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April 1, 2010
Holiday Hours and Specials
Easter Sunday Specials
by Kris
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We will be serving Easter Sunday from 11 am to 8pm. Make your reservations soon.

Brown Sugar and Mustard Glazed Ham $12.75

Crab and Shrimp Stuffed Tilapia $14.50

Beef Short Ribs over Spaetzle with Veal Demi Glaze $21.50

Pasta Primavera with Garlic Chicken $15.50

Slow Roasted Herb Crusted Prime Rib - 12 ounces 18.75  16 ounces 21.75

Asian Chicken Chop Salad $12.50

California Cheesecake $5.50


Good Friday is your last chance for
Lent Specials!

Guinness Battered Fish and Chips $9.75
Homemade Tortelacci, White Wine Cream Sauce $15.50
Fish Tacos $9.75
Mixed Seafood Grill $19.75
4 ounce lobster tail, whitefish parma, grilled salmon.
Served with a trio of sauces.
Spaghetti Dinner UPdate
Another Successful Year!
By Kris

A Community coming together.
Thank You....Thank You.....Thank You.....
To everyone for making our 11th year another success.
We served over 1000 meals in 4 hours and raised over $11,000!

Chris Plankenhorn and daughters Anna and Abby
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First
.... Thank you to all of the continued support from our volunteers. 
  • - Uptown employees
  • - Lighted Way employees
  • - Friends and Family
and everyone from the community that helped in anyway. Especially the kids, what an amazing thing it is to see kids helping kids!


Jim Lannen and daughter Ava
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Second.... Thank you to everyone that made donations of any kind.
Our Vendors...

- Sysco Foods
- Bernardi Meats
- Mautino Distributing
- Loffredo Produce

and all of you who simply said "keep the change" or "add this to the pot"  It is all greatly appreciated!

When we took on this project 11 years ago, our goal was to keep our charitable efforts here at home in the community.  We could not possibly do this each year without the mass of volunteers that help in preparing, serving and cleaning up.   Each year we are more amazed than the last to see this come together.  It fills our hearts to see a community work together for the good of the community. You should all take a bow!
Playlist Theater Show Update
Alejandro Escovedo
by Ray

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After each one of our shows I think it is fun to share some of the "behind the scenes" things from the show. Thank you so much for selling us out again on a Wednesday night. This is part of a string of 6 sold out shows in row. Alejandro's was probably one of our loudest, and most packed show ever. Usually in the contracts a clause is included that the artist is allowed to add as many as 20 people to the guest list. Never in the past has anyone brought more than a couple of guests. Since there were some local connections to the band the guest list was filled.


Immediately before the show Alejandro looked out at the crowd and seemed nervous. He asked me "are we going to be to loud? We can switch to an acoustic set."  I wondered if he was worried about the demographic of our audience. I asked about how he thought his sound level compared to Chuck Prophet and he said much louder. Eric the engineer made the final decision and the show went on as planned. It was loud, bassy, and rocking. I hope not too loud. Alejandro went out into the audience singing an A cappella serenade just like Nicholas Tremulis did a couple of months ago. Nicholas said before going out he stole the idea from Alejandro.

Many of you were surprised to have an opener, Megan Mc Comick and her trio. After we had sold the show out, the agent as they often do added an opener. I dropped the ball and never marketed the opener because we were already sold out.  Anyway she was excellent. Singer-songwriter with a great guitar and fantastic voice. Tom, in his research for his introduction, found an Everybody Fields connection and upon asking her she said she used to play in the the band. What a small world! I can just imagine her voice mixed with Sam and Jills'. She has several credits listed on their CD's.

Eric, Alejandro's engineer and road manager has close relatives in La Moille. It sounded like the band spent most of their time with them the last few days. Eric is also the engineer for the famous Continental Club, my favorite venue in Austin, Texas. Hopefully he can provide some contacts as many of my favorite artists frequent this place.
Around the Valley
Sisler Ice Cream
By Jimmy

sislersBeing an independent restaurant, our efforts have always been to help promote local businesses from our local butcher, hardware store and florist to even our ice cream selection. We believe these small, family owned companies offer a great product and the money stays locally. Every day, more and more of these small independents are being put out of business by the large chain stores moving in.

One such example is on our dessert menu. We feature Sisler's ice cream. Sisler's is an independent family owned and operated company located 30 minutes northwest of LaSalle in the small town of Ohio, Illinois. Just a few years ago, it celebrated 100 years in the ice cream making business. Although technology has advanced over time, Sisler's still hand packs each flavor for the old fashioned, soft, creamy texture. A delivery truck makes its way to us each week, with over 40 different flavors, ranging from the traditional vanilla to couch potato crunch. You will always find at least 4 of those flavors to choose from on our menu.

As a ice cream connoisseur, I must say that butter pecan is my favorite. As always, we like to use fresh, local products whenever possible so next time you are in, may I suggest a fresh fried cinnamon tortilla with Sisler's banana ice cream, fresh banana and warm caramel sauce?
Opening Day
Bringing Generations Together
by Ryan

sox opening dayThis time of year is probably my most favorite time of year. Spring training is coming to an end and the start of a new baseball season is almost upon us. While Sunday signals the official opening of the 2010 Major League Baseball season (for TV ratings), Monday is probably the more official opening day. It will be the first opening day I will miss in the last 10 years. An avid White Sox fan, I have attended opening day 10 consecutive seasons, but with some unforeseen circumstances this year, my streak will come to an end because of work. (unless I get sick.......cough, cough!)
 
What opening day does for many, is contain so much hope. (Just ask Cub fans.)  At 0-0, everyone is equal, everyone has just as much chance as the next guy. Fans of every team can just picture their favorite players hosting the trophy in late October and nowadays, sometimes early November.

 All of this reminds me of a story my Grandpa Barto once told me. It was World War II, 1945 and Grandpa Barto was on his ship in the Pacific, the USS Nashville. You might remember that the Cubs were in the World Series that year versus the Detroit Tigers. The Cubs lost the series 4 games to 3 games and all of my Grandpa's Naval buddies were giving him a pretty hard time about his Cubs going down in defeat. My Grandpa told all of them, "ah, that's okay guys, their just waiting for me to come home so I can see them win it in person!"

Well, when my Grandpa and his shipmates reunited for a 60 year reunion in the earlier part of this decade, they all asked him why the Cubs were still waiting to win that World Series for him? At that point, in his late 70's and never having witnessed a world series game of his favorite team, he had had enough, and succumbed to the pressures of my cousin, my uncle and myself. He jumped ship and joined us in celebrating the glory of the 2005 World Series Champion Chicago White Sox.

We shared a stogie that night, a few baseball stories and grins from ear to ear. That's what opening day and baseball does, it brings together generations, it provides hope and it recalls memories that can be passed from one generation to the next.  And oh yeah, Cub fans.... wait till next year!
Patio Dining
Yes you can!
By Kris
 
patio set up croppedWe've waited long enough! The patio is up and ready to go.  With expected temps this week in the upper 70's we thought we shouldn't wait any longer. 

In some ways this is the perfect time to sit outside and enjoy the fresh spring air.  There are no bugs yet and you won't be fighting the crowds for a seat until the 80 degree days kick in.  For me, a sunny day in the 70's is perfect, even if you need a light jacket.

Remember, the patio is an extension of our dining room. The same great food and service that you are used to inside is available with a beautiful spring breeze.
Just For Fun
Mullet Place
by Ray

At the riskmullet place of offending our neighbors to the north that are customers I got a chuckle out of this article. It is always fun to get a good dig in with the cheesehead in your life.
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You would think the most stolen street sign in Green Bay would be Lombardi Avenue, Reggie White Way or Brett Favre Pass. The most stolen street sign is Mullet Place. It is not named after the briefly popular helmet-style haircut of the 1980s. The street was named in the 1820s after John Mullett, a surveyor working on land claims.

There are not that many signs because the street runs just two city blocks. Mullet Place has disappeared so many times city crews have moved it higher on the street pole and out of reach. It costs about $50 to $60, including labor, for the city to replace signs. You can buy one on Ebay for 10$

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On Our Special
Oysters Rockefeller
Tatamagouche Oysters on the Half Shell
Grilled and Chilled Asparagus
Deep Fried Onion and Mushroom Blend
Half Pound Wagyu Beef Burger
Panini - Imported French Madrange Ham with Brie and Honey Mango Spread
Blackened Duck Breast, Salemville Bleu and Pear Salad
Stone Ground Mustard Crusted Steelhead Salmon
Top Sirloin and Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms
Pesto Infused Chicken Breasts
Smoked Sausage and Roasted Vegetable Penne
Roasted Cauliflower Parmesan
Win a Free Lunch


Foodie Fight Free Lunch Contest
by Kris

foodie fightEach week in the newsletter we will ask 3 questions from the Foodie Fight cards.  The first person to email us (see link below) the correct answers to all three questions will receive a complimentary free lunch.  The winner has to have the correct answer for all three questions, no exceptions.  The following week we will publish the correct answers and the winner from the previous week.  So come on in and have a drink, study the cards, test each other and have fun.    Good Luck!




1. What kind of pie did Don McLean sing about?

2. What fruit is named for its flower, which contains elements believed to resemble symbols of Christ's crucifixion?
 
3. What  was the Earl of Sandwich doing that required a free hand, causing his meals to be served between slices of bread?
 
 
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Fine Print...
You must be the first person to respond with all three correct answers.
The response must go to the email address in the above link.
You must reply within 24 hours from the time the newsletter is published.

Last Week questions and answers....


1. What rustic French dessert is traditionally made with a cake or pudding like batter topped with cherries?  Clafouti

2. Who is "The Man Who Ate Everything"? Jeffrey Steingarten
 
3. What  is the name of the root vegetable that is also known as "oyster plant" due to its oysterlike flavor?  Salsify

This weeks winner of the free lunch ... R.Johnson
Playlist Theater
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Upcoming Shows    


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Friday
April 30th

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Friday
April 16


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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
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