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Lincoln Park’s Verzênay, the French bakery and patisserie led by executive chef Arshiya Farheen, took first place (Challah) at the Tiptree World Bread Awards USA 2025. Judged blind against entrants from across the United States and abroad, the bakery also earned distinctions as runner-up—baguette and flatbread; Gold Certificate for cheese sourdough bread; and Silver Certificate for sourdough oat porridge. More Verzênay here. https://www.newcity.com/2025/10/21/today-in-culture-tuesday-october-21-2025-the-salt-shed-expanding-the-rens-bowling-benefit-george-wendt-way/

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille Dine-In or To-Go Holiday Offerings Now Available for Pre-Order

This Thanksgiving, Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille invites guests to skip the stress and savor a perfectly curated holiday meal with two ways to celebrate: an elevated Dine-In Thanksgiving Menu and convenient Pre-Order, To-Go meals. Available for pickup on Wednesday, November 26, and Thursday, November 27, exclusively for Thanksgiving celebrations. Perry’s offerings include traditional favorites with signature Perry’s flair—served with warmth, elegance, and convenience. With limited seating and high demand, guests are encouraged to make reservations and place pre-orders early at PerrysSteakhouse.com. DINE-IN MENU: $49 PER PERSON*

Thursday, November 27, 2025 | 11 AM – 9 PM Dinner menu also available Choice of one • Honey Crisp Apple Salad with Dried Cherries, Walnuts, and Maple Syrup Vinaigrette  • Butternut Squash Soup  Main Course Sliced, Smoked Turkey Breast Served with Pan Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Sausage & Sage Dressing, Cranberry Relish, and Homemade Bread Dessert (Optional) Individual Serving of Pumpkin Cheesecake for an additional $10

PRE-ORDER, THANKSGIVING TO-GO MENU Pick-Up Available November 26–27, 2025 | 11 AM – Close To-go orders begin Wednesday, October 29 Heat & Eat (COLD) Pick-up: Wednesday, Nov 26 Ready to Serve (HOT) Pick-up: Thursday, Nov 27 Individual Sliced, Smoked Turkey Breast Meal (Soup or Salad, Entrée, Sides) – $49 per person* Family-Style Thanksgiving – $149* Sliced, Smoked Turkey Breast Meal for 4 (Soup or Salad, Entrée, served with Pan Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Almondine, Sausage & Sage Dressing, Cranberry Relish and Homemade Bread) Add Family-Style Pumpkin Cheesecake (serves 4) for an additional $32 (39% off) *To-go: Tax plus 15% handling fee applied to food TO-GO purchases. No gratuity necessary. Order & Pay Online for curbside pick-up at PerrysSteakhouse.com Kids' Thanksgiving Entrée Plate Children 12 and under may enjoy the entrée with two sides for $19 (available Dine-In or To-Go). Reservations & More: Make reservations or learn more at PerrysSteakhouse.com.

*Note: Tax plus 15% handling fee applied to food TO-GO purchases. No gratuity necessary. Order & Pay Online for curbside pick-up at PerrysSteakhouse.com. Thanksgiving feature, Kids Thanksgiving feature, Perry’s Caramelized Prime Rib Thursday Dinner, and 3 for $49 are available TO GO on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Perry’s Senior Menu, Military Menu, First Responders, and Social Hour menus are NOT available on holidays, including Thanksgiving, November 27, 2025.

About Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has been perfecting Prime since 1979, evolving from a humble Houston butcher shop into a celebrated national brand. Known for its USDA Prime beef, tableside carvings, signature seven-finger-high Pork Chop, and flame-kissed desserts, Perry’s offers a Rare and Well Done® dining experience. Perry’s currently operates steakhouse locations across Texas, in Birmingham, Chicago, Denver, Miami, Nashville, Raleigh, and Richmond.  Perry’s will be opening in the Phoenix area in Spring, 2026. Additional concepts include Perry & Sons Market & Grille (the original butcher shop in Houston), CARVE American Grille, and VERDAD True Modern Mexican, both located in Austin. For more information, please visit perrysrestaurants.com. Visit Perry’s in the Chicago Area

Oak Brook 5 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523 | (630) 571-1808 Schaumburg 1780 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, IL 60173 | (847) 648-7451 Vernon Hills 1050 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 | (847) 915-4100

Make reservations or order online at PerrysSteakhouse.com.

Connect with Perry’s:

Facebook: Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Instagram: @perrys_steakhouse X (formerly Twitter): @PerrysDining YouTube: Perry's Steakhouse & Grille Channel Pinterest: Perry’s Dining

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We are so proud of our client Verzênay Chicago for taking First Place for Challah and earning Multi-Category Honors at the 2025 Tiptree World Bread Awards USA at IBIE, Las Vegas.

Verzênay Chicago Wins First Place for Challah and Earns Multi-Category Honors at the 2025 Tiptree World Bread Awards USA at IBIE, Las Vegas

Verzênay Chicago (2507 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago; 773-799-8312; https://verzenaychicago.com),  the French bakery and patisserie led by Executive Chef Arshiya Farheen, won First Place (Challah) at the Tiptree World Bread Awards USA 2025 during IBIE in Las Vegas. Judged blind against entrants from across the U.S. and abroad, the bakery also earned distinctions across multiple categories. Head Bread Baker Kathryn Buck participated alongside Executive Chef Farheen in preparing and presenting the entries.

Awards & Recognitions (Judged September 16, 2025)

First Place — Challah

Runner-Up — Baguette

Runner-Up — Flatbread (Lachcha Paratha)

Gold Certificate of Excellence — Specialty: Savory (Cheese Sourdough Bread)

Silver Certificate of Excellence — Sourdough Oat Porridge

Verzênay's delicious Challah earned first place at the Tiptree World Bread Awards USA 2025 Photo courtesy of Verzênay

Competition Journey. With the goal of offering freshly baked breads, Arshiya and Kathryn took their starter, ingredients, and tools to Las Vegas, and over two days, they mixed, fermented, braided, shaped, and baked multiple entries, balancing their craft with the constraints of a trade-show environment.

“This win is as much about the community of bakers and vendor collaborations as it is about bread,” said Executive Chef Arshiya Farheen. “It’s also an honor to stand alongside talented professionals, including Ceor bread, Wynn hotel, Epicerie Boulud, and many more. I’m especially proud of Head Bread Baker Kathryn Buck, who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with me and adapted to every challenge.” About the Tiptree World Bread Awards USA @ IBIE

Scale: 170 product submissions across 12 categories from artisan and professional bakers.

Judging: Blind tasting by an independent expert panel, scored on appearance, bake quality, crumb structure, and taste/flavor.

Standards: The USA edition follows the UK-established World Bread Awards methodology, ensuring consistent, internationally recognized scoring.

Results & score bands: Category First Place and Runner-Up were announced live at IBIE on September 16, 2025; Gold/Silver Certificates of Excellence were subsequently issued to entrants, reflecting the scores achieved in blind judging.

About Verzênay Chicago Founded in 2014 and based in Lincoln Park, Verzênay Chicago is a French bakery and patisserie owned and led by South Indian Executive Chef Arshiya Farheen. The bakery is known for artisan breads, viennoiseries, and refined pastries rooted in seasonal Midwestern ingredients with subtle Indian influences expressed through classical French techniques.

Verzênay is open everyday except Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information about Verzênay, please visit the website at https://www.verzenaychicago.com, send an email to [email protected], or call (773) 799-8312. Follow Verzênay on Social Media:

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Verzênaychicago/

On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Verzênaychicago/

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Certificate of Excellence for Verzenay's Challah