Thursday, September 30, 2010

Leaves 'N' Beans: Baking InHouse!

Freshly baked scones, biscottis, croissants, and breads are some of the new inhouse baked fare from Leaves 'N' Beans in Peoria Heights. Now that it's feeling more like fall, it's time to curl up with fresh ground coffee and a tasty treat with a book in the autumn sun. Check out L'n'B for FREE Wi-Fi, their full expresso bar, and Sunday Brunch!

L'n'B offers over 70 different types of coffee and more than 40 types of tea.
Let us know what your favorite item to order is and we may feature it!

Tell 'em Numéro sent ya!

Leaves 'N' Beans Roasting Co.
4800 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL
309.688.7685
www.leavesnbeanscoffee.com

Words of Inspiration from Dina Emser

Could be good, could be bad...

Have you heard the one about the woman who was driving down the road minding her own business when she encounters a driver coming towards her, arms reaching out the window, fists shaking. As she gets nearer, she hears him yell in her direction the word, “Cow!” Naturally she feels quite indignant. How dare he? What has she done to deserve that?! She continues down the road, fuming a bit and muttering to herself about the rudeness of drivers these days, when what does she encounter but a small herd of cows leisurely crossing the road in front of her. Ahhh… now she understands. In that moment, her thoughts, beliefs, and feelings all changed. Before she sees the cows, it’s all about her rightness and his wrongness. She feels indignant, angry, disbelieving, and irritated. After she sees the cows and understands the man’s warning, she feels grateful, a bit embarrassed, even humble.

There are all kinds of events in our development as people, moments in time that are marked with our memories of life before the event and after. Some are milestones like first paycheck, first kiss, passing the driver’s license test, getting your first medal, saying “I Do,” and the birth of your first child. We have a recognition that what just happened is big! Life will never be the same again. And these important moments can have a pretty big build up; the preparation we must make in order to do the things that impact the course of our lives. We have some control of the build up that gets us ready and we also have choices about where to show up to have the experiences.

But some things just happen and we don’t get a chance to “build up.” Bombs drop, literally and figuratively, and something comes that we aren’t a bit prepared for. Words get spoken or actions occur that change everything.

Sometimes we wish hard for life to return to the way it was Before But instead, we are faced with living in the After.

So have you heard the one about the farmer whose horse ran away? His neighbors came running into his yard asking him how in the world he was going to plant his crop without his horse? The farmer simply replied, “Could be good. Could be bad.” The next day the farmer awoke to the sound of horses, and he saw that not only had his horse returned, he had brought several friends with him. Now the farmer had several horses to make the job of planting much easier.

Later that summer, the farmer’s son was working in the hayloft of the barn when he slipped, fell, and broke his leg. All of the farmer’s neighbors again came running to see how the son was feeling, asking the farmer, “How in the world are you going to get your crop harvested without the help of your son? What will you do?” The farmer calmly replied,” Could be good. Could be bad.” The farmer worked very hard, rising early in the morning and retiring late at night to harvest his crop while his son lie mending.

During that time, the civil war started. All of the boys of a certain age in the surrounding countryside were called to duty. His son, however, could not answer the call due to his broken leg. Many of those boys never returned home.

When you think of it, each moment is filled with potential beforeness and afterness. We never really know what is going to happen, and yet, we move through our lives.

What kinds of evidence do you more often look for—
could be good, or could be bad?

~Dina Emser

Dina Emser is a Professional Development Coach who partners with business professionals who are open to more "could be good." Call for a complimentary consultation (309.467.4429) or visit her website, www.dinaemser.com. You may also sign up for her free monthly newsletter, Life in Process.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

9/30 Event: Don't forget! Preckshot Event

Preckshot Professional Pharmacy Special Event

Please join Wade and Jennifer Siefert, John Preckshot and the Preckshot Professional Pharmacy Staff on September 30th for an evening with David Zava, PhD., author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, and internationally-recognized researcher and lecturer in hormone regulation of breast cancer. Call early to reserve your attendance, as seating is limited. Call 309.679.2047 to reserve your spot today.

Hormonal Balance Can Help Save Your Life
-Breast Cancer is the number one health fear for women.

Non-Invasive Saliva Testing
-Through non-invasive saliva testing, it is possible to accurately measure hormone levels. The pharmacists at Preckshot are your local experts in this field, with over 76 combined years experience and working with practitioners all over the state of Illinois.

Talk with us today to learn how we might help you achieve optimal hormone balance. Start with a telephone call to us directly at 309.679.2047 and we'll make time to talk with you one on one about you! We'd love to have you join us for an evening with Dr. David Zava.

It will not only change your life...it may save your life.

Preckshot Professional Pharmacy
Heritage Square in Peoria Heights
www.preckshotpharmacy.com

Tune in to The Preckshot Hour
Saturdays at 9:00am on 1470WMBD

9/30 Event: June Restaurant, no ordinary dining experience

For any of you who have been to June, you know that it is not just a restaurant experience but an artistic experience as well. Your table serves as a gallery wall, your plate the canvas and your food the art. So if there is a very special occasion that you want to celebrate, or if you simply want to celebrate the fact that it's Wednesday, try June and all it has to offer. Photo by Jeffery Noble.

Tomorrow June hosts Spence Farms & Stewarts of the Land, once a month they prepare a dinner starring one of the farms they are privileged to partner with. Come join them this month to enjoy a five course tasting paired with wine at 6:30pm. Seats are $95 per person and seats are going fast. Call to make your reservation.

June Restaurant
4450 N Prospect Rd, Ste S1
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
Tue - Sat | 309.682.JUNE

www.junerestaurant.com

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Is it Friday Yet? It's Five O'Clock Somewhere

In line with the Before & After theme of the month, here is part two of our special double feature of drink of the month. To kick this off we showcased an Apértif, a French term for a drink that is served prior to a meal in order to stimulate your appetite. A Digestif is a drink that is served after a meal to aide digestion. Local restaurant, Two25 concocted this refreshing cocktail. Photo by Dennis Slape.

Lemoncé
-Absolut Citron Vodka
-Limoncello
-Splash of Sweet & Sour
-Mint garnish
-Shaken & Strained

Get it at Two25, tell 'em Numéro sent ya!

Two25
225 NE Adams in the Mark Twain Hotel
Peoria, IL 61602
309.282.7777
www.two25peoria.com

Monday, September 27, 2010

Travel to Italy with WCBU!

Ciao! Explore the food, wine and culture of Italy's beautiful Amalfi Coast and Sicily. March 26th through April 5th, 2011. Plan next year's vacation today! Call the WCBU Travel line at (309) 677-4907.

Visit www.wcbu.org to explore Peoria's public radio station WCBU89.9!

Celebrating 40 Years of Music & NPR News

Friday, September 24, 2010

Portrait LIfe: Trusted for their Quality and Artistry


Trust Portrait Life photographers, Jeff and Julie Woods with your family portraits, wedding photography, and senior portraits. Their quality and attention to detail are impeccable.

Visit their site today and peruse their exquisite portfolio and plan for your holiday photos today!

Natural Concepts Special!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Art Fair Starts Saturday! Don't Forget!

This is just a friendly reminder to clear your calendars for the 48th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, September 25 & 26. Step out for live music, the kid's art fair, great food and amazing art this Saturday and Sunday. For more info visit the art fair website for ticket prices and times. Members are admitted FREE! Also don't forget to check out the Numéro-designed posters and t-shirts!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Trust your Health to those who care

Something special about Peoria is the overall attention and care for the health and well-being of all who live here. Our healthcare professionals strive for new and innovative ways to treat their patients and their families. Visit Methodist today! Also read the article in the current Numéro to catch up on all the changes that medical care has made in the past ten years.

Stay healthy and visit mymethodist.net for up to date health information!

Looking for fresh produce, hello Hy-Vee!

When was the last time you had the whole family together for dinner? Tonight is a good night to get them all together for a fresh, home-cooked meal. What a perfect opportunity to check out all the exquisite, fresh produce that Hy-Vee has to offer. While you're there, check out their large organic and gluten-free selection. Try a new recipe, support the local economy, stay healthy with Hy-Vee!

Hy-Vee is located in Sheridan Village, visit their site for more info :)

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

9/24 Event: ZOOBREW & WINE TOO!

Nothing to do this Friday, look no further than the Peoria Zoo! This weekend they are hosting the Zoobrew and Wine Too tasting event, to support the Peoria Zoo. Call today to take advantage of the discount ticket price of $45, after today they go up to $55. The event goes from 5:30 - 7:30pm, celebrate happy hour on the wild side. Ages 21 and over.

For info call 309.681.3500
www.peoriazoo.org

CD of the Month: Iron & Wine

Around the Well by Iron & Wine

From Indie-Folk legend Sam Beam, better known by the moniker Iron & Wine, comes Around the Well, a two-disc, 24-track collection of rare and never-before released songs. This album is a great sampling of Beam’s genius as a songwriter, and of the range displayed on earlier albums from The Creek Drank the Cradle to The Shepherd’s Dog, with plenty of Beam’s famous lo-fi hushed vocals, meandering guitar, and plucky banjo, but also with several tracks of multiple layers of vocals, piano, percussion, and electronic effects. And as always, there’s no dearth of Beam’s searching, Southern-inspired imagery in the always intensely poetic lyrics. Somehow mournful and joyous all at once, Iron & Wine’s Around the Well is haunting and altogether unforgettable. Review by Rachel Delph, Numéro Intern.

Get it at Co-Op Records in Campustown

Monday, September 20, 2010

9/30 Wellness Event: Preckshot Invites You!

Preckshot Professional Pharmacy Special Event

Please join Wade and Jennifer Siefert, John Preckshot and the Preckshot Professional Pharmacy Staff on September 30th for an evening with David Zava, PhD., author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Breast Cancer, and internationally-recognized researcher and lecturer in hormone regulation of breast cancer. Call early to reserve your attendance, as seating is limited. Call 309.679.2047 to reserve your spot today.

Hormonal Balance Can Help Save Your Life
-Breast Cancer is the number one health fear for women.

Non-Invasive Saliva Testing
-Through non-invasive saliva testing, it is possible to accurately measure hormone levels. The pharmacists at Preckshot are your local experts in this field, with over 76 combined years experience and working with practitioners all over the state of Illinois.

Talk with us today to learn how we might help you achieve optimal hormone balance. Start with a telephone call to us directly at 309.679.2047 and we'll make time to talk with you one on one about you! We'd love to have you join us for an evening with Dr. David Zava.

It will not only change your life...it may save your life.

Preckshot Professional Pharmacy
Heritage Square in Peoria Heights
www.preckshotpharmacy.com

Tune in to The Preckshot Hour
Saturdays at 9:00am on 1470WMBD

Audubon Art Show

Last Friday kicked off the John James Audubon Art show, art and science come together at Lakeview Museum this fall in a special exhibition of original prints, watercolors and oil paintings by this American artist and naturalist.

Visit Lakeview today!

Friday, September 17, 2010

9/18 Event: 3rd Annual Art for Youth Art Auction

Keep the arts alive in Central Illinois by supporting this beneficial event presented by the Chillicothe Optimist Club!

Dish of the Month: Noir in the Heights

Are you bored with humdrum of chain restaurants? Step into Noir in the Heights for a totally new and classy experience. The food not to mention the interior design will have you feeling that you have taken a weekend trip to Spain. For the Before & After issue we thought it would be interesting to feature a restaurant that offers delicious appetizers and desserts, hence Numéro chose Noir. Before dinner, try the Ahi Tuna Nachos, fried white corn chips topped with seared ahi tuna, spicy mayo, ginger, avocado, and cilantro.

After dinner, once you've sampled the eclectic and savory fare, try the Churros Con Chocolate & Cream. Deep fried to order and served with creamy chocolate dipping sauce and tira misu cream dip.

Noir offers:

- Traditional Tapas and European Savore.
- Amazing Wine, Martini’s & Spirits
- AnUpscale atmosphere with hints of Old World Spanish Charm
mingled with New World Mystique.

Join Noir nightly for an Effervescent Cullinary Experience!

Hours

Monday - Wednesday: 4:00pm-11:00pm
Thursday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 1:00am
Sunday: Closed

*Open early for cocktails & happy hour menu.
*Dinner service begins at 4pm with a late night menu available until close.

4606A N. Prospect Road
Peoria Heights, IL 61616

Phone: (309) 740-2001

www.thenoirbar.com

Thursday, September 16, 2010

9/18 PARC N' Play - 6th Annual Grande Cruise In

It's time to blow the cobwebs out of your classic ride this Saturday. This weekend PARC hosts the 6th Annual Grande Cruise In from 3-9p at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie. Bring the whole family out for food, games, prizes, raffles, and 50/50. There will be live music by The Silhouettes.

ALL CLASSIC CAR & MOTORCYCLE OWNERS WELCOME!

For info contact: Bret Stone at 309.689.3750 or visit www.PARCway.org.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

9/18 Jones Brothers Jewelers - Special Event

Step out to Jones Bros. Jewelers for a unique trunk show, proceeds afford income & dignity for Rwandan Women. Shop for eclectic handmade pieces, 2010 collections are crafted from recycled paper, leather and fabric, created in Kigali, Rwanda. KEZA is currently developing four eclectic and robust collections. The Umoja and Malikia collections currently contain a combined 21 pieces and you can find them at the 9/18 Trunk Show. For more about the Keza story, visit Keza.com and come out to Grand Prairie Dr. for the show.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Upcoming Event! Fine Art Fair!

Can you believe it's that time of the year already? The 48th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is coming in less than two weeks, so if your walls and shelves are looking rather empty and uninspired maybe it's time you purchased a one-of-a-kind piece of art this year at the fair. Also be sure to check out Mary Smith, poster artist this year, her beautiful handcrafted lampwork jewelry. Also check out the posters, billboards, and other art fair signage created by Numéro!

Friday, September 10, 2010

"10 Things I Crave" Thank you note

We'd like to extend our thanks to Lisa Stovall, co-owner of Bella Grove, for being our "10 Things I Crave" person for September! Stop in and see her at Bella Grove in the Heights, where they take rooms from boring to beautiful. Pick up an issue of Numéro today to view her 10 Things!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

THRIFTY THURSDAY with Perfect Pear!

Hey shoppers, it's Thrifty Thursday already! Don't you just relish the holiday weeks :) Mention Perfect Pear's Numéro Ad this month and receive 20% OFF ALL DRESSES! With fall weddings, dances, and holiday functions just around the corner, make sure you are in the height of fashion with a selection from Perfect Pear. Take a photo of your find and we may feature it here on the blog!

A Perfect Pear Boutique
4544 N. Prospect Rd.
M-S: 10-5pm
309.688.PEAR

Visit them on Facebook for Daily Fashion Updates!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

New Shop in Town! Olio & Vino

Olio & Vino is a new shop in Peoria Heights offering a wide selection and savory variety of hand pressed Olive Oil, Spices, Fine Wine, Gifts and More! This Saturday, September 11th, at 11am they will be having a ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Mark Allen, complete with oil and wine tastings. Check 'em out, tell 'em Numéro sent ya!

Olio & Vino, 4603 N. Prospect, Peoria IL 61616

Book of the Month: Border Songs

Border Songs by Jim Lynch

Set in a rustic county on the border between Washington and Canada,
Border Songs follows the eccentric characters residing on both fronts—particularly Brandon Vanderkool. Bird aficionado, dyslexic, a towering six foot eight, Brandon is often the whisper of the town and his Border Patrol colleagues. Unbeknownst to him, he possesses an uncanny knack for making unconventional art and being in the right place at the right time, much to the dismay of drug smugglers, bombers, illegal aliens, friends and family. Jim Lynch weaves a humorous and deeply detailed account of innocence lost for some and preserved for others. After a year of dire events, life will never be as it was before for Lynch's endearing characters, it may prove to be better. Review by Nicole Blackburn.

If there is a book that you think should be featured as Book of the Month, leave us a comment or write to us on Facebook!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Advanced Pain Management of Illinois

What is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain that persists beyond the usual healing course of an injury or disease. Chronic pain can result from diseases such as arthritis, cancer, musculoskeletal or neurological disorders. Chronic pain affects all aspects of a person’s life, including daily activities, family life, leisure time, sleep patterns, and mood.

What is Interventional Pain Medicine?
Interventional Pain Management in the discipline of medicine devoted to providing diagnosis and treatment of pain and pain related disorders. Our approach works to restore the functional status of the patient without relying on medications or surgery as first lines of treatment.

Demaceo L. Howard, M.D. DABPM, FIPP
Justin Ahlman, M.D., DABPM

Don't wait, contact Advanced Pain Management of Illinois today!
Tell 'em Numéro sent ya!

Friday, September 3, 2010

Drink of the Month: Amoure Rouge

In line with the Before & After theme of the month, we are giving you a special double feature of drink of the month. To kick this off we showcased an Apértif, a French term for a drink that is served prior to a meal in order to stimulate your appetite. Local restaurant, Two25 concocted this refreshing cocktail. Photo by Dennis Slape.

Amoure Rouge
-Belvedere Black Raspberry Vodka
-Lemon-Lime Soda
-Pomegranate liqueur
Served on the rocks.

Get it at Two25, tell 'em Numéro sent ya!

Two25
225 NE Adams in the Mark Twain Hotel
Peoria, IL 61602
309.282.7777
www.two25peoria.com

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Goodbye August, Hello September!!!!!

Can you believe it? September? I know, right. Well this issue was certainly worth the wait, we've been grinning ear to ear as the construction progresses on our renovated Warehouse building. Dennis' office is the first of many awesome and long awaited things to come out of Numéro! Check out this month's issue and let us know that you think!

September: Before & After
  • Could be good, could be bad...
  • Before and After: A Room to Grow by Allison West
  • Medical Care in the 21st Century by Pam Tomka
  • Detail Oriented by Warren Brinegar
  • Military Before + After by H. Wayne Wilson
Pick one up at one of these fine local locations!