Comedy Night
Friday - November 15
Join us for an evening of jokes and laughter as we present our first ever stand-up Comedy Night. The show begins at 8:00pm (doors open at 5:00pm) and is hosted by comedian Carmen Morales, also appearing Chris Smith and starring Emil "The Fryman" out of St. Louis. The Fryman is a 20 year veteran of the stage and has performed in over 40 states and more than 250 cities and towns all over the country. The Fryman can be heard regularly on SiriusXM satellite radio and has also done three military comedy tours overseas for our troops. Come in early and enjoy some dinner and drinks before the show. Show: Starts at 8:00pm Dinner: Available from 5:00-7:30pm Starring: Emil "The Fryman," and also appearing Chris Smith Tickets: $10 (general admission), Limited Seating Available |
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Holiday Open House
Friday - Sunday,
Nov 29 - Dec 1
Come out and get your shopping done early this year! We're featuring some great holiday specials all weekend long plus Santa himself will be joining us on Saturday! Come check out our fully stocked gift shop!
Small Business Sat - Nov 30 Santa is coming to town! Join us from 2:00 - 4:00pm to see Santa who will be giving out presents to everyone (unless your're on the naughty list)!
Sunday Funday - Dec 1 Join us for complimentary appetizers all day long! Plus receive 20% OFF on all "to go" wine and beer purchases and 10% OFF on all "to stay" wine and beer purchases.
Some restrictions apply with holiday specials.
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Holiday Season Special Dates
Red & White Friday - Nov 29
Get 10% OFF all Red & White Wines and 10% OFF all Gift Shop purchases!
Small Business Saturday - Nov 30
Santa is coming to town! Join us from 2:00- 4:00pm to see Santa Clause himself as he'll be giving out presents and posing for pictures! Feel free to bring the kiddos!
Sunday Holiday Funday - Dec 1
20% OFF all "to go" alcohol purchases and 10% OFF all "to stay" alcohol purchases. Plus complimentary appetizers starting at noon!
Cyber Monday - Dec 2
25 off on the 25th - Get 25% OFF all online purchases by using the coupon code '25%OFF' at checkout.
Free Shipping Holiday - Dec 16
All online purchases of $75 or greater receive Free Shipping! Type in the coupon code 'FREE-SHIPPING' at checkout and get your gift delivered just in time for Christmas!
Some restrictions apply with holiday specials.
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Weekend Music Series
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TBA
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Live music on Saturday's 330-6:30pm, Sunday's 2:30-5:30pm.
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Give and Get Holiday Gift Cards
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Starting November 29th and lasting until Christmas, when you buy a gift card for a friend or loved one you get a gift card for yourself!
For every $10 you spend get $1 back for you! It's that simple and that great of a deal! It makes giving that much more fun!
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Streakin' Johnny Hard Cider
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Craft Cider Gaining Momentum
Article by Chris Furnari
There's an old Irish proverb that goes something like "when the apple is ripe, it will fall."
If recent statistics are any indication, the time is ripe for U.S cider makers, and a hail of apples is on the way.
Sales of U.S. hard cider tripled over the five-year period from 2007-2012, reaching about $600 million, according to market-analyst firm IBISWorld. While that's a fraction of the $10.2 billion in craft beer sales from 2012 - craft beer being the obvious analogue to cider - many of the dynamics are the same for the category and it's starting to get even more attention, particularly as it gathers momentum among consumers.
Read the full article here.
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Executive Chef Robert Miller
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Employee Spotlight
Robert Miller
Executive Chef
Chef Robert started his kitchen career as the Garde Manger (Cold Kitchen) Apprentice at the private Ravinia Club in Atlanta, Georgia. He credits Executive Chef Frederick Emil Reiser as the mentor that truly put a fire in his belly regarding everything food. After his stint at The Ravinia Club, Robert worked in many establishments around the Midwest. With a High Impact Leader Scholarship and a recommendation from his mentor, Chef Reiser, Robert attended The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, earning a Bachelor Degree of Professional Studies - Culinary Arts Management. After 38 months of hands-on learning, combined with management classes and critical thinking, Chef Robert returned to southern Illinois, working first as the Sous Chef at Tom's Place in DeSoto, before finding his new home at Von Jakob Winery & Brewery/Kristofer's as the Executive Chef.
"Working at Von Jakob is the highlight of my culinary career, since I work with such talented and knowledgeable people, both in food and beverages. This is the reason I went to culinary school. I enjoy the company of my colleagues and their diverse perspectives, such as our Winemaker/Brewmaster and my Sous Chef. We tend to always have great discussions about food, wine and beer." - Robert
Chef Robert's Von Jakob Favorites Wine: Cave Creek or White Oak Port if I'm having a cigar Beer: German Pilsner, Cider Lunch Menu: Smoked Sausge or Smoked Sausage Pizza Dinner Menu: Chicken Piccatta or Ribeye |
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Free Appetizer at Kristofer's Restaurant
(Coupon Below)
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230 Hwy 127
Alto Pass, IL 62905
618-893-4600
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Open Friday & Saturday
230 Hwy 127
Alto Pass, IL 62905
For Reservations Call 618-893-4600 or
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