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concierge unlimited international www.conciergeunlimited.com cultural supplement 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! O For more event information, VIP restaurant & hotel accommodations or top tickets, contact Concierge Unlimited, your time-saving concierge service and resource for local, national and international needs. One call does it all.TM © 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. 20 north wacker drive suite 1730 chicago, illinois 60606 tel: (312) 220-0500 fax: (312) 220-0525 www.conciergeunlimited.com E-mail: [email protected]. concierge unlimited international www.conciergeunlimited.com 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 unlimited international 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. 20 north wacker drive suite 1730 chicago, illinois 60606 tel: (312) 220-0500 fax: (312) 220-0525 www.conciergeunlimited.com E-mail: [email protected]