Bon Appetit September 27, 2011

WHAT: In a continuing effort to support local businesses and the unique community they serve, the North River Commission (NRC), its affiliate Albany Park Chamber of Commerce (APCC), and co-hosts Hollywood North Park Community Association and North Park University, are pleased to announce the return of “Bon Appetit,” the popular restaurant crawl in Albany Park and North Park that invites Chicago-area diners to experience a world of culinary delights by visiting the diverse venues in this little corner of the globe.

Guests will depart on their tasting tour at 5 PM on Tuesday, September 27th, with passports in hand, to enjoy eclectic ethnic and cultural samples from each restaurant. Venues will provide small dishes of food and drink until 9 PM. Fee is $30 in advance or $35 at registration.

WHERE: Various restaurants in the Albany Park and North Park neighborhoods including Noon O Kabab Persian Restaurant, Merla’s Kitchen, Semiramis Lebanese Restaurant, and many more. The Albany Park boundaries are roughly Montrose to Foster and the North Branch of the Chicago River to Cicero (approximately 4400N to 5200N, 2900W to 4800W), and North Park boundaries are roughly Foster to Peterson and the North Branch of the Chicago River to Cicero (approximately 5200 N to 6000 N, 3000 W to 4800 W).

Public transportation: CTA Brown Line Kimball and Kedzie stops. CTA Bus Routes #81, #53, #78, #82, #80, #92.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 27th from 5 PM to 9 PM

FOOD: For a complete list of participating restaurants or to register online, visit http://www.albanyparkchamber.org/bon-appetit-2011.html

WHY: To promote Albany Park and North Park businesses and benefit AP and NP restaurants by attracting residents and neighbors, as well as all of Chicagoland, to visit our communities, the World’s Gateway to Chicago.

For more information, visit our website at www.albanyparkchamber.org or call the Albany Park Chamber of Commerce at 773.478.0202 ext. 116.