The Signature Room at the 95th Proudly Announces Its March Charity of the Month Beneficiary

March 1, 2012 - PRLog -- CHICAGO, Ill. – The Signature Room at the 95th continues its year-long Charity of the Month program with The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Chicago (NAMI) as the beneficiary. Throughout the month of March, the non-profit will receive 10 percent of sales generated from the Signature Menu in the main dining room. The program fashioned by owners Rick Roman and Nick Pyknis, has donated upwards of $918,000 to over 200 organizations since its inception in 1993.

Just as the recipients of the Charity of the Month change, the Signature Menu does the same. The unique a la carte menu offers an array of tasty options to indulge in. Enjoy the view from the dining room on the 95th floor with the Signature Sunset cocktail crafted with Knob Creek Single Barrel bourbon and blood orange juice. Starters include smoked sockeye salmon with potato blini, capers, olive crème fraiche and caviar; a ridicchio, endive, frisee and roasted pear salad with spicy chorizo, buttermilk blue cheese dressing and toasted almonds; and a sunchoke and celery root veloute with garlic chips and green onions. Flavorful main courses include a sautéed striped bass with leek noodles, shaved fennel in a lemon tarragon sauce or roasted veal loin with savory bread pudding and king oyster mushroom with a dried cherry sauce. Finally, indulge your sweet tooth with the ricotta cannoli accompanied by pistachios, cherries, and a red wine reduction. A selection of artisan cheeses is also available.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Chicago (NAMI) provides hope and aims to improve the quality of life for those in the greater Chicago area whose lives are affected by serious mental illness(es). All beneficiaries are chosen during an annual application review. For information on The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Chicago (NAMI) visit http://www.nami.org.

Mission statements of all Charity of the Month non-profits for 2012 are posted on the restaurant’s website along with full details regarding the application and review process.

The Signature Room at the 95th is located at 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL.The 8,000 square-foot dining and entertainment destination rises over 1,000 feet above The Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan, and offers gourmet cuisine that rivals the view.    

For reservations, call 312-787-9596 or visit www.signatureroom.com.

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About the Signature Room at the 95th
The Signature Room and Signature Lounge are privately owned Chicago favorites, with over 8,000 square-feet of dining and entertainment space atop one of the city’s most recognized buildings. Unparalleled views of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan and the city’s world-renowned architectural gems are rivaled by the sophisticated, contemporary American cuisine that pleases over 800,000 guests each year. An award-winning wine list accompanies a delicious variety of menus ranging from light lunch options to timeless dinner classics, and from gourmet bar fare to specialty brunches. To toast any occasion, The Signature Lounge provides a stunning setting. For more information, visit www.signatureroom.com.