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When in Naperville dine with Rosebud

18 Jul

Thousands of suburbanites travel to Chicago daily and many of them dine in places like Rosebud Prime, Rosebud on Rush, Carmine’s and many of the other Rosebud Family of Restaurants throughout Chicagoland. So when you are dining in Naperville, you have to consider one of Chicago’s Best Italian Restaurants – The “All New” Rosebud Italian Specialties and Pizzeria. Rosebud of Naperville has been around since 1997, but the new location has only been around for a few months.

Since I have dined at the old location near the River walk many of times, I really wanted to try the new location and its new menu .

The inside of the restaurant is very spacious with an open kitchen design and a huge brick oven for Rosebuds signature pizza pies. Big Red Leather Booths, Big tables, wrap around bar, nice patio, and an amazing private party room in the rear.

It was a gorgeous summer evening, so I chose to eat outside. Our metal table outside wasn’t as nice as the ones inside but I enjoyed people watching  and reminded me of the patio on Taylor Street.

Our waitress was very outgoing and was very helpful when it came to pairing the right entrée with the right wine.

From the warm bread, to the flash fried calamari, pizza and amazing pork chop calabrese — we throughly enjoyed our meal with Rosebud of Naperville.

Of course, I saved a little room for dessert. One of the best things about going to one of Alex Dana’s Rosebud Restaurants is the desserts.

The New Rosebud Naperville has become the New Mecca of Italian Dining in the Western Suburbs.

Rosebud Italian Specialties and Pizzeria is located at:

22 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 548-9800 

rosebudrestaurants.com

Acquaviva Winery: One Year Celebration

25 Jun

The Big Day is almost here! This Sunday the 26th, is the One Year Celebration at Acquaviva Winery.

Please bring your blankets or lawn chairs and get ready to enjoy some amazing food, award winning wines and the musical stylings of Diva Montell plus a DJ that will keep you dancing all evening.

$8.00 admission includes a Toast-of-Wine. The celebration starts at noon until 8:30 PM.

Please call to make reservations:630.365.0333

www.AcquavivaWinery.com

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Master Chef Ed Leonard at Volare Oakbrook this Friday

13 Apr

Special Announcement

For one day only

Master Chef Ed Leonard

  graces our kitchen at Volare

Master Chef Ed Leonard
Master Chef Ed Leonard
Certified Master Chef Edward Leonard (Vice President & Corporate Chef of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Schools) will be having a little bit of fun demonstrating to our kitchen staff and select guest how to prepare some of his featured dishes using his own “secret techniques”.
In celebration of Chef Leonards visit we are kicking off sping with our Famous Lobster Special for $15.99, an Appetizer Buffet (In Bar only 4-6 pm), $9 pastas dishes (excludes seafood), $5 Martinis, $5 Wine by the Glass, and $3 Bellini’s (Ladies only).
  
Friday Nights entertainment will be Dave & Donna with guest spotlights from our staff – Franco, Andy and Benny!
  
Come for the food and drinks, but stay for the show.
 

$9 Pasta
$9 Pasta

     

$9 on all Pasta dishes from 5 to 7 pm this Friday.

 (excludes lobster special and seafood dishes)

 
One for the Ladies this Friday  
Ladies Only $3 Bellini's
Ladies only $3 Bellini’s

    What is a Bellini?

A Bellini is a long drink cocktail that originated in Venice. It is a mixture of sparkling wine (traditionally Prosecco) and peach purée often served at celebrations. It is one of Italy’s most popular cocktails.

Enjoy our Bellini’s this Friday for $3, but they are for the Ladies only!

Sorry Guys, man up and have a $5 Martini. 

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Volare Restaurant 

1919 South Meyers Road / Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181

  630.495.0200

Bapi Italian Restaurant: Traditional with modern Twist

7 Jan

BaPi Italian Ristoranti: 5 Star Dining, Casual, Cozy Cafe Style

What a pedigree this restaurant maintains, which takes its name from the last two initials of the two owners last names, one of them being a World Renowned Chef , Chef Cristiano Bassani. Chef Bassani conjures up Traditional Italian Cuisine with a modern Twist of Flavor in every dish.

Chef Cristiano Bassani

Starting with the antipasto–a guest favorite which is a wonderful mix of Italian Deli meats and cheese’s or you can choose from an impressive list of other appetizers such as the grilled or fried calamari with lemon, capers and olives you have the beginning of an exceptional meal at Bapi.

Antipasto

There are also quite a few varieties of carpaccio as well as amazing salads, sophisticated pastas and world-class risotto.

Salmon Carpaccio

Orecchiette

Risotto

The imported cheeses are only Italian at Bapi, which is not the case for the ever-changing wine list where you will find a unique selection from around the world. Than end your meal with the our favorite dessert dish, Panna Cotta.

 

Volare Restaurants: Chicago and Oakbrook Terrace

3 Dec

Traditional Italian Cuisine

Filled with Love in every Bite

The Volare Restaurants are an appealing combination of intimacy and elegance. When you step inside – you are in little piece of Italy, cozy and quaintly Italian.

The Classic Italian dishes are large and will warm your heart for days. The Broiled Whitefish in paprika-accented white wine-caper sauce, Homemade Gnocchi cloaked with a rich four-cheese sauce and the homemade tortellini dressed with a zesty bolognese sauce are just a few of our house specialities. 

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Scapa Italian Kitchen: Hidden Gem

9 Nov

Not just another Italian Restaurant

We dine in some of the so-called Best Places, but I often find the Best Food can be found at that the Ma and Pa restaurants that aren’t commercialized. Scapa Italian Kitchen is tucked away in down town Clarendon Hills and when you ask the locals where’s the Best Italian Food — They all will tell you about the wonderful Food at Scapa Italian Kitchen.

Scapa Italian Kitchen is a hidden Gem in the Western Suburbs. From the moment you walk in you can smell the fresh garlic being used to prepare some of the Best Italian Food that you will ever eat and when you leave, you leave smiling and saying – Wow that was Excellent Meal.

Pictured above is the Chicken Guiseppe which is a Whole Chicken deboned and broiled. It is seasoned in a special sauce from the Heart and made with Love. Then add in some potatoes, onions, peppers and you have a dish that has no equal. Of course there are many other great meals you can have at Scapa but please try this one first.

  

Scapa is a Fantastic Family Restaurant but also has wonderful private dining areas which are perfect for corporate gatherings. They also do a incredible carry out business and will cater your special events too. Next time you are in the Western Suburbs and are looking for a unique dining experience – Give Scapa Italian Kitchen a try. I guarantee you will become a Fan and check out their Facebook Page for a list of upcoming musical performers, special events and dinner specials.

  

Scapa Italian Kitchen is located at:

One Walker Avenue
Clarendon Hills, IL, 60514
 
Phone: 630.323.7000
 
www.ScapaItalianKitchen.com

 



 



 

 

  

  

 

 

 

Italian Restaurant Reviews : Volare Ristorante

22 Sep

Italian Restaurant Reviews : Volare Ristorante Oakbrook

   

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