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Chicago Philharmonic Packages

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Va Pensiero Restaurant and

The Margarita European Inn

Va Pensiero of Evanston will delight your senses with an elegant dining experience. Enjoy a great meal and relax. We will make sure you are not late for the show. A brief introduction from an orchestra representative will help make your dinner conversation begin on the right note. Want to make it an extra special evening? You can spend the night at the charming The Margarita European Inn. It will be an unforgettable night.

Va Pensiero and the Chicago Philharmonic

Evanston's renowned Va Pensiero has something very lovely planned for you. Experience four carefully-planned courses including an appetizer, salad, main course and dessert. Dinner including your concert ticket is specially priced between $115-$155 per person (depending on concert seating choice). Dinner includes wine and soft drinks. Mixed drinks are extra. Kosher and vegetarian options are available. View menu here.

Va Pensiero, Chicago Philharmonic and a night at The Margarita European Inn

Prepare yourself for a sumptuous feast at Va Pensiero. Then on to an unbelievable musical experience and a restful night at The Margarita European Inn. The Chicago Philharmonic package price ranges from $249-$289 for singles, and $364-$444 for couples (depending on concert seating choice). Continental breakfast included. Dinner includes wine and soft drinks. Kosher and vegetarian options are available. View menu here.

Chicago Philharmonic Series Subscribers

Series subscribers can also take advantage of these restaurant and hotel deals. Dinner at Va Pensiero, which includes appetizer, salad, main course and dessert, is $100 per person. Includes wine and soft drinks. The Margarita European Inn room rates including dinner at Va Pensiero are $234 per person or $334 per couple.

Va Pensiero is located inside the The Margarita European Inn at 1566 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Call 847.475.7779 to make a reservation. Must reserve by October 15 to receive package pricing for the Sunday, October 18 concert. These rates are only good on the night of the concert. This package is available for all four concerts.

Va Pensiero

1566 Oak Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

847.475.7779

The Margarita European Inn

1566 Oak Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

Va Pensiero Reviewed at MakeItBetter

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT

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Va Pensiero’s most recent on line review on metromix.com

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Fantasticly Elegant
By Bulldog from around, June 26, 2008 Overall rating:
Had the parmesan tasting menu the other night and it was fantastic...The tast of the cheese came through in every course. For the pasta course they actually tossed the noodles in a bowl formed from the wheel of cheese itself! very classy and old school. The service was great as well. Cant wait to try the regular menu.

Va Pensiero New Beverage Director

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Va Pensiero Beverage Director

Va Pensiero Restaurant in Evanston is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Sieczka to the position of Beverage Director and Sommelier. Hailing from Ann Arbor Michigan , has worked with us at Va Pensiero for over eight years as head bartender and mixologist. During his tenure he has assisted Marcus Will, Jason Prah and the esteemed Brett Cole Callis in designing our wine program. Although busy with his music career Adam finds the time to build our list, come up with new cocktails and meet with our customers on a regular basis to take care of their beverage needs. Adam works a fluid schedule but he is usually here on Thursday afternoons. Please contact him here with any wine or beverage related questions.

Va Pensiero is First and Second

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT

A chef, a bartender, and a restaurant owner walked into a bar.
Only it wasn’t a bar it was the Evanston Women’s Club and it was Eric Hammond, Adam Sieczka and I. We were competing for the title of best appetizer and best cocktail as voted on by over two hundred members of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce.
Eric was cooking the tiger shrimp with pistachio pesto and Adam was putting forth the Dolce Vita his signature cocktail!
When the sauté pans had settled and the shakers were down Eric had picked up first place and Adam had come in second. Fifteen local restaurants were competing with cocktails and at least eighteen were there with food. We would like to extend our thanks to the chamber for hosting the event and to all the other restaurants who kept us on our toes.