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New Show Announcement
Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts
By Ryan
Performing Wednesday night November 21st will be the Rockford, IL based band, Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts. We will hosting this show the night before Thanksgiving. We have never had a show the night before Thanksgiving but, after having Miles here previously, we made the decision that this would be the perfect night to host this show. We suggested it to Miles last April and he instantly obliged. If you are one of the many people that enjoy going out on Thanksgiving Eve to have a good time, you are going to want to make arrangements to be here.
Miles Nielsen has really become something of a big thing recently. He is playing shows all over the country and was responsible for the sound track of the Oscar winning movie "Undefeated". They may not be playing shows at smaller venues like ours for much longer. And as someone following in the footsteps of his own father, I hate to use this and put it out there (I know how you feel Miles), but he is also the son of Cheap Trick front man, Rick Nielsen. Miles is carving his own niche in the music industry and may be on the verge of creating his own famed musical career.
When Miles played here in April, we wrote the following one week before his show. "As the day of the Miles Nielsen show grows near, I feel an urge to put a warning out there for those of you who have not yet gotten tickets. We've heard a lot of people buzzing about this show. If you don't get your tickets soon, you may end up on the inevitable ticket waiting list."
Well, I can promise you that this will be the case again. I had not heard of Miles Nielsen prior to the first show, but it seemed as if a lot of our patrons were well aware of him. And those that weren't, like myself, certainly are aware of him now. The show is easily in my Top 5 favorite that we have had here. The musical performance was fantastic, and Miles was quite the entertainer as well. I truly believe this is a show, and a night, that you don't want to miss.
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From the Bar
Champagne Under the Sea
By Jimmy
I recently read an article about some of the world's oldest champagne selling for more than $160,000 at an auction in Finland. This amazed me and I had to read further. Apparently back in 2010, divers found a shipwreck in the Baltic Sea that contained over 160 bottles of champagne dating back as early as the late 18th century. The bottles were stored perfectly horizontal in cold, dark waters of the shipwreck for more than 200 years. What is remarkable is that after opening one of these 200 year old bottles, it is said that they actually taste better than one that is stored in a cellar for all that time. Well just recently, some of these wines were sold and one went for as much as $18,800 for a single bottle. The brands found at the bottom of the sea were Cliquot, Heidsieck and Juglar. Juglar was a wine house that disappeared back in the 1820's, but Cliquot and Heidieck are still producing champagnes today.
This was interesting because we carry both of these brands on our wine list.
Cliquot was founded in 1772 by Phillipe Cliquot-Muiron. His son, Francois Clicquot then in control of the company, married Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin but he died in 1805. This left his widow (veuve in French) in control of a company variously involved in banking, wool trading, and champagne production. Under Madame Cliquot's guidance, the firm focused entirely on the wine-making process and, over time, established champagne as a favored drink of nobility. She is credited with a great breakthrough in champagne handling that made mass production of the wine possible. Vueve has been a premium champagne for hundreds of years and is easily recognised by its distinctive bright yellow label. If you have a good reason to celebrate, Vueve, like Dom Perignon, is a great champagne.
 Heidsieck and Co. was founded in 1785 by Florens Lous Heidsieck and also quickly became one of the premiere champagne houses of France. It also became a highly distributed wine to the noble courts of France and England. By 1815, Henry Piper had joined the company along with Florens' nephew Christian. After the death of Florens, the company name changed to Piper-Heidsieck. Over the years, the look of the company has gone to its current red label - also one that is highly recognizable. In 2000, the company was the first house to introduce 1/4 size bottles to the market. Those cute red bottles with the gold foil were the latest trend. Many of you who are familiar with the TV series "Sex and the City" might have seen the girls enjoying one of these through a straw on one of their many nights out on the town.
Next time you are in, try one of the best and oldest of champagnes in the world... fortunately not at auction prices!
Here is a link to the article:
http://digitaljournal.com/article/294823
Here is a short video of the bottle:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-10673322
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On Special
Pretzel Crusted Rainbow Trout
By Josh
On special this week, we are featuring Pretzel Crusted Rainbow Trout. This fish is native to the tributaries that feed into the Pacific Ocean from North America and Asia. Most closely related to the salmon, this trout is a popular target for sport fisherman. Being very popular in Western cuisine, rainbow trout is typically farm raised or caught wild within the streams of the U.S. This trout has a tender and mild flesh with almost nutty flavor and is sought after for its omega-3 fatty acids which help prevent heart attack, stroke and heart disease.
Here at Uptown, we are lightly pan frying the trout in a pretzel crust which is a new spin on the traditional bread crumb crust used at many other places. The fish is then topped with a stone ground mustard caper butter with a side of sauteed french style green beans and fried shallots. This light and fresh dish is a great take on a perfect summer entree that will definitely leave you fullfilled.
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July 3rd Fireworks
Watch from our Patio!
 Our hours for the Fourth of July weekend will be:
Tuesday, July 3rd | 11am to 10pm
Wednesday, July 4th | 4pm to 10pm
The city of Peru will host their fireworks on Tuesday night, July 3rd at dusk. The fireworks will be shot off from Water Street which is just a few blocks down the road from us. Over the years we have been able to see several good shows from our front entrance. Now that we have revamped our sidewalk tables, come enjoy a great view of the Peru fireworks.
Obviously, the fireworks that are let off close to the ground, are those that can be heard, but not seen. The rest of the show is in plain sight looking west from either our patio or sidewalk. I know the crowds on Water Street can be huge, so why fight it? Stop down to the Uptown, pull up a seat and of course our staff will be here to serve cocktails, appetizers, dinner or any other preference you might have, no wrist band required.
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Uptown Playlist Theater
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Click here to see a music video for
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Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts
Wednesday, November 21st
Tickets $20
Please purchase tickets in person or online only.
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"Not Your Everyday Specials"
Monday Nights, Steak Diane
Every Monday after 4 pm, we will be serving Steak Diane for $15.75. 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 pineapple black bean salsa. 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
Every week we have a new burger creation that we serve all day with any beer in house for only $10.00! Thursday, July 5th will feature our poutine burger, topped with a delicious combination of fries, cheese curds and flavorful gravy.
Friday Nights, Seafood Mixed Grill
4 oz. grilled lobster tail with drawn butter, 4 oz. tilapia filet with crab meat stuffing, and 4 oz. whitefish parmesan with lemon caper butter. All for only $19.75
Friday Nights, Surf Your Turf
Friday nights we offer a 4oz lobster tail that you can add to any steak on our menu for only $5.38! This means that you will pay what we pay for the lobster and not a penny more!
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.
 Slow Roasted Boneless Pork Loin,
Saturday Evenings
Available after 4pm every Saturday night we have slow roasted boneless pork loin with a bourbon demi glaze. 10oz sliced pork loin served with our daily mashed potato and vegetable side
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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Specials This Week
appetizer
oysters on the half shell
blackberry point oysters from northwest coast of prince edward island, canada. clean, crisp medium to large size. initial mild
sweetness with medium to high salty finish. served with a mignonette 10.75
southwestern scallop ceviche
mexican dry bay scallops tossed with lime, cilantro,
shallots, roasted corn and fresh avocado served with freshly fried
cumin tortilla chips 10.75peach and brie quesadillas
two 6 inch tortillas filled with fresh peaches and brie cheese.
served with a honey lime dipping sauce 8.25
salad and sandwich
mesculyn salad & panini sandwich combo
cuban marinated pork, smoked gouda cheese and black bean aioli.
served with a mesculyn, walnut and gorgonzola salad. balsamic
vinaigrette dressing 11.25 with cup of soup of the day 12.75
black bean veggie burger
topped with sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on a fresh
baked kaiser roll. served with housemade fresh cut french fries 8.75
fried chicken salad
fried chicken breast over a bed of spinach with cashews,
hard boiled egg, pineapple, alfalfa sprouts, roasted red peppers,
white asparagus, tomato, cucumbers and roasted beets.
raspberry honey vinaigrette 12.50
entrees
applewood smoked baby back ribs
1 1/2 pounds of applewood smoked baby back ribs
served with roasted chipotle corn on the cobb 24.75
bacon wrapped pork filet
bacon wrapped pork filet served with tri-colored fingerling potato and sauteed french style green beans, almonds and fried shallots in a plugra butter 19.75 fish & chips
deep fried harp beer battered white bass filets served with fresh fried "chips,"
tartar sauce and malt vinegar 9.75
pretzel crusted rainbow trout
10 oz. pan fried pretzel crusted rainbow trout with a stone ground mustard
caper butter. served with sauteed french style green beans,
almonds and fried shallots in a plugra butter. 19.75
pan seared sea scallops
seared sea scallops with roasted red pepper butter.
served with sauteed swiss chard 22.75
strozzapretti with asparagus and shiitake mushrooms
sauteed asparagus, grape tomato, shallot, fresh fennel and shiitake
mushrooms in a white wine lemon basil broth.
topped with freshly shaved reggiano parmesan 15.75
stuffed chicken breast
lightly breaded and fried chicken breast stuffed
with prosciutto and comte cheese. served with white
wine cream sauce and our rice blend 13.75
dessertaffogato al cafe
traditional italian espresso dessert made
with vanilla ice cream 4.75 |
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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 is the essential, captured ingredient in whipped cream, cakes, and meringues?
2. What spice is the bark of an evergreen tree that is rolled into "quills"?
3. What was the secret ingredient for a 2010 episode of Iron Chef America that drew a record-breaking 7.6 million viewers? E-mail 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 up to 3 times a year.
Last Week's Questions & Answers: 1. What are the most common item found at farmers markets in Iowa in October?
..................... brussel sprouts 2. What is the fictional berry on the lickable, fruit flavored wallpaper in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory? ..................... Snozzberry 3. What video cooking series introduced in 2010 was hosted by White House chefs and guest chefs to demonstrate how to make healthy, affordable famly dinners? .....................
...........Lets Cook
Last Week's Winner: ..................... NO WINNER
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Uptown Grill
601 First St.
La Salle, IL 61301
815-224-4545
Monday - Thursday
11AM -10PM
Friday - Saturday
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Sunday
12PM - 10PM
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