"Nourish and Savor: Chocolate for the Body and Soul"

Chocolate. A flavor and food that has been a source of energy, excitement and delight for centuries, has now been found to contain elements that promote brain function, heart health and feelings of happiness. What better ingredient to focus on for a dinner promoting living in the moment and getting more satisfaction from everything we do!

Susan Schwarting, RMT/CMI and her daughter Sarah Schwarting, LCSW/MSW, RMP will be hosting this very special event on Tuesday, February 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the Eastgate Café, 102 Harrison Street, Oak Park, IL.

The founders and principals of the Center for Serenity (thecenterforserenity.com) in Oak Park, the Schwartings will demonstrate how to incorporate the principals of Mindfulness in eating, communicating and sharing with others. Working with various social service agencies, they offer group programs as well as providing individual therapy. Their customized programs combine positive psychology with meditation and Mindfulness, providing clients with the tools to harmonize the mind/body connection.

Olya Dailey, owner and the chef of the Eastgate Café, will prepare the extraordinary pre fixe 3-course dinner featuring chocolate in every dish. The appetizer will be Eggplant Caponata Bruschetta, followed by a Spinach Pear Salad dressed with Chocolate Vinaigrette. The entrée is cocoa-rubbed Baby Back Ribs. Finally, the dessert – a special chocolate treat – will be prepared in front the dinners as a demonstration.

This very special event is ideal for couples and families with children who want to learn how to live in the moment and get more satisfaction out of work, play and relationships. Whether you’d like to expand your ability to connect with others - or just love the idea of savoring chocolate in every course – we hope you’ll join us. Please call 312-213-0485 to make your reservation for this extraordinary gourmet experience. The cost for the entire evening is only $39.95 per person.