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PRESS RELEASE


Convito Café & Market
Born 1980 - Reinvented 2007

Convito Italiano retires its original building…
and is reborn as Convito Café & Market!

December 31st, 2006, Convito Italiano in Plaza del Lago, Wilmette will relocate across the plaza to a new facility formerly occupied solely by it’s sister restaurant, Betise Bistro. To accommodate this move, Betise will close on October 1st for renovation and expansion.

Chefs and buyers at both locations are excited about the move and have been going to extraordinary lengths to develop a new menu and inventory that builds on a history of quality and style by combining the best of both Convito and Betise.

The new Convito Market will continue to offer a global selection of prepared foods, meats, cheeses and groceries as well as breads and sweets. The wine department will maintain its Italian focus, but will add a boutique selection of distinctive wines from across the globe.

The Convito Café will feature dishes from both Betise Bistro and Convito Italiano that best reflect the homey flavors of the French and Italian countryside. A full bar will serve mixed drinks as well as wines from Italy, France and beyond. In the warm months of the year, customers will be able to take advantage of the cool summer breezes from Lake Michigan while dining in our casually elegant outside café.

The present Convito Italiano location will be open throughout 2006 and will be featuring frequent tastings, specials and events to celebrate the “new” Convito.

Press Contact: Nancy Brussat
Phone: (847) 529-2174
E mail: convitocafe@hotmail.com

Convito Italiano / Convito Café & Market
Address: 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, IL 60091
Telephone: (847) 251-3654
Website: www.convitoitaliano.com

 


Convito Cafe & Market Fact Sheet
Location: Plaza del lago
1515 Sheridan Road
Wilmette, IL 60091
Phone/Fax: ph 847.251.3654 / fax 847.251.0123
Web/E-Mail: www.convitoitaliano.com / convitocafe@hotmail.com
Cuisine: Italian and French Countryside
Description The new Convito Market will continue to offer a global selection of prepared foods, meats, cheeses and groceries as well as breads, sweets, catering & gift baskets. The wine department will maintain its focus on Italian wines but will add a small boutique selection of distinctive wines from around the globe.

The new Convito Cafe menu will contain dishes which best reflect the homey flavors of the French and Italian countryside. A full bar will serve mixed drinks as well as wines from Italy and France. In the warm months of the year, customers will be able to take advantage of the cool summer breezes from Lake Michigan while dining in a casually elegant outside cafe. The Cafe will be serving lunch and dinner daily, and brunch on Sunday.
Owner: Nancy Brussat Barocci
General Manager: Candace Barocci Warner
Chef: Nancy Brussat
Management: General Manager: Candace Barocci Warner
Costs: Lunch entrees - range from $8.00 - $17.00
Dinner Entrees - range from $11.00 - $22.00
Catering: Convito Market can provide a delicious array of foods, wines and beverages for a wide variety of functions. For pick-up or delivery.
Outside Cafe: Convito’s outside cafe is the perfect place to enjoy delicious food and Lake Michigan’s summer breezes for customers from all over the Chicagoland area.
Seating: 70 seats indoors / 50 seats outside cafe.
Wine/Beer/Liquor: Convito Cafe serves wine, liquor and beer. Wines from the Convito Market can also be purchased to enjoy in the Cafe.
E-commerce: Customers can purchase gift baskets and a selection of olive oils, vinegars and other groceries on line at www.convitoitaliano.com.
Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted.
Reservations: Convito Cafe takes reservations indoors. Outdoor seating is first come first serve.
Parking: Free parking in Plaza del Lago parking lot.
Train: One mile from Metra Northwestern train stop in Wilmette.
Hours: Food and Wine Market: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 6:30 (7 in the summer), Sat. 9 - 6, Sun. 11:30 - 5.

Cafe: Seating Mon. - Thurs., 11:30 - 9:00, Fri. & Sat. 11:30 - 10, Sun. 11:00 - 9:00.