Lago :: Valerie's Bachelorette Dinner

          

Santorini :: Jenn's Birthday Party

Penne Appetizer

Greek Salad

Rack of Lamb

Earl Grey Tea

Santorini

288 John Street

Thornhill, ON L3T 7R3

905.731.4400

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Jamie's Italian Yorkdale :: GNO Dinner with Tiffany, Taylor, and Nina

Jamie's Mojito ($9.95)

bacardi superior rum, martini bianco, fresh mint, lime & sugar, topped with prosecco (2.5oz)

Ginger Mojito ($4.95)

mint leaves, lime, sugar syrup & ginger beer

Cured Meats ($11.95/person)

fennel salami, pistachio mortadella, prosciutto & schiacciata piccante served with mini buffalo mozzarella, pecorino & chilli jam, a selection of pickles, olives & crunchy slaw

Prosciutto & Pear Salad ($14.95)

with pecorino, honey, arugula, herbs & toasted pine nuts

Arancini Margherita ($8.50)

stuffed risotto rice balls with pickled piri piri chillies, mozzarella, spicy arrabbiata sauce & parmigiano reggiano

Fresh Crab Spaghetti ($19.95)

with garlic, capers, chilli, fennel, parsley, anchovies, lemon & olive oil

Proscuitto & Arugula ($18.95)

sicilian tomato base, San Daniele prosciutto, arugula & Parmigiano Reggiano

Amalfi Lemon Meringue Cheesecake ($9.25)

velvety mascarpone & lemon cheesecake topped with Italian meringue, served with lemon curd & seasonal fruit compote

Jamie's Italian

Yorkdale Shopping Centre 

3401 Dufferin Street, off Allen Road, near 401 Entrance through north parking lot

416.23.7450

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Sapori Trattoria :: Proper Italian Dinner in Chicago

Risotto ai Funghi ($21.99)

italian arborio rice sautéed with italian porcini mushrooms, fresh mushrooms, a touch of onion and garlic, fresh herbs, and parmesan

Gnocchi al Brivido ($20.99)

semolina gnocchi pasta with chopped chicken breast, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese and pine nuts sautéed in a basil pine nut pesto sauce

Risotto Pescatore ($23.99)

italian arborio rice sautéed with a generous portion of mussels, clams, calamari, shrimp, and scallops with a touch of onion, garlic and white wine

Cappuccino (free with Yelp check in)

Sapori Trattori

2701 N Halsted

Chicago, IL 60615 

773.832.9999

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Corner Bakery Cafe :: Pre-Fireworks Dinner

Mac & Three Cheese ($7.99)

cavatappi pasta tossed with a blend of three cheeses, topped with toasted bread crumbs

Corner Bakery Cafe

224 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60604

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EPIC :: #ICOMagnificentMondays with Jess, Matt, Tristina, and Nhung

Roasted Baby Octopus ($15) 

fava beans, chorizo, lemon brûlée, spearmint pesto

Gnocci

Braised Pork Belly ($12) 

crispy potato & leek, apple butter, farm egg, natural sus

Beef and Salmon Tartare

Charcuterie Board ($13) 

local salumi & paté, roasted peppers, mustard, cornichons

Steak

Pork Chop

Chocolate Fudge Tiramisu ($10) 

white chocolate, cocoa nibs, kahlua creme anglais

Brandy Crème Brulée ($10) 

gingersnaps, kumquat, white chocolate, lemon honey

Epic 

112 W Hubbard Street

Chicago, IL 60654

312.222.4940

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Homestead on the Roof :: Labour Day Patio Dinner with Matt, Tristina, and Jess

Summer Panzenella ($10)

housemade sourdough, marinated tomatoes, smoked tropea onions, burrata, preserved kale, burnt leek vinaigrette

Suckling Pig Falafel ($12) 

compressed melon, dill yogurt, pickled jalapeno

Sweet Corn Agnolotti ($14)

chantrelles, roasted tomato jam, grilled squash, pecorino

Egyptian Spiced Mussels ($14)

sumac-infused apples, calvados, spiced pita, house baguette

Tamellini Soave, 2013 ($40/bottle)	Pappardelle ($16) beef short rib sugo, smoked green garlic, pickled ramp

Complimentary Desserts

peanut brittle, jelly, salted caramel, and chocolate cake

Photo of their garden!

Sign is outside, to go in you walk in to Roots Pizza and go into the back and up the stairs!

(Sort of speakeasy style but not really)

The rooftop was an amazing environment to enjoy a cute dinner with friends with a great glass of wine and amazing food. Highly recommend to check out this place when the weather is warm!

The only thing that took away from the entire experience was the service. Food service was great, but the hostess/reservations was where we had the problem. We got there at 7pm, expecting to wait. Hostess refused to let us go up to the bar while we waited for the table because they were "way too packed" and that waiting list for the meal was 2 hours - we would be seated by 9pm. She told us to walk around the block for the 2 hours and come back at around 8:50pm to be seated. Was a little skeptical and went on OpenTable while walking out and found a reservation for 7:30pm. Went back to the hostess to tell her we now had a reservation. She simply stated "oh you must have gotten lucky, someone must have just cancelled" and ushered us to walk upstairs. There was literally 4 people in the bar and 4 empty tables upstairs. My friends and I were appalled in how  "packed" it was. The restaurant did get busy at around 8/9pm but it was no excuse to refuse our entry to the upstairs bar at 7pm when the restaurant wasn't that busy. We ended up finishing our dinner at around 9pm. Long story short: make reservations.

Homestead on the Roof

1924 W Chicago Ave

Chicago 60622

773.332.2354

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