Online Reservations at Extra Virgin Now Available
The critics are raving about Extra Virgin! You can now conveniently reserve your table at Extra Virgin online by visiting www.opentable.com. For more information about Extra Virgin or to view menus, direct your browser to www.restaurants-america.com and click on the Extra Virgin link.

New Bar Louie Locations Open in Champaign & Orland Park
Restaurants America’s announces the opening of Bar Louie Champaign on Tuesday, February 7th, 2006. Located at 510 E. John Street, Bar Louie Champaign is the 16th location nationwide of the popular Chicago-based chain. Call 217.328.3700.

Hey south suburbs! Visit Bar Louie Orland Park, now open. Call 708.873.9999.

Score Big on Superbowl Sunday at Bar Louie
Get in on the action this Superbowl Sunday at Bar Louie! All Bar Louie locations nationwide will have the game on and will feature the following specials*:

• $2 XL Miller Lite Drafts
• $1 XL Tator Tots
• $1 XL Burgers
• 25¢ Wings
• Prizes and giveaways every quarter with grand prize at the end of the fourth!

Note: "XL" denotes "extra large"
*Tampa, FL location featuring different specials

If the "Road to Forty" ends at your house, pick up a Super Louie Party To Go!
This party platter from Bar Louie is a definite touchdown that will have your friends begging for more. It includes an assortment of Bar Louie specialties, including:

• Bar Louie's famous LUIGI and VESUVIO Sandwiches
• Philly Steak Sliders
• Wings
• Coleslaw
• One bottle of Bar Louie Signature Hot Sauce
• Condiments, eating utensils, napkins
• PLUS.... four "free drink" cards available for redemption on future visits to any Bar Louie location.

This awesome package is available at all Bar Louie locations nationwide. Cost is $19.9 per person, minimum four people, not including tax. Orders must be received by Friday, February 3rd. Pick-up times can be scheduled anytime on Sunday, February 5th.

Superbowl XL is Sunday, February 5th, kick off is at 5:00 p.m. EST. For more information, call any Bar Louie location.

Sizzling Valentine's Day Packages
Guys, don't get stuck in the dog house on Valentine's Day! Reserve your table early at one of the following Chicago Area restaurants, featuring sublime Valentine's Day packages. Promotions vary by restaurant and location. Reservations are recommended; call for details.

Extra Virgin, 741 W. Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL, 312.474.0700
Chef Nick Van Wassenhove of Extra Virgin has designed a fabulous four-course prix-fixe menu, which includes entrée of Afternoon Braised Veal Osso Buco served with exotic mushroom risotto, lemon thyme and asiago. Package is $110 per couple, excluding tax & gratuity. Add your choice of wine pairings or a bottle of Moet & Chandon White Star for $150 per couple. Daily dinner menu is also available. Available Monday, February 13 & Tuesday, February 14. Seatings at 5, 7, 9 & 10 p.m.

*Reserve your table at 5 p.m. for these special prices on the package: $80 per couple; $120 per couple with wine pairings or $125 per couple with a bottle of Moet & Chandon White Star.

One North Kitchen & Bar, 1 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago, 312.750.9700
What a great way to start off your evening! One North features a *complimentary* "Love Your Neighbor Buffet" in the bar from 4-6 p.m. that includes: Lavender Marinated Lamb, Vanilla Lobster, Chocolate Glazed Duck and more! Wash it down with a $5 Cosmo or Merc Manhattan.

From 5-9 p.m., One North presents a three-course prix-fixe menu in the dining room that includes a split of Moet & Chandon White Star. Entrée course includes choice of Cuddler's Chateaubriand with Mashed Potato Pillows and Asparagus Aphrodisiac. Cost is $75 per couple, excluding tax and gratuity. Daily menu also available.

One North's "Love Your Neighbor Buffet" and Valentine's Day Prix-fixe menu are available only on Tuesday, February 14th. Reservations recommended for dinner, open seating.

The Grillroom Chophouse & Wine Bar, 33 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL, 312.960.0000
The "Lovers Delight," an enamoring prix-fixe menu, takes guests through four hedonistic courses, each paired with a glass of featured wine and showcasing an entrée of Filet Mignon & Sugar-Cane Jumbo Shrimp with Pomegranate Reduction. Cost is $69.95 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Daily menu also available. Available Saturday, February 11 through Tuesday, February 14. Reservations recommended, open seating.

Red Star Tavern, Five Suburban Chicago Locations

Red Star Tavern, 695 Deerfield Rd., Deerfield, 847.948.9700
Red Star Tavern, The Glen Town Center, Glenview, 847.486.0099
Red Star Tavern, Geneva Commons, 630.845.0845
Red Star Tavern, Algonquin Commons, 847.458.4500
Red Star Tavern, Chicago Premium Outlets, Aurora, 630.978.8800

All five Chicago Area Red Star Tavern restaurants will feature a four-course sharing menu for two that includes a complimentary bottle of featured wine or Champagne. Cost is $99 per couple, excluding tax and gratuity. Hang around for the "Red Ruby Pendant Giveaway" in the bar at 10 p.m. (must be present to win). Daily menu also available. Available Tuesday, February 14 only, reservations recommended, open seating.

"Shred Your Ex" at Bar Louie on Valentine's Day
Feeling scorned on Valentine's Day? Get retribution by putting a photo of your "ex" through Bar Louie's shredder. Supplement your therapy with the following specials, available on Tuesday, February 14th. Just what the doctor ordered!

• Free "dates" for singles! Come in with your single friends and get one free order of Bacon-wrapped Dates. (Limit one per table.)
• $1 Heart-shaped Burgers (toppings additional)
• $3 Chocolate Martinis
• $1 Orgasm Shots
• Anti-Valentine's Day Games with prizes
  
  For the Bar Louie location nearest you, please visit www.barlouieamerica.com

Fat Tuesday at Bar Louie
Let the good times roll! Bar Louie celebrates the spirit of New Orleans with a rockin' Fat Tuesday party that includes:

• Free Spicy Creole Buffet from 6-9 p.m. Includes Jambalaya, Cajun Catfish, Etoufee, Gumbo, Po' Boys, King Cake and more!
• $2 Bourbon Street Drink Specials: Hurricanes, Blue Bayous, Rum Runners
• Beads, Masks & Giveaways
• Prizes to all who are in Mardi Gras costume

There's no charge at the door... just come on down and have yourself a good 'ol time!

Fat Tuesday is February 28, 2006. Lent specials also available from March 1st until Easter Sunday, April 16th. For the Bar Louie location nearest you, please visit www.barlouieamerica.com.

Fat Tuesday at Red Star Tavern
Red Star Tavern also celebrates the spirit of Fat Tuesday with:

• New Orleans Decor
• $2 Bourbon Street Drink Specials: Hurricanes, Blue Bayous, Rum Runners
• Beads, Masks & Giveaways
• Food Specials: Jambalaya ($14.95), Etouffee ($14.95) and Gumbo ($3.95)

Available on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at all five Chicago area Red Star Tavern locations. For the Red Star Tavern location nearest you, please visit www.redstartavern.net.

Questions? Contact Restaurants-America at [email protected]

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