Eating out: Retro's Beaujolais Nouveau party returns

Posted November 15, 2011 2:30 pm

By Sara Hooker

This cassoulet du Bistro is one of the entree options at Retro Bistro during its annual Beaujolais Nouveau celebration. The dish combines duck confit, lamb, pork and mergeuz sausage with great white northern beans. Courtesy of Retro Bistro

Retro's Beaujolais Nouveau party

Start the holidays by celebrating the famous red wine of France's Beaujolais region at Retro Bistro's annual Beaujolais Nouveau party Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 17-20. A three-course prix fixe menu includes an appetizer, entree choices such as Cassoulet du Bistro, sauteed Pacific skate wing and roasted chicken dijonnaise, dessert and, of course, a glass of Beaujolais Nouveau. It costs $46 per person not including tax and gratuity. A live accordionist will play French music throughout the weekend.

Retro Bistro is located at 1746 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. (847) 439-2424 or retrobistro.com.

Dickey's opens in Wheaton

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is now serving signature meats, home-style sides and tangy barbecue sauce at its new location in Danada Square. Pick your meat from beef brisket, pulled pork, ham, turkey breast, chicken breast, polish sausage, sausage and pork ribs. With 185 locations nationwide, the fast-casual 'cue joint also offers catering, take out and delivery.

Dickey's Barbecue Pit, 206 Danada Square, Wheaton. (630) 590-9518 or dickeys.com.

Giordano's pre-T-day offer

Let Giordano's do the pre-Thanksgiving work. On Black Wednesday, get a free six-er of soda with any delivery or carryout order — that includes pastas, pizzas, salads, sandwiches and starters.

Giordano's has locations throughout the suburbs. See giordanos.com.

Retro Bistro owner and chef Chris Barth dresses as Julia Child during the playful annual Beaujolais Nouveau celebration. Courtesy of Retro Bistro

Dickeys Barbecue Pit is now open in Wheaton. Courtesy of Dickeys

Dickeys is a fast-casual barbecue joint offering signature meats and sauces. Courtesy of Dickeys

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