Carlucci Rosemont Takes Tuscan Italian Dining Outdoors

With the coming of warm weather, Carlucci Rosemont has expanded its dining options to include outdoor patio seating. Diners can enjoy a new alfresco menu of Tuscan Italian fare, summer drink specials, live music, and weekly special events (see below for details).

Rosemont, Ill. (PRWEB) June 3, 2009 -- Carlucci Rosemont takes fresh Tuscan Italian dining to the open air. An intimate landscaped patio (across the hall from indoor seating) extends the rustic ambiance to the feel of a small Italian trattoria. To complement the alfresco experience, a new summer menu offers seasonal specials. Monday-Friday 12noon-5pm, Carlucci offers Fruit Drink Specials, $5.99 blended/on the rocks, or $3 virgin. New food and drink menus also in the bar offer affordable reasons to socialize: $3.99 for all items, including Artichoke Spinach Dip, Baked Goat Cheese, Mini Black Angus Sliders, Spicy Italian Chicken Wings, and Pizzaletti. $4.99 Martinis, including a selection of refreshing fruit twists.

Wednesdays, 4-9 pm, through August 19th. Liquor tastings will help refine the palate, with featured varieties of ports, cognacs & armagnacs, single-malt scotch and single-barrel reserves, among other prestigious labels. Thursdays, 4-9 pm, through August 20th live music provides the backdrop for a series of wine tastings, serving world-class, distinctive wines from Italy, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, France, Germany, California, Oregon and Washington State.

Ranked among Chicago's top 50 restaurants and perennial "Critic's Choice" award-winner by Chicago Magazine, Carlucci Rosemont is a trendsetting force on the Chicago and world restaurant scene. It is the recipient of Silver Plate and DiRoNa Awards for eight years and running. In addition to the upscale rustic dining room and adjoining bar, private function rooms accommodate groups up to 300 guests. For more information, contact Carlucci Rosemont, 6111 North River Road, Rosemont, Illinois 60018. Phone: 847.518.0990. www.carluccirosemont.com

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