and
Invite you to a reception & book signing
with TV Host & Cookbook Author
Steve Raichlen

Masck
35 W. Ontario, Chicago
Tuesday, August 2, 2005 - 6 p.m.

This new eatery is a downtown extension of the popular Deerfield-based spot. Wonder about the odd spelling of the restaurant's name? MASCK is actually an acronym for the first initials of owners Kevin and Michelle Nierman and their three children. The Nierman's play-up the 'mask' theme -- look for a dramatic hand-painted wall mural where all the characters are wearing masks, plus other quirky mask accents throughout the colorful space.

Steven Raichlen is an award-winning author; journalist; cooking teacher; and TV host -- and the man who gave barbecue a college education. His best-selling Barbecue Bible cookbook series, 3 million copies in print; and Barbecue University TV show on PBS have virtually reinvented American barbecue.

Steve Raichlen's Menu
courses accompanied with wine

first course
Bouche of cold water lobster thermidor

second course
Petite Asian salad with black and white sesame crusted Hawaiian ahi tuna
with ginger sesame glaze

third course
Frozen fresh fruit segments with Cointreau drizzle

fourth course
Carved Wisconsin veal rack with variety of wild summer mushrooms,
zinfandel sauce
Crusty mini potato cakes
Splintered asparagus with creamed leeks

fifth course
Hot Godiva triple chocolate chip brownies
with vanilla bean ice cream

Coffee, tea

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