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New Show Announcement
Ray Wylie Hubbard
By Ryan
 On Thursday night October 25th, The Uptown Playlist Theater will be hosting Ray Wylie Hubbard. Many of our regular patrons are probably familiar with the work of Hubbard, but for those of you who are not, it's not often you get the opportunity to see a legend like this in your own back yard. Ray has crossed many music genre's over his long career. From "folk" to Texas country to "honky-tonk fog."
He is now known as a "songwriter's songwriter." If you are an average music fan like myself, it's very possible that you've not heard the name Ray Wylie Hubbard. Once I learned he was playing here, I started to listen to his music, and I was shocked to find that a large majority of the songs I enjoy while working in our dining room were either sung by or written by Ray Wylie Hubbard.
One of the more intriguing bits of information I came across was learning that he has recorded "acclaimed albums" with Gurf Morlix. Gurf Morlix is another artist that has graced the stage of The Uptown Playlist Theater, and again, was relative unknown to myself. But, of all the shows that have gone on here, Gurf Morlix and Sam Baker were probably the show that really opened my musical horizons. Gurf was kind of an introduction to that "cosmic/outlaw Texas country scene" and turned me onto something I never believed would be on my playlist. And to now have another legend of that genre, with perhaps even more history behind him, will be an experience that I very much look forward to. On Ray's webpage I came across a review of his career and his latest album from the viewpoint of Richard Skanse, Editor of Lone Star Music Magazine. Below I included a few excerpts that I found to be very descriptive of our future guest. Here's hoping that many of you are as excited for this show as I am!
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"As a music lover of impeccable taste, odds are that you're already looking forward to spending the better part of the next hour - and several more after that - getting rather obsessively familiar with this latest serving of song and groove from Ray Wylie Hubbard. Having no doubt played his last album, 2010's A. Enlightenment, B. Endarkenment (Hint: There is No C), to digital bits - and committed to memory such earlier chestnuts as Snake Farm, Growl, Eternal and Lowdown, Crusades of the Restless Knights, and maybe even everything else going all the way back to that 1975 Cowboy Twinkies LP that Hubbard himself would rather you forget - you probably can't wait to tuck into The Grifter's Hymnal and leisurely savor it from end to end.
 This, of course, is how things should be. But a couple of variables could throw the above plan off the rails a bit. Suppose, for instance, that the damn Mayans were right, and what's left of 2012 is all the time we have left, period. Or, maybe despite that aforementioned impeccable music taste, you've somehow managed to make it this far into the 21st century without ever hearing of this Hubbard fellow. Grim scenarios, yes, but fear not; because whether you're short on time due to an impending apocalypse or simply need a tidy introduction to bring you up to speed, the opening track on The Grifter's Hymnal, "Coricidin Bottle," tells you everything you need to know in just under two minutes. What it tells you about The Grifter's Hymnal is that the record rocks. And what it tells you about Ray Wylie Hubbard is, he's the kind scrapper poet with the devil-may-care wherewithal to write both "lay down a groove like a monkey gettin' off" and "shakes the mortal coil round my amaranthine soul" into the same song - and the lethal charm and chops to pull it off.
Hubbard's been chasing that carrot since the '60s, when he started his journey as a folk singer in his native Oklahoma before falling in with the wild and wooly cosmic/outlaw Texas country scene of the '70s - in large part by way of penning the immortal "Up Against the Wall (Redneck Mother)," which Jerry Jeff Walker recorded on his seminal 1973 album ¡Viva Terlingua! Hubbard gigged constantly and recorded sporadically throughout the rest of the '70s and '80s, but it wasn't until he stumbled out of his "honky-tonk fog" and into sobriety that his career as a songwriter's songwriter began in earnest with 1994's Loco Gringo's Lament. He's moved from strength to strength ever since, recording a handful of acclaimed albums with noted producers Lloyd Maines and Gurf Morlix and cementing his standing as one of the most respected artists on the modern Americana scene."
-Richard Skanse, Lone Star Music Magazine
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From the Bar
New Beer on Tap: Stone IPA
By Jimmy
Coming this week, there will be a new draft beer added to our microbrew selection. In the quest to provide a great beer selection from breweries all over the world, there are criteria we look for in choosing what is added. Seasonality is one of them, and the summer is a perfect time for a high hop IPA. We are introducing Stone IPA coming from Escondido, California.
 Stone Brewery was born back in 1996, so it is fairly new to the brew-making game. Steve Wagner and Greg Koch met when Steve, playing in a band, had rented a studio owned by Greg. A few years later they again met at a beer seminar in Los Angeles. Seeing both had such an interest in beer and the beer-making process, they also realized they liked the same tastes and ideals in brewing. After attending several beer seminars, touring over 100 breweries and learning about the brewing process, they decided they needed to open their own brewery. Stone quickly became one of America's fastest growing breweries and is now the 11th largest brewery in the United States.
An IPA (India Pale Ale) is by definition highly hopped and containing a high percentage of alcohol. Stone Brewery's IPA was born in 1997, though the concept originally developed in the late 18th century when the English would send beer across the ocean on ships to India. With no refrigeration and taking so long to get there, the beer never tasted like it was intended to. They did know that hops and alcohol are natural preservatives, so the more of each, the better it will be after the months it took to reach its destination. Stone IPA has a ton of hop aroma with a medium malt character and abundant citrus flavors. Hops, hops and more hops is what this beer is all about. Beer Advocate recently rated this as the "King of the West Coast IPA's." Next time you are in, give one of these 16 oz. full-flavored brews a try.
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On Special
Fresh Fruit and Lump Crab Meat Salad
By Brett 
The heat is unbearable this week, and it looks like we might even have a few more days to go... and who knows what's in store after that! If you're like me, then you're tired of cooking, you're tired of standing around in a hot kitchen, and you just want to be cool! This week we will do our part by providing a very light and refreshing summer salad. So to beat the heat, this week I recommend you try our lump crab and fresh fruit salad.
The presentation of this salad is awesome - there are so many colors! The salad comes on a bed of iceberg lettuce decorated with colorful, fresh fruit. Some of the fruits include watermelon, pineapple, grapes, kiwi and trio of melon. In the middle of the salad, there is a scoop of real lump crab meat (not the fake stuff) and a scoop of cottage cheese. To top it off - the best part - is it also comes with a scoop of orange sorbet, so now you don't even need to order dessert! This special salad has been a big hit so stop in while it lasts!
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Uptown Playlist Theater
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Click here to see a music video for
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 Ray Wylie Hubbard
Thursday, October 25th
Tickets $25
Miles Nielsen & The Rusted Hearts
Wednesday, November 21st
Tickets $20
We now have tickets available for sale on our website at uptowngrill.com 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 12th will feature our Bruschetta Burger. A fresh twist to an old favorite - this tasty burger is served open face on crusty, Italian bread.
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 midwest artisanal cheese sampler 1. Shepherd's Way (Minnesota) 2. Reny Picot Saint Rocco Triple Creme (Michigan) 3. Ludwig Kickapoo (Illinois) 4. Prairie Breeze Cheddar (Iowa) 5. Carr Valley Billy Blue Goat (Wisconsin) serves 2 to 4 people 19.75
peach 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
lump crab and fruit salad
real lump crab meat salad on a bed of lettuce with cottage
cheese, orange sorbet, grapes, strawberry, pineapple,
tomato, cucumber, and a trio of melon 13.75
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
entrees
bacon wrapped pork filet medallions
pork filet medallions wrapped in applewood smoked bacon
with a shiitake port wine sauce. Served with tri-colored
fingerling potatoes and sauteed french style green beans,
almonds and fried shallots in plugra butter 21.75
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
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
dessert
chocolate lovin spooncake
deep rich double chocolate fudge topped
with shaved chocolate and ganache 6.75 |
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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. Who has been likened to Joe Camel and the Marlboro Man by corporate watchdogs seeking his retirement and an end to food marketing to children?
2. What is the cooking term for plunging hot food, usually vegetables, into cold water to halt the cooking action?
3. What slang term describes a "foodie" who will go to the ends of the world in pursuit of exotic and bizarre food?
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 is the essential, captured ingredient in whipped cream, cakes, and meringues?
................... air
2. What spice is the bark of an evergreen tree that is rolled into "quills"?
................. cinnamon
3. What was the secret ingredient for a 2010 episode of Iron Chef America that drew a record-breaking 7.6 million viewers? .....................produce from the white house garden
Last Week's Winner: .....................Amy Kelley
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Uptown Grill
601 First Street | LaSalle, IL 61301 | 815.224.4545
Monday - Thursday: 11am -10pm
Friday - Saturday: 11am - 11pm
Sunday: 12pm - 10pm
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