Chicago Singles Mixers

My Irish-Italian pal, Mickey O'Roma recommended this party – So, top of the mornin' to ye, capiche?

Put on your green attire and head to the popular Moretti's Ristorante and Pizzeria in Mount Prospect for this St. Paddy's weekend giant gathering. Lots of singles groups will join in this this wild and crazy dance party celebration of Irish fun.

Yes, green will be the color of the day! Wear your wildest and most awesome green stuff and hats! We'll be handing out green beads, derbies, green light sticks and bracelets and glitter shamrock stickers for the ladies! It'll be one festive party with table decor, flashing green and white balloons and streamers everywhere. Sort of like a New Year's Eve, but with shamrocks instead of noisemakers. So, get ready to party!

For any guys wearing kilts – no charge at the door – though Mickey may look at you kind of funny.

There will be a delicious supper buffet to feast upon (starting at 8:45), including both hot foods and salad, so save up your appetite.

If you are a dancer, there will be plenty of that. Fabulous high energy DJ Marty will be back with tunes to keep you and the party moving! There are also two pool tables in the back and a couple of bean bag toss boards for those that like to play, dance and party at the same time. Oh yeah, there will be the "Wackiest Green Competition." The man and woman who come with the wildest, most outlandish wearin' O green will capture a prize!

We're combining with several other singles groups to host this event, so a huge crowd of several hundred is expected. Your cost for all this? You pay $15 cash at the door with our group's advance reservations coupon or $18 cash as an unregistered walk-in (but take a minute to register – you don't come, you don't pay). To allow for proper advance planning, be sure to RSVP up in advance below or E-mail me at jims@gourmetconnections.com or call me at 773-929-6534 and I will send you a coupon. After all, you wouldn't wanna disappoint my Irish-Italian buddy, Mickey, would ye?

For more information, call 773-929-6534 or E-mail jims@gourmetconnections.com

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With the promise of spring in the air, Gourmet Connections and New Single Friends host a group outing to Binny's Beverage Depot's colossal tasting of quality upscale wines. The Midwest Wine Expo is a luscious festival of fine wine and cuisine presenting more than 600 quality wines from all over the world. Choose to taste as many as you like, including some that retail for over $50 a bottle.

In addition, there will also be appetizing foodstuffs from more than a dozen superb west suburban restaurants. Join an entourage of other singles as we spend the afternoon touring, tasting and sampling all the festival has to offer.

For single wine aficionados, this festival is one of the biggest events of the year. You can select tastings from scores of varietals from the world's foremost wine growing regions. Many of these wines are unquestionably higher quality than any you could sample elsewhere. And, at such a reasonable cost, this giant tasting is an incredible value. The appetizing food samplings are an especially welcome added "plus."

We have secured an exclusive reduced rate for this event of $25 for advance reservations or $29 at the door (compared to $35 at the door for the general public). To participate with our club, it is highly recommended that you register in advance through Gourmet Connections, as we will only be at the door for a short time. This special event is open to all singles (age approx. 35 through 60) regardless of past participation.

Sign up on our secure server below with a credit card, preferably by Saturday, March 13, or send a check to arrive by that same date made payable to:

Success Singles Club, Ltd.
1414 W. Byron St. #2E
Chicago, IL 60613

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Reviewers of this long-time Chicago mainstay suggest that if Tony Soprano lived in Chicago, Calo Ristorante is where he would hang out. Meet, mingle and socialize with other singles while feasting on the culinary pleasures this venerable North Side gathering place, located in the heart of Andersonville.

Reviews of this festive Recchia family-owned restaurant and its cuisine from both critics and area diners have been quite favorable. Calo's Italian dishes, a result of recipes complied during its 47 years in the neighborhood, are served in the restaurant's very inviting recently updated atmosphere.

Your special evening begins with a cocktail party (cash bar) in Calo's attractive lounge area, which is then followed by a seated dinner party in the dining room. Your unique entrée choices for this dinner party include:

• Ravioli di Aragosta - Tri-colored Pasta Squares filled with Lobster and Ricotta Cheese in Creamy Garlic Basil Sauce with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Asparagus, Portobello Mushrooms and Grilled Shrimp
• Barbecued Baby Back Ribs – Full Slab with Robust Sauce with Potato or Pasta
• Rigatoni alla Barese - Italian Sausage, Chicken, Asparagus and Roasted Red Peppers in Zesty Tomato, Garlic and Olive Oil Sauce
• Baked Whitefish – Fresh Fillet, Traditionally Prepared with Lemon Pepper, Garlic and Olive Oil and served with Pasta or Potato
• Bistecca alla Pepperoni – Pan-seared Filet Medallions sautéed with Roasted Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions in a Tomato Red Wine Reduction
• Linguini aI Frutti di Mare - Shrimp, Scallops, Clams, Calamari and Black Mussels sautéed with either Red or White Sauce over Linguini
• Veal Carciofi - Veal Medallions sautéed with Artichoke Hearts, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Onions in White Wine Sauce

Also included with dinner is your choice of house salad or soup. Your evening is $39 for all members and guests, which covers dinner, taxes and tips for advance registrations. Walk-ups will also be accepted at the door for $40, as space permits. Dressy casual attire. Lots of street parking, or park in restaurant's complimentary lot across the street next to the bakery. This party is open to all singles (age approx. 35-60), regardless of past participation, so bring your friends.

Register on our secure server below with a credit card or PayPal, or send a check to arrive by March 19 made payable to:

Success Singles Club, Ltd.
1414 W. Byron St. #2E
Chicago, IL 60613

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