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On Special
Triggerfish
By Aly
We just recently added an interesting and unique fish to our specials menu, Triggerfish. Prior to this, I knew nothing about this fish, had never heard of it, and of course never tried it. I have to say working at Uptown has truly broadened my food palate and knowledge in many ways. I would have never been introduced to some of the foods and cooking styles had I worked somewhere else. Our chef creates new and exciting dishes so our customers can try something you may or may not have tried before. I learn something new everyday I come to work. Today for instance, I learned what a triggerfish is.  There are roughly 40 species of triggerfish. They stand out among many of other fish because of their brightly colored spots and lines. The primary habit for this fish is in tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world. The head of the triggerfish is interesting in that it is very large and oval shaped. They have very small yet strong jaws that are designed to crush shells. When first looking at a picture of this fish, I thought of Dory from the movie "Finding Nemo". The triggerfish is ruthless when it comes to defending it's territory, offspring, and food. They make their nest in reefs. Unfortunately for some scuba divers and snorkelers, they find out the hard way being viciously attacked by triggerfish protecting its territory. This exotic fish has a lovely texture, it is neither too meaty nor too flaky. I would compare this fish to a snapper. I liked the mild flavoring, it was not over the top. With that said, come in and try some triggerfish for yourself. I know you will be pleased. We will be serving it oven baked in a parchment bag with pan roasted assorted vegetables and a tarragon lemon wine butter sauce. It's served with locally grown chipotle roasted corn on the cob. Delicious! |
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New Weekly Special
Taco Tuesdays
By Ryan
 The idea behind our weekly specials is to offer our customers something new and interesting that you can't already have anywhere else. To round out our list of weekly specials, we have added "Fish Taco Tuesday." The addition of this special allows us to offer an affordable and interesting special every day of the week.
"Taco Tuesday" will be available all day every Tuesday for dine-in or carry-out. The offer will be for our version of a fish taco which will include panko breaded tilapia, red cabbage and chipotle mayo with a mango salsa. They will be served with corn chips and adobo sauce.
We will offer 3 tacos for $6.75 or for $2.50 each, no limit.
Starting Tuesday, August 16th, stop in for this deal and try a Corona or any of our freshly made margarita's, chips and salsa, del caribe cheese or anything else you might associate with an authentic Mexican meal.
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Christmas is Coming
Book Your Holiday Parties!
By Jim
 It is still the middle of August, the dog days are pretty much upon us and wouldn't it be nice if we got a little snow to cool us off? Actually, I do not think any of us want it to snow but when you think of it, it gets you thinking about Christmas. Yeah, I know, Christmas? Now? It seems every year the stores put out the Christmas displays earlier and earlier, doesn't it? Now is our time to bring it up. December seems to be the month that everyone likes to get together for parties. Whether it be family, friends, coworkers, you name it, any reason to get together and party. Well, now is the perfect time to think ahead for some prime dates that our banquet room is available. We still do have a couple of our "high demand" weekend dates available. Call and reserve the space today to avoid the stress of putting it together at the last minute. By getting in early, you not only insure that you have the date you want this year, but you also have first choice to rebook it for returning years. We also have a semi-private area that is perfect for those groups that are a bit smaller and do not necessarily need the large space and privacy that our banquet room offers. Either way, call us today and check this off your list. As we all know, time flies and before you know it, "the season" will be upon us.
Click the link below to view information on our banquet room. Here you will find all your answers on policies, pricing and menu.
Banquet Room Information
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"Burger Me" Thursday -
Burger and a Beer 10 Bucks!
Available all day every Thursday, we will be offering an enticing and different gourmet burger along with any beer for just $10. This is correct, any beer, including our selection of 10 microbrews!
This week we are offering the "Cordon Bleu" burger. This burger is going to be topped with ham and swiss cheese.
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Three Things to Try
 By Ryan - Roasted Boneless Pork Loin - Every Saturday night we will be offering a slow roasted boneless pork loin. This special is slow roasted in the same manner that our famous prime rib is, which is the first great thing about it. I also enjoy the boneless part too. My personal preference for any type of meat is a cut that does not include the bone. I always find myself trimming off more fat than I desire. This pork loin is so moist, lean and tasteful that I could easily have it every Saturday night. Not only is the pork fantastic, but it also comes with our daily mashed potato and seasonal vegetable along with a bourbon demi glaze, all for $16.75. In an economy where consumers our looking for value, look no further!  By Brett- Wagyu Burger - This week I suggest you try the wagyu burger. It's probably the tastiest burger I've ever had! The burger is served on a bun with Wagyu beef, caramelized onions, blue cheese, shitake mushrooms and as a side our house made potato chips. What is Wagyu beef? Its similar to your average angus beef burger, but better. The meat from Wagyu cattle is known for it's several characteristics, natural enhanced flavor, tenderness and juiciness, and it's high market value. The wagyu burger will be a hit so stop in before it's gone!
 By Nikki - Chicken Puttanesca - On my break the other night, I was deciding what I should get to eat. I asked another employee and she told me to try the chicken puttanesca. I thought that was a really good idea and of course I wasn't surprised. It was mouthwatering. The fusilli pasta is topped with a robust sauce with tomato, garlic, onion, kalamata olive, anchovy, capers, and green pepper. The grilled butter garlic infused chicken is delicious and made this dish complete to me. Don't forget to add our reggiano parmesan.. mmm!
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"Not Your Everyday Specials"
Monday Nights, Steak Diane
Every Monday after 4 pm, we will be serving Steak Diane for $14.75. This will be just like the Red Door Inn. With Victor's stamp of approval.
Fish Taco Tuesdays
Every Tuesday, we will be serving fish tacos. The taco includes panko breaded tilapia, red cabbage, chipotle mayonnaise, and a mango salso. They will be served with corn chips and adobo sauce. Available for dine in and carryout. 3 for $6.75 or 2.50 each.
Wienerschnitzel Wednesday
Every Wednesday after 4pm, we will be serving authentic German Wienerschnitzel. Served with roasted asparagus, spaetzel and veal demi glaze it is only $11.75.
Burger Me Thursday - "Cordon Bleu"
Each week we change our bizarre burger and serve it all day with any beer in house for only $10.00! This week we are doing the "Cordon Bleu" Burger. Topped with ham and swiss cheese. Available ALL DAY Thursday, August 11th.
Friday Nights, Seafood Mixed Grill
4 oz. broiled lobster tail with drawn butter, 4 oz. cod filet
with basil cream, and 4 oz. whitefish parmesan with lemon caper butter. All for only $19.75
Prime Rib, Friday and Saturday Evening
Available after 4pm every Friday and Saturday night is our herb crusted prime rib of beef. Our prime rib is slow roasted for several hours in our 1980 alto shaam. It is served with au jus, mushrooms and your choice of side dish. Available in 12oz or 16oz
 Boneless Pork Loin, Saturday Nights
Saturday night after 4pm we will be serving a slow roasted boneless pork loin. It will be served with our mashed potato of the day, our special vegetable of the week and a bourbon demi glaze. All for $16.75
Sunday, All Day, Sizzling Fajita and Margaritas
You get a chicken fajita with a 64 ounce pitcher of margaritas, perfect for a relaxing Sunday! Serves 2 for $20!
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On Special This Week
appetizers
all american artisanal cheese sampler
1. Crave Les Freres Farmstead Cheese(USA) 2. Reny Picot Mantoro Michigan
Manchego(USA) 3. Satori Bellavitano Gold (USA) 4. Widmer Cheddar(USA)
5. Roth Buttermilk Blue Affinee(USA) 6. Sap Sago, Switzerland. serves 2 to 4 people 19.75
oysters on the half shell
blackberry point oysters from northwest coast of
prince edward island, canada. clean, crisp medium to large size
with a medium to high salty finish. served with a mignonette 10.75
sushi platter
fresh yellowfin tuna, salmon, and hamachi served sashimi
style over shredded daikon and cucumber with black and red caviar,
wasabi, pickled ginger and soy 15.25
salad
panzanella chicken salad
warm bread salad with freshly baked chunks of italian bread,
italian marinated chicken, tossed romaine, grape tomatoes, parsley,
pinenuts and balsamic vinaigrette dressing 13.50
sandwich
blue cheese and mushroom wagyu burger
wagyu beef burger topped with salemville blue cheese and shiitake
mushrooms. served with fresh housemade potato chips 11.75
mesculyn salad & panini sandwich combo
mortadella, havarti cheese, caramelized vidalia onions and stone
ground horseradish mustard. served with a mesculyn, walnut and
gorgonzola salad. balsamic vinaigrette dressing 10.75
with cup of soup of the day 12.25
entrees
infused chicken
two six ounce butter garlic infused chicken breasts served
with a white wine cream sauce and our seasoned rice blend 13.75
stuffed chicken breast
breaded boneless chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto
and white cheddar cheese. served with our rice blend 11.75
chicken puttanesca
grilled butter garlic infused chicken and a robust sauce
with tomato, garlic, onion, kalamata olive, anchovy, capers, and
green pepper over fusilli pasta. reggiano parmesan 15.75
lemon pepper red snapper
broiled lemon pepper red snapper filet. served with sauteed
spinach and roasted red pepper butter 17.25
trigger fish en papillote
trigger fish and pan roasted assorted vegetables with a tarragon
lemon wine butter sauce oven baked in a parchment bag.
served with chipotle roasted corn on the cob 17.75
bbq glazed baby back ribs
2 pounds of chipotle bbq glazed baby back ribs
served with buttermilk breaded onion rings 22.50
dessert
pie a la mode
housemade pina colada pie, warmed and served wtih
sisler's french vanilla ice cream 5.75
custard pie with caramel sauce
house made custard pie and caramel sauce.
topped with crushed sugared walnuts. 5.75
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Foodie Fight
Each week in the newsletter, we will ask three 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 lunch. The winner has to have the exact answer for all three questions, no exceptions! The following week we will publish the correct answers and the winner of the previous week. So come in and have a drink, study the cards, test each other and have fun. Good Luck!
1. What sandwich is named for a comic strip character?
2. What kind of bowl reacts with egg proteins to create more stable, voluminous beaten egg whites?
3. How many hours is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's general limit for leaving perishable foods out at room temperature?
Email your answers to foodiefight@uptowngrill.com
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.
Participants are eligible to win a limit of 3 times a year.
Last weeks questions and answers...
1. What is the name of the potato and onion omelet found on a Spanish restaurant menu? TORTILLA
2. What step in bread-making develops the gluten in flour, giving structure to yeast breads? KNEADING
3. What is the name of a traditional English dessert that layers spirit-laden cake with jam, custard, whipped cream, and garnish? TRIFLE
Last weeks winner of the free lunch ....... Dave Brewer
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Uptown Grill
601 First St.
La Salle, IL 61301
815-224-4545
Monday - Thursday
11AM -10PM
Friday - Saturday
11 AM - 11PM
Sunday
12PM - 10PM
uptowngrill.com
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