tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76754225849877431062012-05-15T16:42:42.027-05:00Got Buzz @ Kurman Communications, Inc.A world leader in lifestyle public relations and marketing. Cutting-edge creativity. Out-of-the box thinking. Brand masters. Media strategists. Social Media. Chicago-based. Call 312-651-9000 to connect.Cindy Kurmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895822322119609436noreply@blogger.comBlogger836125http://users.feedblitz.com/6bfdf4e2a7e21eae742c4a1ac9651ea5/Kci%201x1%20logo.jpghttp://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/francescas-bryn-mawr-is-partnering-up.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-66212600494887920362012-05-15T16:00:00.000-05:002012-05-15T16:00:06.136-05:00Francesca’s Bryn Mawr is partnering up with Fable Festival<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30392655/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Francesca’s Bryn Mawr</span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> (1039 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60640; 773-506-9261) <o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A newly established, community-based <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Fable Festival<b> </b></span>is taking place <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">May 16 – May 20<b> </b></span>in non-traditional spaces throughout Chicago’s Edgewater and Andersonville neighborhoods. The performance festival answers calls to action happening in town hall meetings across Chicago for more focus on neighborhood arts events in the City’s upcoming Cultural Plan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Performances will take place in empty storefronts, public schools, cafes, restaurants, the </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lakefront and bars in an effort to showcase the community and collaborate with businesses to bring more patrons to the Edgewater and Andersonville neighborhoods. This unique event invites over 20 established theater-makers and performance companies to present a weekend of new, short works based on international fairy tales and fables – often accompanied by music, puppets, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>food and drink.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Thursday, May 17, 8pm</span></u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - <b>Hearts and Brains </b>present <i>The Story Story</i> By Lacy Campbell. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two puppets and two projectors telling three stories, each illustrated by three different visual artists. </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Assorted crostini and pizza will be provided by Francesca’s throughout the event.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sunday, May 20, 12-2pm</span></u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"> - <b>iO’s Storytown </b></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">From superheroes to undersea adventures, Storytown takes you on an interactive, fully<b> </b>improvised adventure, using your suggestions and ideas to create a different story every<b></b>time. Kids design the setting and help shape the story, and the actors, artists, and </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">musicians bring it to life. Recommended for children 3 and up. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Francesca’s will provide gelato as refreshments for the little ones.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For more information, please visit </span></span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.fablefestival.org/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.fablefestival.org</span></span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or call 773-828-9185<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/spring-fling-carnival-returns-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-29101020778535175692012-05-15T09:37:00.000-05:002012-05-15T09:37:26.018-05:00The “Spring Fling” Carnival returns to Westfield May 16<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30386537/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc">
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KY9cKJrpyMg/T7Jo4C2eYVI/AAAAAAAAASk/OZ8v0hEyShI/s1600/Carnival.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KY9cKJrpyMg/T7Jo4C2eYVI/AAAAAAAAASk/OZ8v0hEyShI/s200/Carnival.jpg" width="150" /></a><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke></span></v:shapetype><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Westfield’s “Spring Fling” Carnival is back in a big way!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year’s festivities commence May 16 – 20 in Westfield Old Orchard’s West parking lot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rides, games, food and fun are on the horizon, so mark your calendars and bring the whole family. Tickets are required to participate in rides and games and can be purchased for $1.25 each or $22 for “Unlimited Ride” daily passes. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableMediumShading1" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: currentColor; mso-border-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 191; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"> <tbody><tr style="mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: -1;"> <td style="background: black; border-color: rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64); border-style: solid none solid solid; border-width: 1pt 0px 1pt 1pt; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 5;"><b><span style="color: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: background1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Date<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div></td> <td style="background: black; border-color: rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid solid solid none; border-width: 1pt 1pt 1pt 0px; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themecolor: text1; mso-border-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 1;"><b><span style="color: white; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-themecolor: background1;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Time<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div></td> </tr><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 0;"> <td style="background: silver; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64); border-style: none none solid solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 1pt; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wednesday, May 16<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> <td style="background: silver; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> </tr><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 1;"> <td style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64); border-style: none none solid solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 1pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 132;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thursday, May 17<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> <td style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 128;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> </tr><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"> <td style="background: silver; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64); border-style: none none solid solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 1pt; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday, May 18<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> <td style="background: silver; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 64;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> </tr><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;"> <td style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64); border-style: none none solid solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 1pt; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 132;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Saturday, May 19<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> <td style="background-color: transparent; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-right-themecolor: text1; mso-border-right-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 128;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> </tr><tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;"> <td style="background: silver; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64); border-style: none none solid solid; border-width: 0px 0px 1pt 1pt; mso-background-themecolor: text1; mso-background-themetint: 63; mso-border-bottom-themecolor: text1; mso-border-bottom-themetint: 191; mso-border-left-themecolor: text1; mso-border-left-themetint: 191; mso-border-top-alt: solid #404040 1.0pt; mso-border-top-themecolor: text1; mso-border-top-themetint: 191; padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 239.4pt;" valign="top" width="319"> <div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-yfti-cnfc: 68;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sunday, May 20<o:p></o:p></span></span></div></td> <td style="background: silver; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(64, 64, 64) rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: none solid solid none; border-width: 0px 1pt 1pt 0px; mso-background-themecolor: text1; 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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/chicago-craft-beer-week-4-restaurants-4.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-16706508511581986362012-05-14T11:30:00.000-05:002012-05-14T11:30:02.932-05:00Chicago Craft Beer Week: 4 restaurants, 4 beers, 4 opportunities to support your local community for $4<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30371253/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc">
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Supporting the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">House of Hixson Theatre</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Their mission is to assist an undeserved community by providing a solution to the lack of social creativity by exposing it to a more modern and progressive live entertainment experience with the most unique quality of talent and events our generation has to offer. For more information please visit </span></span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.houseofhixson.com/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.houseofhixson.com</span></span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The city’s largest no-kill humane organization is focused on implementing solutions to end the killing of homeless pets. For more information please visit </span></span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.pawschicago.org/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.pawschicago.org</span></span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Supporting the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame chose sports - a universal pursuit and interest in any culture - to communicate the experiences of their inductees and their impact and relevance in the present day. Like many athletes and leaders of today, their inductees represent the never-ending pursuit of the American Dream. Their stories of hard work, sacrifice, perseverance, teamwork and "championship" accomplishments educate and inspire the future Olympians, Heisman trophy winners, CEOs and public servants of our country through a state- of-the-art, multi-media Hall of Fame experience. For more information please visit </span></span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.niashf.org/"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.niashf.org</span></span></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Supporting the <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Miracle Center</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/kotel-kosher-opens-at-chicago-french_12.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-74256416071924992022012-05-12T09:00:00.000-05:002012-05-12T09:00:05.548-05:00Kotel Kosher opens at Chicago French Market May 15<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30339909/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Yona Metzger, Chief Rabbi of Israel, to Officiate Opening</span></strong></em></span></div>
<br><div align="left" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Chicago French Market (131 North Clinton Street; 312-575-0306) welcomes a new and unique vendor, Kotel Kosher. Kotel Kosher is a "grab and go" that will offer shoppers a wide variety of strictly Kosher deli and grocery products for either dining at the Chicago French Market or taking home.</span></div>
<br><span style="font-size: small;"><img align="left" alt="Kotel Kosher logo ET" border="0" height="81" src="http://image.exacttarget.com/lib/ff3016727260/i/2/c59938ae-2.jpg" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 81px; margin: 10px 10px 0px 0px; width: 277px;" thid="2199287" title="Kotel Kosher logo ET" width="277" />A grand opening celebration is planned for May 15. Honored guest Yona Metzger, Chief Rabbi of Israel, will officiate.*</span>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;">For those who want a Kosher meal on the go, there will be plenty from which to choose, including all popular Kosher brands. Kotel Kosher will be run by the same people who own Chicago Organics, a mainstay at the Chicago French Market.</span>
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<br><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://image.exacttarget.com/lib/ff3016727260/i/2/ca6ce943-a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img align="right" alt="Kotel Kosher Pre-opening Booth low res" border="0" height="219" src="http://image.exacttarget.com/lib/ff3016727260/i/2/ca6ce943-a.jpg" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 219px; margin-top: 10px; width: 265px;" thid="2199281" title="Kotel Kosher Pre-opening Booth low res" width="265" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">Kotel Kosher will be one of the only places in the West Loop area of Chicago where people can go to purchase strictly Kosher grocery items. Metra commuters, people who work in nearby office buildings and residents of the West Loop will be pleased with the convenience of shopping at Kotel Kosher.</span>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;">Kosher foods are those that conform to the regulations of Jewish law (Laws of Kashruth) that were first written in the book of Leviticus. </span>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;">Kotel Kosher will be open Monday through Friday and, in keeping with Jewish law, will close at sundown on Friday and stay closed all day on Saturdays.</span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-7425641607192499202?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Cindy Kurmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895822322119609436noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/hall-wine-dinner-at-francescas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-81094392699092347432012-05-11T13:54:00.000-05:002012-05-11T13:54:00.933-05:00Hall Wine Dinner at Francesca's Fortunato<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30318937/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 17, 6:30 p.m. – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Francesca’s Fortunato</b> (40 Kansas Street, Frankfort, IL 60423, 815-464-1890)<o:p></o:p></span>
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<br><div style="mso-line-height-alt: 8.15pt; text-align: justify; text-justify: inter-ideograph;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: small;">Come and enjoy the splendor of the Hall vineyards with this 4-course wine dinner exclusively at Francesca’s Fortunato.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$52 per person, tax and gratuity additional.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reservations are required.</span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">The evening begins with </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Seared Scallop</b>, caramelized fennel and goat cheese puree, shaved fennel, shaved raw asparagus, ruby grapefruit<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">. This is paired with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hall Sauvignon Blanc</i>. Following this is </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Peppered Ahi Tuna</b>, tomato compote and rosemary<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">, paired with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hall “Darwin” Proprietary Red</i>. The next course features </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Roasted Duck Breast</b>, black pepper gnocchi, braised duck leg, forest mushrooms and ramps. <span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">The <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hall Merlot </i>wine pairs perfectly with this course. The dinner ends with </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Grilled Filet</b>, fonduta potato, caramelized Brussels sprout, garlic & sage. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Cabernet Sauvignon </span></i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">is paired with this course.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-8109439269909234743?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/windy-city-blows-into-francescas-forno.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-75927398593189387612012-05-11T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-11T08:30:02.497-05:00The Windy City blows into Francesca’s Forno<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30307534/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 17, 8:00 p.m. – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Francesca’s Forno</b> (1576 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-770-0184)</span>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The beer dinner begins with <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Sauteed asparagus with black pepper bacon</b>, sunny side up egg, pecorino and extra virgin olive oil, cracked black pepper. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Original Sin Cider </i>makes the perfect companion<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">. </i>This is followed by<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Homemade pappardelle</b> with wild ramps, ricotta and Parmesano Reggianno, paired with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">IPA</i>, India Pale Ale. The third course features <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Wild Stripped bass</b> with mashed sunchoke puree and lemon butter sauce. It is a perfect pair for <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Smutty Nose Porter. </i>The meal finishes with<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> </i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Milk Stout milk shake</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">whipped cream</b>, chocolate strawberries and marinated cherries, and is paired with <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Left Hand Milk Stout, </i>full bodied sweet stout. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-7592739859318938761?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/chicago-french-market-free-events-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-31418060888175927702012-05-09T13:30:00.000-05:002012-05-09T13:30:00.564-05:00Chicago French Market Free Events and Concerts<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30232836/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>May 10, 2012-Rush Hour Music with Maverick & T
<br>4-7pm Complimentary</strong></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Maverick & T are a well-known Chicago-native duo that sings and plays guitar while covering everything from classic rock, soul and originals. Come enjoy their live rush hour concert. It’s the perfect way to end a hectic day. </span></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>May 16, 2012-Lunch Hour Music with Maverick & T
<br>11-2pm Complimentary</strong></span></span>
<br><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Maverick & T are well- known Chicago native duo that sings and plays guitar while covering everything from classic rock, soul and originals. So grab your co-worker and head to the Chicago French Market for lunch, </span></span>
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<br><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DlzBc-BeoE/T6qNKNsxSSI/AAAAAAAAASY/8iXkp-VWaz8/s1600/matt+solo+outside+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4DlzBc-BeoE/T6qNKNsxSSI/AAAAAAAAASY/8iXkp-VWaz8/s200/matt+solo+outside+(2).jpg" width="168" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>May 24, 2012-Rush Hour Music with Matt Cantlon
<br>4-7pm Complimentary</strong></span></span>
<br><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Matt Cantlon’s lucrative music career includes both solo success and with The Acoustic Generation. Matt will be performing a rush hour concert from his extensive song list of classics, rock, country and pop. </span></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>May 30, 2012-Lunch Hour Music with Steve Justman
<br>11-2pm Complimentary</strong></span></span>
<br><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Folk musician Steve Justman joins the lunchtime crowds from 11-2pm. Justman is a Chicago area musician who specializes in performing Americana music. He has performed in many venues in the Chicago area and is excited to return to The Chicago French Market. </span></span>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/chicago-french-market-vendors-have.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-64344027396070619772012-05-09T10:15:00.000-05:002012-05-09T10:15:26.736-05:00Chicago French Market Vendors have specials for Mother's Day<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30229064/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three vendors at Chicago French Market have got you covered with gift ideas for Mother's Day. Check them out!</span>
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<br><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_XN7PwBrrd4/T6qHP6uaQ9I/AAAAAAAAAR8/BfPThb5YW-M/s1600/Les+Fleurs+Booth+for+Mothers+Day+low+res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_XN7PwBrrd4/T6qHP6uaQ9I/AAAAAAAAAR8/BfPThb5YW-M/s200/Les+Fleurs+Booth+for+Mothers+Day+low+res.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke></v:shapetype><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In honor of Mother’s Day, Les Fleurs will be creating original floral arrangements, gorgeous bouquets, beautiful gift items and an array of plants, to say “I Love You”. Specials include: Mini Cymbidium orchid bouquets for $25.00, Spray Rose bouquets in assorted colors for $18.00 and tulips in assorted colors for only $10.00. Delivery is available throughout the Chicago area and suburbs. Call 312-463-1111 to place your order.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0L54fEPPjis/T6qIl74_TfI/AAAAAAAAASM/GnDLE0chrvg/s1600/Oh+Olive+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0L54fEPPjis/T6qIl74_TfI/AAAAAAAAASM/GnDLE0chrvg/s200/Oh+Olive+Logo.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Oh, Olive! is offering a Grand Opening Special of $2 off your total purchase throughout the month of May. Choose from a wide range of the freshest and finest olive oils, vinegars, </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">imported specialty green, white, black, <span class="grame">rooibos (herbal</span> infusions) and oolong (full-bodied, fragrant, and fruity) from Tiesta Tea. Natural Rossi Pasta products and Galena Garlic Company spices, rubs, and salts are the perfect complement to its oils, vinegars, and teas. Once you try the best you will never go back! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoQuote" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><em><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Soyoung Scanlon</b>’s story weaves together a former career in biochemistry, a cheese making venture, and a love of classical music; all of her cheeses, as well as her Andante Dairy, are musical in name. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Marieke Penterman</b> studied making Boerenkaas (farmstead Gouda) on a traditional Dutch farmstead dairy and brought cultures and tools from her native Holland to her own farmstead operation in the Midwest. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pat Morford</b> collected bits of cheese making equipment here and there for years on her dairy before actualizing her dream and starting Rivers Edge Chevre. Additionally, a spread from another American artisan cheese-lover, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Nancy Wekselbaum, </b>will be featured among the collection of artisan cheese selections.<o:p></o:p></em></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The talent, dedication, and skill of these women bring you these tasty offerings: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Picolo </i>from Andante Dairy, Petaluma, CA; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cow’s Milk 4 oz. Marieke Gouda</i> from Holland’s Family Cheese, Thorp, WI; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Raw Cow’s Milk 6 oz. Up in Smoke</i> from Rivers Edge Chevre, Logsden, OR; <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Goat’s Milk 4 oz. Gracious Gourmet Spread</i>from The Gracious Gourmet, Bridgewater, CT.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-6434402739607061977?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/pastoral-artisan-cheese-bread-and-wine.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-15941420294080906242012-05-09T09:57:00.000-05:002012-05-09T09:57:49.088-05:00Pastoral Artisan Cheese Bread and Wine named among the 2012 Outstanding Specialty Retailers by NASFT<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30228819/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc">
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HTCa9J5jOPo/T6qEeyMPizI/AAAAAAAAARw/kQoZIhnUD-4/s1600/Pastoral+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="55" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HTCa9J5jOPo/T6qEeyMPizI/AAAAAAAAARw/kQoZIhnUD-4/s200/Pastoral+Logo.jpg" width="200" /></a><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke></v:shapetype><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.specialtyfood.com/nasft/">National Association of Specialty Food Trade, Inc</a>. has named its top five outstanding specialty retailers. </span><span style="color: #000002; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Among those named is Chicago French Market’s very own vendor, Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">award </span>recognizes excellence in customer service, product sourcing, merchandising, quality assurance and a passion for presenting top-quality food. Winners were chosen by a national panel of specialty food experts including previous honorees, manufacturers<span style="color: #000002;">, distributors and editors of <i>Specialty Food Magazine. </i>The official awards will be presented on June 18, 2012, at the </span>Summer Fancy Food Show<span style="color: #324c8e;"> </span><span style="color: #000002;">in Washington, D.C</span><span style="color: black;">.</span><span style="color: #000002;">, in a red-carpet ceremony hosted by Jose Andres, the noted chef and culinary innovator</span><span style="color: black;">. </span><span style="color: #000002;">Winners will be featured in the May/June issue of NASFT's </span><i>Specialty</i> <i>Food Magazine<span style="color: #324c8e;"> </span></i><span style="color: #000002;">available online beginning May 1.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-1594142029408090624?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/celebrate-mothers-day-at-flemings-prime.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-62398278567665704312012-05-08T12:00:00.000-05:002012-05-08T12:00:06.121-05:00Celebrate Mother’s Day at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30209950/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iGveC5twEo0/T5WwF2Qox_I/AAAAAAAAAQk/jILbJos8bsQ/s1600/Flemings_EasterCocktail_lr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iGveC5twEo0/T5WwF2Qox_I/AAAAAAAAAQk/jILbJos8bsQ/s200/Flemings_EasterCocktail_lr.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">For 364 days a year, moms everywhere balance jobs, kids, households and more. This Mother’s Day, give Mom a break and show her how cherished she is with a sumptuous</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> prix-fixe brunch at </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/"><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: blue;">Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar</span></span></i></b></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">. For $34.95 per person*, families can enjoy three courses of classic brunch dishes and Fleming’s favorites In addition, an eye-opening brunch cocktail,</span><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> Blood Orange Fizz</span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, will be available, as well as Fleming’s traditional à la carte menu. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">As thanks for their hard work, mothers will receive receive a complimentary $25 Dining Card** to enjoy on a future occasion.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">To bring the meal to a sweet conclusion, guests can enjoy their choice of White Chocolate Bread Pudding with </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">bourbon crème anglaise, <span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Crème Brûlée made with</span>creamy Tahitian vanilla bean custard and served with fresh seasonal berries<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or Walnut Turtle Pie featuring </span>housemade caramel, walnuts and chocolate in a chocolate pie crust.<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Mother's Day brunch is available at both Chicago-area Fleming's locations, 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, 312/329-9463 and Lincolnshire, 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, 847/793-0333. To make reservations, please visit </span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/" title="www.flemingssteakhouse.com"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="color: blue;">www.flemingssteakhouse.com</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;"> <o:p></o:p></span>
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<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH MENU, $34.95</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #660000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Choice of Appetizer</span></strong><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">THE WEDGE</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onions and crumbled blue cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">FRESH FRUIT MEDLEY</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>berries, melon, pineapple, sour cream and honey sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #660000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">Choice of Entrée</span></strong><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">FILET MIGNON BENEDICT</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>sliced filet mignon and egg on an English muffin with herb béarnaise sauce and tomato concassé<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">NEW ORLEANS-STYLE FRENCH TOAST</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>Grand Marnier battered brioche, maple syrup and country sausage<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">FLEMING'S FRITTATA </span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">choice of Shrimp or Filet Mignon
<br>egg, mushroom, asparagus, onion, red pepper and gruyère cheese<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br>fresh greens with blue cheese, egg, bacon, avocado, tomato and red onion balsamic vinaigrette<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">PRIME RIB OF BEEF</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>slow roasted, served with a trio of sauces<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">POTATOES O'BRIEN</span></strong>peppers and onions
<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">SAUTÉED GREEN BEANS</span></strong>mushrooms<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">WHITE CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>bourbon crème anglaise<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">CRÈME BRÛLÉE</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>creamy Tahitian vanilla bean custard served with fresh seasonal berries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">WALNUT TURTLE PIE</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>housemade caramel, walnuts and chocolate in a chocolate pie crust<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"> <strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">CHILDREN'S BRUNCH MENU, $16.95 (ages 12 and under)</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">FRESH FRUIT SALAD</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>berries, melon, pineapple, sour cream and honey sauce<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">CLASSIC FRENCH TOAST</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>served with sausage link or bacon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">CHEDDAR CHEESE OMELET</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>made with two eggs, served with sausage link or bacon<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">STEAK AND FRIES</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>filet mignon and baked potato fries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">CHICKEN STRIPS AND FRIES</span></strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br>crispy baked chicken breast strips with honey-mustard dipping sauce and baked potato fries<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br>2% MILK, SOFT DRINK or JUICE<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div style="background: white;"><span class="red"><b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><span style="color: #660000;">Choice of Dessert</span></span></b></span><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;">
<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">ICE CREAM SUNDAE</span></strong>
<br><strong><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">FRESH FRUIT SORBET</span></strong></span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/kotel-kosher-opens-at-chicago-french.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-88695796942532055362012-05-07T14:15:00.000-05:002012-05-07T14:15:48.144-05:00Kotel Kosher opens at Chicago French Market May 15 Yona Metzger, Chief Rabbi of Israel, to Officiate Opening<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30197811/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The <strong>Chicago French Market</strong> (131 North Clinton Street, </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">312-575-0306</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">) welcomes a new and unique vendor, <strong>Kotel Kosher</strong>. Kotel Kosher is a “grab and go” that will offer shoppers a wide variety of strictly CRC accredited Kosher deli and grocery products for either dining at the Chicago French Market or taking home.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">For those who want a Kosher meal on the go, there will be plenty from which to choose, including all popular Kosher brands. Kotel Kosher will be run by the same people who own Chicago Organics, a mainstay at the Chicago French Market.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Kotel Kosher will be one of the only places in the West Loop area of Chicago where people can go to purchase strictly Kosher grocery items. Metra commuters, people who work in nearby office buildings and residents of the West Loop will be pleased with the convenience of shopping at Kotel Kosher.<o:p></o:p></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Kosher foods</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> are those that conform to the regulations of </span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jewish" title="Jewish"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Jewish</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> law (Laws of Kashruth) that were first written in the book of </span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Leviticus" title="Book of Leviticus"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">Leviticus</span></span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. <o:p></o:p></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Kotel Kosher will be open Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Friday 10am-4pm during the summer. In keeping with Jewish law, will it close at sundown on Friday in the winter depending of the Shabbat Hours and stay closed all day on Saturdays.<o:p></o:p></span>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-memorial-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-13812109272128051762012-05-04T15:11:00.000-05:002012-05-04T15:11:00.179-05:00Celebrate Cinco de Mayo & Memorial Day with Francesca’s by the River<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30158590/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span><strong>Francesca’s by the River</strong> (200 South Second Street, St. Charles, IL 60174; 630-587-8221) will feature $5 margaritas all day on May 5.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come celebrate Mexico’s independence with a frosty, cold and delicious Francesca’s Classic Margarita.<o:p></o:p></span>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/where-to-celebrate-kentucky-derby-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-21024954844276498812012-05-02T18:51:00.000-05:002012-05-02T21:13:41.125-05:00Where to Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in Chicago...<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30122413/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Elate!</span></strong>
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<br><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Kentucky Derby is just around the corner and if you can't make it to Kentucky, consider planting yourself at Elate's bar to enjoy Chicago's best Mint Julep and watch the race. In honor of the Derby, Elate is offering Mint Julep's at a special price $8 (normally $12). The special runs along with the horses, Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. While your enjoying your Mint Julep, stay for Elate's fabulous brunch.</span>
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<br><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.elatechicago.com/">Elate</a> is located at 111 West Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60654. For reservations, call: 312.202.9900. Valet and street parking are available.</span></div><div class="title"> </div><div class="title"> </div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Here's Elate's Mint Julep recipe or you can try the original one featured below.</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial;"></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: Arial;"><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ifvmVWnj6_w/T6HGGlh2yYI/AAAAAAAANJI/lkOWKImpZdk/s1600/Elate+Mint+Julep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ifvmVWnj6_w/T6HGGlh2yYI/AAAAAAAANJI/lkOWKImpZdk/s320/Elate+Mint+Julep.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Elate's Mint Julep</span></strong> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crushed Ice<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2.5 oz Buffalo Trace<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1 tablespoon sugar<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6 mint leaves<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><div class="title"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Muddle mint leaves and sugar, add bourbon. Let it sit for about a minute to let mint fuse with bourbon. Add crushed ice and stir till glass is frosted. Add more crushed ice. Serve with mint sprig garnish.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="title"></div></span>
<br><h1 class="title"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">*More about Mint Juleps</span></h1><div class="title"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Editor's note: Reprint from the official</span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.kentuckyderby.com/experience/traditions/mint-julep2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Kentucky Derby website</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">.</span></div><div class="title">
<br></div><div id="content-area"><div class="page"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Mint Julep has been the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. Early Times Kentucky Whisky has been privileged and honored to be a part of that tradition. The Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail has been "The Official Mint Julep of the Kentucky Derby" for more than 18 years.</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each year, almost 120,000 Early Times Mint Juleps are served over the two-day period of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs Racetrack. That’s a feat that requires more than 10,000 bottles of Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail, 1,000 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 60,000 pounds of ice.</span>
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<br><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail is a staple at the track the rest of the year as well. You can also find the Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail at your local retailer. The commemorative bottles have become collectors’ items for many, capturing the mood and spirit of the famous Churchill Downs track and Kentucky Derby race. If the Early Times Ready-to-Serve Cocktail is not available from your local retailer, you can make your own with this time-honored recipe:<img height="300" src="http://www.kentuckyderby.com/sites/kentuckyderby.com/files/imagecache/content_half/media/mintjulep_215x300.jpg" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0); float: right; margin-left: 20px; margin-top: 15px;" width="215" /></span>
<br><h2> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">The Early Times Mint Julep Recipe</span></h2><ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups sugar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 cups water</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sprigs of fresh mint</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Crushed ice</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Early Times Kentucky Whisky</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Silver Julep Cups</span></li></ul><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, then refrigerate overnight. Make one julep at a time by filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Early Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.</span>
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<br><em> Early Times Distillery Co., Kentucky Whisky. 40 percent Alc. By Volume. Louisville, KY 2006.</em></span></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-2102495484427649881?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Cindy Kurmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895822322119609436noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/flemings-extends-icon-wine-offering-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-2535489966479002752012-05-02T16:06:00.000-05:002012-05-02T16:06:48.655-05:00Fleming's Extends Icon Wine Offering to May 31<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30120645/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P3lWKgL-n1w/T6GgJOhcMUI/AAAAAAAAARQ/zAovDay_Np0/s1600/IconWine-Kistler_s_low+res.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-P3lWKgL-n1w/T6GgJOhcMUI/AAAAAAAAARQ/zAovDay_Np0/s200/IconWine-Kistler_s_low+res.jpg" width="150" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas> </v:stroke></span></v:shapetype><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar</strong> has extended its April Icon Wine through May 31.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dubbed “The King of California Chardonnay”, Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2010 is now available for $60 per bottle at both Chicagoland Fleming’s locations. (<span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">25 E. Ohio, Chicago 312-329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, 847-793-0333). <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br><div style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pGqqtNApx3U/T6GgRwz-DoI/AAAAAAAAARY/lifiFZhInUY/s1600/Maeve+Pesquera.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pGqqtNApx3U/T6GgRwz-DoI/AAAAAAAAARY/lifiFZhInUY/s200/Maeve+Pesquera.jpg" width="144" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kistler has emerged as highly coveted among wine lovers and has proven difficult to acquire without the right connections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“It just isn’t easy to get your hands on a bottle of Kistler Chardonnay,” says Maeve Pesquera, Wine Director of Fleming’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“It’s like you need a secret handshake or something.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_3" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" style="height: 198pt; margin-left: 328.5pt; margin-top: 0.5pt; mso-position-horizontal-relative: text; mso-position-horizontal: absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative: text; mso-position-vertical: absolute; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 0; mso-wrap-distance-left: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 0; mso-wrap-style: square; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 143.05pt; z-index: -251657216;" type="#_x0000_t75"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:imagedata o:title="" src="file:///C:\Users\carmen\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image003.jpg"> <w:wrap type="tight"></w:wrap></v:imagedata></span></v:shape><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Almost the entire production is sold via a private mailing list before the bottles have been packaged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“There are hundreds and hundreds of people on the waiting list just for the chance to purchase a few bottles directly from the winery,” says Pesquera.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The few left over leave just enough to distribute to a selection of fortunate restaurants throughout the country.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kistler Brothers, John and Steve, have all but perfected the art of wine making.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each of their Napa Valley vineyards grows an identical heritage Chardonnay clone and is vinified in the exact same fashion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The only difference is the location of the vineyard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The lower yield of the fruit is what aides in the extraordinary flavor properties; yielding only about two tons per acre when the average is about six tons. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kistler Chardonnay will only be offered through May 31 for the extraordinary price of $60 per bottle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This incredible Fleming’s Icon Wine is available in limited quantities and only while supplies last.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information on Fleming’s Icon Wine visit </span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: blue;">www.flemingssteakhouse.com</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-253548996647900275?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;"><img align="left" alt="Oh Olive Booth low res IMG_3828_edited-2" border="0" height="193" src="http://image.exacttarget.com/lib/ff3016727260/i/2/1734281a-8.jpg" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 193px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 317px;" thid="2199289" title="Oh Olive Booth low res IMG_3828_edited-2" width="317" />Oh, Olive! is now open in the Chicago French Market. The new vendor sells various extra virgin olive oils, vinegars, teas, coffees and spices and is dedicated to educating clients about the delicious and healthy properties of everything it sells. After a lucrative career in education as a former teacher, principal and associate superintendent, owner Sandy Schuenemann quickly transitioned to business woman by opening her first location in Libertyville in 2010. She quickly expanded to Glenview in 2011 and now along with business partner and niece, Mary Koval, her new location at Chicago French Market is up and running. </span>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;">Schuenemann has made this venture a family affair with her husband, Art and son and daughter-in-law Aaron and Alecia being heavily involved in the business. "We can offer the consumer the nutritional and chemistry information on our oils so that they can make their own educated decisions about what they purchase," Aaron Schuenemann adds, "as well as providing them with a product that will enhance the taste of anything they eat. You don't have to be a chef to use our products; it's really simple, and we teach you how." </span>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;">Dedicated to educating clients about the healthy benefits of consuming fresh extra virgin olive oil and vinegars, Oh, Olive provides a unique experience in tasting and learning. The stores are staffed with olive oil experts and enthusiasts who are knowledgeable about the oils and vinegars, especially how to use them in everything from appetizers to desserts. All of their recipes are available online www.oo2go.com or in the stores.</span>
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<br></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>Spicy Monkey Soup Company now open</em></strong></span>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;"><img align="left" alt="Spicy Monkey low res edited 2" border="0" height="191" src="http://image.exacttarget.com/lib/ff3016727260/i/2/c5bf8206-b.jpg" style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 191px; margin: 0px 10px 0px 0px; width: 293px;" thid="2199290" title="Spicy Monkey low res edited 2" width="293" />Spicy Monkey will have its official opening this May at the Chicago French Market. Its selection of fresh soups will begin with an amazing, fresh, never frozen and delicious vegetarian stock which is then restyled into a daily variety of soups. All soups can be complemented with anything from chicken breast, bacon, pinto beans and Ditalini pasta. </span>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;">Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches will also be on the menu. All sandwiches will be hand-made to order with meats, cheeses and breads not containing preservatives, and fresh veggies. Featured sandwiches will include Asparagus with Swiss, and Provolone and Chihuahua with Blueberry Preserves. </span>
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<br><span style="font-size: small;">For more information about Spicy Monkey Soup Co., call 312-454-2991.</span>
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<br><strong><u>About Chicago French Market</u></strong>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).
<br><span style="font-size: small;">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). </span>
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Cindy Kurmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01895822322119609436noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/mothers-day-at-tiffany-co-with-wfamily.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-55867571112111399842012-05-02T08:30:00.000-05:002012-05-02T08:30:00.250-05:00Mother’s Day at Tiffany & Co. with WFamily Event Series and a beauty weekend at L’occitane<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30112699/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc">
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5RJZCK7tViI/T5Gm58iuYkI/AAAAAAAAAPU/_QpyGRK0tto/s1600/tile_WFamilyBlue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5RJZCK7tViI/T5Gm58iuYkI/AAAAAAAAAPU/_QpyGRK0tto/s1600/tile_WFamilyBlue.jpg" /></a><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Westfield Old Orchard</strong> is doing Mother’s Day right with a family-friendly celebration at Tiffany & Co. From 11:30 am – 3 pm Saturday, May 5 in front of Tiffany & Co., participating families can come and enjoy a crafting session creating handmade cards and gifts provided by the Westfield retailer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with cards, children will take home a hand painted clay pot with seeds included as a gift to mom on her special day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Completed greeting cards will be photographed and for the week leading up to Mother’s Day, cards will be displayed on Westfield’s LED billboard to commemorate the little ones’ efforts in showing love for mom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Volunteers from Wilmette District 39 schools will be on hand to help with craft time and work to raise funds for their school district. No registration is required for this event, so bring the entire family to celebrate mom at Westfield Old Orchard. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K26aSoPdKek/T5GmoiSlv4I/AAAAAAAAAPM/7ouodO0vdzw/s1600/tile_mothers_day_gift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K26aSoPdKek/T5GmoiSlv4I/AAAAAAAAAPM/7ouodO0vdzw/s1600/tile_mothers_day_gift.jpg" /></a><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The WFamily event series is a complimentary monthly program for preschool children that focuses on encouraging learning and literacy though fun, family activities. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go </span></span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.westfield.com/oldorchard/news-and-events/skokie"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">here</span></span></a><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">learn more about the WFamily program. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;">
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<br></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>L’occitane</strong> will be doing its own special Mother’s Day celebration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bring mom May 3-6 to enjoy a day beauty at their skincare event. There, she can receive a mini facial and makeup touchups with L’occitane’s new makeup line infused with Peony essential oils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Complimentary gifts will be given to all who receive facials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Call 847-329-9780 to set up an appointment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-5586757111211139984?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/tuscan-splendor-wine-dinner-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-19506203484343585032012-05-01T13:45:00.000-05:002012-05-02T00:41:19.474-05:00Tuscan Splendor Wine Dinner at Francesca's North<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30071086/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 8, 7:00 p.m. - <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Francesca’s North</b> (1145 Church Street, Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-559-0260)<o:p></o:p></span>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cQjcFFnxgeY/T5BdJTJUCLI/AAAAAAAAANE/nGR3xltQuEA/s1600/Nozzle.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cQjcFFnxgeY/T5BdJTJUCLI/AAAAAAAAANE/nGR3xltQuEA/s1600/Nozzle.png" /></a><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke></span></v:shapetype><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Escape the big city and spend an evening touring the culinary countryside of Tuscany, Italy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Francesca’s North hosts this inaugural Spring event, serving as tour guide to guests as they sip and sample their way through this 4-course regionally inspired menu.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy wine selections from the Nozzole, Cabreo and Nardi vineyards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$55 per person, tax and gratuity additional; call to reserve your seat today!</span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">The meal starts with </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Fire roasted Scamorza , </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">cherry tomatoes and olive oil pesto </span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">paired with a </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay</span></i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">. This is followed by </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Prosciutto wrapped Yellow Fin Tuna, </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">wild mushroom vinaigrette. T</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">his pairs excellently with a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva.</i> The third course features </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Osso Bucco filled ravioli, </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Cabreo “Il Borgo” sauce. </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></i><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">A<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> Cabreo “Il Borgo” </i>makes a great pair for this course. The evening ends with </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Spice roasted Rack of Lamb, </span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: DFKai-SB; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">caramelized fennel, spring onions and calamata olives</span><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">. This is the perfect companion for a <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Nardi Brunello di Montalcino.<o:p></o:p></i></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-1950620348434358503?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/raise-glass-during-month-of-may-and.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-45679054587473526362012-05-01T09:00:00.001-05:002012-05-02T00:41:20.096-05:00Raise a glass during the month of May and toast the Women of Wine at Francesca's<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30071088/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rIOLU4vQqlU/T5BlKMi5AaI/AAAAAAAAAN8/EcWFQiPvzZc/s1600/red-wine-in-glass-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rIOLU4vQqlU/T5BlKMi5AaI/AAAAAAAAAN8/EcWFQiPvzZc/s200/red-wine-in-glass-2.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wine was once a man’s profession; owning vineyards, raising sons and handing their winemaking traditions down through the generations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was not until the last half of the 20<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>century that women emerged as leaders in the industry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today’s greats include Luciana Vietti, Kathryn Hall & the Antinori sisters; Alessia, Albiera and Allegra, all of whom are featured at Francesca’s during May’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Women in Wine</i> celebration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All Chicagoland locations and Madison, WI will feature the following wines May 1-31:<o:p></o:p></span>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Luciana Vietti<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Piedmont )<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Proprietress & wife of the late, great Alfredo Curado; Father of Arneis<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Vietti Arneis <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$12.00 gl<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Alessia, Albiera & Allegra Antinori<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Tuscany) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">26<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> generation wine makers<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>& innovators in marketing and public relations for the wine industry <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Santa Cristina Bianco</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Courier New"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">$7.50 gl<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Kathryn Hall<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Napa Valley) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Hall Merlot<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>$14.00 gl<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-4567905458747352636?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/05/evening-with-patricia-green-at-la.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-90589548358120911692012-05-01T09:00:00.000-05:002012-05-02T00:41:19.887-05:00An Evening with Patricia Green at La Sorella di Francesca<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30071090/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 8, 7:00 p.m. – <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">La Sorella di Francesca</b> (18 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540, 630-961-2706) <o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<br><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke></v:shapetype><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Francesca’s Wine Director, Lisa Mango, has hand selected four wines from the cellars of our guest of honor and St. Charles native, Patricia Green, to be paired with a four- course menu that is sure to leave your taste buds screaming for more!<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Tickets are $75 per person all inclusive. Please call 630-717-7800 and RSVP to Mike Matonte at Wine Discount Center by Tuesday May 6. </span><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Space is limited so be sure to sign up before it’s too late to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet Patricia Green herself.<o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></span><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_8" o:spid="_x0000_s1026" style="height: 93.6pt; margin-left: 6.75pt; margin-top: 465.75pt; mso-height-percent: 0; mso-height-relative: margin; mso-position-horizontal-relative: margin; mso-position-horizontal: absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative: margin; mso-position-vertical: absolute; mso-width-percent: 0; mso-width-relative: margin; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 0; mso-wrap-distance-left: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 0; mso-wrap-style: square; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 93pt; z-index: 251667456;" type="#_x0000_t75"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:imagedata o:title="" src="file:///C:\Users\carmen\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.png"> <w:wrap anchorx="margin" anchory="margin" type="square"></w:wrap></v:imagedata></span></v:shape></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-9058954835812091169?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/04/westfield-old-orchard-has-mothers-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-37863888660349005692012-04-30T09:00:00.000-05:002012-04-30T09:00:11.405-05:00Westfield Old Orchard has Mother’s Day gift ideas, galore!<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30052821/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mother’s Day will be here sooner than you think. So, it’s time to put pen to paper and come up with your list of what to get mom this year. No ideas yet? Don’t fret; Westfield Old Orchard has everything you’ll want to add to your list for mom, from the gadget-seeker to the trend-setter, and everything in between. </span>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mkpx6ubGlG4/T5Gj4n_NQKI/AAAAAAAAAO8/q0CYqvWm8vE/s1600/ipods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Mkpx6ubGlG4/T5Gj4n_NQKI/AAAAAAAAAO8/q0CYqvWm8vE/s200/ipods.jpg" width="200" /></a><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If jewelry is not mom’s forte and she’s a techy at heart, head to Westfield Old Orchard’s Apple store and pick up the new iPad with crystal clear display and ultrafast 4G LTE speed starting at $499. You can even personalize it just for mom with more than 200,000 additional apps. If you are more budget conscious, Apple still has you in mind by offering iPods starting at $49 or an iTunes gift card for mom to store or purchase her favorite tunes. </span></span></div>
<br><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TAQamUJGOU0/T5GkEHWxqpI/AAAAAAAAAPE/TpnmN0IJ-zQ/s1600/Michael+Kors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TAQamUJGOU0/T5GkEHWxqpI/AAAAAAAAAPE/TpnmN0IJ-zQ/s200/Michael+Kors.jpg" width="181" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally for the mom whose calling is fashion, beauty and trends, one of the many Westfield specialty retailers will definitely make mom’s heart go atwitter. Take her on a shopping spree to luxury retailers Bloomingdale’s or Nordstrom for the latest and greatest in designer clothes, shoes and handbags, like the MICHAEL Michael Kors “Hamilton- Large” Tote in Mocha Ostrich for $368.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If your mom is young at heart, she’ll be up on the biggest spring trends, like floral prints, pastels, and bold accessories. All of which can be nabbed at up-to-the-minute Westfield retailers like Akira or Anthropologie. She’ll love the Racer Day Dress from Anthropologie for only $248! Finally for the beauty maven mom, prepare her for an evening of rest and relaxation with a facial and massage at Westfield’s Mario Tricoci and a new pair of pj’s from Soma Intimates, Victoria’s Secret, or J. Crew. For more information on Westfield Old Orchard retailers, visit <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.westfield.com/oldorchard">www.westfield.com/oldorchard</a>. </span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-3786388866034900569?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/04/volare-offers-special-mothers-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-26445029848819683692012-04-27T12:41:00.000-05:002012-04-27T23:38:23.872-05:00Volare offers special Mother’s Day brunch service<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30030078/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">After a highly successful grand re-opening this April, classic Italian eatery <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.volarerestaurant.com/">Volare</a> </b>(201 E. Grand Ave., 312-410-9900) is open Sunday, May 13 for a special Mother’s Day brunch service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The four course spread will offer an array of new menu items conceived by Executive Chef </span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Massimiliano Campagnini</span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">, and allow guests to choose from a menu of appetizers, soups and salads, entrees and desserts for the cost of $28.95. Tax and gratuity is not included. The brunch menu will be available 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reservations are required. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XlNFC12DdLg/T5rUMXaUOsI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/b1K39YbafSg/s1600/Volare+pizza.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XlNFC12DdLg/T5rUMXaUOsI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/b1K39YbafSg/s200/Volare+pizza.jpg" width="200" /></a><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"> </v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas> <v:path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"> <o:lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></o:lock></v:path></v:stroke></span></v:shapetype><v:shape id="Picture_x0020_4" o:spid="_x0000_s1027" style="height: 139.45pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 22.75pt; mso-height-percent: 0; mso-height-relative: page; mso-position-horizontal-relative: text; mso-position-horizontal: absolute; mso-position-vertical-relative: text; mso-position-vertical: absolute; mso-width-percent: 0; mso-width-relative: page; mso-wrap-distance-bottom: 0; mso-wrap-distance-left: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-right: 9pt; mso-wrap-distance-top: 0; mso-wrap-style: square; position: absolute; visibility: visible; width: 210.5pt; z-index: -251657216;" type="#_x0000_t75"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:imagedata o:title="" src="file:///C:\Users\carmen\AppData\Local\Temp\msohtmlclip1\01\clip_image001.jpg"> <w:wrap type="tight"></w:wrap></v:imagedata></span></v:shape><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">For the first course, diners will choose their favorite option from a selection of appetizers including<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Ostriche Rockefeller</i>, </b>Fresh Oyster baked to perfection with Baby Spinach in a cream Pernot sauce, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fried Calamari Fritti</i></b>, Calamari served with Cocktail and tomato sauce, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Mozzarella in Carrozza</i></b>,<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Fried egg battered layered Italian bread with Eggplant, prosciutto and mozzarella<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>served in a salsa di Pomodoro sauce<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>or the<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pizza Magherita</i></b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next a soup or salad course will be offered where guest will choose from a menu of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Minestrone Soup,</i> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Crawfish Bisque</i>, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Insalata di Rape Rosse</i>, </b>Spinach, roasted Beets, Apples, Gorgonzola Dolce, oven baked Parmesan Egg<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>and roasted onion vinaigrette or<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Radicchio di Treviso, More e Salmone Affumicato</i>, </b>Treviso Radicchio, Blackberries, Blood Orange segment and smoked Salmon, served with a Cilantro/ Lime vinaigrette.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The third course offers <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>an entrée menu featuring <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pappardelle alla salsa di Pomodoro e Ricotta</i>, </b>Handcrafted Egg noodle sauteed with Tomato sauce and fresh Ricotta,<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Agnolotti ai Funghi</i>, </b>Half Moon shaped Pasta stuffed with Mushrooms and Mascarpone cheese, served with chive and Black Truffle butter sauce<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Crespelle ai Sapori di Mare</i>, </b>Homemade crepes stuffed with Crab and Lobster meat, served with a Crustaceans béchamel sauce, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fregolata</i>, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Fregola pasta in a Jambalaya style, sauteed with Olive oil, Shallots, Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Crawfish, Chicken, Sausage and a hint of creaole seasoning in a Brandy-cream sauce, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>or<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Agnello al Forno</i> </b>Sliced slow cooked baby Lamb leg marinated in Garlic and Rosemary, served in an herbs demi-glaze sauce with Swiss chard and Potatoes Parisienne.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally the dessert menu features<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>options including <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Crostatina di Fragole</i> , </b>Shortbread, Pastry cream, fresh Strawberries, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pizzetta<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>alla Nutella</i>, </b>Baked mini pizza topped with Nutella chocolate and Mascarpone cheese, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Fruit & Cookies</i></b> or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Vanilla, Chocolate, or Lemon ice Ice cream.</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, a complimentary glass of champagne will be offered to adult diners. </span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. 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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/04/new-retailers-at-westfield-old-orchard.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-10950801098653463982012-04-27T09:30:00.000-05:002012-04-27T09:30:03.573-05:00New Retailers at Westfield Old Orchard<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30027850/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc">
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x4uhEwVlgK8/T5Gy-vJZWpI/AAAAAAAAAP0/pbtJAZpg6nU/s1600/Henri+Bendel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="66" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-x4uhEwVlgK8/T5Gy-vJZWpI/AAAAAAAAAP0/pbtJAZpg6nU/s200/Henri+Bendel.jpg" width="200" /></a><v:shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <v:stroke joinstyle="miter"> <v:formulas> <v:f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 1 0"> <v:f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"> <v:f eqn="prod @2 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"> <v:f eqn="sum @0 0 1"> <v:f eqn="prod @6 1 2"> <v:f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"> <v:f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:f></v:formulas></v:stroke></span></v:shapetype><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span>Henri Bendel </span></b><span>is opening May 4.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Come take part in the opening soirée 6-9 pm.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Enjoy a champagne toast and take home some fun or glamorous photos provided by the digital photo booth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All opening weekend long, while supplies lasts, guests will receive a limited edition Henri Bendel tote bag with a purchase of $150 or more, and a 20% off Splurge Card with any purchase.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shoppers can also enter to win a 2-night say that the Surrey Hotel in New York City and a $2500 Henri Bendel Shopping Spree. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The new store will occupy 2,352 square feet near Lord & Taylor</span><span>. This will be the second location in the Chicagoland area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Known for its lavish and trendy </span><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN;">fashion accessories, handbags and cosmetics</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">, Henri Bendel is a highly anticipated treat for all of Chicagoland’s fashion savvy!</span><span><o:p></o:p></span></span>
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<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-31Y-O5r9GhU/T5GzKvbjkaI/AAAAAAAAAP8/rPh39Ws6Gus/s1600/The+NorthFace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-31Y-O5r9GhU/T5GzKvbjkaI/AAAAAAAAAP8/rPh39Ws6Gus/s200/The+NorthFace.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Three additional new retailers will join the ranks of the many upscale specialty stores located at Westfield Old Orchard., <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">C.D. Peacock</b> and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The North Face</b> will be opening in August, and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rolex </b>will be opening in October.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></b></span></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Located next to Coldwater Creek and The Gap, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The North Face</b>’s new 6,278 square foot store will carry all of the high endurance and high performance apparel, equipment and footwear that it is internationally known. This will be the third location in the Chicagoland area, joining others in the John Hancock Center in Chicago and Sherman Plaza in Evanston. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58_Uj4l-rPI/T5G0qcPo_RI/AAAAAAAAAQE/__9BiC6Cgpk/s1600/CD+Peacock.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-58_Uj4l-rPI/T5G0qcPo_RI/AAAAAAAAAQE/__9BiC6Cgpk/s1600/CD+Peacock.gif" /></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Luxury jewelry specialist <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">C.D. Peacock,</b>known for its beautiful and timeless creations, is making a grand entrance in Westfield Old Orchard! The luxury Chicago-based jeweler will offer stunning collections that are not available at any other Westfield Old Orchard retailer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Covetable collections like Hearts on Fire and timepieces from names like Tocari, Hermes, Panerai, Chanel, IWC, Corum, Montblanc and Henri Daussi will be exclusively available at C.D. Peacock, opening this summer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The 3,500 square foot store will be located next to Nordstrom and Tiffany & Co.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JtOX-Tp4p1Y/T5G0z6jWT7I/AAAAAAAAAQM/Y_F-qaRxfH4/s1600/Rolex.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="116" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JtOX-Tp4p1Y/T5G0z6jWT7I/AAAAAAAAAQM/Y_F-qaRxfH4/s200/Rolex.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As an added bonus for luxury timepiece shoppers, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Rolex</b> will be opening a boutique operated by C.D. Peacock located next to Tiffany & Co. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The world renowned timepiece crafter will be setting up shop in Westfield Old Orchard this fall.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here are some other stores at Westfield that are making a move:<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><span>Brooks Brothers </span></b><span>is open in a new location next to Wilde & Greene and Barnes & Noble. This beautiful, new flagship store is definitely a must-see for the dapper suburban gentlemen. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<br><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-line-height-rule: exactly;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Sticking close to its roots, <b>Coldwater Creek </b></span><span>is moving into a new location just south of the existing store. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-1095080109865346398?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/04/tgif-at-francescas-neverly-brothers-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-73522825986141511642012-04-25T13:30:00.000-05:002012-04-25T13:30:01.383-05:00TGIF at Francesca’s… The Neverly Brothers at Francesca's Vicinato<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/30043845/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Francesca’s Vicinato</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> (12960 S. La Grange Rd, Palos Park, IL 60465, 708-671-1600)</span></span>
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<br><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J6MlLBjThig/T4WkqEY5uwI/AAAAAAAAAKc/jB99DPR7yGY/s1600/neveryly+brothers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="153" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J6MlLBjThig/T4WkqEY5uwI/AAAAAAAAAKc/jB99DPR7yGY/s200/neveryly+brothers.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Fasten your seatbelts for a guided musical tour through rock 'n roll history with The Neverly Brothers at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Francesca’s Vicinato</b>. Live for one night only at Francesca’s Vicinato in Palos Park, mark your calendar for this can’t-miss, toe-tapping, sing-out-loud event on Friday, April 27th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The restaurant recommends that diners make dinner reservations between 7 and 7:30 p.m. After enjoying a delicious meal, diners may keep their tables for the show. After 8 p.m. the restaurant will offer general seating. </span><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For more information on The Neverly Brothers, visit their website at </span></span><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe211772706d057b7d1375&ls=fdc515717260037a7216717064&m=ff3016727260&l=fe651577706605787410&s=fe1c11737d62037e731178&jb=ffcf14&t=" title="www.theneverlybrothers.com"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.theneverlybrothers.com</span></span></a><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">.<span style="color: black;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-7352282598614151164?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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Carmen Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15464410639889350601noreply@blogger.com0http://www.gotbuzzatkurman.com/2012/04/administrative-assistants-day-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7675422584987743106.post-41482441004500020102012-04-23T11:00:00.000-05:002012-04-23T11:00:06.225-05:00Administrative Assistant's Day at Francesca’s Restaurants<Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0" hspace="0" src="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/i/29984141/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc"><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zaA0aTr2o1g/T4WvlA89PsI/AAAAAAAAALE/jJ9Z2bnkz5Q/s1600/secretary.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="178" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zaA0aTr2o1g/T4WvlA89PsI/AAAAAAAAALE/jJ9Z2bnkz5Q/s200/secretary.png" width="200" /></a></div>Call it a Hallmark holiday if you will, but <strong>Administrative Assistant's Day</strong> honors a talented group of people that keep the wheels turning in any company. Show the Admin in your department how grateful you are for their support with a special meal at Francesca’s Restaurants. On Wednesday, April 25th all Francesca’s locations are open for lunch service (with the exception of Mia Francesca, Chicago) and taking reservations. Can’t get out – show your thanks with the gift from Francesca’s – gift cards available to purchase in-store or online at <a href="http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/t/0/0/gotbuzzkurmancommunicationsinc/~http://www.miafrancesca.com/">www.miafrancesca.com</a>.
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<br><strong>Francesca’s Tavola</strong> (208 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005; 847-394-3950) will be offering a lunch special. Guests can choose a two - course meal (appetizer, soup or salad and pasta, sandwich or entree) with a soft drink or iced tea for $10.00 or a three - course meal (appetizer, soup or salad and pasta, sandwich or entree, and a dessert), with a soft drink or iced tea for $15.00.
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<br><strong>Francesca’s on 95th</strong> ( 6248 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453; 708-598-7007) Are you a boss treating your admin to lunch or dinner? Bring them to Francesca’s on 95th and you will receive 15% off your bill.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Post provided by Kurman Communications, Inc., a world leader in lifestyle public relations, social media and marketing...Providing cutting-edge creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, brand mastery, media strategy, social networking, and word-of-mouth marketing since 1983. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/kurmancommunications. Follow us on Twitter @KurmanPR and @KurmanStaff. Visit www.kurman.com or write to kurmanstaff@kurman.com to learn more.<img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7675422584987743106-4148244100450002010?l=www.gotbuzzatkurman.com' alt='' /></div>
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