lamb, with Truffled Potato Croquettes, Brown Butter Brussels Sprout Leaves and Natural Jus; or Roasted Filet of Beef Tenderloin, served with Preserved Tomato, Provençal Tian of Vegetables and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes served with a Sauce Bearnaise NOUVEAU.

Finish the meal with something savory and sweet: "Not your Italian Mama's Tiramisu" Bombe with Espresso Gelato; Hot Chocolate Souffle, served with Pistachio Covered Butterscotch Gelato Truffle; or Grand Marnier Chocolate Truffles and Perrier-Jouet Grand Brut, NV Champagne.

Reservations are required for this special Valentine's Day prix fixe dinner. Contact Restaurant Michael at (847) 441-3100.

About Restaurant Michael
Restaurant Michael serves classic haute cuisine in a contemporary presentation with French country flair. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesday 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. Call for seasonal hours. Complimentary parking is available. Major cards accepted. Be sure to "Like" Restaurant Michael on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/RestaurantMichael and follow Michael on Twitter at @RestoMichael. Visit http://www.restaurantmichael.com for more information.

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