Newest episode of Star Chef Chicagoland scheduled for viewing

Newest episode of Star Chef Chicagoland scheduled for viewing

The second episode of the locally produced “Star Chef Chicagoland”reality show is scheduled for broadcast on Fridays on Comcast Cable TV Channel 19 in 145 suburban communities each week. The show features celebrity chefs making their favorite recipes for a panel of celebrity judges and is hosted by Ray Hanania, a columnist with Creators Syndicate and host of a weekday morning radio show on WJJG 1530 AM Radio.

Episode 2 features Second City comedian Aaron Freeman and his wife Sharon Rosenzweig making Challah Shabbat Jewish Bread and garlic pole beans. The celebrity judges include Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman (R-17th District), former White Sox Pitcher Billy Pierce, Les Aims Escoiffier member Nemer Ziyad and Bryan Sord the owner of 94 West Steak & Seafood Restaurant where the show is taped each month. Ziyad is the vice president of Ziyad Brothers Importing, one of the nation’s largest distributors of Mediterranean Foods and also Wild Garden Hummus Dip.

All episodes are also available for viewing online at www.StarChefChicagoland.com. The show airs in Palos Park, Palos Hills and Orland Park at 8:30 PM. It airs in Palos Heights at 7 PM. More listings are available online.

[Picture attached includes: From left, former White Sox Pitcher Billy and Gloria Pierce, Cook County Commissioner Liz Gorman (R-17th) and 94 West Steak & Seafood Restaurant owner Bryan Sord. Photo courtesy Glenn Kaupert.]

Charley Horse Munster Indiana hosts two Blackhawks stars at autograph session to celebrate Stanley Cup victory

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                     Bryan Sord

JUNE 15, 2010                                                                                               219-836-4040

Charley Horse Munster Indiana hosts two Blackhawks stars
at autograph session to celebrate Stanley Cup victory

Two of the members of the Chicago Backhawks will host an autograph session at a special Stanley Cup Celebration Monday night June 21 at the Charley Horse Sports Bar in Munster Indiana.

Featured Blackhawks guests are Andrew Ladd, #16 leftwing, and Kris Versteeg, #32 also leftwing. The event will be at Charley Horse Restaurant, 8940 Calumet Avenue, in Munster, Indiana.

Charley Horse in Munster is operated by Bryan Sord. Sord also operates two other Charley Horse Sports Bars in Tinley Park and also New Lenox, in Illinois. And, Sord operates the popular 94 West Steak & Seafood restaurant in Orland Park.

“We’re very honored to have Ladd and Versteeg join us to celebrate the Stanley Cup victory,” said Sord who opened the franchise in Munster, Indiana in February of 2010.

Charley Horse is a very popular hangout for sports aficionados, and offers not only a superb menu of food but also features one of the only “Ice Bars” in the region.

“The Ice Bar is a section of the bar that is made of solid ice. Our customers love it. It is a tough challenge to maintain but it adds a special ambience today’s sports customers demand,” Sord said.

“These autographs are highly sought especially in the wake of the spectacular Stanley Cup victory by sports memorabilia collectors and Blackhawks fans.”

Past celebrities have included the face of Blackhawks hockey, Bobby Hull, Tony Esposito, former goalie for the Blackhawks, and his brother, Phil Esposito, a Center. Both Espositos have been honored with admission to the Hall of Fame.

The autograph session starts at 7 pm  and costs $125. Seating is limited and every participant will receive two autographs from each player. Reservations are required in advance by calling 815-463-1700.

94 West Steak & Seafood Restaurant is also the location for the new reality TV show on Comcast Cable TV, “Star Chef Chicagoland,” which is broadcast every Friday night on Channel 19. Details on the show can be obtained at www.StarChefChicagoland.com.

Bryan Sord’s Restaurants include:

94 West Restaurant

http://www.94westrestaurant.com/

15410 94th Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462

(708) 364-9494

Charley Horse Restaurants & Sports Bars

http://www.thecharleyhorse.com/

8940 Calumet Avenue

Munster Indiana

219-836-4040

901 Lincoln Highway

New Lenox, Illinois

815-463-1700

Fax: 815-463-1717

9501 W. 171^st Street

Tinley Park, Illinois

708-873-9455

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Photos from Tony Esposito event at Charley Horse Restaurant in Munster, Indiana April 12

200 sports fans turn out for autograph session with Blackhawks star
Tony Esposito signs autographs at Charley Horse Munster Indiana

Famed Blackhawks super star Tony Esposito signed autographs for more than 200 people during a special event Monday night April 12 at the Charley Horse Sports Bar in Munster Indiana.

Esposito’s autograph is one of the most coveted in the hockey league t. The event was at Charley Horse Restaurant, 8940 Calumet Avenue, in Munster, Indiana, hosted by Bryan Sord, operator of the Charley Horse Sports Bar & Restaurants in New Lenox, Tinley Park, Munster, Indiana and also of 94 West Restaurant in Orland Park.

Photos from the event:

Black Hawks star Tony Esposito signs autographs for patrons at Charley Horse Munster Indiana April 12

Black Hawks star Tony Esposito signs autographs for patrons at Charley Horse Munster Indiana April 12

Famed Black Hawks super star Tony Esposito will sign autographs during a special event April 12 at the Charley Horse Sports Bar in Munster Indiana Monday April 12.

Esposito, who’s autograph is one of the toughest for collectors to obtain, will provide autographs to the first 150 people at the Charley Horse Restaurant, 8940 Calumet Avenue, in Munster, Indiana.

Charley Horse in Munster is operated by Bryan Sord, who operates two other Charley Horse Sports Bars in Tinley Park and also New Lenox, in Illinois. Sord also operates the popular 94 West restaurant in Orland Park.

“We’re very excited to be able to bring Tony Esposito to our Charley Horse Sports Bar in Munster Indiana,” said Sord who opened the franchise in Munster, Indiana in February of this year.

Charley Horse is a very popular hangout for sports aficionados, and offers not only a superb menu of food but also features one of the only “Ice Bars” in the region.

“The Ice Bar is a section of the bar that is made of solid ice. Our customers love it. It is a tough challenge to maintain but it adds a special ambience today’s sports customers demand,” Sord said.

Sord said tickets for the Tony Esposito event are $35 per person.

“We’ll only sell 150 and it will be first come first serve. We are proud to be able to bring some of the best sports personalities to our establishments and Tony Esposito is one of the best. His autograph is a highly sought one by sports memorabilia collectors.”

Past celebrities have included Bobbie Hull and Andrew Ladd. Esposito is a former goalie for the blackhawks and he and his brother, Phil Esposito, a Center, have been honored with admission to the Hall of Fame.

The autograph session will begin at 6 pm.

For more information, contact the Charley Horse Sports Bar in Munster.

Bryan Sord’s Restaurants include:

94 West Restaurant
http://www.94westrestaurant.com/
15410 94th Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-9494

Charley Horse Restaurants & Sports Bars
http://www.thecharleyhorse.com/

8940 Calumet Avenue
Munster Indiana
219-836-4040

901 Lincoln Highway
New Lenox, Illinois
815-463-1700
Fax: 815-463-1717

9501 W. 171st Street
Tinley Park, Illinois
708-873-9455

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