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November 2008
T HANKSGIVING F EASTS
Whether you are dining at a four-star restaurant or entertaining guests at
home with a catered feast, Concierge Unlimited International is
At Your Service to plan your Turkey Day celebrations!
YOUR CHALLENGE
IS OUR MISSION!
DOWNTOWN DINING
♦ Avenues & The Lobby
♦ The Ritz Carlton
The Peninsula Hotel offers a lavish all-day
brunch buffet complete with live jazz, a
strolling magician and Children’s lounge.
Begin a quintessential holiday celebration
with this extravagant and elegant brunch.
♦ Bin 36
A Chicago favorite, this 3-course dinner
includes options to satisfy any palate.
A Thanksgiving buffet with live jazz and a
specially prepared “doggie bag” for the allimportant next day turkey sandwich.
♦ David Burke’s Primehouse
♦ Sixteen at the Trump
For a change of pace, try Chef David
Burke’s modern spin on classic
Thanksgiving dishes.
Enjoy the view and the expansive buffet of
prime rib, organic farm-raised turkey, sageapricot stuffing and more.
♦ Mercat a la Planxa
♦ Texas de Brazil
Enjoy traditional fare and Turkey Day
inspired tapas at the Blackstone Hotel.
Celebrate “Turkey” day Churrascaria style
at this all you can eat Brazilian steakhouse.
SUBURBAN SPOTS
♦ Signature Room
CLASSES & CARRY-OUT
♦ The Clubhouse
♦ The Chopping Block
A Thanksgiving smorgasbord buffet of
turkey, ham, turducken, and more.
Cooking classes including “Vegetarian
Thanksgiving” and “Harvest Pies” are sure
to help you please your guests.
♦ Harry Caray’s
Enjoy fresh-carved turkey, prime rib and a
delicious buffet of trimmings in Rosemont
or Lombard.
♦ The Goddess and Grocer
♦ Va Pensiero
♦ Prairie Grass Cafe
Give thanks at this Evanston gem with
a four-course meal combining traditional
flavors with Italian flair.
Eat in the dining room or serve Prairie
Grass Cafe’s hearty holiday feast at home
with a special carry out menu.
Select traditional gourmet catering fare or
out of the box options like turkey pot pie.
CHARITABLE CAUSES
Below are ways to volunteer your time or
donate to the needy this holiday season!
Find soup kitchen listings at www.chicagosfoodbank.org
-ORDonate cans and other non-perishable items to any Whole Foods location!
client called on Concierge
Unlimited International
for assistance planning a 200
person company event with
multiple facets, including a
plated dinner one night, a
reception the next, a Second
City show for 150 people and
private dining arrangements for
smaller groups at 10 different
restaurants. CUI took care of
all of this as well as charter
transportation between all event
locations and an exclusive after
party at a downtown nightclub.
Everything went off without a
hitch, and the client was
absolutely thrilled!
A
ne afternoon, a client
contacted Concierge
Unlimited International in need
of three gourmet gift baskets to
be delivered to Wisconsin by
10:00am the next morning
The client had very specific
items to include, notably three
particular bottles of wine. CUI
located and secured the desired
vintages, made sure they were
included in each basket and
coordinated the interstate
deliveries with time to spare!
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For more event information, VIP restaurant & hotel accommodations or top tickets, contact Concierge Unlimited,
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cultural supplement
November 2008
Holiday Entertainment
FROM BALLET AND BROADWAY TO HOLIDAY HOTELS
CONCIERGE UNLIMITED IS YOUR SOURCE FOR
SEASONAL OUTINGS
A Christmas Carol
Joffrey Ballet’s: The Nutcracker
This holiday tradition recounts Scrooge’s
The holiday classic featuring costumes
joyful discovery of life and love at the
and sets from a child’s dream returns to
Goodman Theatre beginning November 21. the Auditorium Theatre December 18-28.
Broadway in Chicago
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival
For a holiday outing or great gift, secure
top tickets to Dirty Dancing, extended
through January 17, Wicked, through
January 25 or the open run of Jersey Boys.
Join Mickey Mouse and his Disney
friends for a holiday parade culminating
in a large scale fireworks display over the
Chicago River on November 22.
Christkindlmarket
Meet Me In St. Louis
This charming German market in the
The Drury Lane Water Tower Place
Daley Plaza features unique holiday treats, presents this classic holiday musical
Santa’s House and much more.
beginning November 12.
Dublin Carol
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
William Petersen of CSI stars in this
Irish drama offering a darker side of the
holiday season at the Steppenwolf Theatre
from November 6 - December 28.
Head to the Rosemont Theatre for the
Rockettes’ signature high kicks, precision
choreography and other seasonal treats
November 20 - December 7.
Dance Chicago 2008 Highlights
Chicago’s annual celebration of all things dance
November 7-30 at the Athenaeum Theatre!
7-9: Opening Weekend
15,28: Jazz Cabaret
High-octane, pedal to the
floor new works from the
city’s best choreographers
and ensembles.
This new program features A showcase of the best
contemporary jazz, hip-hop, urban dance styles in the
tap and modern dances.
city makes its debut.
12,19: Dance Slam
A set of the best partner
acts from Chicago will
make a great date night!
Interactive performances
where the audience votes
for the winners.
13,20: New Moves
A lineup full of the city’s
best dancers and newest,
hottest choreographers.
16: Dance Romance
22,29: Holiday Kids Show
Nutcracker excerpts, magic
stories, and other seasonal
delights for children of all
ages to enjoy!
22: Chicago Street
28: Choreographer’s
Showcase
The best choreography of
the festival is intertwined
together at this event.
29,30: Grand Finale
An all-new show with live
music, non-stop action, and
a breathtaking final bow!
c o n c i e r g e
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is At Your Service to suggest,
negotiate, provide, arrange and
secure:
♦ Air & Transportation
♦ Catering
♦ Corporate Dinners
♦ Cultural Events
♦ Entertainment
♦ Flowers & Gifts
♦ Hotel Accommodations
♦ Restaurant Reservations
♦ Special Events
♦ Top Tickets around the globe
...and other “impossibles”
Your challenge is our mission!
Contact your CUI Chef Concierge
Jennifer Newton
(312) 993-1040 www.conciergeunlimited.com
Suggestions to the Editor
We invite your suggestions for future issues of Cultural Update and Cultural Supplement. Let us know what
you think! Are there cultural events you’d like us to highlight? Do you have feedback about a restaurant we’ve
recommended? Please feel free to contact Mike Ehlert at [email protected] or by phone at
(312) 220-0500.
© 2008 Concierge Unlimited International, hereinafter CUI. All rights reserved. This CUI Cultural Supplement is the sole and exclusive property of CUI. It shall not be
reproduced in whole or in part without written permission by CUI. Nor shall it in any part be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by
any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or other without written permission of CUI.
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