LIVE AND LEARN...

SEPTEMBER 2010


Dear Friends,  

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Ever have one of those moments when you wish you had thought things through just a tad longer?  On a recent family vacation outing we experienced regret first hand.  Oh, there were those individuals that tried to open our eyes.  Observing my seven-months pregnant belly, the man at the river kayak ticket counter politely offered the half-trip version and assumed we were renting only two kayaks.  The glance I received from Mark said it all.  “We can do this—3 kayaks & halfway nothing.”  Ok. Off we go!

Our first hour was bliss… gorgeous scenery,
sunshine, just “living the dream” (another kayaker’s comment).  Then it began.  “My arms are tired.”  “I’m hungry.”  “This is boring… blah, blah, blah.”  Then the whining turned into tears and torment.  Mark jerry-rigs Aidan’s kayak to his own.  The kids have their own agenda.  As frustrated parents our empty threats to “please cooperate or we’re leaving you in the river” start to fly.   The ‘normal’ time it takes to get down the river is approximately 2.5 hours.  We pulled into the kayak rental dock just under 4 hours.  In a chipper voice, the kid at the dock asks “So how was your trip?!”  The exhausted and exasperated look on our faces said it all—and he didn’t say another word! We should have listened...  

Thankfully, we recall this story now and laugh!  As summer comes to a close we hope, you too, have had memorable moments. 

 
THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING US TO SERVE YOU FOR THE PAST 8 YEARS!
Eat well,
— Jennifer & Mark McNamara,
Marco Bistro Owners
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LOBSTER ROLL SUCCESS

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Thanks!
 Our LOBSTER ROLL feature last month was so popular we kept selling out!  Plan is to offer it again next summer. 
(We’ve had numerous requests to do so). 

 

 


 

We appreciate your support!

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OVEN DRIED TOMATO RECIPE

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Here’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy our wonderful
local tomatoes this month… sun dried style (but in the oven!)

 

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Ingredients: 
- 4 Pounds Tomatoes (great for Roma, Cherry etc.)
 - Salt to Taste

♦  Preheat oven to 200 degrees F

 

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♦  Wash and halve tomatoes. Gently squeeze out the seeds. Place tomatoes on a non-stick cookie sheet, sprinkle with salt to taste.  (May also drizzle with olive oil, add basil, garlic etc.)  Bake until tomatoes take on a leathery texture. This could literally take all day (approx. 7 hrs.+); smaller pieces will require less oven time.  Refrigerate in airtight container.

 

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READY-TO-HEAT DINNER ENTREES

 

Pick up a delicious, quick meal at your convenience.  Entrees heat up fast and can be served that night or placed in the freezer for a future meal. 

SEPTEMBER MENU
■  Artichoke Stuffed Chicken
■  Fennel Sausage Lasagna
■  Marco Pot Pie
■  Marco Meatloaf
■  Chicken, Mushroom & Pesto Gnocchi
 

All meals are made from scratch with the highest quality ingredients.  Each Entree serves approx. 2 - 3 people. 
No need to call ahead... they are available anytime at Marco To-Go.

 CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR
READY-TO-HEAT ENTREE CERTIFICATE
 
HIGHLIGHTS

"DINNER FOR TWO" CERTIFICATE

LOBSTER ROLL SUCCESS

OVEN DRIED TOMATO RECIPE

MARCO TO-GO &
 READY-TO-HEAT
 DINING CERTIFICATES
 
 


 

"DINNER FOR TWO"

 

Every month Marco is featuring a set Four Course menu complete with a
bottle of wine!    

 

SEPTEMBER FEATURED MENU

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First Course:
 Mushroom Gratin
(one order to share)

Second Course:
 Marco Dinner Salad

Third Course:
 Grilled Hanger Steak,
Sautéed Whitefish with citrus butter, or
Chicken and Fennel Sausage w/ penne pasta

Fourth Course:
Crème Brulee or
Chocolate Bread Pudding
 


One Selected Bottle of

Merlot or Chardonnay

 

Cost:  $59 / Couple

Price includes your choice of one item per 3rd & 4th course and one bottle of wine. 

No substitutions.

Offer Valid SEPT 1-30, 2010
 

CLICK HERE TO PRINT OFF
THE "DINNER FOR TWO" CERTIFICATE

 

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CLICK HERE TO PRINT OUR
$2 OFF PIZZA COUPON


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GOLD PLATE AWARD WINNER
 

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www.marcobistro.com


E-MAIL ADDRESS: marco@marcobistro.com


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616.942.9100

Marco - New American Bistro
884 Forest Hill Ave.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you.