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| Champagne-tini Tasting in South Naperville |
| When: | Dec 01, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM | | Cost: | $18 at the Door, $15 Advance Paid Registration | | Phone: | 630-904-1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Waterford Spirits & Fine Wines (now Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines), 60564 |
| | Champagne-tini Tasting
$18 at the door or $15.00 advance paid registration
Ever head of a champagne-tini? Well you can’t miss this event because you haven’t had champagne until you’ve had a champagne-tini. The Champagne-tini was first created by Jerry Thomas in 1928 and is now making a huge come-back in the bars with all o...
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| Champagne and Caviar Tasting at Binny's Ivanhoe Castle |
| When: | Dec 01, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 5-8pm | | Cost: | $35 for club members/$45 non-members. | | Phone: | 773-935-9400 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's Ivanhoe Castle, 60657 |
| | Don't miss one of the biggest tastings of the year! More than 100 Champagnes and sparkling wines will be poured for this huge event! From the mass-produced favorites to the small-production rarities, highlights will include Roederer Cristal, Dom Perignon, Krug Grande Cuvee, and more. In addition to the selection of cheeses ...
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| Champagne Class - Celebrate the Season! |
| When: | Dec 01, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 8:00 p.m. | | Cost: | $55.00 | | Phone: | 708-442-8661 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Parallel 42 Wine Cafe, 60546 |
| | Come and join us as we explore the acclaimed Champagne house of Chateau Pannier and celebrate the season! We will be tasting the 1996 Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rose, Brut Selection and 1998 Vintage Brut. Class includes cheese and fruit pairings and educational packet....
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| Customer Appreciation Night |
| When: | Dec 02, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 6pm ~ 9pm | | Cost: | | | Phone: | 708 364-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Twisted Vine, 60467 |
| | The Twisted Vine celebrates its 3rd Anniversary! On Friday, December 2nd, come help us celebrate on our "Customer Appreciation Night". 6pm ~ 9pm. Taste 30 different wines....
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| Free Grower-Bottler Champagne tasting |
| When: | Dec 02, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 3:30-6:00 | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 312-527-5810 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Artisan cellar, 60654 |
| | Join us for an absolutely free tasting of small grower-bottler Champagnes. Taste and learn why these are the most exciting and distinctive Champagnes produced. These wines are produced by the same people who grow the grapes-a rarity in the Champagne region. Most of the 'Big Guys' buy their fruit and produce MILLIONS of bott...
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| Swiss Wine Tasting in Downtown Naperville |
| When: | Dec 03, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM | | Cost: | FREE | | Phone: | 630-848-1445 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Peterson Wine Cellars, 60540 |
| | Swiss Wine Tasting – FREE
Come and taste the special wines produced in Switzerland. The tasting will be presented by Laurent from Swiss Wine Cellars. Laurent is from Switzerland and is the owner of the only import company that specializes in Swiss wines in the United States. Don’t miss this special opportunity to taste som...
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| DiCarlo's: "Best of Show" Holiday Tasting |
| When: | Dec 03, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm | | Cost: | $10.00 per person at the door | | Phone: | 847-566-4600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | DiCarlo Fine Wines and Spirits, 60060 |
| | Saturday, December 3rd “Best of Show” Special Holiday Tasting. The 50 top wines from our Fall Food & Wine Festival will be available for you to revisit, taste and purchase (Lot’s of Holiday Special Pricing) from 12 noon to 4PM in the Mundelein store. Enjoy a festive atmosphere and more GREAT FOOD from Philly G’s. A special ...
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| Tiny Bubbles Class at West Town Tavern |
| When: | Dec 03, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00pm | | Cost: | $35 | | Phone: | 312-666-6175 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | West Town Tavern, 60622 |
| | Ring in the holidays with festive sparkling wines from around the world with local Winediva, Christine Blumer. Learn to choose the perfect Champagne for your gathering and discover the nuances of vintage, rose, blanc de blanc, and demi-sec treats. Class includes recipes for fizzy cocktails as well. Reservations and pre-paym...
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| BIN 36 hosts WINE BASICS 103: Food and Wine Synergy: How to Pair Wine and Food |
| When: | Dec 04, 2005 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $45 per person | | Phone: | (312) 755-9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | BIN 36, 60610 |
| | BIN School, strives to educate guests about wine in an approachable, down-to-earth way.
WINE Basics 103: Food and aWine Synergy: How to Pair Wine and Food
A light four-course meal with wine pairings will be served.
$45 per person.
BIN School students recieve 20 percent off their dinner when dining before or after their BIN...
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| Moet-Chandon Champagne Tasting at Geja's Cafe |
| When: | Dec 04, 2005 (Sun) | | Time: | 1 pm sharp! | | Cost: | $23 per person | | Phone: | 773-281-9101 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Geja's Cafe, 60614 |
| | Join us for a special tasting open to the public featuring seven uniquely delicious wines from the worlds largest champagne house-Moet Chandon. (Yes-we will be tasting Dom Perignon which is worth the $23 alone). Bread and cheese will accompany the wines. After the event Geja's will offer a one time sale of any of the Moet C...
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| DiCarlo's: 2nd Annual Cellar Tasting |
| When: | Dec 04, 2005 (Sun) | | Time: | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | | Cost: | $25 per person | | Phone: | 847-566-4600 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | DiCarlo Fine Wines and Spirits, 60060 |
| | Sunday, December 4th Mundelein 2nd Annual Cellar Tasting 6:00P.M. to 8:00P.M. at the Mundelein Store. This will be our second very special “Cellar tasting” event where you will have the chance to taste the Best of the Best Fine Wines. From deep within our cellar and our top shelf limited edition wines, we will pull out all ...
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| Port Tasting the Oporto way in South Naperville |
| When: | Dec 08, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $18 at the Door, $15 Advance Paid Registration | | Phone: | 630-904-1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Waterford Spirits & Fine Wines (now Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines), 60564 |
| | Port Tasting the Oporto Way
$18 at the door or $15 advance paid registration.
Oporto is the 2nd largest city in Portugal and is famous for port wine. Come and taste a selection of great Ports from Portugal and find out how this interesting wine became popular and how it’s made. A very unique history will unfold and also f...
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| Chicago Wine Meetup Group -- BYO Dinner @ Cuatro |
| When: | Dec 08, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:15pm | | Cost: | $20-30 | | Phone: | | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Cuatro Restaurant, 60616 |
| | As we continue to explore the city's diverse BYO restaurants, we'll travel to the South Loop for this month's event, to a highly-recommended yet not yet known new BYO, Cuatro.
Cuatro offers Nuevo Latino food in a warm, rustic setting. The chef brings the traditional flavors of Latin American and Caribbean cuisines in a mod...
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| Champagne and Caviar Tasting at Binny's on Grand |
| When: | Dec 08, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 5-7:30pm | | Cost: | $35 for club members/$45 non-members. | | Phone: | 312-332-0012 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's on Grand, 60610 |
| | Don't miss one of the biggest tastings of the year! More than 100 Champagnes and sparkling wines will be poured for this huge event! From the mass-produced favorites to the small-production rarities, highlights will include Roederer Cristal, Dom Perignon, Krug Grande Cuvee, and more. In addition to the selection of cheeses ...
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| Champagne for the Holidays - A Tasting/Class |
| When: | Dec 08, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 708-358-8840 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Oak Park Abbey, 60301 |
| | Cost includes tastings, class lecture, cheese & crackers. Come discover the perfect champagne to serve during the holidays....
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| Hinsdale Wine Festival |
| When: | Dec 08, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 6 PM - 8 PM | | Cost: | $20 Per Person | | Phone: | 630 654 9862 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Hinsdale Community House, 60521 |
| | Taste over 100 Wines. Light Appitizers. Great evening - fun.. taste and buy for the Holidays...
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| Champagne Tasting at Binny's in Buffalo Grove |
| When: | Dec 09, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 5-8pm | | Cost: | $25 for club members/$35 non-members. | | Phone: | 847-459-2200 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Buffalo Grove, 60089 |
| | Join us for a holiday tasting to remember. With more than 75 Champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world, you're sure to find some new holiday favorites. Highlights will include sparklers from Moet & Chandon (including Dom Perignon), Veuve Clicquot (including La Grande Dame), Krug Grand Cuvee, and numerous others. ...
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| Taste Argentine wine at the Artisan Cellar |
| When: | Dec 09, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 3:00-6:00 | | Cost: | free | | Phone: | 312-527-5810 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Artisan Cellar, 60654 |
| | Mr. Jim Cosma who represents the fine Luigi Bosca line of wines from Argentina will be here on Friday afternoon to sample some of these great wines from Argentina. Open wines will include a Malbec (of course), Tempranillo, and Viognier on the regular line, and an outstanding Cabernet and Chardonnay on the reserve level. The...
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| Champagne Tasting at Binny's in Des Plaines |
| When: | Dec 10, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 5-8pm | | Cost: | $25 for club members/$35 non-members. | | Phone: | 847-956-1000 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Binny's in Des Plaines, 60016 |
| | Join us for a holiday tasting to remember. With more than 75 Champagnes and sparkling wines from around the world, you're sure to find some new holiday favorites. Highlights will include sparklers from Moet & Chandon (including Dom Perignon), Veuve Clicquot (including La Grande Dame), Krug Grand Cuvee. A selection of cheese...
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| Holiday Wine Tasting at Wine Compliments in Edison Park, Chicago |
| When: | Dec 10, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 2:00pm - 8:00pm | | Cost: | No Charge | | Phone: | 773-775-1100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Wine Compliments, 60631 |
| | Stop in for our annual Holiday wine tasting. We will be tasting some great wines to accompany all of your holiday gatherings and satisfy some of your gift giving needs. The specific wines that will be tasted can be found at our web site....
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| Uncorked Chicago Wine Club - RARE Wines Tasting - 49 to try! |
| When: | Dec 10, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 10:00 am Tasting / 11:30 am Auction | | Cost: | $50 Advance Sales | | Phone: | 773 687-0784 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chicago Yacht Club - The CYC, 60603 |
| | Kick Off Your Holiday Shopping with a RARE Event!
Edward Roberts International Wine Tasting
and Wine Auction at the CYC
On Saturday,December 10th at the Chicago Yacht Club Edward Roberts International will provide 49 rare wines to taste prior to its December rare wine Auction. Everyone is invited but tickets are limited!!...
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| In Fine Spirits Free Wine Tasting |
| When: | Dec 10, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 773.506.9463 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | In Fine Spirits, 60640 |
| | Join In Fine Spirits for a Free Wine Tasting from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. These tastings are conducted in an open house style, please feel free to attend anytime between three and six. We'll Save a Glass for You!!!...
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| All Singles Holiday Dinner Dance |
| When: | Dec 10, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-929-6534 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Chateau Rand, 60016 |
| | Dressy Holiday Dinner Dance for singles (30s-50s) at the popular and elegant Chateau Rand in Des Plaines. Includes cocktail party (cash bar), plus 5-course dinner, followed by dancing to "the Ultimate Party Band." Also includes all taxes and tips. $55 for the evening. Hosted by the Gourmet Advocates Dining and Social Club a...
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| Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Grand Opening |
| When: | Dec 12, 2005 (Mon) | | Time: | 5 p.m. | | Cost: | | | Phone: | 847-793-0333 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar |
| | Join us for the debut of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Lincolnshire! Enjoy your choice of 180 wines from around the world, available by glass, bottle, or flight. You'll love Fleming's flavorful dishes and diverse menu, which features new items every day. A warm and inviting ambiance makes dining at Fleming's a...
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| Rising Stars Revue |
| When: | Dec 13, 2005 (Tue) | | Time: | 7 - 9 p.m. | | Cost: | $85 advance; $95 at the door | | Phone: | 212-966-7575 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Fairmont Hotel |
| | Join StarChefs at the Fairmont Hotel Chicago as Chicago's top up-and-coming chefs delight at the RISING STARS REVUE. The future of Chicago's exciting culinary scene will be on display, showcasing exciting and creative dishes, paired with world class wine, at this unforgettable event!
The Rising Stars are:
Graham Elliot Bow...
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| Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Dinner |
| When: | Dec 14, 2005 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30pm | | Cost: | $115.00 plus tax and gratuity | | Phone: | 708 848 4250 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Philander's Restaurant, 60302 |
| | Enjoy an evening of fine Champagne from Nicolas Feuillatte paired with the delectable cuisine of Philander's Executive Chef, John Tuttle. Seating is limited. For reservations, please call (708)848-4250....
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| Champagne Tasting in South Naperville |
| When: | Dec 15, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | | Cost: | $18 at the Door, $15 Advance Paid Registration | | Phone: | 630-904-1500 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Waterford Spirits & Fine Wines (now Peterson Spirits & Fine Wines), 60564 |
| | Champagne Tasting
$18 at the door and $15 advance paid registration.
It’s the holidays and what a better way to welcome them with a champagne tasting. Come and taste 8 different champagnes and sparkling wines. Learn about the difference between champagne and sparkling wines. Why can champagne be made in other places besid...
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| Annual Holiday Champagne Dinner |
| When: | Dec 15, 2005 (Thu) | | Time: | 7pm | | Cost: | $95 per person (excluding tax & gratuity) | | Phone: | 847-864-3435 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Oceanique Restaurant, 60202 |
| | 6 Course Champange Dinner
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| Wine Goddess Presents: An Ode to France and Italy |
| When: | Dec 16, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 7-8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | Wine drinkers throughout the world owe an enormous debt to France and Italy, who gave us modern winemaking as we know it. We’ll taste exemplar bottlings from France’s Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Rhone and Loire Valleys; plus Italy’s Tuscany and Veneto regions. We’ll also learn how to “crack the code” on would-be confusing Fren...
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| French wine tatsing at The Artisan Cellar |
| When: | Dec 16, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 3:30-6:00 | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 312-527-5810 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Artisan Cellar, 60654 |
| | Here's an opportunity to taste some first class French wines for absolutely no charge at all. There are plenty of wine classes out there but anyone will tell you that the best way to learn about wine is to just get out there and start tasting! David B. from new wine importer Vignobles will be at the store and will guide you...
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| Austrian White Wines for the holiday table |
| When: | Dec 20, 2005 (Tue) | | Time: | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $20 | | Phone: | 708-358-8840 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Oak Park Abbey, 60301 |
| | Cost includes tastings, class lecture, cheese & crackers. Come learn what to pair with these lovely wines for your holiday table....
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| Stocking Stuffers |
| When: | Dec 21, 2005 (Wed) | | Time: | 7-9 pm | | Cost: | $20 plus tax per person | | Phone: | 773-772-7100 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | feast restaurant, 60647 |
| | Stocking Stuffers
This holiday season stuff your stockings with half bottles of our favorite wines.
Good things come in small packages!
December 21
All wine events are from 7-9 p.m.
$20 plus tax per person includes over 15 wines.
All wine events are on the third Wednesday of the month.
Reservations are recommended as the ev...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: New World Wonders |
| When: | Dec 23, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 7-8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | “New World” wines from countries such as Australia and Argentina are making some old world countries shake in their wine-stained boots—the price-to-value ratio on these new world gems is off the charts! In this class we’ll take a viticultural tour of the great wines of the Southern Hemisphere. ...
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| Champagne Tasting |
| When: | Dec 28, 2005 (Wed) | | Time: | 6pm ~ 9pm | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 708 364-WINE | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Twisted Vine, 60467 |
| | This Champagne Tasting is an open event, so come anytime between 6pm and 9pm. Sample Champagnes and make your choice for New Year's Eve! Wednesday, December 28....
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| Wine Goddess Presents: War of the Wine Worlds--Old vs. New |
| When: | Dec 28, 2005 (Wed) | | Time: | 6:30-8:00 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 312-644-6360 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School at the Merchandise Mart, 60654 |
| | In this penultimate showdown, we’ll pit “old world” winemaking countries (France, Italy, Spain, Germany) against their new world counterparts (America, Australia/New Zealand, South America). Come taste each camp’s interpretation of the same grape varietal, and see onto which side of the fence you fall. ...
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| Wine Goddess Presents: War of the Wine Worlds |
| When: | Dec 30, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 7-8:30 p.m. | | Cost: | $55 | | Phone: | 773-472-6700 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | The Chopping Block Cooking School, 60625 |
| | In this penultimate showdown, we’ll pit “old world” winemaking countries (France, Italy, Spain, Germany) against their new world counterparts (America, Australia/New Zealand, South America). Come taste each camp’s interpretation of the same grape varietal, and see onto which side of the fence you fall. ...
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| Bubbly Tasting |
| When: | Dec 30, 2005 (Fri) | | Time: | 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | | Cost: | Free | | Phone: | 847-658-2380 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Vino 100 - Algonquin Commons, 60102 |
| | Get a head start on your New Year's Eve celebration! Join us as we taste a delightful and delicious selection of champagne, sparkling, and dessert wines.You'll want to take at least one bottle home for YOUR celebration.
Vino 100 offers a wonderful and affordable selection of wines from around the world - some are Vino 100 ...
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| All Singles New Year's Eve Dinner Dance at Gibson's |
| When: | Dec 31, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 7:30 P.M. - 1:00 A.M. | | Cost: | $155 | | Phone: | 773-929-6534 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Gibson's Steakhouse in Rosemont, 60018 |
| | Enjoy a deluxe New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner Dance for singles (30s-50s) at the renowned Gibson's Steakhouse in Rosemont. The evening features a cocktail reception, full sit-down dinner with wine, open bar, and dancing 'til 1:00 a.m. to the popular band "Deja Vu" $155 for the general public; $149 for members. Register o...
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| New Year’s Eve Wine Splash |
| When: | Dec 31, 2005 (Sat) | | Time: | 8 pm | | Cost: | $75.00 all inclusive | | Phone: | 630-512-0990 | | Email: |
| | | | Where: | Carlucci's - Downers Grove, 60515 |
| | Carlucci Downers Grove - New Year’s Eve Wine Splash
December 31st
$75 All Inclusive
30 Wines from around the world
Martini Bar
Dinner Buffet
DJ and Dancing with New Year’s Countdown!...
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