Chicago's VIVO Restaurant Celebrates 20th Anniversary

VIVO Restaurant, at 838 W. Randolph Street, established the Randolph Street Market District's flourishing dining scene two decades ago, and today remains unparalleled in honest-to-goodness Italian cooking. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, VIVO will offer a delectable three-course menu for $20, available for lunch and dinner from Tuesday, November 1 through Tuesday, November 15.

A percentage of proceeds from the 20th Anniversary Celebration Menu will be donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, in honor of Owner Dan Krasny's mother, his hero and a Holocaust survivor who has since passed away.

A rustic, yet hip, sleek and chic setting with exposed brick walls and beams, wood floors, soft lighting and an inviting bar, set the stage for a lavish dinner party every night of the week at VIVO! Not to mention, there is an intimate table tucked away in a converted elevator shaft, perhaps the best seat in the house. Venture upstairs and sink into the cozy yet posh velvet booths and sip a cocktail from the curvy, wrap-around bar.

"Mangia bene, vivi felice!" Executive Chef Vincente Duran believes everyone should "Eat well, live happy," and has thus created an exceptional three-course menu for VIVO's special occasion. The first course includes your choice of Antipasti e Insalate: Antipasto Della Casa, wood grilled asparagus & roasted bell peppers topped with shaved Pecorino-Romano cheese; Bruschetta di Funghi, blend of Italian mushrooms tossed with sun-dried tomatoes and a gorgonzola cream sauce served on grilled Italian bread; Calamari Grigliati, wood grilled calamari with a spicy marinara sauce; Zuppa dil Giorno; and more.

Pasta Entrees include: Spaghetti Pomodoro e Basilico; Rigatoni alla Buttera, with Italian sausage & peas in a goat cheese-tomato sauce; and Gnocchi Gratinati, handmade potato dumplings with parmesan cream & black truffle essence, to name a few. Other Entrees from which to choose are Salmone Grigliato, grilled salmon filet and asparagus with rosemary scented potatoes & lemon citronette dressing; Orecchioni di Pollo, thinly-pounded grilled chicken breast with tricolor salad & fresh apples in a lemon citronette; and Costolette D'Agnello, organic grilled lamb chops in a red-grape balsamic reduction served with sautéed rapini and potatoes.

The finishing touch is completed with your choice of Dolce! VIVO's seductive Desserts include: Chocolate Obsession, chocolate lava cake with white chocolate gelato in a Gianduja sauce; Tiramisu, made with lady fingers & sweet marscapone; Meringata, pistachio gelato, pistachio nuts & fresh raspberries wrapped in a homemade marengue & topped with warm dark chocolate sauce; and Gelati e Sorbetti, two scoops to mix & match.

The two-week 20th Anniversary Celebration Menu at VIVO will sweep you off your feet and transport you to the rolling hills of Tuscany. Join friends and family for lunch or dinner, November 1 through November 15, and enjoy VIVO's true Italian cuisine. To make a reservation or for more information, please visit www.vivo-chicago.com or call 312.733.3379.

About VIVO

The iconic Randolph Street Market District restaurant, VIVO, celebrates 20 years of serving true Italian food, with simplicity, quality and consistency. Accompanied by an enegetic, stylish atmosphere and vivacious service team, the VIVO dining experience leaves guests content and with the desire to come back for more. VIVO is open every day of the week: Monday - Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday from 11 a.m. to midnight; Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight; and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. A finely-tuned wine list features Italy's premier as well as favorites From the States. Private dining rooms can accommodate 8-150 guests, perfect for birthdays, weddings and business dinners. Valet parking is available. For reservations and more information, call 312.733.3379 or visit www.vivo-chicago.com and Vivo-Chicago on Facebook and Twitter (VivoChicago).

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