Geja's Cafe Celebrate the Cheesiest Holiday: National Cheese Fondue Week April 6-11

"Our pot runneth over with cheese!"
--Jeff Lawler, Managing Partner of Geja's Cafe

Chicago's
49 year-old legendary fondue restaurant Geja's Café, 340 W. Armitage,
will celebrate National Cheese Fondue Week from April 6 through April
11.  Geja's will kick off the festivities on Sunday, April 6th by
hosting a cheese fondue cooking class from 1-3pm.  The event costs $25
per person and all proceeds will be donated to the Greater Chicago Food
Depository. Attendees will learn the secrets to making Geja's famous
Swiss gruyere cheese fondue and enjoy wine selected by Geja's wine
professionals to complement the cheese fondue. Participants will also be
able to take home a sample of the cheese fondue made during the class
with bread and grapes to enjoy with their loved ones.

Also on
Sunday, April 6th, Geja's Café will offer complimentary samples of their
world-renowned Swiss Gruyere Cheese fondue from 1p.m.-4:30 p.m. on the
restaurant's patio (weather permitting). The celebration continues from
Monday, April 7th through Friday, April 11th (official National Cheese
Fondue Day).  Guests who mention National Cheese Fondue Week will
receive $5 off each premier dinner. Cheese fondue samples will also be
available at the bar for those opting for just drinks and a dip.

The
history of cheese fondue dates back to the sheep and goat herders of
the 1500's.  While moving their flocks across the mountain valleys of
Switzerland, they would carry cheese, bread and wine. Over time, the
shepherds learned to melt the cheese into the wine and dipped their
breads into the cheese; hence creating cheese fondue.

Known for
romantic fondue dining - food one prepares and shares - and an extensive
list of fine, moderately priced wines, Geja's Café features over 20
different types of fondue entrees including cheese fondue and chocolate
dessert fondue.  An enchanting wine cellar atmosphere, private booths,
and subdued lighting contribute to its intimate surroundings.   Live
flamenco and classical guitarists provide romantic accompaniment.
 Geja's Café was recently voted the #1 audience winner for Best Romantic
Dining in Chicago on CitySearch.com.
The Chicago institution has been the site of 134,236 first dates and
16,141 engagements and diners have enjoyed over 316 tons of cheese
fondue and over 1,054,574 bottles of wine in Geja's forty-eight year
history.

Hours for Geja's Café are Monday through Thursday, 5
p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday, 5 p.m. to 11p.m.; Saturday, 4 p.m. to
11p.m.; Sunday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  Valet parking is available.  For
information on the Valentine's celebration, please call 773.281.9101,
or visit Geja's on-line at gejascafe.com.