Vermilion Restaurant Celebrates Diwali

VERMILION RESTAURANT CELEBRATES DIWALI,
THE INDIAN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND THE NEW YEAR
OCTOBER 16-21, 2006

Special Diwali Menu Celebratory Touches to Stimulate the Senses

CHICAGO (September 8, 2006) - If the fun of New Year's seems a bit distant, Vermilion
(10 W. Hubbard St.) invites you to join in the celebration of Diwali, the Indian festival of lights and the New Year, with special festivities from October 16 through 21. Diwali, India's most auspicious and widely celebrated festival, is a day of renewal that marks the Indian New Year. It is the day on which Indians of all ages, languages, states and sects usher prosperity into their homes and businesses. Owner Rohini Dey is pleased to once again bring the Diwali celebration to Vermilion in style - with a special celebratory menu, Diwali cocktails, music, and traditional festival dicor.

All week long, Vermilion will be adorned with the warm glow of diyas (traditional hand-painted clay votives), the fragrance of tropical roses and jasmine, and traditional colorful rangoli patterns. Executive Chef Maneet Chauhan will offer a special prix-fixe 3-course Nawabi menu, which will include such traditional dishes as minted malai kebab starters, nawabi biryani with a spicy chutney and shahi raita with dried nuts and herbs, and for dessert, saffron phirnee. Exotic thandai shooters and celebratory chaat menu selections (Indian street food traditionally eaten on Diwali) will also be served. Guests will sip the "Golden Goddess" or the "Diwali Aflame," sparkling cocktails that simulate the glittering fireworks and illumination of the evening.

On Saturday, October 21, the New Year spirit will culminate as Vermilion hosts a special guest DJ in the lounge area beginning at 10 p.m. Dance your way into the New Year to the sounds of Bollywood, Bhangra, and Indian fusion beats. This will be a spirited - even raucous - evening of delicious food and drink, music and dancing that should not be missed!

For more information, or for reservations, please call (312) 527-4060.

Vermilion is located at 10 W. Hubbard Street in Chicago's bustling River North neighborhood. Featuring the concept and flavors of Founder/Owner Rohini Dey and Executive Chef Maneet Chauhan, the restaurant recently evolved to evoke a Deeper, Bolder synergy of Indian and Latin cuisine. The restaurant is open for lunch on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. The Vermilion Lounge is open during restaurant hours and late night for special events. The restaurant seats 250, with an 18-seat outdoor patio open seasonally. The restaurant can also host seated private events for 8 to 120, or standing cocktail and tapas receptions for up to 350 guests. For more information, reservations or to book an event, please call (312) 527-4060.

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