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DRURY LANE OAKBROOK TERRACE OFFERS EXQUISITE THANKSGIVING FEAST Superb buffet is a delightful dining experience Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. – Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, presents a spectacular Thanksgiving buffet in their festively decorated setting on Thursday, November 26. The ...More

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DRURY LANE OAKBROOK TERRACE OFFERS EXQUISITE THANKSGIVING FEAST Superb buffet is a delightful dining experience Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. – Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, presents a spectacular Thanksgiving buffet in their festively decorated setting on Thursday, November 26. The buffet is popular due to its huge selection, numerous stations, delicious cuisine, attentive staff and great value. The buffet runs from noon until 5 p.m. and is $30.95 per adult, $11.50 for children ages 6 – 12, $8 for children ages 3 – 5 and free for children 2 and under. Reservations are required; please call Drury Lane Oakbrook at 630.530.8300 for availability. The buffet features numerous themed stations, the first featuring some phenomenal starters including Iced Gulf Shrimp, Oysters Rockefeller, Assorted Breads, Muffins, and Rolls, Assorted Cheese and Crackers, Assorted Salads and a Fresh Grilled Vegetable Display. A breakfast station includes Smoked Lox and Bagels, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon and Sausage. Heartier fare includes Beef Stroganoff with Noodles, Meat Balls with Marinara sauce, Manicotti Pasta, Italian Sausage with Sweet Bell Peppers, Salmon, and Crabmeat Cakes. Other items offered are Cheese Blintzes, Quiche Loraine, Potato Au Gratin, Rice Pilaf and Fresh Vegetables. Also offered is a Carving Station with Expertly Hand Carved beef, ham and turkey with traditional dressings, a Pasta Station, a Pizza Station and a Fresh Fruit Station. Guests also enjoy the dessert buffet that includes Hand Scooped Ice Cream and a Sundae Station. Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace also features award-winning live theatre performances with dinner packages. For more information, phone 630.530.8300 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com. ##

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ADD SOME SPARKLE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH PIPER HEIDSIECK AT GEJA’S CAFE Chicago, IL--Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, will celebrate the holiday season with its 30th Annual Champagne Festival featuring Champagnes and sparkling wines from France and California. The three-month festival which of ...More

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ADD SOME SPARKLE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH PIPER HEIDSIECK AT GEJA’S CAFE Chicago, IL--Geja’s Café, 340 W. Armitage, will celebrate the holiday season with its 30th Annual Champagne Festival featuring Champagnes and sparkling wines from France and California. The three-month festival which offers guests a chance to sample the entire Piper Heidsieck bubbly portfolio, begins Tuesday, December 1 and extends through February 28, 2010. Some of the featured wines will be: Glass/Bottle Piper Sonoma Brut……………………………………………………………….. .$7.00/35.00 Piper Heidsieck Brut Cuvee 1785………………………………………….….….. $10.00/50.00 Piper Heidsieck Vintage 2000……………………………………………….…….. $20.00/100.00 Piper Heidsieck Rose Sauvage………………………………………………..….. $16.00/80.00 Piper Heidsieck Sublime……………………………………………………….…. $15.00/65.00 Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve..................................................................... $32.00/170.00 To kick off the festival, Geja’s will host a special tasting open to the public featuring seven uniquely delicious Champagnes from Piper Heidiesk on Sunday, December 6th. The tasting begins at 1:00 p.m. and is $30 per person; space is limited. The following day, Monday, December 7th, Geja’s will pair four Piper Heidiesk champagnes with their famous fondue. The Dinner will be $50.00 per person and includes tastings of Piper Heidiesk champagne, Geja’s Creamy Cheese Fondue, Luscious Beef Tenderloin and Chicken Breast Fondue, and Flaming Chocolate Fondue (tax and gratuity are also included). The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. For reservations, call 773-281-9101. Florens-Luis Heidsieck, the son of a Lutheran minister, starting making wine in 1780 and through dedication and hard work was able to set up his own house in July of 1785. After his death in 1828 the business was taken over by his nephew Christian Heidsieck and his cousin Henri Guilaume Piper to form the Piper-Heidsieck Champagne house. Piper-Heidsieck Champagne has been associated with fame and fortune throughout the House’s existence. During the 19th century fourteen Royal and Imperial courts made the House their official supplier and in the modern day, Piper-Heidsieck is the official Champagne of the Cannes film festival and the Oscars. Indulge in the world’s most popular Champagne house at Geja’s Café by joining us for Toasting Tuesdays. Every Tuesday in December and January, guests will receive 30% off any Piper Heidsieck product in celebration of our 30th annual Champagne Tasting and Festival. Known for romantic fondue dining–food one prepares and shares–and an extensive list of fine, moderately priced wines, Geja’s features over 20 different types of fondue entrees as well as cheese fondue and chocolate dessert fondue. An enchanting wine cellar atmosphere, private booths, and subdued lighting contribute to its intimate surrounding. Live flamenco and classical guitarists serenade diners nightly. Hours for Geja’s Café are Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m. to 11:00, Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11:30; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Valet parking is available. For reservations or further information about the Champagne Festival, please call 773/281-9101. # # #

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Don't miss this class! Fernando Beteta is Chicago's most recent wine expert to be named a Master Sommelier, of which there are only 102 in America. In the grueling MS test, he was asked to taste a series of wines blind, and identify grape varietal, place of origin, and vintage, using the deductive ...More

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Don't miss this class! Fernando Beteta is Chicago's most recent wine expert to be named a Master Sommelier, of which there are only 102 in America. In the grueling MS test, he was asked to taste a series of wines blind, and identify grape varietal, place of origin, and vintage, using the deductive tasting method. In this class, Fernando will introduce us to blind deductive tasting, and dish tricks of the trade to get you tasting like a pro in no time. Sign up at www.thechoppingblock.net.

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Ku Day Ta: Your Holiday Gift Headquarters For The Holidays Starting in November Special Offer: November 27th-29th Up to 25% off on selected items Choose from selected tea ware, premium teas and find many new and creative ideas for tea and food pairing and gift ideas for the holidays. Select fr ...More

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Ku Day Ta: Your Holiday Gift Headquarters For The Holidays Starting in November Special Offer: November 27th-29th Up to 25% off on selected items Choose from selected tea ware, premium teas and find many new and creative ideas for tea and food pairing and gift ideas for the holidays. Select from: • Indian Chai – great with holiday celebrations. Pairs well with pumpkin pie. The spices will warm you in the cooler season. • French Breakfast – the caramel and vanilla aroma in the tea will remind you that the holidays are just around the corner • Ginseng Oolong – energy boosting and relaxing tea. • Shou Mei – light but high in antioxidants. Very relaxing to have during the hectic pre-holiday season. • Sweet Ginger – immunity boosting tea. Under $10 An assortment of 3 blooming teas $9.50 A pair of Ku Day Ta’s exclusive blend of Eight Treasure teas - $7.50 $11 - $20 Black tea sampler Herbal tea sampler Exotic tea sampler Ku Day Ta’s Exclusive Pick Sampler – Adriane’s Exclusive Tea Mug Set - $14 $21 - $30 Ku Day Ta’s 5-Teas Series - $25 5 Classic Teas 5 Calming Teas 5 Dessert Teas 5 Holiday Teas 5 Connoisseur’s Tea Collection Host your next bridal shower, office function, meeting or event or holiday gathering at Ku Day Ta. Go Green at Ku DayTa - Bring back your canister for a refill of your favorite tea and we'll take 10% off your purchase. Ku Day Ta – Editor’s Pick – Best Brew of the Non-alcoholic variety – The Wave Magazine

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Join us for the second edition of a very special seasonal four-course wild game dinner. Hors d'oeuvres at 6:30pm followed by dinner at 7pm HORS D'OEUVRES --- FIRST COURSE Vermont pheasant terrine with Apple Street Farm pickled vegetables, toasted brioche and baby greens SECOND COURSE Peppered elk ...More

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Join us for the second edition of a very special seasonal four-course wild game dinner. Hors d'oeuvres at 6:30pm followed by dinner at 7pm HORS D'OEUVRES --- FIRST COURSE Vermont pheasant terrine with Apple Street Farm pickled vegetables, toasted brioche and baby greens SECOND COURSE Peppered elk with wild mushroom vol au vent and braised escarole THIRD COURSE Prosciutto wrapped rabbit roulade with prunes, golden raisins and spiced pecans; curried autumn squash purée DESSERT COURSE Chocolate-espresso pot de crème with pistachio biscotti CALL 508-650-1800 FOR RESERVATIONS!

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Holiday Wine Dinner Za Za Hosts Wine Dinner by Executive Chef Manrique Alvarenga WHAT: Sit back, get cozy and let someone else do the cooking. Kick off the hectic holiday month at Za Za Restaurant with a hearty four-course Italian meal and four fine wines to go with it. On Tuesday D ...More

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Holiday Wine Dinner Za Za Hosts Wine Dinner by Executive Chef Manrique Alvarenga WHAT: Sit back, get cozy and let someone else do the cooking. Kick off the hectic holiday month at Za Za Restaurant with a hearty four-course Italian meal and four fine wines to go with it. On Tuesday December 1st 2009 at 6:30PM Chef Manrique Alvarenga of Za Za Restaurant will serve traditional Italian fare as Ross Lochrie of Horizon Beverage Company will be present to explain the complexities of each wine pairing. Reservations are necessary. WHERE: Za Za Restaurant located at 114 Broadway Street Saugus, MA (Route 1N). WHEN: Tuesday, December 1, 2009 from 6:30PM to 8:30PM. COST: $50.00 per person. Tax and gratuity not included. RSVP: Reservations are necessary. Please RSVP to: zazarestaurant@gmail.com or call (781) 233-6815. -MENU- APPETIZER Cannelloni beans spread crostini with broccoli rabe, crispy pancetta drizzled with extra virgin olive oil Villa Sandi Prosecco If Fresco NV PASTA Home made fusilli a la Bolognese Danzante Pinot Grigio, Veneto 2008 ENTREE Pan roasted bacon wrapped filet mignon in a sun dried cranberry port wine glaze served alongside albino asparagus Castello Nippizano Chianti Rufina Riserva 2006 DESSERT Lampone Fritto Di Riso Luce Delle Vite Lucente Toscana 2006

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Santa will be stopping by the Kennedy Center's Roof Terrace Retaurant on the three Sundays before his yearly Christmas Eve Journey. Children of all ages and their families can enjoy the critically acclaimed Kitchen Buffet Brunch and visit with Jolly Old St. Nick. There are two seatings, 11-11:45 am ...More

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Santa will be stopping by the Kennedy Center's Roof Terrace Retaurant on the three Sundays before his yearly Christmas Eve Journey. Children of all ages and their families can enjoy the critically acclaimed Kitchen Buffet Brunch and visit with Jolly Old St. Nick. There are two seatings, 11-11:45 am and 1:00-1:45 pm. Reservations are required. For details and reservations, call the Roof Terrace Restaurant at 202-416-8555.

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Official Victoria’s Secret fashion show sponsor Stoli Vodka hosts VIP viewing party featuring custom Stoli cocktails Stoli Vodka hosts a “Very Sexy” private viewing party for the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show. At this tantalizing event, guests will be treated to signature Stoli vod ...More

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Official Victoria’s Secret fashion show sponsor Stoli Vodka hosts VIP viewing party featuring custom Stoli cocktails Stoli Vodka hosts a “Very Sexy” private viewing party for the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show. At this tantalizing event, guests will be treated to signature Stoli vodka cocktails including the Super Model Sparkler, Angel Elixir and Heidilicious – the same delicious cocktails enjoyed by celebrities and the VS models at the fashion show’s official afterparty. Enjoy your favorite custom Stoli concoction in an exclusive atmosphere inspired by Victoria’s Secret. COST: FREE, no RSVP required. DETAILS: All participants must be 21 years of age.

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Anna Maria Island local artists and neighbors Cheryl Jorgensen, watercolor artist, and Marlane Wurzbach, acrylics artist, launch their 2-artist show, "Island Colors" at the Anna Maria Island Art League (AMIAL) on Friday Dec. 4 with a free public reception from 5:30-7:30 PM. AMIAL's main gallery is o ...More

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Anna Maria Island local artists and neighbors Cheryl Jorgensen, watercolor artist, and Marlane Wurzbach, acrylics artist, launch their 2-artist show, "Island Colors" at the Anna Maria Island Art League (AMIAL) on Friday Dec. 4 with a free public reception from 5:30-7:30 PM. AMIAL's main gallery is open to the public Tues.-Fri., 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM "Island Colors" runs thru Dec. 20. Cheryl's paintings often reference her upbringing in Trinidad and Marlane paints local scenes and the people of AMI.

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Bring family and friends to Birch River Grill to celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet feast. Indulge in traditional Thanksgiving fare, including Acorn Squash and Kentucky Bourbon Bisque, Autumn Salad with mulled wine poached pear, crumbled bleu cheese, toasted pecans and kiln dried cherry dressing; ...More

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Bring family and friends to Birch River Grill to celebrate Thanksgiving with a buffet feast. Indulge in traditional Thanksgiving fare, including Acorn Squash and Kentucky Bourbon Bisque, Autumn Salad with mulled wine poached pear, crumbled bleu cheese, toasted pecans and kiln dried cherry dressing; Maple Glazed Free Range Turkey Breast, Granny Apple Sausage Cornbread Stuffing, Buttermilk Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes, Brown Butter Green Beans, Rustic Cranberry-Orange Relish, and for dessert, Spiced Pumpkin Pie with cinnamon whipped cream. To accompany the Thanksgiving feast, try 1/2 off bottles of Sycamore Lane Merlot, Cabernet and Chardonnay. Reservations are recommended.

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The PKD Foundation and The Wine & Cheese Place present the Third Annual Winter Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening out sampling a variety of wines from around the world. Tickets are $30/person. Proceeds will benefit the PKD Foundation. Stock up on your favorite ...More

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The PKD Foundation and The Wine & Cheese Place present the Third Annual Winter Wine Tasting and Silent Auction. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening out sampling a variety of wines from around the world. Tickets are $30/person. Proceeds will benefit the PKD Foundation. Stock up on your favorite holiday wines during the event – The Wine & Cheese Place will donate 10% of sales to the PKD Foundation. Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases in the United States, affecting approximately 600,000 people including newborns, children, and adults. The PKD foundation is dedicated to promoting research to find a cure as well as improving the care and treatment of those it effects.

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Cake Baking 101 will focus on the perfect cake batters as well as the fillings and buttercreams necessary to build the most delicious cakes. -Chocolate Decadence Cake -Vanilla Bean Cake -Spiced Carrot Cake -Whipped Ganache Filling -Meyer Lemon Curd Swiss Meringue Buttercream This class will t ...More

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Cake Baking 101 will focus on the perfect cake batters as well as the fillings and buttercreams necessary to build the most delicious cakes. -Chocolate Decadence Cake -Vanilla Bean Cake -Spiced Carrot Cake -Whipped Ganache Filling -Meyer Lemon Curd Swiss Meringue Buttercream This class will take place at Kitchen 2: Surfas Restaurant Supply 8777 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 The Baking 101 Series is designed to teach basic techniques of baking and expand on them using market-fresh produce and the finest ingredients available. Take as many or as few of classes in the series as you wish

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Sip and sample ten sparkling wines from around the world, served with light hors do'oeuvres from The Cookbook Co. at Fizztival - Metrovino's festival of fizz. Looking for the perfect celebratory sparklers for the holiday season? Our selection is sure to tickle your nostrils and tingle your tastebuds ...More

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Sip and sample ten sparkling wines from around the world, served with light hors do'oeuvres from The Cookbook Co. at Fizztival - Metrovino's festival of fizz. Looking for the perfect celebratory sparklers for the holiday season? Our selection is sure to tickle your nostrils and tingle your tastebuds. Take home your favourite fizz! Guests will receive special pricing for purchases made this evening. Call 403.205.3356 or email wine@metrovino.ca

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Ku Day TA has selected premium teas, tea ware and holiday entertaining items using tea just in time for the holidays ahead. Show your friends and family you care by "gifting" them with tea and teaware a healthy choice this holiday season. VIsit www.kudayta.com Up to 25% on many selected gift items b ...More

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Ku Day TA has selected premium teas, tea ware and holiday entertaining items using tea just in time for the holidays ahead. Show your friends and family you care by "gifting" them with tea and teaware a healthy choice this holiday season. VIsit www.kudayta.com Up to 25% on many selected gift items beginning November 27th.

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Jeffrey Terreson: “One” Fine Art Event and Sale 30 New Paintings and Select Prints Bedford Historical Hall December 4th, 5th and 6th 2009 October 14, Bedford, NY: Bedford Historical Hall will be the setting for the upcoming event - Jeffrey Terreson: “One” Fine Art Event and Sale – featur ...More

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Jeffrey Terreson: “One” Fine Art Event and Sale 30 New Paintings and Select Prints Bedford Historical Hall December 4th, 5th and 6th 2009 October 14, Bedford, NY: Bedford Historical Hall will be the setting for the upcoming event - Jeffrey Terreson: “One” Fine Art Event and Sale – featuring 30 new paintings and select prints by award winning Bedford raised artist Jeffrey Terreson. Ralph Lau-ren, one of the many collectors and admirers of Terreson’s work, recently purchased a painting from his Equestrian collection, part of the selection of art featured in the show. The event dates and hours include: Friday, December 4th 4:00 – 10:00pm; De-cember 5th 10:00am – 10:00pm; December 6th Noon – 6:00pm. Guests are invited to enjoy music, wine and refreshments while browsing the artwork and meeting Jeffrey Terreson. Free and open to the public. Bedford Historical Hall is located at 608 Old Post Road Bedford, New York. For directions, call (914) 234-9751. For information about Jeffrey Terreson, call 914 772 6570 or log onto www.jterreson.com Jeffrey Terreson was raised in Bedford, NY. Exhibiting a remarkable aptitude for art at an early age, it was clear to Terreson, his teachers and family, that art would be his life. He earned a four-year Merit Scholarship to the Columbus College of Art and De-sign, where he graduated at the top of his class and received his BFA in 1976. In 1977, Terreson was invited to participate in an internship with several top artists in America including Robert Heindel and Mark English. Heindel's paintings became the source of tremendous inspiration in Terreson's career. Returning to New York City, Terreson began his career as an artist. For many years, he painted and supported himself through his fine art illustration. His artwork was pub-lished for several Fortune 500 companies including Mobil, IBM and NBC as well as the United Nations and the PGA. His art also appeared in nationally published peri-odicals including Time, Newsweek, National Geographic, Readers Digest and many more. After a great deal of success as a fine art illustrator in the New York, Terreson decided it was time to take his art in a new direction. Putting aside what he was taught, he re-lied more on his own connections to the creative process. In doing so, he became in-fluenced by modern contemporary painters - Johns, Schnabel, Steers, Joan Snyder, Rothko, Warhol, Poons, Leroy - and many others. It wasn't to long before he discov-ered his own direction by letting go. He has not looked back. Terreson currently works in a Neo-Impressionistic painting style while embracing the textures and abstract compositional elements popular with many contemporary artists. He continues to explore his original roots as an oil painter while constantly looking to integrate elements of mixed media. In 2005, Terreson was presented the National Award of Excellence, American Juried Art Salon. He also won an Award of Excellence for Tuscan Sangria (mixed media) in the national, juried competition Describing his creative process, Terreson explains, "Ever since I can remember, de-sign and color have been my touchstones. It is where I begin, and the guide I consult to the end. Design is the core of all my work; the very center of my initial connection. The creative impulse grabs me at any moment of the day. Always ready. Eyes trig-gered. It is a beloved curse. I could be inspired by an obscure image from nature, how the sun hits a shape, or the angle of a shadow, the isolation of nature in its environ-ment, the natural graphic, a design in a single rock, tree, water, person, or shape. Whatever it is, it becomes alone in place, framed by its setting." His work is in numerous public and private collections throughout the United States, and his paintings are available in select galleries. For more information, log onto www.jterreson.com ####