Allen's - The New American Cafe Wins More Industry and Media Awards.

CHICAGO -- Allen's - The New American Cafe and Chef owner Allen Sternweiler have recently added a Zagat Survey ranking, coverage in Food Industry News, and a top chef accolade from Chicago's New City Magazine to an impressive list of recognition and awards which are stockpiling for 2004. Recently, Wine Spectator presented Allen's with the esteemed Award of Excellence for a notable wine list and superior presentation as well as matching of great wines with an innovative fusion of food prepared with the freshest, seasonal ingredients.

Excerpts from the latest reviews and recent kudos:

Zagat Survey results

"New urban dining" is underway at this River North redo (formerly Harvest on Huron) where chef-owner Allen Sternweiler's "innovative, well-executed" New American cooking, including "creative game specials," is brokered by a "knowledgeable staff and wine steward"

Food Industry News

One Woman's Opinion - Kathy Posner

"Executive Chef Allen was added to the Top 100 Registry by Chefs in America in 1992. This is 12 years later, so one can only imagine how much he has learned since then. The awards and recognition for the restaurant fill a full page."

New City Magazine

Featuring "Top Food Personalities In Town," Chef Allen Sternweiler makes the list. "The Cleveland native broke out on his own in 2002 after stints at Harvest on Huron and Printer's Row to create one of River North's biggest American dining houses. And he just wrapped up a cooking-class series last season at the Calphalon Culinary Center."

Sternweiler comments, "We are very honored that our guests and our industry colleagues have both reacted so positively to their experiences offered such positive reactions to their dining experiences. We continue to work very hard and ensuring our fine service, fine dining and fine wine are uncompromising and strive to delight all guests with ambience, and quality of every detail so they will return often and spread the word about our restaurant. Personal recommendations from our valued clients are the best form of marketing."

Please visit www.allenscafe.com to learn more about the restaurant, Chef Allen Sternweiler and to read about upcoming events. And please telephone Allen directly at 312-587-9600 to book a private chef's tasting or to arrange a private dining event.

Allen's - The New American Cafe

217 W. Huron

Chicago, IL 60610

312-587-9600