Monday, December 31, 2012
Help ensure that 2013 is your best year ever with some of these old New Year's Eve traditions and superstitions.
New Year's Eve has long been a day for reconciling the previous year, writing resolutions for a fresh start and ringing in midnight with the Times Square ball dropping and a glass of champagne. But for some, New Year's Eve is about doing everything you can to ensure that the upcoming year is as wonderful as possible - whether that means by eating the right foods or wearing the right undergarments. Since you can never have have too much good luck, Patch rounded up our top five favorite New Year's Eve superstitions. Do you have any of your own? Let us know in the comments! 1) Seafood - Fish is a New Year's Eve favorite around the world. In Italy, they enjoy baccalà (dried salt cod). In Poland and Germany, they down herring at midnight, …
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Kendell DeBoom, chef and co-owner of the Festive Frog Vintage Rentals, offers up her top tips for hosting a New Year's Eve party to remember.
Courtesy of Kendell DeBoom, chef and co-owner of the Festive Frog Vintage Rentals. I love entertaining, particularly when I have prepared in advance, so that I can also enjoy the party with my guests! In culinary terms, this is referred to as mise en place....or having everything in place, set-up and ready to go. Try to visualize and plan as much as possible ahead of time, so that you can enjoy the evening with your guests! 1. Come up with a theme. This might be as simple as the color choices in napkins, serving pieces and floral. Try to incorporate your decorating, the cocktail choices and menu around your theme. Think about how formal you want the event to be. A party where guests hang out in the kitchen will be less formal than …
The American Academy of Ophthalmology offer some advice for a safe New Year's celebration.
The following public service announcement was provided by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A champagne toast is a great way to welcome 2013, but be mindful as you uncork the bottle: warm bottles of champagne and improper cork-removal techniques cause serious, potentially blinding eye injuries every year. The American Academy of Ophthalmology warns that champagne bottles contain pressure as high as 90 pounds per square inch – more than the pressure found inside a typical car tire. This pressure can launch a champagne cork at 50 miles per hour as it leaves the bottle — fast enough to shatter glass. It's also fast enough to permanently damage vision. Champagne cork mishaps can lead to various, serious eye injuries, such as rupture of …
Patch checked with experts around the North Shore and put together a list of their suggestions.
Are you searching for that perfect bottle of bubbly to bring to a New Year's Eve party or to enjoy during a quiet evening at home, but you're overwhelmed by the choices in the sparkling wine section? Patch is here to help. We checked in with experts around the North Shore to get their recommendations. Here's what they said: Sandeep Ghaey, owner of Vinic Wine Company, 1509 Chicago Ave. in Evanston. Ghaey said they like to "steer people away from the names that they're familiar with. … You can get a lot of bang for your buck from smaller sellers and smaller producers," he said. For a good value, Ghaey recommends sparkling wine from France. It's cheaper if you don't buy from Champagne region, because the land is so expensive there, he said. …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Make your reservations now at one of these Lake County locations to ring in New Year's Eve in style.
Bring on the bubbly! It is almost time to ring in the New Year. No plans yet? That's OK - Patch scoured the area and compiled this list of festive options for you. Grayslake The Vine Martini & Wine Bar Emil's Tavern on Center The Last Chance Saloon Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Deer Path Inn Grille 43 The Grille on Laurel South Gate Cafe Lovells of Lake Forest Inovasi Francesca Intimo Libertyville Trattoria Pomigliano Mickey Finn’s Brewery Austin’s Saloon & Eatery
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Plenty of places nearby to countdown with friends and family.
Many local restaurants and venues have found their own way to bring the magic of a New Year's Eve in Times Square to Lake County. From restaurants to comedy clubs, there is an event to fit any gathering of friends and family. We've rounded up a list of events sure to please all ages, palates and funny bones. 1. The Deerpath Inn, Lake Forest http://dpihotel.com/ (847) 234-2280 Adults $79, Children 12 and under $39 Dinner seating in the English Room offered from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for a special five-course meal, ending with traditional French log-cake La Buche De Noel for dessert. Champagne is poured with dinner. Call for reservations. 2. New Year's Eve in the Amber Room, Mickey Finn's Brewery, Libertyville http://www.mickeyfinnsbrewery.com/…
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Inovasi Restaurant
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The Grille On Laurel
181 E Laurel Ave, Lake Forest, IL
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10:12 pm on Monday, December 31, 2012
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