Metropolitan Club hosts Celebrity Chef Tour
The Metropolitan Club, a private business club in the Sears Tower, will open its doors to the public April 16, when it serves as the host venue of the American Express Celebrity Chef Tour. During the culinary experience, renowned chef Rob Boone, of Atrio in Miami, will join Metropolitan Club's executive chef Greg Carso to create a unique food and wine event. The dinner will be a family affair as Henry Wenzel, who is Rob Boone's father-in-law and the executive chef who opened the Metropolitan Club 30 years ago, will join Boone and Carso in the kitchen.
Monies raised during the event will benefit the New York-based James Beard Foundation, which recognizes, promotes, and preserves all aspects of the culinary arts. Tickets for non-members are $150 and can be purchased by calling the club at (312) 876-3200.
Guests attending the event can savor their culinary experience while taking in breathtaking views of downtown Chicago from the club, which is located on the 66th and 67th floors of the Sears Tower. The Metropolitan Club is one of nine clubs in the ClubCorp family to host some of the country's best chefs and their fans during the inaugural tour.
Located on the 66th and 67th floors of the Sears Tower, the Metropolitan Club of Chicago is a private business club that offers professional and social networking and provides a venue to entertain business clients and hold private events. Amenities include four distinct dining areas and 19 private dining rooms, multimedia-capable meeting and conference rooms, videoconferencing, high-speed Internet access, and state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment. The club also participates in the Chicago Society of clubs that offers expanded benefits and services to its members including concierge services, premier ticket services, and access to local golf and suburban athletic locations.
St. Greg's adds Bernie Socha, Manning Scholarship Committee to Wall of Fame
The community and parishioners are welcome to join St. Gregory's High School in celebrating the extraordinary 40-year career of Coach Bernie Socha and in recognizing the Manning family's deep roots and service to school community. The event takes place Saturday, April 9. The church ceremony starts at 6 p.m. Cocktails, dinner and music follow immediately in Monsignor Klasen Gymnasium. For tickets ($50), call (773) 907-2114.
For four decades, 1950-1990, the name Bernie Socha was synonymous with St. Gregory High School. As a school, St. Gregory was blessed with his leadership, kindness and lifetime of commitment. For the Wall of Fame, his athletes, now fully matured, will return to their alma mater to pay tribute to the enduring impact this one special man had on their formation as adults. They need only look to the lessons, plays and strategies that have served them well to realize the good fortune they had to be a Greyhound. Winning or losing, staying in the game and doing one's best was always foremost. The Honorable Michael J. Pope, Class of '61, and former coach Jim Bracewell, Class of '60, return to their alma mater as award presenters.
The Manning family, too, has deep roots in the St. Gregory community. Marty Manning, Class of '70, one of 16 Manning offspring, stood on the threshold of life: young, eager and proud to be following in his father's footsteps. With a diploma from St. Gregory and a degree from Kent School of Law, Marty passed the state bar and was ready to take on the world when tragedy struck and ended his career just as it was beginning. Grieving family and friends gathered and decided to transform pain into possibility. For 25 years this closely bonded committee of friends and family staged an annual event that successfully funded, for so many years, the Marty Manning Scholarship in honor of the memory of their dear friend and brother.
James McKay, Class of '76, is Chief of the Narcotics Prosecution Bureau of the State Attorney's Office. Jim was the first St. Gregory student to receive the Marty Manning Scholarship. James McKay will be the main presenter at the Wall of Fame ceremony to recognize the members of the Manning Committee: Dan and Joan (Cowie) Manning, Maggi Manning, Kevin Donahue, Mary Ann, Greg and Tim Teister, Tom Nossem and John Cowie.
The flair of the forties
The flair of the forties meets the 21st century at Bucktown's most popular restaurant and unique cocktail lounge, Club Lucky. Generous portions of traditional Italian food are served family style. Specialties include handmade pastas, chicken vesuvio, pork chops, eggplant parmesan, vegetarian antipasti and a large specials card. Try one of their famous killer martinis with hand-stuffed blue cheese olives—voted Chicago's best. Private dinners and cocktail parties are available in the Club Room. Special family menus are also available on a per person basis.
Club Lucky is the place for good food and good fun! The new outdoor patio is now open. Call Club Lucky at (773) 227-2300 to book your party today. Club Lucky is located at 1824 W. Wabansia Ave.
Delicious oven-baked sandwiches
Costello's has established itself as a neighborhood favorite. The atmosphere is cute and cozy, the food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. There are delicious oven-baked sandwiches ("crispy on the outside, melty on the inside"). Try the Tuna Grinder, Turkey Lite, Baked Falafel Wrap, and Chipotle Mac & Cheese. Specialties include Baked Caprese, Village Vegetarian and the Costello, a tasty mix of mortadella, hot cappicola and provolone baked on a crusty Italian loaf with marinated artichokes, tomato, black olives and roasted red peppers. Also offered are unbaked sandwiches, delicious salads and sides, and hearty homemade soups. Owners Lisa Costello and brother Chris bring a personal touch to everything they do. Eat in, eat al fresco, carry-out or ask for delivery. Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Costello Sandwich and Sides has two locations: 2015 W. Roscoe St., (773) 929-2323; and 4647 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 989-7788.
Great people-watching at Cullen's
The center of Irish society, conversation and entertainment on the North Side is Cullen's—and there's never a cover charge. You must try the meat loaf—rated #1 in Chicago. Its location next to Mercury Theater and steps from Music Box and Wrigley Field make this a one-stop entertainment shop. Enjoy outdoor patio dining with great people watching and real Irish bar staff. Cullen's is open for lunch and dinner. Cullen's Bar & Grille is located at 3741 N. Southport Ave., (773) 975-0600.
Old World deli is a real treat
Delicatessen Meyer features a wide variety of European foods, including sausage, cheese, wine, beer and chocolate, in an Old World atmosphere. Delicatessen Meyer is located at 4750 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 561-3377.
At the Fireside
From traditional to unique, Cajun to Italian, vegetarian to hand-cut filets, Fireside offers something for everyone at a moderate price. The multilevel outdoor patio offers late-night service and a retractable awning system. Fireside was voted No. 1 Bloody Mary Bar in Chicago! Fireside Restaurant & Lounge, 5739 N. Ravenswood Ave., (773) 878-5942.
Fondue and flamenco
Geja's Cafe, Chicago's most romantic restaurant, has been in business 39 years featuring fondue dining in a unique environment. Live flamenco and classical guitar are featured nightly. Geja's Cafe is located at 340 W. Armitage Ave., (773) 281-9101.
Tavern since 1884
Glascott's Saloon, a Lincoln Park favorite tavern since 1884, offers tasty beverages, dancing and socializing in a unique setting. Private rooms are available for parties. Fun starts here! Glascott's Saloon is located at 2158 N. Halsted St., (773) 281-1205.
The place to be in Lincoln Square
The Huettenbar, the only open-air bar in Lincoln Square, offers a great selection of imported beers, wines and liqueurs. Catch the vibrant mural by Karl Raack. It's open Monday-Sunday until 2 a.m. The Huettenbar is located at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave., (773) 561-2507.
Popular Lincoln Park hangouts
Kincade's, 950 W. Armitage Ave., and Kelsey's, 2265 N. Lincoln Ave., are both popular Lincoln Park hangouts. They specialize in bachelor/ bachelorette parties. Book summer parties now. They run party buses to Bears games and the Tweeter Theater for Jimmy Buffett and Dave Mathews; $10 fee includes transportation to and from show, refreshments on bus. For Kincade's, 950 W. Armitage Ave., call (773) 348-0010, and for Kelsey's, 2265 N. Lincoln Ave., call (773) 348-1666.
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