Sam & Harry's Hosts Outstanding Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner

    /24-7PressRelease/ - SCHAUMBURG, IL, October 21, 2007 - On Thursday, November 1, 2007, Sam & Harry's Restaurant in Schaumburg, Illinois will proudly host the Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner to celebrate excellent cuisine paired with exceptional bourbons. Executive Chef Joshua Humphrey will create a tasteful menu while Master Distiller Chris Morris brings award-winning bourbons to pair with each course.

Expertly crafted bourbon has become the trendy choice of savvy bar and restaurant goers who appreciate its bold nose and sweet finish. The five-course dinner at this Schaumburg, IL luxury hotel, with accompanying bourbons, will begin at 6 p.m. and executive Chef Joshua Humphrey will co-host with Woodford Reserve master distiller Chris Morris. Both will be available to discuss with guests how to successfully pair bourbon and food. The cost is $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Woodford Reserve bourbon, part of Brown-Forman Corp., is made and bottled in Versailles, Ky. It is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including a gold medal at the International Wine & Spirits Competition and a double gold medal for best bourbon at the World Spirits Competition. Chris Morris began his career with Brown-Forman in 1976, working under the company's current master distiller at that time. He worked at Glenmore Distilleries Company and United Distillers before returning to Brown-Forman in 1997. He is the only American to be named "Keeper of the Quaich" by the Scotch Whiskey Association.

The menu that Chef Humphrey created for the Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner highlights his culinary talents, as well as showcases the versatility of excellent bourbon to marry with a variety of dishes. The dinner begins with a reception of passed hors d' oeuvres and then five courses, each perfectly paired with award-winning bourbons and whiskeys:

First Course
Braised Berkshire Pork with Turkish Figs and Wild Cherries
Over Baby Fris e
Old Forester 100 Proof

Second Course
Oyster Pie with Tasso Ham and Crème Fraîche
Jack Daniels #7

Third Course
Maple-Glazed Breast of Mallard with Wild Mushroom Gumbo
Woodford Reserve

Fourth Course
Oven-Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Citrus-Chanterelle Vinaigrette
Served with Warm Sesame Spinach and Risotto Cake
Jack Daniels Single Barrel

Fifth Course
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bread Pudding
With Caramel Ice Cream and Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Woodford Reserve Master Sonoma - Cutrer Finish

Chef Humphrey is an honor graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Charleston, S.C. Under his culinary leadership, Sam & Harry's was listed as one of Chicago Magazine's 2006 Best New Restaurants. Chef Humphrey was also recently named to the roster of top 20 new chefs in Chicago by the Chefs in America organization.

Seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your seat at the dinner please contact Kelly Boden at (847) 303-4013. Sam & Harry's Schaumburg, IL restaurant is located at 1551 Thoreau Dr. at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.

About Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel:
Be amazed by a Schaumburg, IL hotel boasting a contemporary design that is expressive, yet functional at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center. Situated 30 miles from Downtown, this Northwest Chicago, Illinois hotel blends futuristic architecture with a heightened appreciation for the surrounding natural wetlands. Designed by the renowned John Portman & Associates, this Schaumburg Convention Center and Chicago area hotel creates a setting that provides an exceptional gathering place. Over 148,000 square feet of technologically enhanced meeting space is perfect for a variety of business and social events ranging from sizeable corporate conventions to intimate wedding receptions. Located only one mile from the legendary Woodfield Mall, this Schaumburg Illinois Hotel is just minutes from upscale dining and shopping, as well as a number of tourist attractions. Experience true luxury at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, where the heartland meets the 21st century. To make a reservation or for more information call 847-303-4100 or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chirs-renaissance-schaumburg-hotel-and-convention-center/.

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