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Say I Love Mom with Potted Herbs this Mother's Day When it comes to her kids, Mom tends to be practical. Instead of flowers, all moms dining at L. Woods on Mother's Day will receive a potted herb (rosemary, thyme or sage). This complimentary gift can sit on a windowsill and just look pretty or be planted in the yard and be the gift that keeps on giving. You'll find these fresh herbs in many of our recipes so you know they're great for cooking. Now, a really great kid will make mom a meal with the herb plant. The easiest is roast chicken. Chop several leaves along some garlic, mix in a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and rub all over the chicken (3.5 to 4 lb.), including the cavity. Sprinkle salt and pepper liberally and roast in a preheated 425F oven for 20 minutes. Reduce to 350F and cook for another 35 to 40 minutes. Let rest and serve. See, it really is the gift that keeps on giving! A Tax Break for All The infamous April 15 due date for taxes has been extended a few days this year, but it's unlikely to do much for most so L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge is offering everyone a real break. On Monday, April 16, all dine-in guests will receive a "tax break" in the form of a gift certificate that can be used for a future visit. If the bill is any amount up to $100, you'll receive $10. Spend between $101 to $150, the break will be $15. Should your bill be more, the "refund" will be $20 where it caps. Now when was the last time the IRS gave you a break for stopping by for dinner? See you on the 16th! A Memorable Meal to Mark Passover Mark Passover this year at L. Woods with a special menu of traditional holiday food beginning at 4 p.m. April 6 through April 7. The multi course menu starts with house made chopped liver, Suzy Friedman's vegetarian chopped liver, gefilte fish, and matzoh ball soup. For the entree, guests can choose roasted herb chicken, braised beef brisket or matzoh crusted white fish. All entrees are served with honey glazed carrots and potato pancakes. Dessert choices include housemade sponge cake, coconut macaroons or flourless chocolate cake. The menu is $39.95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Click here for the menu. Call 847 677-3350 for reservations. A Memorable Meal to Mark Passover Mark Passover this year at L. Woods with a special menu of traditional holiday food beginning at 4 p.m. April 6 through April 7. The multi course menu starts with house made chopped liver, Suzy Friedman's vegetarian chopped liver, gefilte fish, and matzoh ball soup. For the entree, guests can choose roasted herb chicken, braised beef brisket or matzoh crusted white fish. All entrees are served with honey glazed carrots and potato pancakes. Dessert choices include housemade sponge cake, coconut macaroons or flourless chocolate cake. The menu is $39.95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Click here for the menu. Call 847 677-3350 for reservations. Feel the Madness in March Hoop fans have more reason to love basketball at L. Woods during March Madness. From the start of the college sporting event on March 15 through the championship games Monday, April 2, all appetizers served in the bar area during the games are half priced. In addition to the 50 percent off appetizers, which include walleye chips, buffalo wings, fried calamari and more, specialty beers will also be featured for $2. Shout "L. Woods Go Bragh" & Celebrate St. Patrick's Day When the river turns green and everyone is sporting that favorite color, it's time to proclaim,"L. Woods Go Bragh" (Long Live L. Woods) for another St. Patrick's Day celebration. The festivities begin with a menu of classic Irish specials, served from March 14 through March 17. They include corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd's Pie and Irish organic salmon. Then on March 14 only, anyone who can show a passport stamp to Ireland will receive complimentary corned beef and cabbage at lunch or dinner. On Thursday, March 15, you'll find live music in Frank's Tap (the bar area) performed by Kevin Flynn & the Avondale Ramblers from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. For St. Patrick's Day, March 17, L. Woods will be offer Guinness on tap for $2 and Limerick Lemonade cocktails (Jameson Irish whiskey and fresh squeezed lemonade) for $5. While St. Patrick's Day is a time for celebration, it is also a time for giving. L. Woods will donate $5,000 of proceeds from its Go Bragh! celebration to the Illinois Make-A-Wish Foundation. To make reservations, click the tab on our homepage or call 847 677-3350. Nostalgic Supper Club Favorites Debut with Wisconsin Fridays If you're from the Midwest and of a certain age, you will most likely remember the beloved supper clubs of northern Wisconsin. These were the fine dining restaurants along the wooded dirt roads leading to many a vacation homes. They served classic American dishes along with certain foods you could always count on, such as fried fresh fish, smoked meats, the Old Fashioned cocktail and yes, all the parts that make up a relish tray. That's the nostalgia that inspired L. Woods more than 15 years ago. And now, every Friday beginning Feburary 24, you can reminisce or experience dishes stand the test of time. Click here to see the menu. A Valentine for Everyone Our chocolate layer cake is legendary. You can taste for yourself on February 14 when every guest who comes for dinner will receive a complimentary slice to share. Tweaked over the years until deemed flawless, the cake's moist and luxurious perfection lies in its old-fashioned simplicity and quality of ingredients. The chocolate is Valrhona, a French chocolate from Hermitage, a wine-growing district near Lyon. Valrhona is also the key ingredient in the light and creamy icing. The dessert is typically served with fresh whipped cream and chocolate sauce, but L. Woods wants first-timers and doubters to try the cake in its simplest presentation. We're certain you'll be convinced. In addition to the complimentary cake, guests can enjoy a change of pace with a special Valentine's Day menu for the evening. The a la carte menu will feature: Spicy Al Pastor Chicken Flatbread Roasted Winter Vegetable Salad (chopped lettuce, watercress, avocado, chopped bacon, roasted potatoes, roasted root vegetables, pomegranate seeds) Shrimp de Jonghe Prime Rib Chocolate Cream Puff with raspberry sauce and creme anglaise Because L. Woods is inspired by the supper clubs of Wisconsin's northwoods, the restaurant will also offer a pomegranate old fashioned cocktail for Valentine's Day along with other renditions. Valentine's Day always fills up fast so call now for a reservation, (847) 677-3350 or online by clicking here. Fine print: Complimentary chocolate cake is dine-in only, served after an entrée is ordered. One dessert per two people. Thank you! The Big Game Day at L. Woods L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge is offering three ways to win big with football's most anticipated game of the year on Feb. 5. The Souper Bowl Chowder Challenge - L. Woods wants you to pick the winner - Manhattan clam chowder in honor of the New York Giants or New England clam chowder on behalf of the Patriots. You can order either one, but all guests will receive a complimentary taste. Guests can post their vote on the restaurant's facebook page. Complimentary Football Fare: All guests from the 5:30 p.m. kick-off until closing will receive a complimentary order of football fare, such as buffalo wings, walleye chips, fried calamari and onion strings (one order per four guests; dine-in only)*. Super Sunday Special: Leave the cooking to L. Woods and enjoy favorite spectator fare for $20 per person. The five-person minimum order features our classic crispy fried chicken, signature baby back ribs, house-made mashed potatoes, coleslaw, chopped salad and apple strudel. Those ordering delivery will receive a $25 gift certificate to L. Woods when the order is for 10 people or more. The group order is also available for carry out. Call (847) 326-2000 to place an order or visit www.LWoodsRestaurant.com. For reservations, call the restaurant at (847) 677-3350. The Spirit of Giving at L. Woods L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge hopes its youngest diners will help make the season a little brighter and merrier for less fortunate children. Pint-size diners, tweens and kids of all other ages are being encouraged to bring in a new toy or book to the restaurant for youngsters in the Zion Township community. Each child who contributes will receive a complimentary meal from the kids menu. Grown-ups are welcome to donate, too. Everyone who participates will be entered in a drawing for the Thank You for Giving Gift: dinner each week at L. Woods in 2012 ( a $1,300 value*). Kids for Kids Holiday Drive is underway and concludes Friday, Dec. 24. This season's holiday initiative marks its fourth year. "It's never too early to start a conversation on the importance of helping others," says Dan McGowan, a partner at L. Woods. "This year, we chose to focus on less fortunate kids in a community that might not otherwise experience the joy of Christmas." For the last 15 years, volunteers in Zion Township have been collecting toys for children from disadvantaged families, identified through the public school system. The Christmas Elf Program hopes to match some 500 children with gifts on Christmas. Volunteers organize the toys and match them according to need and age of the recipients. The need, according to organizers, has never been greater. Thank you for your donation - and happy holidays! *Maximum value of $25 per week. Valid only on food purchases. Non transferable and cannot be combined with other discount or promotion. Kids meal for dine in only at time of donation. Private Party Extras Kids aren’t the only ones who should get a goodie bag at a party – grownups can appreciate them, too! At L. Woods, all the extras that accompany private parties are the grownup equivalent of the goodie bag – small, but meaningful items that say thank you. When you book a party in Lynn’s Back Room, which accommodates up to 40 people, table clothes and floral arrangements are a part of the package – not an added cost. Everyone also receives complimentary cookies that our kitchen mixes from scratch and bakes to order. You can also expect great attention to detail, a warm and welcoming staff and assurance that your private party guests will be impressed by the food and service. For more information on private parties at L. Woods, please call Debbie Demondo at 312-267-4991 or send an inquiry to lwoodparties@leye.com Get your game on every Monday Night There's no fun watching football alone or even on a friend's flat screen when you know what's going on at L. Woods every Monday night during the season. With all six large flat screen TVs in the bar area tuned to Monday Night Football, you will be in slider heaven with five choices of these palm-sized burger/sandwiches. Think hamburger, cheeseburger, pulled pork, pulled barbecue brisket and pulled barbecue chicken brisket sliders, each for $3.50. Order by the threes and it's $9. To go with the sliders, you can also munch on hand-cut, house-made french fries for $2 and wash it all down with $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon beer. There's ample seating in the bar area, but you might want to arrive earlier than later. With a menu like this, you may be competing with non sports fans. A taste of tradition and symbolism for Rosh Hashanah No one can top a meal prepared by Bubbe, but this year's Rosh Hashanah menu at L. Woods is at close as it gets. The menu features traditional and symbolic foods – all prepared from scratch - for a bright New Year, from the apples and honey to round loaves of challah. It will be served after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and for lunch and dinner on Thursday, Sept. 28. For the prix fixe of $34.95 per person ($15.95 for children), the Rosh Hashanah menu begins with five dishes to share family style with the table: apples and honey; chopped liver; challah, gefilte fish and matzo ball soup. Then, guests can choose from beef brisket with natural gravy; herb roasted chicken breast with apricot glaze or garlic-crusted whitefish as an entree. For dessert, each person can enjoy L. Wood's famous just-baked apple strudel and cheesecake with fruit compote. With a menu this good, it's time to give Bubbe (and yourself) a break. Reservations are suggested and can be made by calling (847) 677-3350. Ordering Your Favorite L. Woods dishes is Just a Tap Away 
Ordering lunch or dinner from L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge just got easier with the restaurant's new app (lication) available on the iPhone and iPad. Once downloaded, the app allows you to order from the full menu as well as customizing your choices - from holding the onions on a dish to grilling a steak medium rare. You can also designate the time and person for picking up the order, making it even easier to fit your schedule. Old Fashioned reminiscing – to drink and remember now L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge celebrates the spirit of the north woods supper club with new renditions of the infamous Old Fashioned cocktail. These drinks of choice best known for accompanying great, simple American food of the Wisconsin supper clubs offer a mental retreat when loading up the car with the family for a five hour drive to the vacation cottage isn't feasible. 
The classic Old Fashioned – considered the unofficial cocktail of Wisconsin – headlines the new cocktails at L. Woods. Made with Korbel, the brandy of choice for the Midwestern rendition, also includes sugar and muddled fruit. Just like the supper clubs found along the quiet roads in small towns throughout northern Wisconsin, L. Woods offers a menu of great American classics, from steaks and ribs to prime rib and seafood. 
For those a little less traditional, L. Woods put a twist on the classic with Gin and Citrus Old Fashioned made with Deaths Door gin, Thatcher Organic Elderflower, lime, lemon and orange bitters. There's even an Old Fashioned for the apple enthusiast. This one stars Laird's apple brandy and apple puck schnapps. 
For those who are not Old Fashioned inclined, no worries as long as you're up for supper club reminiscing. Inspired by the family-owned restaurants of Door County that popularized gathering places with satisfying portions of prime rib, steaks, seafood and wholesome quality dishes made from scratch, L. Woods carries on the tradition. A Grape Way to Wine Down From now through summer, all bottles of wine offered at L. Woods are half-price on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For those who prefer a white, there's Sauvignon Blanc (ideal for a hot summer day), two Chardonnays, a Pinot Grigio and Riesling. For reds that are perfect for our ribs and steaks, there are two Cabernet Sauvignons, a Pinot Noir, Malbec and Merlot. Uncork one soon because before you know it, fall will be around the corner.Better than an Apple a Day L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge will celebrate National Apple Strudel Day on June 17 by offering its signature apple strudel for free. Baked to order, the strudel is complimentary for every two entrees ordered (limit 2 strudel per table). For more information and reservations, call L. Woods at (847) 677-3350. Take Me Out to the Ball Game at L. Woods When the Boys of Summer kick off the season, you can get a taste of the ball park right here at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. Just like at the games, Vienna hot dogs will be served rightout of a steam cart on a warm bun accompanied by a pack of mustard - for only $1. They'll be on hand in the bar area only for each of the games during the season opener for the Chicago Cubs and White Sox, April 1 to 3. Schlitz beer will be available by the bottle for $2. Because L. Woods has multiple large flat screen televisions throughout the bar area, the afternoon games for the Cubs home stand against the Pittsburgh Pirates will be shown as well as the away series for the Sox in Cleveland against the Indians. Batter up! Dynamic Duo for St. Patrick's Day: Beer & Food As a part of its annual weeklong St. Patrick's Day celebration, L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge is hosting a beer dinner on Tuesday, March 15. The dinner features Irish potato soup with cheddar and ale beer, braised short ribs and apple bread pudding with Baileys custard sauce. Smithwicks Irish Ale, Porterhouse Red and Porterhouse Oyster Stout will serve as the beer pairings. Price is $30 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. The fun begins at 7 p.m. Reservations are limited and going fast so call (847) 677-3350 for a spot now! The St. Patrick's Day 2011 has something L. Woods Go Bragh! (Long Live L. Woods!) begins March 10 with a menu of classic Irish specials available until the conclusion of the celebration on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. Served at lunch and dinner, the special menu includes corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd's Pie and Irish organic salmon. Bottles of Schlitz beer will be priced at $2. Because small people rank big at L. Woods, kids will rule the roost and receive a complimentary meal* from the children's menu from March 10 through March 17. It wouldn't be real St. Patrick's Day celebration without live music. Fitz and the Celts will perform in the bar area (also known as Frank's Tap) from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on March 11. On March 14 and 16, the Dooley Brothers will return, performing both nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Because beer, food and St. Patrick's Day make for a celebratory trifecta, there will be a beer dinner on March 15 beginning at 7 p.m. It will feature Irish potato soup with cheddar and ale beer, braised short ribs and apple bread pudding with Baily's custard sauce. Smithwicks Irish Ale, Porterhouse Red and Porterhouse Oyster Stout will serve as the beer pairings. Price is $30 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. L. Woods Go Bragh! will close with A Passport Stamped for Ireland on Wednesday, March 17. Any diner who has a passport stamped with Ireland will receive complimentary corned beef and cabbage at lunch or dinner. While St. Patrick's Day is a time for celebration, it is also a time for giving and L. Woods will donate $5,000 to the Illinois Make-A-Wish Foundation. This year, L. Woods decided to pass on the annual kids parade and activities so that the funds could be donated to a meaningful cause - the Make-A-Wish Foundation. But because kids are so important at L. Woods, they will receive a complimentary meal from the kids menu instead of the activities. Reservations are recommended by calling L. Woods at 847-677-3350. *Limit two kids per adult A Valentine's Day Letter: What a Chocoholic Really Wants on February 14 To My Special Someone: Valentine's Day is fast approaching and most likely, you are thinking of a gift. Maybe diamonds, perhaps rubies or a romantic getaway to an exotic destination. Yes, lovely but not exactly practical right now. A bouquet of roses or a fancy dinner, you offer. Thoughtful, but the notion doesn't make my heart go pitter-patter. No, for something truly meaningful and impressive, go for chocolate cake. Not just any chocolate cake, mind you. I want the chocolate layer cake from L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. Right about now, you're shaking your head, bewildered. L. Woods? Dessert over diamonds? Cake instead of Cabos? This is no ordinary dessert. The chocolate, four-layer cake at L. Woods is the most fabulous rendition I've ever tasted. I've made countless recipes at home and eaten an infinity of chocolate cakes at restaurants only to be less than wowed. I'm talking pretty amazing restaurants, too. You also know of my prowess in the kitchen. But try as I might, these prior encounters have lacked depth, were too dense or just plain dry. The L. Woods chocolate cake is simply divine. It's supremely moist, buttery, and soft but doesn't melt into mush in your mouth. You taste pure, rich chocolate. The frosting is truly the icing on the cake. It has the ultimate mouth feel, velvety and luxurious with the slightest tang. Just dreamy. Maybe what I love most - of course after the plate is swabbed clean with my finger and wanting more – is the simplicity. It's just chocolate frosted, chocolate layer cake. Nothing fancy. Pure in flavor, pure in delivery. It doesn't try to be anymore than it is. Its simplicity belies its wonderfulness. The restaurant, by the way, fine-tuned the recipe, which originated from a famous diner in Minneapolis. The L. Woods chefs tinkered and tweaked it to perfection. A lot of work to my benefit. Thank you, L. Woods. You can make it – a recipe follows. But then I would eat the entire cake - if not in one sitting, definitely at breakfast the next day. Best to just present a slice on February 14. Gift wrap not necessary. My heart is already swelling with love and gratitude. Oh, what's that? Drool? Just my mouth watering in anticipation. Eternity and Beyond, Your Beloved # # # L. Woods Chocolate Layer Cake 5 ounces Valhrona cocoa powder Sift together dry ingredients; set aside. Beat eggs, adding oil in a slow, steady stream. Add mayonnaise, until combined, milk and vanilla. Slowly add dry mixture to egg mixture, careful not to over mix. Add hot water in two parts, careful not to over mix. Pour batter into two 9-inch greased, flour and bottom lined (with wax paper) pans. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 30 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool on wire wracks. L. Woods Chocolate Whipped Cream Icing 1 quart heavy cream In chilled mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, stabilizer and salt. Beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Sift sugar with cocoa and add to cream. Once combined, add vanilla and whip to stiff peaks. Winter Relief Comes In Many Forms When it's cold, snowy and or just plain wet, complimentary valet parking can make all the difference even if the walk is a matter of steps. From November to March, L. Woods is offering complimentary parking on its busiest nights - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Imagine no more circling the parking lot for a space or accidentally stepping in a giant puddle of slush. Just pull up to the entrance and walk in. When you're ready to leave, your car will be warm and waiting. It's just one more way that L. Woods endeavors to make it a perfect night out. A Special Thanks Thank you to all of our guests who contributed to our third year of Kids for Kids Holiday Giving. Those who donated a toy or book were treated to a complimentary meal from the kids menu. Every family that donated was also entered in a drawing – a grand prize of dinner each week of 2011 totaling $3,000. The winner was Christy Szkwarek – congratulations! In total, more than 100 books and toys were donated to Children's Memorial Hospital thanks to our generous diners. Thanks again – we appreciate your support! Happy New Year! A Much Appreciated Honor L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge is honored by the recent award from the Lincolnwood Chamber of Commerce as a 2010 Outstanding Corporate Citizen. Qualities such as leadership, service, innovation, chamber participation, community involvement and business accomplishments are considered for the award. Over the past 12 years, L. Woods has made a concerted effort to support the community, from its commitment to sustainability and donations such as the Make A Wish Foundation and Kids for Kids Giving program to community sponsorship and other contributions. Past winners include MB Financial, Grossinger Auto, Loeber Motors, Swedish Covenant Hospital The Spirit of Giving begins with kids at L. Woods The Kids for Kids holiday giving program has returned for the 2010 season. Each kid who contributes a new toy or book, which will be donated to Children's Memorial Hospital, will receive a complimentary meal from the kids menu. Grown-ups are welcome to donate, too. Everyone who participates will be entered in a drawing for the Thank Your for Giving Gift - a dinner each week at L. Woods in 2010 - a $1,300 value.* The deadline for contributions, which the restaurant will deliver to Children's Memorial Hospital, is December 24, 2010. L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge introduces an exciting new menu Deciding what you’re in the mood for just got tougher at L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge. But it’s the good kind of challenge – a new menu with more entrees and plenty of sandwiches under $10. Five new, hearty portioned sandwiches join the lunch menu along with the option of adding a cup of creamy tomato bisque or the soup of the day for only $2. Our Stacked Grilled Cheese features American, cheddar, tomato and bacon on toscano bread while the Pulled Barbecue Chicken is all about naturally raised chicken topped with crispy onions and coleslaw. There’s also Roasted Mahogany Chicken accented with an herb sauce and sliced for ciabatta, and the Turkey Club featuring naturally raised turkey roasted on premise and topped with apple wood-smoked bacon on brioche. The new Crispy Walleye Pike is super fresh fish that’s deep-fried and served with tartar sauce – a lunch option also available at dinner. Lunch also features a new Saturday special of Grilled Skirt Steak with sunny-side up eggs and toast for $12.99. New items on the dinner menu, which are also available at lunch include Chicken Giardiniera with housemade pickled vegetables; Almond-crusted Walleye with lemon butter sauce; and a 14-ounce New York strip steak. Baked beans – the all-American favorite, have also debuted. Because L. Woods is serious about great locally made brews, four new beers, are now served: Two Brothers, Bell's, Half Acre and Three Floyds. Executive Chef Marc Bernard will continue to craft seasonal specials featuring ingredients available for only a limited time, but the new menu items are here to stay. It’s in the bag – L. Woods debuts new boxed lunch L. Woods is giving new meaning to the ubiquitous bagged lunch. Its new boxed lunch delivery option features items you’d never want to trade with co-workers. Choose from three types of lunches featuring numerous options. Sandwiches Roast Turkey – naturally raised and delicious Salads Lunch One - $11.99 Lunch Two - $9.99 Lunch Three - $11.99 All boxed lunches include fresh fruit and a brownie. Call (847) 326-2000 for delivery. It’s Official – Sunday is fried chicken night If you love the fried chicken at L. Woods, you’ll look forward to every Sunday with the debut of Patrick’s Sunday Feast – a bucket of crispy fried chicken and all the fixin’s for $28.99. Available on Sundays and only for carryout, the fried chicken meal for four includes white and dark meat, housemade biscuits, coleslaw and mashed potatoes. A chopped salad can be ordered for the special price of $8. The fried chicken at L. Woods is prepared in the same classic southern style that has made this dish world renowned. It begins with great quality chicken – like the naturally raised variety from FreeBird served at L. Woods. The chicken gets a nice brine and buttermilk soak over several days to ensure juiciest and best tasting bird possible. Click here to order online or call (847) 677-3364. |
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