BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:The North Shore&rsquo\;s First BYOB Enoteca Makes its Debut w ith \;Exciting Organic and Locally Sourced Contemporary Italian Menu \nHIGHLAND PARK\, IL (FEBRUARY 9\, 2012) --- On the heels of the smash l aunch of 2nd Street Bistro this past fall\, serial restaurateur Bobby Du bin returns to his Italian roots with the grand opening of 2nd Street En oteca on Thursday\, February 9th. Billed as the North Shore&rsquo\;s (an d possibly the nation&rsquo\;s) first and only BYOB enoteca\, Dubin serv es up a contemporary Italian menu made of local\, organic and sustainabl e items. 2nd Street &ldquo\;Enoteca\,&rdquo\; or Italian wine bar\, is d esigned specifically for pairing gourmet food with wines brought in by i ts&rsquo\; customers.Adjacent to 2nd Street Bistro\, at 1825 Second Stre et\, 2nd Street Enoteca offers authentic Italian fare in a BYOB setting\ , with no corkage fee. Local and imported salumi\, cheeses\, fresh-daily antipasti\, hand-formed brick oven pizzas\, uniquely designed pastas\, and regional Italian entré\;es highlight some of the dishes crafte d to go with customers&rsquo\; favorite wines. In keeping with the 2nd S treet mantra\, 2nd Street Enoteca uses local\, organic and sustainable i ngredients wherever possible.&bull\; \; \;  \;Appetizers fea ture a farm fresh\, seasonal organic antipasti platter\, imported and lo cal salumi and formaggi\, assorted crostinis and organic eggplant rollat ini.&bull\; \; \;  \;Pastas include house-made gnocchi\, han dcrafted cannelloni and quinoa\, gluten-free spaghetti. Risottos and pol entas change daily and a complete list of brick oven-fired Napolitano pi zzas are standouts.&bull\; \; \;  \;Among the entrees are fr esh-caught sea bass ala Livornese\, sous-vide Chicken Vesuvio and Chiant i-braised beef bracketed by market-driven\, daily specials.2nd Street En oteca carries the distinction of being the Chicago area&rsquo\;s only BY OB enoteca - allowing patrons to choose what wine they wish to pair with their favorite Italian dishes\, in an affordable way. The comfortable a nd inviting dining area\, with room for up to 80 people\, is perfect for a relaxing\, casual evening\, or for a fun and affordable\, night out o n the town!Owners Bobby and Debbie Dubin are excited to introduce a fres h\, innovative restaurant experience to the North Shore. After resurrect ing their passion for Italian cuisine\, demonstrated by their long\, suc cessful run as founding owners of Gusto Italiano\, they decided to kick it up a notch with something new. In true reunion\, veteran Gusto chef\, Rico Hererra rejoins the team that once drew crowds and rave reviews ov er their Glenview establishment. \; Overseeing the expanding 2nd Str eet portfolio is the Bistro&rsquo\;s Executive Chef\, Michael Gottlieb.S ays Bobby\, &ldquo\;The response to our Bistro and BYOB service has been overwhelming and our guests are asking for more. By launching 2nd Stree t Enoteca\, we are making available more seating and adding an outstandi ng Italian menu to build out a more complete 2nd Street experience.&rdqu o\;He adds\, &ldquo\;We are privileged to be able to expand in otherwise difficult times. By bringing affordability to sophisticated menus in a comfortable environment\, with no corkage fee\, our customers can enjoy the full dining experience without breaking the bank.&rdquo\; \;Maki ng it a family affair\, daughter and Pastry Chef\, Faith Dubin-Kaufman ( Wine Spectator Restaurant\, Butter\, and Charlie Trotters&rsquo\;) consu lts on the dessert menu\, while her husband Mark drives the concept and branding.2nd Street Enoteca joins sibling 2nd Street Bistro as being the only BYOB restaurants in Highland Park &ndash\; something that has draw n great crowds and tremendous customer feedback from guests. \;2nd S treet Enoteca is open Tuesday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.\, a nd Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Average dinner entrees ran ge from $12 to $24. In addition to dining in\, 2nd Street Enoteca offers catering and private parties. For more information\, please call 847.43 3.3400 or visit www.2ndStreetEnoteca.com. URL:http://glenview.patch.com/events/2nd-street-enoteca-to-open-in-highla nd-park-2d077064 SUMMARY:2nd Street Enoteca To Open February 9th in Highland Park LOCATION:1825 2nd St\, Highland Park\, IL 60035: 1825 2nd St\, Highland P ark\, IL END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR