Fall Food & Fun 2015

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Tree of Life in Cuba City Wisconsin, is a certified organic, small-family farm, cared for by Marc Militzer, his partner Jess, and his parents Jan and Robert Averkamp. Their farm is built upon a foundation of hard work ethic and creative enthusiasm. They love what they do, and are driven by an organic mission. Marc started this farm as an amateur gardener with a green thumb, and a desire to serve the common good. Through several seasons he has taught himself the ways of the organic vegetable farmer.

You’ll find Tree of Life Organic vegetables at Sugar Beet Food Co-op.

Nate and Lou Ann Robinson have been farming in Cass County Michigan for over 40 years. Nate is a sixth generation farmer on the same farm dedicated to agriculture and preserving it for future generations. In order to remain a sustainable farm, the Robinson family created Jake’s Country Meats to bring high quality meat products direct to small retailers and farmers’ market. Sugar Beet Food Co-op carries their pasture- raised pork which is Animal Welfare Approved, raised without antibiotics and from Heritage Breeds as well as their sustainably sourced Great Lakes Fish.

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INTRODUCTION Crunchy Autumn leaves, crunchy bacon!

As much as some of us don’t want to accept it, Fall is here. September 23, 2015 is the official first day of autumn, which means school has started, the nights are getting cooler, and the leaves are falling. It’s actually my favorite season, but mostly because it’s all about comfort food!

ALICIA PLOMIN This year, I’ve once again set out on Bacon aficionado a Bacon Quest to find the most creative dishes made with bacon, the true epitome of a comfort food. You’ll not only hear about my culinary adventures in this Fall Food & Fun section, but you’ll find reviews by food critic David Hammond, unique items you can buy locally, and events for any member of the family.

ON THE COVER: Produce shopping at Oak Park’s new Sugar Beet Co-Op WILLIAM CAMARGO/Staff

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Fall pasta at the Chew Chew

By ALICIA PLOMIN Contributor

The dish has been on the menu longer than any other, and even when owner and Executive Chef Scott Zimmer gets creative and changes the menu, the Penne Pasta always remains. It’s a customer favorite that was inspired by the Wisconsin smoked gouda cheese that is the defining flavor. Chef Zimmer even sends pictures of the Penne Pasta to patrons who live out-of-town to help appease their craving for it. It’s in-line with the modern american feel of the restaurant and other menu items.

Think of the best spaghetti Carbonara you’ve had. Now imagine it even better, and you’ll get close to how absolutely amazing the Penne Pasta at the Chew Chew is. After having it, I’ve decided adding cherry tomatoes is a genius move). They get slightly cooked while being incorporated into the sauce and add a welcome burst of juicy sweetness that lightens up the rich, luxurious cream sauce. Freshly chopped scallions bring a brightness to it all, and the shreds of pecorino romano act as seasoning salt. Chef Scott describes the dish as comforting, and that couldn’t be more correct.

Penne Pasta

Smoked gouda cream, julienne chicken breast, bacon, tomato, scallions, pecorino romano....$17.65

The Chew Chew

33 E Burlington St. Riverside, IL 60546 708- 447-8781 ■ www.thechewchew.com

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Chef Andrew Kerns

Arguably the finest fine dining spot in the Oak Park-Berwyn area

By David Hammond Contributor

Autre Monde, arguably the finest fine dining spot in the Oak Park-Berwyn area, has elevated Chef Andrew Kerns to the position of Chef de Cuisine. In case you’re not familiar with the French “brigade” system of kitchen hierarchy, the Chef de Cuisine, or “chief of the kitchen,” is responsible for running the kitchen, managing staff, making purchases, developing recipes and menu, and generally maintaining a productive working environment.

Kerns first joined the Autre Monde team in September 2014, working under Executive Chefs Beth Partridge and Dan Pancake.

I had a few questions for him.

Tell us a little about the work you did before coming to Autre Monde. Who were your influences?

I started out at Bin 36, which formed a lot of my basic habits and techniques. I got into the organic, farm to table/Mediterranean focus at Urban Union and learned a lot of efficiencies and systems working at Hogsalt.

High volume is a great teacher. My upbringing in a restaurant family also definitely influenced my career choice.

What is it about Autre Monde that made you want to work in the kitchen there?

It fits the concept and ideology of what I would like to bring forward in my own place someday. Autre Monde really emphasizes technique, seasonality and the value of ingredients. There’s authenticity in the food, wine and cocktail programs.

Could you tell us a little about the people you’ll be working with at Autre Monde? I have been at Autre Monde for a year in the sous chef role and it became pretty obvious that this was a good fit both for me and for Chefs Pancake and Partridge. They spent a lot of time sharing their techniques and philosophies with me, and it turns out we come

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from a very similar place. As I have stepped into this role, however, there will be a good amount of autonomy to create what I enjoy eating.

What do you think you’ll be bringing to the existing Autre Monde style and menu? Are there any specific menu items you’d like to introduce at Autre Monde? I have been focusing on changing the menu more frequently as opposed to running a lot of specials. You see a lot of market items on our menu, which is an extension and expansion of what has been done here. In concert with Chef Pancake, I have been working towards incorporating more of a whole animal approach to our menu, like focusing on locally raised heritage breeds.

In late August we launched our first supplemental menu with a number of specials that all came from the same animal (a Berkshire breed pig, raised on corn and mash from Buckledown Brewery in Lyons). This is an evolving collaboration. We’re really excited about it.

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In the right hands, the Corn Stripper seems like it would have value

By David Hammond Contributor

About four months ago, we received a Corn Stripper from Crisp, the manufacturer, and it seemed like it could be a very helpful kitchen aid. We just had to wait for the corn season to begin so we could test drive it, and now with beautiful ears all over the Oak Park Farmers’ Market, we put the Corn Stripper to use.

At this time of year, we always eat a lot of corn off the cob, and we usually freeze quite a bit as well. Our approach to freezing is to cut fresh kernels off the ear with a sharp knife and then vacuum seal and freeze them, to be enjoyed in the dead of winter.

And in the dead of winter, farmers’ market corn is like a bite of warmth.

The Corn Stripper looks a little like a Gillette Trac II, and the idea is that you “shave” the kernels off with a blade that’s slightly curved to match the contours of the cob.

This approach seemed attractive in that cutting kernels off with a knife is kind of sloppy. The Corn Stripper also comes with a brush on one side to “de-silk” the cob.

The Corn Stripper works best if you lay the ear flat on the table and bear down hard (much harder than you would with a razor on your face) to remove the kernels all the

way down to the cob. If you just let the blade float across the kernels, you’ll miss about half of each edible kernel.

If you’re wary of knives, or if your olderyet-not-quite-knife-savvy children are helping you de-kernel the corn, the Corn Stripper makes sense. The Corn Stripper’s blade is sharp, and it can cut, but it’s not as dangerous as the big, always very sharp chef ’s knife that we’ve used to cut corn off the cob.

For those of us who’ve used knives for maybe a half-century or so, it’s easier for us to control the knife blade and to cut a relatively consistent slice down the rows of kernels. It’s possible that, with time, we could become as proficient with the Corn Stripper as we are with the knife.

The “de-silker,” though it does work, is not as efficient as two working hands (however, again, your mileage may vary: if you have arthritis in your hands, this brush could come in very handy).

So in the right hands, the Corn Stripper seems like it would have value, and we’re going to continue using it to see if repeated efforts enable us to get as clean a cut off the cob with the Corn Stripper as we get with a good sharp chef ’s knife.

Of course, if my grandson or 93-year-old mother come to visit us again during corn season, and if either of them wants to help

us clean the kernels off the cob, they might do a better job with the Corn Stripper than with our chef ’s knife – and they’d likely do much less damage to their hands.

Oak Park Farmers Market 460 Lake St., Oak Park 708-445-0408

OAK PARK FARMERS MARKET Oak Park Farmers Market is a popular place on Saturday mornings between the months of May and October. Founded in 1976, the market offers high quality, locally grown produce along with scrumptious donuts and live bluesgrass music.

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The Donuts... can you pick your favorite!?!

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Flat bread + bacon = Magic at Avenue Ale House

By ALICIA PLOMIN Contributor

The recipe was created by a French trained chef who chose to name it after a region in the country. Even though that chef is no longer with the Ale House, the Alsace Flatbread holds a permanent spot on the menu and is now one of the most popular flatbreads they offer.

Alsace Flatbread

Smoked bacon, caramelized onions, parmesan-reggiano, olive oil, sea salt........$8

Avenue Ale House

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The homemade dough is rolled thin so it gets crispy, but still is strong enough to hold all the toppings.

The flatbread has just the right blend of provolone and mozzarella cheeses. In order to ensure that each flavor comes through in every bite, the bacon is chopped up in small pieces and then sprinkled over the flatbread.

The caramelized red onions are the most unique element of the combination. They’re cooked with brown sugar, butter and red wine vinegar to make for a sweet tanginess that compliments the bacon. Gooey cheese and smoky bacon atop a crunchy crust makes for a satisfyingly delicious meal.

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• Pete’s Fresh Market, 259 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302 (312) 888-4600 • Careful Peach, 1024 North Blvd, Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 383-3066 • Sugar Beet Co-Op, 812 W. Madison St, Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 948-7656 • Carnival Food Market, 824 S Oak Park Ave, Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 848-1340

Wild mushrooms and truffles offer rich flavor to kick off any Fall party.

Pete’s Fresh Market in Oak Park. $4.79

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Warm up any fall hearth based party with Koval single barrel whiskey. Need some ideas? Ask Karen or her staff at Careful Peach in Oak Park about their selection of distilled liquors for cocktail ideas. $55

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Provencal Dijon Mustard spices up any Oktoberfest party. Serve with fresh homemade salted pretzels.

Careful Peach, Oak Park. $7

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Co-op Hot Sauces available at our own Sugar Beet Food Co-Op in Oak Park come in may unique flavors. Put a variety out at your next chili cook off party for a rich bold addition. Prices vary per sauce.

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Noosa Yoghurt is one of the richest, creamiest yogurts on the market. Pair a fresh yoghurt honey dip with your fall apple picking bounty.

Carnival Food Market, Oak Park. $2.99

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Drizzle fresh roasted squash with this white truffle extra virgin olive oil, and sprinkle with sea salt for a home made gourmet fall treat.

Careful Peach Oak Park, $19

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Serve Barley Sausage sauteed with mushrooms, carrots, onion and celery on small crostini for a unique fall party appetizer.

Pete’s Fresh Market, Oak Park, Price per pound

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White Grape Jelly pairs great with roasted brie.

Invite all your neighbors. Toss in some figs.

Sugar Beet Food Co-Op, Oak Park. $5.99

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Maybe the easiest appetizer to prepare and the best addition to gin.This will have your guests tasting life in provence.

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Sometimes a fall party just needs the basics: Sauce, Pasta, and home made meatballs. Check out the premade meat options to go with your organic basics at Carnival in Oak Park, $2.99 - and it won’t break any budget

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Bua Hana: A Fresh Blend of Flavors in Forest Park

By Alicia Plomin Contributor

Julie Yu, a graduate of Oak Park River Forest High School, now manages the restaurant her parents started, and says the Bacon Wrap was inspired by a Malaysian bacon puff they all had once. After some trial and error, Yu crafted a perfectly balanced combination of flavors. The Bua Hana Bacon Wrap has now been on the menu for years, and you can even request a version made with cream cheese on the inside!

Chicken and shrimp is pureed, creating a consistently smooth texture. The filling is flavored with soy sauce, mushroom sauce, and a blend of spices Yu says they use in a lot of their dishes: garlic powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Each round ball then gets beautifully wrapped with one full strip of bacon.

Bua Hana’s homemade honey mustard only has a small bit of tang, enhancing the sweetness from the shrimp and the bacon.

Bua Hana Bacon Wrap

Ground chicken-shrimp wrapped in bacon, honey mustard.....$6.95

Bua Hana

7330 W. Madison St. Forest Park IL, 60130 708-488-0480 ■ www.buahana.com carrots, and of course bacon. The clay pot is actually used to cook the bacon, and then everything else gets added after. The clear glass noodles absorb delicious seasonings like cumin and the leftover bacon fat. There is also shrimp and shitake mushrooms and shrimp throughout, giving the dish even more contrast of textures.

If you’re in the mood for an entrée, you have to try the Clay Pot. Listed under Specialties, it is a crystal noodle stir fry with yellow curry powder, crunchy celery and

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Dishin’ Delicious: Crab Crusted Walleye at Marion Street Market The first in a new series of food videos about Oak Park dining Marion Street Market

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100 S. Marion St. Oak Park IL, 60301 708-725-7200 www.marionstreetcheesemarket.com

In the inaugural episode of “Dishin’ Delicious,” Alicia visited Marion Street Market to sample a signature dish: crab-crusted walleye with green garlic remoulade accompanied by salt and vinegar potato salad.

Marion Street’s Chef Bret Bohning uses fresh ingredients from local producers, like micro shiso from nearby hydroponic farm Urban Till.

Check out the video to find out more about this delicious dish at www.oakpark.com/dining!

More about Alicia: As a life-long foodie and resident Oak Parker, I’m excited to tell you about the many interesting culinary experiences that my hometown has to offer in the new Village of Oak Park series “Dishin’ Delicious.” You may have seen me around town writing about my favorite food -- BACON! -- for the Bacon Quest section of Fall Food & Fun for Wednesday Journal, but I’m taking my food reviews to the big screen with Dishin’ Delicious airing on local television Channel 6.

Read even more at: oakpark.com/BaconLady MONDAY - THURSDAY 11AM - 9PM FRIDAY 11AM – 10PM SATURDAY 9AM - 10PM SUNDAY 9AM - 3PM Marion Street Market is located at 100 South Marion Street in Oak Park. Contact us at 708.725.7200 or marionstreetmarket.com.

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Riverside Foods proudly serves our community by providing a shopping experience in a clean and pleasant environment that emphasizes exceptional personal service, quality food, a complete selection, and great value.

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JOIN US FOR A BELLS BREWERY

Craft Beer Tasting THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH 4-6PM AT RIVERSIDE FOODS

Try samples of seasonal and limited ales

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Taste of Main Street in Berwyn

By ALICIA PLOMIN Contributor

To me, nothing is more fun than going on a new culinary adventure! That’s why I appreciated the chance to explore what Berwyn has to offer.

On Thursday, August 27, 2015 the annual Taste of Main Street took place on Cermak Road between Lombard and Kenilworth. For three hours, locals could bring their ticket to any or all of the thirteen participating establishments to receive anything from a crispy chicken sandwich to pulque, a Mexican milky alcoholic beverage made of fermented agave nectar. Tickets only cost $10 each – a great deal because everything available to sample added up to over $100!

Vesecky’s Bakery and was greeted by the smiling faces of owner Nancy Vesecky and employee Laura Surprenant. After getting two flakey kołaczkis (round sweet cookies with filling in the center, kind of like a miniature Danish), Nancy was happy to tell me that Vesecky’s Bakery has been around for over 100 years.

Over 250 people came out to experience new places and everyone was welcome to wrap up the food tour with an after-party at Wagner’s Lounge, complete with live music

by Caliente and a contest to win an iPad. The Taste of Main Street was organized by the Cermak Road Special Events Commission of the Berwyn Development Corporation and Berwyn Main Street.

Not only was the event a perfect opportunity to connect with neighbors, but the fact that most business owners were serving the samples themselves made for a more unique interaction. For example, I went into

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WALDO COONEY’S HANDED OUT THEIR THIN CRUST SAUSAGE OR PEPPERONI PIZZA

NANCY VESECKY, OWNER OF VESECKY’S BAKERY (LEFT) AND EMPLOYEE LAURA SURPRENANT

ENTER....THE BIG HURT BREWHOUSE

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CLASSES CONTINUING THROUGHOUT THE FALL! • Private lessons • Martial Arts Camps • Classes for all ages

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Fall Excitement at Riverside Parks & Recreation!

O l w o H Weeinngs Happen

Join us for some Haunted Halloween fun! Families and children of all ages are invited to attend this special evening of activities and Howl-O-Ween excitement. The Costume Parade will kick off at 6:00 pm sharp in front of the Water Tower!

All those in costumes can march to show off their spooky, funny and creative get-ups! Our little spooky ghouls will light the Tower and then we are off to Township Hall for our Fest and Spooky entertainment by a special guest!

Open to All Residents of Riverside Tuesday, October 27 • 6:00 pm: Tower Lighting Costume Parade to Township Hall (2nd Floor) 6:15 pm: Fun Fest - Games/Craft & More • 7:00 pm: Spooktacular Entertainment Begins at Water Tower, 10 Pine Avenue Parade travels to Township Hall, 27 Riverside Rd. (2nd Floor) Free to All Riverside Families

TWILIGHT GLOW LIGHT TOT TROT, OCT 8!

FIELD GAME NIGHT AT BIG BALL PARK

Race starts at 6:30 pm sharp!

Who: Ages 3 to 7 years old When: Thursday, 6:15 pm October 8 Where: Big Ball Park Fee: $3/$5 NON-RES Min/Max: 10/40 Program #: 316330B

Registration Deadline Friday October 2!

Who: Ages 8-13 When: Thursday, October 8 6:30 - 8:30 pm Where: Big Ball Park -get weather updates via eFlash/Facebook! Instructor: RECREATION STAFF Fee: $5/$8 NON-RES Min/Max: 16/40 Program #: 316630A

Drop-off the older kids at Field Night at Big Ball Park for a night of fun, but stay for a bit to give the little ones (youth: 7 & under) a chance to run off some energy before bedtime!

Are you looking for something fun to do with friends on a Thursday night?

Join us for night games at Big Ball Park. We’ll play some glow games and have fun with creative and challenging games.

YOUTH BASKETBALL! REGISTRATION DEADLINE OCTOBER 30

Don’t miss out on getting physical with the Riverside Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball League. The RPRD promotes a recreational basketball program in a safe and developmental environment. We encourage good sportsmanship, developing strong playing skills, and promoting friendly relationships among the players, coaches, referees and parents. Step up your game with your friends in this awesome league!

10 Pine Avenue - inside the Historic Water Tower Monday thru Friday from 9am to 6pm (708) 442-7025 | Fax: (708) 442-9161 | email: riversidepr@riverside.il.us

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Fall Fun Happenings!

Berwyn Farmers Market

Brookfield Farmers Market

Riverside Farmers Market

Oak Park Farmers Market

Lesak Park 6600 26th St. Berwyn, IL 60402

Brookfield Village Hall 8820 Brookfield Ave. Brookfield, IL 60513

Riverside Public Library Parking Lot 1 Burling Rd. Riverside, IL 60546

Pilgrim Church Parking Lot 460 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60302

restaurants and caterers under glass at the Garfield Park Conservatory. www. garfieldconservatory.org

Family Fun Stage where businesses can engage the audience in a twentyminute performance or demonstration.

Kids can also enjoy inflatables, train rides, face painting, live music, visits from characters, sports activities on the indoor courts and a fun, interactive activity from every onsite partner.

Every 2nd and 4th Sunday now through October 2015 10AM - 2PM

2nd Annual West Side Men’s Health Fair

Saturday, September 19, 2015 11:00AM - 2:00PM FREE! Loretto Hospital 645 S. Central Ave. Chicago, IL 60644 Don’t let your health take a back seat – many health conditions and diseases that face men can be prevented or treated – if found early. You need to understand your risk factors and know how to improve your overall health. Come learn about common conditions affecting men, while you enjoy complimentary lunch, hear from a panel of men’s health specialists and get the chance to receive blood pressure or glucose screenings. Plus, you could even get a meningitis vaccine, a Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test, and learn about support from vendors.

All are welcome to attend but RSVP is REQUIRED! Call Alicia today to register for FREE at 708.613.3344!

Fiesta Familiar

Saturday, September 26, 2015 10:00AM - 5:00PM FREE! Lincoln Park Zoo 2200 N. Cannon Drive Chicago, IL, 60614 Take part in the largest Hispanic family event of its kind in the Midwest as Hoy hosts its third annual Fiesta Familiar at the zoo! Enjoy live music and dance performances throughout the day as well as activity stations highlighting art, health, gardening, science, music and more. www.lpzoo.org/events/calendar/ fiesta-familiar

Every Saturday now through October 17, 2015 8AM - 1PM

Wednesday Journal’s 35th Anniversary Celebration & the Park District of Oak Park Fall Fest Sunday, September 27, 2015 11:00AM - 2:00PM Oak Park Conservatory 615 Garfield Street Oak Park, IL 60304 and at Rehm Park 515 Garfield Street Oak Park, IL 60304 Come for a free pumpkins at the pumpkin patch, horse-drawn hayrides, inflatable entertainment, many crafts and activities run by some of our sponsors and delicious food from our local vendors all at Rehm Park! The Rehm Trains will be open during this event. Walk over to the Conservatory where each family will get to pick a pumpkin from our pumpkin patch (while supplies last) and after the kids can decorate their very own masks! All of these fun activities are free, but please bring along some money to enjoy the great offerings from this year’s food vendors. Wednesday Journal will be celebrating 35 years of providing reliable news for the community with fun activities for kids and complimentary giveaways at their booth. www.pdop.org

Wine Under Glass: A Celebration of Food & Wine at the Garfield Park Conservatory Thursday, October 1, 2015 6:00PM - 9:30PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 This event will feature wine tastings from choice vineyards from around the world, with food pairings from local

Every Wednesday now through October 14, 2015 2:30PM - 7:00PM

9th Annual Resource Fair Friday, October 2, 2015 11:00AM - 2:00PM • FREE! Riveredge Hospital 8311 W. Roosevelt Forest Park, IL 60130 Organizations from all over the Chicagoland area providing a variety of services are represented. Counseling centers, SASS, schools, nursing homes, wellness centers, residential homes, medical services, financial, EAP’s, etc. Find the day’s agenda at www. riveredgehospital.com/news/2015resource-fair

Forest Park Fall Festival Saturday, October 3, 2015 12:00PM - 10:30PM Forest Park Park District 7501 Harrison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Join us in kicking off our 3rd Annual Fall Festival! This event will be fun for all ages and will include kid activities and games, fair foods and goodies, wine and beer tasting, music and more. www. pdofp.org

Chicago Parent Playdate Fall 2015 Sunday, October 4, 2015 10:00AM - 4:00PM Adults: FREE! Children under age 2: $3 Children age 2 and over: $6 Windy City Fieldhouse 2367 W. Logan Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60647 The event will include different “activity zones” where families can: PLAY, EAT, LEARN, SHOP and EXPLORE. In addition, we will have a

Every Saturday now through October 31, 2015 7AM - 1PM

RSVP to attend at www.chicagoparent. com/playdate

Annual Gala: Moonlight Masquerade

Saturday, October 17, 2015 7:00PM - Midnight Ticket for Member: $50 Ticket for Non-Member: $55 Riverside Train Depot 90 Bloomingbank Rd. Riverside, IL 60546 In celebration of 23 years in Riverside, we are partying down with our annual fundraiser “Moonlight Masquerade” of 2015. We hope you’ll come and join us on what’s to be a magical evening full of mirth, merriment and masks. You can design and create masks for you and your “date” in a series of workshops on every last Friday of the month up until the big night! The Chew Chew will provide heavy hor d’oeuvres for the Masquerade. www.RiversideArtsCenter. com

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The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest Sunday, October 18, 2015 3:00PM

Pre-concert conversations with David Leehey 4:00PM concert begins Ticket price: $28 FREE for students in college or below, with school ID Dominican University Performing Arts Center, Lund Auditorium 7900 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305 We are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Music Director Jay Friedman with a performance of Vivaldi’s “Autumn” from The Four Seasons, Gliere’s Horn concerto with CSO’s Oto Carrillo as soloist, and Verdi’s The Four Seasons.

Purchase an adult subscription with a ticket to all four DUPAC concerts for just $100, or $80 for a senior subscription.

Visit www.symphonyoprf.com.

Choose from

• Dutch Apple $18 • Organic Pumpkin $18 • Pecan $20 * Gluten Free and Vegan Available Upon Request for $2 more

All of our pies are made from scratch using only the best ingredients. Your pie will be FRESH - We will bake your pie just in time for Thanksgiving. All pies are 10” and serve 8-16 people.

Place your order in person at the cafe or call the Buzz Café office 708-660-0894. Quantities are limited, so order today!

Trunk or Treat in the Park Saturday, October 24, 2015 2:00PM - 4:00PM Forest Park Park District 7501 Harrison Street Forest Park, IL 60130 Come celebrate Halloween with the Park District! Held in the Park District’s parking lot, participants of our FREE Trunk or Treat event park their cars together and open their trunks to reveal themed decorations. Decorate your car and come dressed in costume as you pass out treats to local trick or treaters. Children can walk from trunk to trunk to look at the decorations and receive candy and treats in a family environment. Please register your car early. www.pdofp.org

Oak Park Creates Presents: Women Who Write

Legally Blonde, the Musical

Oak Park Main Library Second Floor Veterans Room 834 Lake St. Oak Park, IL 60301

Admission: $17 Dominican University, Lund Auditorium 7900 West Division Street River Forest, IL 60305

Saturday, October 24, 2015 2:00PM - 4:00PM

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Raymond, author of the children’s books “Three Sea Tales” and “Amy and the Amaryllis”; Lynne Adams-Whitaker, author of “The Chit’lin Coast: A Tale of Growing Up Black and Female in MidTwentieth Century Chicago”. www.oppl. org

Meet some female Oak Park Creates authors and hear about their books and writing styles. Panelists include Joan Bard-Collins, author of “Honor Above All”; Julia Buckley, author of the newly released “The Big Chili”; E.C. Diskin, author of “The Green Line” and the brand-new “Broken Grace”; Emma Gates, author of “Walking to Israel,” “Detours,” “Praying for Rain,” and “Private Lines”; Bridgette Lewis (pen name Blake Marie Kian), author of the novel “As Life Would Have It”; Roberta

November 13 - 15, 2015 Friday and Saturday 7:30PM Sunday 3:00PM

The fabulously fun, international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Legally Blonde, the Musical will take you from the sorority house to the halls of justice with Broadway’s brightest new heroine (and of course, her Chihuahua, Bruiser). www.events.dom.edu/performing-arts.

George’s

Restaurant & Pancake House

Your Hosts: George & John 145 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302

Ph: 708.848.4949 Cell: 847.708.1727

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For Pete’s sake: Oak Parkers give grocery store the thumbs up Residents are all smiles at Pete’s Fresh Market opening

By TIM INKLEBARGER Contributor

As employees passed out free samples of sushi, homemade breads and freshly squeezed fruit juices, giddy customers packed the aisles, searching for their favorite products and examining new ones – The Kinks’ “Come Dancing” played lightly in the background.

September 2nd was opening day for the long-awaited Pete’s Fresh Market, which takes the place of the Dominick’s grocery store that closed up shop in late 2013.

Doug Smith, an Oak Park resident who lives near Fenwick High School, tried a sample of the store’s homemade juice. He tells Wednesday Journal he refused to come to the old Dominick’s but will make it out to Pete’s on a regular basis.

“This is great; I love this store now. I’m so happy this place is open,” he said, before rushing off to check out the store’s seafood counter.

Ken Taylor, a long-time Oak Park resident, said he lives in the neighborhood and can’t remember a time when Pete’s, located at 259 Lake St., wasn’t a grocery store – except maybe for the almost two-year hiatus between today’s opening and the Dominick’s closure.

“I think it’s absolutely spectacular,” Taylor said of the new store. “This is going to be a great addition to the neighborhood.”

Oak Park residents Alice Daniels and Cecelia Thornton stood near the check-out aisle exchanging notes on the grocery store.

Daniels said she was amazed at how different the new store was compared to the Dominick’s. “I like that there’s a lot of variety,” she said. “I liked Dominick’s, but this is better.”

Thornton agreed, noting that Pete’s has a more extensive selection of prepared and deli foods. “I’m a little overwhelmed at trying to find everything,” she said, noting the breadth of the store’s selection.

Daniels said the store’s opening is “a lifesaver” because she can now walk to pick up groceries, rather than having to drive to a nearby Jewel-Osco. She said that once Dominick’s went out of business, Jewel increased its prices because, she suspects, of the lack of competition.

“They’re going to have to adjust their prices [if they want to compete],” she said.

Stephanie Dremonas, executive officer of Pete’s, was found working alongside the store’s hourly employees in the bakery department.

Dremonas said she’s gotten nothing but positive feedback since the store opened its doors this morning at 7 a.m. – you better believe there was a line of people waiting to get in, she said.

“They’re saying it was worth the wait, and they’re happy that it’s not an old Dominick’s with a paintjob,” she said. “They say it’s a completely new store because it is.”

Dremonas said she got little sleep the night before and showed up early this morning to get things working in the bakery, which puts out fresh goods daily. “I was a little anxious,” she said of opening day of the Chicago-based chain’s 12th store.

Dremonas noted that unlike other grocery stores, Pete’s has a juice bar, donut cases full of pastries, a coffee shop and lunch café.

The lunch café even has a counter for local sweet-tooths with a taste for homemade gelato and sorbet.

“You can get your lunch here – pizza, sandwiches, sushi, salmon, brisket, ribs – all that’s homemade and you can enjoy it in the café,” she said.

Among the other offerings at the deli counter are barbecue tips, honey wings, potato wedges and cheese burger rolls, to name a few. Those on a health kick can check out the deli’s salad bar.

And those stressed out about grocery shopping can pick up a little something to take the edge off.

“You can get a glass of wine and craft beer and walk around the store and enjoy it,” she said.

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW BACON? 1. How much bacon is consumed in the USA each year? a. 5 million pounds b. 2 billion pounds c. 3 billion pounds

b. 83

6. Where and when was bacon first made?

c. 61

a. Italy, 1800 AD

a. 118

b. Egypt, 3000 BC

4. In 2013, how much bacon was sold in the United States?

c. China, 1500 BC

c. $2 billion

a. Panchetta

c. Flitch

b. Guanciale

10. When were frozen pork bellies first traded in the stock market?

a. 36,000

5. Before being labeled “bacon” it must be?

3. How many calories are in 1 thick-cut strip of bacon?

9. Which of these terms has NOT been used to describe an unsliced hunk of Bacon?

b. $4 billion

a. $6 billion

c. 25,000

c. 35 lbs

7. What is the Italian name for bacon made from Pork Cheeks?

2. Approximately how many persons have the surname of Bacon in the USA? b. 55,000

b. 20 lbs

c. Proscuitto 8. About how much bacon does an average 200 pound pig yield?

a. cured b. seasoned c. smoked

a. 10 lbs

a. Bundle b. Slab

a. 1899 b. 1961 c. 1985 Answers on page 20

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Forest Park Fall Festival

Saturday, October 3 Join us in kicking off our 3rd Annual Fall Festival!

This event will be fun for all ages and will include kid activities and games, fair foods and goodies, wine and beer tasting, music and more. Check out www.pdofp.org for details.

12pm- Food and beer opens 12:30-2pm:- Children’s musical performance: Poochamangos 1:30-3:30pm- TOUCH-A-TRUCK 3:00-6:00pm- Carriage Rides 5:30- 7pm- Rock Band: Draftweek 8pm-10pm: Main Stage performance: 80’s Enough

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Halloween Fear Home Makeover Contest

Thursday, October 22 This year the Park District will be holding its 12th annual Halloween Home Makeover Contest. The best decorated houses in Forest Park will receive FREE pool passes for up to four family members.

What a great way to beat next summer’s heat! On October 22nd, the Park District staff will serve as judges and drive through the Village to determine the winners. Factors being considered are: curb appeal, creativity, use of theme, place, use of yard, and house and originality. Families may win once every three years.

Trunk or Treat in the Park Hauntin’ Halloween Dance Saturday, October 24 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Come celebrate Halloween with the Park District!

Held in the Park District’s parking lot, participants of our Trunk or Treat event park their cars together and open their trunks to reveal themed decorations.

Decorate your car and come dressed in costume as you pass out treats to local trick or treaters.

Children can walk from trunk to trunk to look at the decorations and receive candy and treats in a family environment. Please register your car early.

Min/Max: Unlimited Ages: ALL Location: Park District Park Lot Day: Saturday Fee: Anyone participating with a car must sign a waiver. Pre-registration of cars is encouraged but not required. This event is free to attend!

Friday, October 30 Come to the Park District of Forest Park for a fab-boo-lous night out. It’s time to dress up and celebrate. There will be a DJ to dance the night away along with snacks and beverages. Prizes will be awarded to the individuals with the best costumes and everyone wearing a costume will receive a door prize. A signed permission slip with a parent signature is required. Forms will be distributed through school prior to dance or they can be picked up at the Administrative building.

Come if you dare! Please register in advance or pay at the door.

Min/Max: Ages: Location: Day: Time: Instructor: Fee: Code:

20/100 3rd- 5th grade only Administrative Building Friday 7:00 pm – 9:00pm Park District Staff $5 5406-2-0-0

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