Talk About "Greening" The Future

The public is invited to join the Green Drinks McHenry County group on June 6^th from 5pm-7pm at Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen, 110 N Main Street in Crystal Lake.

 This month’s presentation will be by Duke's own Chef Zak, discussing the challenges of running an eco-friendly restaurant and the steps Duke's has taken to become the greenest restaurant in McHenry County!

Zak began his Culinary Training at his parents’ restaurant Duke O’Brien’s in 1998. His passion for cooking grew and led him to study the culinary arts at Kendall College in Evanston Illinois. After graduating from Kendall in 2001 he went on to get his Bachelor’s in Hospitality Management from Purdue. After graduating he worked at several restaurants and resorts throughout the Chicago area including Ixcapuzalco (Fine Dining Mexican Cuisine), Durty Nellie’s, Marriott Lincolnshire, Le Titi de Paris, Spring, and Mon Ami Gabi before returning to Duke O’Brien’s in 2004
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Upon returning to Duke’s he brought with him his passion for sustainable ingredients and relationships with many farmers and producers. In August of 2004 Duke O’Brien’s closed and reopened as Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen. Duke’s is now a gastropub offering traditional American food utilizing superior ingredients from local and sustainable farmers paired with an amazing selection of American craft brews and Belgian ales. Duke’s has recently joined the Green Restaurant Association and is involved in many community activities
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Pick up a drink or order some food at the bar before coming upstairs for info and inspiration, business and pleasure. Come talk about “greening” the future with others. Must be 21 to purchase alcohol - non-alcoholic drinks are available, of course!

There will be an information table set up, and you are welcome to bring information about your green products and services each month to share.
 

Additional parking is available at the train station
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To be added to their email list, send a note to: GreenDrinks@mcdefenders.net or “like” the group on FaceBook www.FaceBook.com/GreenDrinksMcHenryCounty.

Please note: No Green Drinks in July because it would fall on Independence Day! (Have a sustainable picnic at home!)