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Greetings! Remember our holiday hours!Doors open everyday at 8am for Gift Certificates! Christmas Eve Serving 11am to 2pm
Christmas Day we are closed
New Years Eve Serving 4pm to 10pm
New Years Day Serving 12pm to 10pm
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Unadvertised Special
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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."
Surf our Turf
We will add half of a 10 oz lobster tail to any steak ordered, for our
cost!
That's right, you pay what we pay. 
Available all day, every day from Sunday, Dec 13th through Thursday Dec
17th.
With Steaks only!
This special is not available for carry
out.
Chicken Fajitas for two with a pitcher of traditional margaritas. All of this for only $20.00.
This special will be served after 4pm on Friday only.
This special is not available for carry out.
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Take Uptown to your Christmas Party
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Catering trays the Uptown way. By Ryan
 Ever wonder what to bring to that last minute holiday party? Well, every item on our menu is available in a larger quantity, and easy to pick up on your way to your next party. We serve all of our items on presentable catering trays. Take our cheese sampler for example. We serve 5 artisinal cheeses, we throw in a bonus cheese called sap sago which is the oldest brand name cheese in the world, dating back to the 1200's. The tray is served with pears, apples, dried figs, apricots, Mediterranean olives, walnuts, bread and Uptown flatbread crackers. All for under $20. Try and beat that deal at a local grocery store! You don't need to call a day or two days ahead. Just call us on the way to your party and we'll have your tray ready and waiting. Click the link below, look over both our dining room menu and our banquet menu for choices and options for your holiday party.
Uptown Dining Room Menu, remember it changes daily.
Uptown's Banquet Menu |
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| On Special This Week |
Applewood Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops
by Kris
 Don't let the pan scare you, it is aged and seasoned to give the perfect caramel sear on each of the scallops. This is one
of the best ways to treat scallops, just like little filet mignons, seared
in a hot skillet until the outside is browned and a little crusty.  Scallops take their name from the appearance of the shell of the marine mollusk from which they are harvested. They have a tender steak-like texture and a sweet taste which is enhanced by the seared caramel crust. And they are good for you! As
it turns out, scallops, in addition to their delectable taste, contain a
variety of nutrients that can promote your cardiovascular health, plus
provide protection against colon cancer. On special this week - Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops. Served with minted cous cous and almond butter. |
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| Around the Industry |
Plastic is Fantastic! Purchase Gift Cards This Year.
by Kris
 "All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth." was a 1944 novelty Christmas song that of course does not still apply. Today, the Christmas carol of the times could be "All I want for Christmas is Fantastic Plastic Gift Cards!"
Holiday shoppers nationwide
this season will buy almost $25 billion in gift cards, averaging about
$40 a card. It is the gift to give.
These days, more than half of adults actually want gift cards, those
colorful slivers of plastic that can buy everything from lunch to an airline
ticket. In a survey of consumers asked to choose their most desired holiday
present, 55.2 percent of adults chose gift cards, the highest single
category, according to a survey from the National Retail Federation. That preference has been nudging upward since 2006. Holiday shoppers buy an average of almost four gift cards each.
Men and women aren't equal in their love of receiving gift cards. By a very slight margin men preferred getting actual gifts 49% to be exact (could this have something to do with the males adverse reaction to shopping?) to the 46.6 percent that favored gift cards. While 63.4
percent of women preferred gift cards. Broken down by age, 63.4 percent of 25- to 34-year-olds, both male and female, preferred to receive gift cards.
There is a certain convenience and practicality to gift cards when it comes to gift-giving for recipient such as co-workers or the mail man. I'm not going to buy clothes or other personal gifts for them, however, I would give a gift card to either a male or female colleague.
Gift cards are essentially the same things as gift certificates, which
businesses have used for many years. Who came out with the first gift
card in its current form, a plastic card with a magnetic strip like a
credit card, is still in dispute. But Blockbuster, the video giant,
and Neiman Marcus, the luxury department store, are generally credited
with issuing the first ones. The presentation, ease of purchasing, flexibility in cost and safety of Uptown Gift Cards brings them to the top of anyones' list. You can even order them on line and we will send them to the recipient for you. Do your gift shopping at Uptowngrill.com |
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Behind the Bar
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Goose Island Mild Winter Ale
by Jimmy |
 New on tap for the winter season is Goose Island Mild Winter
Ale. This seasonal release is a tawny red rye ale. It's made with
a variety of specialty malts including roasted barley and rye. Dark
amber in color with the aromas of winter spices including cinnamon is a
nice blend for sipping on a cold winter night. Enjoy a 16 ounce pint or as one
of the 10 beers we offer on our draft beer sampler. Our beer sampler
includes all 10 draft beers we have on tap in 8 ounce portions. Served with
information on each of the beers, it makes for great conversation while hanging
with friends or family.
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Winter Weather is Here
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Cold Nights, Hot Drinks by Jimmy |
 We were fortunate there for a few weeks with above normal
temperatures, however this past week has really put us in our place with
the seasons. With this past snow, winter has set in. The time has come to
bundle up when going out, but don't get stuck with the winter blues. Come
out and enjoy the holidays with family and friends. Warm up with a hot
beverage, choosing from the many different selections we have on our
hot drink menu. From Cappuccino and Moccaccino to Hot Nutty Irishman or the "Dreamy Winter Delight". We have whatever you're in the mood
for. Don't see what you are looking for on the list? We love getting input from our customers. Suggestions are very welcome!
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| On Our Special |
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Reuben Sandwich
Panini - Abraham Black Forest Ham, Gruyere Cheese, Apricot Dijon Spread
Buffalo Chicken Salad
Applewood Bacon Wrapped Sea Scallops
Lobster Rissotto
Half Smoked Chicken
Butter Garlic Infused Chicken
Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts with Applewood Smoked Bacon |
| Playlist Theater
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Tickets on sale now.
Next Show
Willie Nile
Friday
January 29th |
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Uptown Grill
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
Uptowngrill.com
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