Around Town

Check Please!
Pier 5736 is going to be on Channel 11's "Check Please" sometime in October. Viewers will be coming from near and far, and the Pier is going to be very busy. To all our customers, long loyal and new, please call ahead for reservations. As soon as you know when you are going to dine with us, please call. If you just walk in without reservations, there could be an hour wait. Please call.

Don Bono, guest chef
Many thanks to Don Bono for a fabulous job as guest chef of July 29, 2007. His food creations were a big hit. Thanks to his wife Pic, and daughter Daniella for their support.

Don was backed up by Eddie Collins as the Pier house live entertainment that evening. Mr Collins is a great local talent who plays regularly in the Chicago area. See him at the Three Olives and soon at the Pier for a booking. Eddie's C.Ds are on sale at the Pier for $15.00.

Pier 5736 is proud to be a part the Jefferson Park community, one of Chicago’s many historic neighborhoods. With so much to see and do around the area to work up an appetite, dropping in to Pier 5736 after a day of shopping, playing or adventure is a relaxing, no hassle end to your busy day. No cooking, no dishes, no worries.

Right off of the Jefferson Park stop on the Blue Line, and just east of the Kennedy Expressway, we are easy to get to, so while in the neighborhood come in and take advantage of our wonderful food and nightly specials.

Congratulations to Meg McCarthy on graduation of college. We are all proud of you.

"Ozzie Says..." Baseball Updates


GO CUBS
Big expectaions for the Cubs in 2007. Sweet Lou and Chicago's New Big Al. When going to the Cubs game or coming home from the game visit Pier 5736 for the freshest seafood in town.

When going to see the 2005 Champions of the World, remember the Dan Ryan construction, so take the Blue Line from Jefferson Park and dine with us at Pier before the game. New starting time for 2007 season is 7:11 p.m.

New in the Neighborhood Nill Tap (formerly Rosie O'Briens) is now open. Linda welcomes all Pier 5736 friends to stop by. Lots of improvements, Good Luck!

When in Barcelona, Spain, visit my cousin Kenneth's Bar "McCarthy's Bar" at 44 Via Laietama. Tell them Peter sent you and receive a free drink. You must print this out to redeem!

We are proud to support our local businesses and there is no shortage of things to do in our little corner of the city. Following are just some of the things to do and see in our neighborhood. Want to put something on our list? Just let us know.

After visiting the Secretary of State to get your new license bring it in and receive 10% off our regular menu.

Shopping
Don Bono Gallery - Start your shopping experience at Pier and look at the charcoal works of Chicago born artist, Don Bono. His drawing style of charcoal combined with ink make his art unique and enjoyable to look at. Come and browse here or at dbonogallery.com.

American Science and Surplus - 5316 N. Milwaukee Ave. -
A staggering collection of both kitschy science-fair toys, chemistry sets, ant farms, "Life-Sized Robot Commander" kit and home repair items, including paint brushes, trowels, nuts, bolts, wrenches, drill bits and small engines.

Jefferson Park Farmers Market - Ainslie on the east side of Milwaukee

Gigi's Dolls and Sherry's Teddy Bears - 6029 N. Northwest Hwy. -
Claiming the biggest collection of dolls in the Midwest, with everything from stuffed and porcelain teddy bears, to doll house furniture, and an enormous selection of unusual stuffed animals, Gigi’s has everything, including Ashton-Drake, Madame Alexander and one-of-a-kind artisan dolls.

I Remember Mama - 6122 N. Northwest Hwy.
Walk down memory lane at this antique store featuring porcelain, stemware, figurines, mirrors, paintings and jewelry.

Little Ladies - 6217 N. Northwest Hwy.
Antiques, including furniture, dolls, sports cards, kitchenware, books, hats and silverware.

Medley Market - 6019 N. Nina Ave.
Flea-market type items, including jewelry, shoes, books, games, greeting cards and glassware.

Our Savior Thrift Shop - 6011 N. Nina Ave.
Small furniture; linens, kitchenware, ceramics, paintings.

Activities
Habetler Bowl - 5250 N. Northwest Hwy. -
This family-owned bowling 32 lane alley has been drawing keglers since it opened in 1957, where only a few concessions have been made to the changing times including Rock-and-Glow Night and video games.

Lambert's Winning Edge Karate - 7110 W. Higgins Rd.
Karate and kung fu classes for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Jensen Toboggan Slides - Devon and Milwaukee

Jefferson Park - 4822 N. Long Ave.
Swimming is the big attraction at this quaint, 7-acre neighborhood park with 2 baseball fields, 2 softball fields, a football/soccer field, 3 tennis courts, playground, and a spray pool. The fieldhouse includes a gym, an assembly hall with a stage, as well as arts, sports and social groups such as an active teen and senior citizens clubs. Tumbling and gymnastics are a mainstay and parents can also get their youngsters involved in preschool or enjoy Moms, Pops & Tots or Fun with Food classes.

Gladstone Park - 5421 N. Menard Ave.
This 1-acre park offers a lot of activities at its tiny fieldhouse, 2 small fields and baseball diamond. Preschool classes, knitting, floor hockey, tumbling, senior exercise classes and T-ball are just some of the activities at Gladstone. Soccer reigns on weekends in the fall

May I Have This Dance - 6137 N. Northwest Highway -
This dance instruction company features Latin, swing and ballroom dance classes

Recuerdo Tango Club - 6137 N. Northwest Hwy.- Teaching swing dancing and the Argentine tango

Entertainment, Arts and Culture
Skokie Crown Theaters - 7018 Carpenter Rd -

Crown Village Crossing 18 Theater - 7000 Carpenter Road

Charybdis Multi-Arts Complex - 4423 N. Milwaukee -
A networking center for artists of every level and media to collaborate creatively, share skills to acquire and learn other art forms and support the freedom of expression. Movie night features couches, recliners, loveseats and other unique seating.

Polonia Book Store & Publishing - 4738 N. Milwaukee Ave. -
Books, compact discs, videos, magazines and newspapers in both Polish and English; with translations into Polish of international best sellers

Copernicus Cultural Center - 5216 W. Lawrence Ave. -
Nonprofit foundation that provides a venue for cultural events like exhibits, law fairs, plays, movies and other happenings held in the 2,000-seat theater which was formerly a movie palace known as the Gateway. The center is available to anyone who wants to rent the facility.

Jefferson Park Fieldhouse - 4822 N. Long Ave
The all-volunteer Citywide Orchestra practices at Jefferson Park and performs seasonal concerts for the community.