Monthly Archives: January 2010

LUST: Exploring the 7 Deadly Sins

Title: LUST: Exploring the 7 Deadly Sins Description: Decadent dinner and captivating conversation with Loyola University’s Al Gini, resident philosopher, Eight-Forty-Eight. Executive Chef Leonard Hollander has created a unique menu for this special evening. $40 per person / reservations required. … Continue reading

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pssst….we’ve got a new dinner menu…..

We’ve decided that January needs something, a little bright spot if you will. So, Chef Leonard and the team have put together a new Winter 2010 Dinner Menu.  And, we’re now offerening gluten free items! Here are some of the … Continue reading

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A word on molds….and other cheese perplexities

As far as consumable items go, cheese can be one of the more confusing. Let’s face it – cheese is, at it’s essence, curdled milk – which begs the question, how can something that started as curdled milk end up … Continue reading

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Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Five By Five Dinner at Marion Street Cheese Market

Monday, January 11, 2010   /   7:00pm Pete Crowley of Rock Bottom Brewery in Chicago is at it again.  Five courses, five great beers. Executive Chef, Leonard Hollander, has written a menu that will pair perfectly with some amazing beer from … Continue reading

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Happy New Year!

Holiday Hours Update:  We will be open on Saturday, January 2 and Sunday January 3 for brunch and dinner as usual. We will be closed on Monday, Janury 4 and Tuesday, January 5 to work on staff training, cleaning and … Continue reading

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