We have now unleashed Zest Bistro as the sister of Lemon Tree, and it has a full service bar along with many other fascinating aspects you must be present to enjoy.

Have you been to any of our Wine or Beer Dinners yet? What about stopping in to enjoy a $5 burger on Mondays? How does 1/2 price Wine & LIVE music on Wednesdays sound? Sundays we have a full Bloody Mary Bar & you get to enjoy it for 10% off if you show up in your PJ’s!

Thursday is Made-to-Order Sushi night along with Wine & Cheese Tastings! Beer lovers- you have to appreciate Tuesday’s Beer Geek Dinner & 1/2 price drafts. We have an amazing selection of draft & bottled beers thanks to Ryan, and a fabulous selection of wine due to Todd!

So, what are you waiting for? Even if you just want to enjoy a cappuccino made by our rock star baristas….you need to check out the new & improved Zest Bistro ASAP!

What are you doing for your lovely Valentine this year? (This applies to both men and women, so ladies don’t think you’re off the hook). Would you like to spend a nice relaxing evening without cooking, dirty dishes, and the TV in the background? We have the answer then!

Zest Bistro has prepared a delectable menu just for that special someone that brings city standards and quality right to your lovely Downers Grove neighborhood! You don’t need to pay $30 for parking, $100 per person to dine, or get lost on your way home!

Be sure to make your reservation today, since spots are filling up quickly! It’s $40/person(with sparkling wine) and $35/person(without sparkling wine). Call (630)969-9869 to reserve your spot!

Every month we have our lovely Facebook fans & Twitter tweeps decide who we should choose as our next Neighborhood Business of the Month. This month it’s long overdue with D’Lara Photography!

You must check out their Valentine’s Day Special they have going on right now, and if you EVER need a photographer for any life event, hot dog eating contest, or dressing up your animal for the holidays…D’Lara Photography will be there to capture it.

Take a look at their website here: D’Lara Photography. Their work is wonderful, and the clients they have speak very highly of it. Don’t forget about the Downers Grove Wedding Walk coming up; they will be part of! Finally, it’s time you get some real photographs taken with D’Lara Photography!

Chef Charles and the Zest Bistro crew have worked hard to put a catering menu together in order to give you the most spectacular Super Bowl party yet. Your friends will be begging to get invited to your next party because they won’t want to miss out on the fabulous food that will be supplied.

So, what’s it going to be? If you don’t believe our menu is supreme take a peek here: Super Bowl Catering Menu. You can always order 20 frigid pizzas that will take 12 hours to deliver, and give everyone a stomach ache..or you can throw an adult party this year!

Chef Charles wants to cook for you, so we think you shouldn’t deny him. Also, don’t forget we need 48 hours in advance to get your Super Bowl Menu ready, and it’s a $50 minimum.

Go Team!

You know the Greeks like everything big, bold, and fabulous..and this is exactly how the dinner is going to be! With six..yes count them: SIX courses, you’re definitely not leaving Zest hungry!

Take a peek at the Mediterranean Dinner Menu- we’re rolling out the lamb, chargrilled octopus, feta sausage, tzatziki sauce, Greek chicken, Ya Ya’s lemon sauce, roasted venison chop, and even a chocolate caramel tart. There’s much more to where this came from, and we didn’t event touch the wine pairing except for that it’s all Domaine!

Join us February 9th, for only $75/person. Hurry & call (630) 541-8310 to reserve your spot…Opa!!!

Beer Bud Ryan will start you off with  Ebel Weiss paired with grilled langostine tacos, then off to Domaine Dupage with your yummy New England clam chowdah. After that, we have the main courses (beer here) Cane & Abel & Hoppy Porter. (We’d mention the pairing, yet we think you should take a glance at the lovely menu above).

Finally, we have the finale (hehe) Imperial Stout that comes with dessert….who wants a biscotti? Don’t all raise your hands at once! RSVP to (630) 541-8310- it’s only $45 a person for all this goodness! Jump on this before you’re sad & beer-less…

This is what’s happening now for Thirsty Thursday: each time we will have our resident cork dork Todd with his select wines of the week and our Chef’s prepare a meal that matches up perfectly with the fabulous beverages! How amazing does that sound?

Our kick off Thirsty Thursday Champagne and Fried Chicken party will be $20 when you RSVP to (630) 541-8310. Be sure to get in on this event, since it is not one to be missed. Let’s get it started!!

It’s that time of year again: The Progressive Dinner! Come and join some of your neighborhood favorites for a festive time!

Dream Interiors will give you the details on how to set a Holiday Table while you munch on some scrumptious appetizers! Then, we’re off to Ireland in Downers Grove with Bally Doyle providing a party workshop while we enjoy a delicious dinner! (Who knows how to party better than the Irish)? Finally, we come to Lemon Tree Grocer for delectable dessert and entertainment to close out the evening.

The Progressive Dinner happens this Thursday, so hurry and get your tickets while you can! RSVP by calling Dream Interiors @ 630-810-1389 or you can email info@dreaminteriors.com

Happy Holidays!

Every month we give our #1 fan a $10 Gift Card from Lemon Tree Grocer once they reach #1 status by the final day of the month…let the countdown begin! (Also, you can win every other month, yet not 2 months in a row just to be fair to everyone)

Have you heard about winning a FREE sandwich every week (excludes the lobster roll) if you get Lemon Tree Grocer to 3000 fans? Well, it’s happening, and you could be the lucky winner of a FREE sammy every week! Suggest your friends, family, mother’s uncle’s baby cousins become fans if they’re in the area- you’ll be fully rewarded!

Finally, we will be nominating a Neighborhood Business of the Month again soon here, so always keep in mind some fabulous businesses you think we should give a shout-out to. (Downers Grove first & foremost to support truly local)

Now, that you know how to WIN at Lemon Tree Grocer- let’s get started. FYI- any recent news, products, sales, contests will be posted on our Facebook & Twitter, another great reason to stay connected….Happy Holidays!