CATERING

Blue Duck Catering:  "Classical cuisine at its finest, great food, great themes, impeccable & unobtrusive service with a gracious and professional staff."  Available for corporate events, weddings, Champagne receptions, parties, benefits, conventions, trade shows, open house, cocktail parties, etc.  Terms: Food 100% trade up to 300 guests.  Larger events negotiable.  In order to maintain food quality, appearance, and presentation, "drop offs" are limited to 60 guests.  Taxes, Labor, Equipment, and Gratuity are cash.  Location: 934 N. Marion St., Oak Park, IL  Contact: Executive Chef: Gary Cole  Catering Manager: Mischa Cole  Telephone: 708-848-7112

Bristol Court Banquets: Banquet hall, catering, and special events.  Capacity up to 650 guests.  Offsite catering for groups from 25 on up.  Location: 828 E. Rand Rd., Mt. Prospect, IL  Contact: Gary Di Tomassi  or Telephone: 847-577-6055 

Chef @ Large: Dinner for 8 at your location.  Terms: Dinner for 8 people at your location for T$500.00.  Service Area: Entire Chicagoland Area.  Cash fuel surcharge  applies to locations over 25 miles from Wilmette.  Location: Wilmette, IL  Contact: Jonathon Bean  Telephone: 224-628-4512

Chicago Chocolate Fountain:  Chocolate Fountain Rental.  "We  feature American made fountains by Buffet Enhancements and use the finest in chocolate, Callebaut , imported from Belgium.  The chocolate fountain is the newest and most innovative way to offer desserts and appetizers at special events or celebrations.  Chicago Chocolate Fountain, Inc. is the preferred chocolate fountain provider for major Chicago venues and tourist attractions, as well as various Hotels in the Chicago metropolitan area. We have been featured on NBC 5, WGN 9, 190 North as well as Fox 32.  Providing flexible service for anything from home parties to black tie events and grand balls.  Terms: Rental, delivery, set up, take down 100% trade.  Special Chocolate required is cash only. Professional servers available for cash only.  Location: Hillside, IL  Contact: Julie Mylia  Telephone: 708-544-5600

Cozzi Corner: Fast food restaurant serving Vienna beef hot dogs, Kronos gyros, Italian beef, meatballs, etc.  Eat in/carry out.  Extensive catering menu for all types of home and office parties.  Contact: Wendy Villarreal  Location: 1202 75th St., Unit E, Downers Grove, IL  Telephone: 630-241-4799

Cochario’s Pizza: Pizza Chicken, Ribs, Pasta, Sandwiches, Etc.  Dine in, Carry Out, and Local Delivery.  For larger catering orders will deliver anywhere!  Location: 107 E. Grand Ave., Northlake, IL  Contact: Michael Cochiaro  Telephone: 708-562-0021

Gourmet on the Move: Personal Chef Services for In-Home Catering and Event Planning.  Terms: Service traded food ingredients are cash.  Service Area: Approximately within 30 mile radius of Naperville.  Location: Naperville, IL  Contact: Bonnie Schumpp  Telephone: 630-606-2668

Just In Time Deli: Sandwich Shop, Specialty Trays, Breakfast Buffets, By The Pound, Hot Buffets, Beverages  Location: St. Charles, IL Contact: Glenn Mize  Telephone: 630-208-8595

Le Peep: "Chicagoland's Premier Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant, Serving both Traditional & Unique Food in a Warm & Inviting Atmosphere."  Hours: Available for barter Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Not available Weekends.  Terms: Barter for dine in only, no carry out.  Coupons, discounts, and punch cards do not apply for barter.  Location: 1000 W. Washington, Chicago, IL  Contact: Michael Martin  Telephone: 312-563-9990  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.

Le Peep: "Chicagoland's Premier Breakfast & Lunch Restaurant, Serving both Traditional & Unique Food in a Warm & Inviting Atmosphere."  Hours: Available for barter Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 2:30 pm.  Not available Weekends.  Terms: Barter for dine in only, no carry out.  Coupons, discounts, and punch cards do not apply for barter.  Location: 10 E. Northwest Hwy., Mt. Prospect, IL  Contact: Michael Martin  Telephone: 847-797-9990  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.

MJ Catering: Full service catering for your special events, including event planning, rentals, and any other related service.  Easy party platters, corporate dining, and additional food services.  Professional service, and an artistic eye for details have made MJ Catering one of the top five caterers in Chicago according to Harper's Bazaar.  Terms: Part trade and part cash negotiated per order.  Location: 1611 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL  Contact: Tracey A. Samlow  Telephone: 847-869-1180

On Occasion Catering & Dining: Full Gourmet Catering & Event Planning.  Boutique type, made from scratch menus.  20 seat cafe open M-F 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Saturday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.  Location: 1276 E. Dundee Rd., Palatine, IL  Contact: Kathy Pedersen  Telephone: 847-963-6700 Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip. 

The Original Pancake House: Accepts AOB scrip Monday through Friday.  106 South Northwest Highway, Park Ridge.  847-696-1381 

Polo Café  and Catering: "This is one of the city's hidden treasures." --Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune Magazine.  Heartland Grille with simple Seafood-Pasta-Beef menu given his seasoned best by owner/chef Dave Samber in a cozy, Chicago Neighborhood setting.  Full bar, lighted parking lot, private room 50-150.  Trade: Up to $100.00 per check on food, up to 50% on catering, food only.  Serving M-F 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Fri-Sat. 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm; Brunch-of-the-month varies on Sundays.  Not valid on holidays or special promotions.  Reservations required.  773-927-POLO (773-927-7656) 3322 S. Morgan, Chicago. Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.  http://www.polocafe.com 

Robinson's No.1 Ribs Oak Park: Restaurant and Catering.  Serving ribs and chicken marinated in a special blend of barbecue seasoning, refrigerated overnight.  The next day, the meat is slow-cooked in a hickory wood smoker at 250 degrees.  Terms: Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip for Dining.  Catering 100% trade.  Labor, Tax, and Gratuity are Cash.  Location: 940 Madison St., Oak Park, IL  Contact: PaulYangas  Telephone: 708-383-1333

Slott's Hots: Fast food, Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Gyros, Beef, Gilled Chicken, Italian Sausage, Polish Sausage, Philly Steaks, Shrimp, Fish, & Chicago Style Hot Dogs.  Hours: Open 7 Days a Week  Location: 1124 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL  (Across the street from Winchester House)  Contact: Barry Slott  Telephone: 847-362-0670  Accepting AOB Multiple Scrip.  $10.00 Special Slott's Only Certificates available.  Order from AOB.