Friday, September 21, 2012

Foodie Fridays:Fall Favorites - Tailgate Dishes To Go, Oktoberfest & A Special Treat From J.W. Marriott Chicago!



The season is finally here. Autumn. We know you've been planning all year for that traditional stamp of approval to watch football -  lots and lots of football!

Grilling in the parking lot of the football stadium might be fun, but you can make things a whole lot easier if you have your dishes already prepared.  We're not talking store bought food - we're talking about hot, wholesome and delicious meals from Noodles!

Wisconsin Mac & Cheese


You simply can't go wrong with Noodles yummy variety of  Wisconsin Mac & Cheese,  Spaghetti & Meatballs, Penne Rosa Pasta with Parmesan-Crusted Chicken, or any variety of flavorful dishes.  Best of all large bowls are enough to feed up to 4 people!

Truffle Mac

 
You can also include salads, sandwiches, and dessert, too!

Cookies & Rice Crispie Treats


To find out more about the large variety of Noodles dishes and prep now for those football tailgate parties go to www.noodles.com




September 12th was the Berghoff Restaurant's Oktoberfest Kick-Off!  Every year the Berghoff celebrates this German-inspired seasonal festival with some of the best brats, pretzels, and beer this side of Munich.

We were privy to attend the luncheon the Berghoff hosted after the kick-off at Federal Plaza and happy to know that proceeds from the festival benefit the Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.

Carolyn Berghoff (Berghoff's owner)













Just so you know, the fun isn't over yet. You can still enjoy the Berghoff's Oktoberfest in Chicago until October 6th at the special events listed below:

Wednesday, September 26th 7:00pm – Bourbon Pairing Dinner
Join us for a delicious and decadent evening of Four Roses Bourbon & Berghoff's specially crafted meal pairings in honor of our 27th Oktoberfest (and national bourbon month). Complete with Four Roses ambassador Al Young and our executive chef Matt Reichel, the evening will include a four course menu, each course artfully prepared and paired with a bourbon drink. Our experts will explain the flavors and processes behind this gourmet experience - you don't want to miss this exclusive evening. $60 all inclusive, buy tickets and check out the menu!
Wednesday, October 3rd 6:00pm – Beer & Brat Tasting
4 types of beer + 4 types of brats (sausages for you non-German speakers out there) + 4 sides = 1 awesome night! Come join Berghoff Beer experts and our specialty sausage maker (yes, that’s a real occupation) as we teach you about what beers go best with what brats and why. For an educational and fun evening, hosted at the birthplace of Chicago alcohol (we hold the city’s #1 liquor license), you’ll want to Prost with us! $33 all inclusive. At this price, tickets will sell out fast so buy them now!   
Commemorative Cup – valid until Oct 6th, 2012
Purchased for $8.00, with $1 going to Mercy Home, this keep-sake stein gives customers a discount on Berghoff Beer refills. They’ll pay $1 LESS on all Berghoff drafts through 10/6 of this year. You’ve got to want to prost to that! 

For more information visit http://www.theberghoff.com/oktoberfest.






In honor of the Autumn Equinox, the J.W. Marriott Chicago wants to treat you to a Fall favorite!  


Pastry Chef Kimberly Junior of the JW Marriott Chicago will offer a sweet treat of free caramel apples for Facebook fans, Twitter followers and weekend guests to celebrate the first day of Fall (a day early).   

To participate simply show on your phone or print-out that you follow them on Facebook and/or Twitter.

Known for her creative desserts and addicting Frango mint brownies, Chef Junior will feature caramel dipped baby apples with sea salt and crushed house made toffee.  

Friday, September 21, 2012  - from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. JW Marriott Chicago, 151 W. Adams St.
 



Photos: Noodles courtesy of C-Style Magazine
              Berghoff Oktoberfest courtesy of Donna Binbek Photography for C-Style Magazine

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