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The Gratitude Campaign
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Have you ever seen one of our military walking past you
and wanted to convey to them your thanks, but weren't sure how, or it felt awkward? Recently, a gentleman from Seattle created a gesture which could be used to express your thanks and has started a
movement to get the word out. Please everybody take just a moment to watch...... The Gratitude Campaign
...and then forward it to your friends! THEN START USING IT!
Learn more about the "Gratitude Campaign"
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Around the Midwest
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Pork Tenderloin Stalkers
by Ray
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Do you have a pork tenderloin fetish? If you do you might
want to check out these two websites. Start with the best pork in the world and
add some small independent diners with great character throughout Iowa and you will
have some really great homemade "porks". I don't think
many people realize this is strictly a Midwestern thing. It is also interesting
to see the different styles of porks represented here. Some appear to be "pounded"
thin and others are more meaty and thicker. Breading varies with bread crumbs,
wet batter to just sautéed.
We could not enter our pork tenderloin into the fray because
we are not obviously in Iowa, but I do feel we would stack up. Our style starts
with a 6 ounce Iowa tenderloin that is not pounded paper thin. We could make it
as big as the plate but we prefer ours a little more meaty. They are breaded
fresh to order using a wet batter then dry batter for some extra crunch. Served
on a 5" sesame seed bun with all the fixings, and fresh fried potato chips.
Stalking the wild breaded pork tenderloin
DesLoins
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On Our Menu
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Housemade Biscotti
byKris
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 The word "biscotti" in Italian is the plural form of biscotto, which applies to any type of biscuit (cookie), and originates from the Latin word biscoctus,
meaning "twice-cooked/baked": it defined biscuits baked twice in the
oven, so they could be stored for long periods of time. American biscotti are indeed crisp cookies often containing nuts or flavored with anise. In contrast to the Italian version paired with wine, American
biscotti more frequently accompany Italian-style coffee- and
espresso-based beverages, including cappuccinos and lattes.
We decided to make our own after looking for a long time for a commercial product that we thought was a good quality at an affordable price. You'll be happy we did. We bake the loaf of biscotti, then slice them, rebake them and dip them in chocolate and nuts. The result is twice the size, fresher and better tasting. They are also not as hard as the commercial products that we have had in the past, yet still very dunkable. Try one with your next coffee or cappuccino. Or don't bother dunking, just enjoy it as is. |
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Here's To Your Health
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What Really Caused That Hangover
by Ryan
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Just
recently I was listening to a radio show that made a comment about drinking
vodka because it does not cause a hangover in the morning. I'm not an avid
vodka drinker, so I couldn't confirm this statement without a little
bit of research. It turns out there are a few factors that will cause a
hangover. It is a combination of your alcohol metabolism, dehydration and the
flushing out of vitamins A, B and C due to the chemical reaction of
the alcohol in your system. A hangover is basically a mild overdose of a
depressant drug and because you have flushed so many nutrients and vitamins
from your system, your body struggles to compensate against that.
However,
some drinks will give you less of a hangover than others due to the amount of
congeners within each liquor. Congeners are impurities formed in alcohol during
the fermentation process and there are many of them. They are also responsible
for the taste, color and aromas within each individual liquor. That leads us to
Gin and Vodka (clear liquors) which generally have a lower amount of
congeners than whiskey, bourbon, some rums and scotch because of the
filtering process. But, just because vodka and gin have less congeners than
other liquors does not mean they will not give you a hangover. Drank in
moderation you probably will not feel the effects of a hangover. However,
drinking too much of these liquors or even drinking these liquors with
carbonated beverages (which absorbs the alcohol more quickly than
non-carbonated beverages) you will still feel the effects of a hangover
the next morning.
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On Our Specials
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Pebble Beach Oysters
Shrooms
BLT Chop Salad
Grilled Mahi Mahi with Strawberry Mango Chutney
Inside Out Salmon Ravioli
Applewood Smoked Half Chicken with Rootbeer BBQ Sauce
Maple Glazed Tri Color Carrots
White Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Torte
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| Playlist Theater
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 Amy LaVere and Band Friday August 28th 
Paul Cebar and Tomorrow Sound
Friday
September 18th
 Steve Forbert
Friday
November 20th
 Willie Nile
Friday
January 29th
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Announcing Unadvertised Specials
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 For
your eyes only! In appreciation to you, our customers who subscribe to
our rantings each week, we are offering unadvertised specials. Only
those who receive the UPtown UPdates will be aware of these
special offerings.
Each
week we will offer at least one unadvertised special. There is some "fine
print" and they will only be available at certain times. So don't
miss out, treat yourself, you deserve it. Our way of saying "Thanks for
Subscribing."
This
Monday, August 17th, we are offering an 8 ounce filet for $10. Slightly smaller
than our menu filet of 10 ounces, (most places serve an 8 ounce filet.) It is
served with sautéed onions, mushrooms and choice of side.
Fine
print......
You must ask for the "unadvertised filet special" to receive this
special.
Available after 4pm.
Not available for carry out.
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601 First St.
La Salle, Il 61301
815-224-4545
Mon - Thur 11 am to 10pm - Fri & Sat 11 am to 11 pm
Sun Noon to 10 pm
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