If you previously joined us at Couscous, you'll be back. Couscous Restaurant (http://www.couscouschicago.com/) on Taylor Street has been making fantastic Mediterranean food for over 20 years. Featuring "Flavors of the Maghreb" (Northwest Africa) this is Ken's favorite Mediterranean hangout. Pardon me for keeping Couscous Restaurant a family secret.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE GIVING A FIRM COMMITMENT TO THE RESTAURANT AND IF YOU DO NOT CANCEL YOUR RSVP ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 12TH, OR ARE A NO-SHOW, YOU WILL BE COMMITTED TO PAYING FOR YOUR RESERVATION.

Couscous Restaurant is in Chicago's UIC - Little Italy neighborhood on West Taylor Street and has been offering fine Mediterranean Cuisine since 2000. The owner, Joe Hammami, is from Palestine and his wife Nabila is from Tunisia, both contributing to tasty Mediterranean standards accented with flavors of the Maghreb. We'll enjoy flavorful healthy Mediterranean dishes, including hummos, falafel, signature Curry Vegetables served with Couscous, and more. Yes, it is all vegan. All for the price of $15 CASH at the door. TAX AND TIP are INCLUDED! CASH ONLY! It's BYOB.

Please try to arrive near 6:30 PM to register and pay. We'll have social time until 7:00 PM to mingle with your fellow foodies. We expect to start eating on time, or early. Dinner will be served buffet-style:

THIS MENU IS SUBJECT TO BE ADDED TO AS SEASONAL VEGETABLES BECOME AVAILABLE. I LOVE WHEN JOE COOKS UP SPECIAL DISHES!

WE ARE SURE TO HAVE:
Appetizers:
-Hummos, Ground chickpeas with Tahini sauce, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, served as a dip
-Mixed Vegetable Seasonal Appetizer
-Fresh Pita Bread

Salads:
-Lebanese Salad, A mix of chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce mixed with the house dressing
-Seasonal Salad Surprise

Entrees:
-Curry Vegetables, Sauteed fresh vegetables in fresh tomato sauce, spices
-Falafel, Ground chickpeas and vegetables mixed with spices, fried in pure vegetable oil
-Vegetable Surprise, Special seasonal entree
-Yellow Rice
-Veggie Couscous

Beverages:
-Chicago Style Water
-and BYOB!

Dessert:
-Fresh Fruit Salad

Please join us for a fun evening with good conversation, and delicious Mediterranean food.

REMEMBER IF YOU RSVP YOU ARE COMMITTED TO PAY FOR YOUR RSVP WHETHER YOU SHOW OR NOT UNLESS YOU CANCEL BEFORE SEPTEMBER 12th, 7PM. THIS INCLUDES ANY GUESTS YOU RSVP FOR ALSO. WE ARE COMMITTING TO THE RESTAURANT. WE DO THIS TO KEEP THE COST LOWER. THANKS FOR UNDERSTANDING!