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~Purchase $25 in Gift CertificatesReceive FREE $5 Complimentary GiftCertificate~Purchase $50 in Gift CertificatesReceive FREE $10 Complimentary Gift Certificate~Purchase $100 in Gift CertificatesReceive FREE $25 Complimentary Gift CertificateCall Brick Oven Courtyard Grille NOW 785.478.274

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Stop in the restaurant ~Offer not valid w/any other coupons, discounts or offers.Offer expires December 24th 2009.

Brick Oven Courtyard Grille 3030 SW Wanamaker Rd. Topeka, Kansas 66614 785.478.2742 brickovencourtyardgrille.com

Brick Oven's FamousSmoked Prime Rib Dinner for 8

$99.95

Includes a 5 pound fully cooked Prime Rib.Each meal comes with Baby Red Potato Cheese Bake,Tasso Corn Bake, Au Jus, Creamy Horse Radish &Dinner Rolls.

No Peek Giveaway Back by popular demand!

Every year our “No Peeking” Holiday Envelopes are a HUGE hit! Last yearwe gave away $20,000 in complimentary dinners and desserts. These enve-lopes contain a coupon good for one of these special discounts: $50 off yourbill, $10 off bill of $50 or more, $5 off entree, Free Entree up to $15, or FreeDessert. Every time you join us in December you will be given a sealed redenvelope with your bill. . So, bring your envelope in from January 1 ~ Feb-ruary 12th and only take a peek in front of your server to see what you’vewon! Everybody is a winner.

Remember-NO PEEKING!

All rules of the coupons apply.

Only ONE envelope valid per table.This offer is not valid with any coupon or anyother offer.Not valid for carry out items.

Order deadline 12/21/09Last Pick up date 12/24/09

This offer not valid with any other offer, coupon or discount.

December Where inthe World is This? Wina FREE Dinner!

Come in & tell us

where

&

what

this is & ifyou are one ofthe first twentypeople to answercorrectly, you’llwin a FREEdinner ($12.00value).

Not validwith any otheroffer.

November Where inthe World Answer:

Leap CastleLocation:County Offaly.Country: Ireland

Did you ever wonder

. . .

who the true St. Nicholas was? Likely. Also likely you’ve heard that St.Nicholas handed out gifts to children~true, but that isn’t the entire story.The true story of Santa Claus begins with Nicholas, who was born during the third century in the village of Patara. Atthe time the area was Greek and is now on the southern coast of Turkey. His wealthy parents, who raised him to be a de-vout Christian, died in an epidemic while Nicholas was still young. Obeying Jesus' words to "sell what you own and givethe money to the poor," Nicholas used his whole inheritance to assist the needy, the sick, and the suffering. He dedicatedhis life to serving God and was made Bishop of Myra while still a young man. Bishop Nicholas became known throughout the land for his generosityto the those in need, his love for children, and his concern for sailors and ships.Under the Roman Emperor Diocletian, who ruthlessly persecuted Christians, Bishop Nicholas suffered for his faith, was exiled and imprisoned.The prisons were so full of bishops, priests, and deacons, there was no room for the real criminals—murderers, thieves and robbers. After his re-lease, Nicholas attended the Council of Nicaea in AD 325. He died December 6, AD 343 in Myra and was buried in hiscathedral church, where a unique relic, called manna, formed in his grave. This liquid substance, said to have healingpowers, fostered the growth of devotion to Nicholas. The anniversary of his death became a day of celebration, St. Nicho-las Day.

St. Nicholas and American Christmas Customs

Waves of European immigrants brought cherished St. Nicholas holiday traditions to the United States. Over time thesehave melded into some common practices. If one looks closely, these reveal some distinctive characteristics of belovedSt. Nicholas~

Christmas stockings by the fireplace

And the stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there, goes the oft re-peated Christmas rhyme. In the story of Nicholas rescuing the poor maidens from being sold into slavery, the gold dowrymoney, tossed in through the window, is said to have landed in stockings left to dry before the fire.

Orange or tangerine in the toe of filled Christmas stockings

The gold Nicholas threw to provide the dowry money is often shown as gold balls. These are symbolized by oranges oreven apples. So the orange in the toe of the stocking is a reminder of Nicholas' gift.

Candy Canes

These are really candy croziers, one of St. Nicholas' symbols. All bishops carry staffs, hooked at the top like a shepherd'scrook, showing they are the shepherds who care for, or tend, their people.

Cindy Rogers

istheDecember V.I.P. winnersand will receive a $25.00gift certificate.

Gift-giving in secret, during the night

Stockings are filled while children are sleeping. Nicholas did his gift giving secretly, under cover ofdarkness. He didn't want to be seen and recognized as he wanted those he helped to give thanks toGod.

Seasonal concern for the needy

St. Nicholas gave gifts to those in greatest need—the young and the most vulnerable. Christmasgifts and baskets given to those in need, along with other seasonal contributions to charity, reflectSt. Nicholas' unselfish concern for others.

He never wanted or expected anything in return.~~For more interesting St. Nick facts & Christmas around the world go to:http://www.stnicholascenter.org/Brix?pageID=23

New Year’s Eve 2009 ~ 4 Course Meal for Two ~ $49.99

Dessert – Choice of One

Made in house Bread Pudding with Rum sauceMini Chocolate DreamMascarpone Cheese Cake

Starters

–Choice of oneSweet Corn Tamale CakesTwo Crab Cakes with Remoulade

Salad-Choice of Two

Wanamaker or Caesar

Entrees– Choice of Two

Lamb Rib with Penfolds Cabernet SaucePiquante Seafood PastaHawaiian KC StripPrime Rib with Au Jus & Creamy HorseradishRosemary Filet & Shrimp with Red Pepper sauceWood Grilled Sea Bass w/Mediterranean Topping(

Side recommendations choose one: Baby Redcheese bake, Lobster Mac n Cheese for Two,Wood Grilled Vegetables, Loaded Baked Potato,Creamed Spinach, Tasso Corn, Iron SkilletBeans, and Asparagus

)

Catering Corner

Tricia Adolphson, Catering Director

785-478-2742(BRIC) Direct Catering 785-249-1282

We cater hors d'oeuvres and party trays, buffets, picnics and formal sit down dinners. We want to helpmake your celebrations more enjoyable. You can be a guest at your own event. Give Tricia Adolphson a callto place your order or set up an appointment to plan your event. Are you having a fund raiser, social gathering, office luncheon, corporate event, wedding rehearsal, orwedding reception? Do you want your event to be memorable? We can help you plan your event whetherit's casual, semi-casual or formal and make it spectacular with our great menu selections and excellentservice.

Make Your Holiday Reservations Now!

Drop-n-Go Buffet

Our most economical buffet. Drop-n-Go Buffets serve one-third pound of sliced meat per person with yourchoice of two meats: Beef Brisket, Chopped Kobe-style Burnt Ends, Hickory Roasted Ham, Smoked TurkeyBreast or Pulled Pork25 - 49 guests 50-74 guests 75-99 guests 100+ guests9.00 8.75 8.50

8.00

(per guest)

Wood Grilled Buffet

A genuine hickory wood-fired delight. All wood grilled buffets are prepared on site. Customize your meal.Choose from:Backyard Picnic (burgers, brats and hot dogs) -------- 11.95 per person Add Boneless Chicken Breast Fillets--------------------- 1.99 per personThe 12 oz. K.C. Strip---------------------------------------25.99 per person½ Marinated Grilled Chicken------------------------------12.99 per person All buffets include the delivery & set-up of disposable table covering for 8 foot tables (provided by you).Food arrives in disposable containers. Our sides include our famous iron-skillet beans, creamy coleslaw,pasta salad, barbeque sauce, pickles, and variety of breads, paperware, and serving utensils. Call me toplan your event and give you further details on our catering

.

Thanks, Tricia Adolphson

Brick Oven Courtyard Grille will give you a $10.00 gift certificate for helpingsupport our community by donating to Working Class Hero Fund. Go to

www.brickovencourtyardgrille.com

for more information.

Working Class Hero Fundis a newly established organization founded on the tenet thatthere are many good, hard working people in today’s society that experience traumaticevents that leave them unable to meet basic necessities. While these individuals wouldchoose not to seek charity, they find themselves in an unenviable position of needing assistance, and thenfind that they do not meet guidelines of more traditional providers.WCHF will provide crisis funding for local individuals that can prove they are gainfully employed and canshow need. Participants must be able to articulate what circumstances caused the crisis, and what stepsthey plan to take to prevent similar circumstances from occurring again. Funds will not be distributed to theindividuals, but directly used to resolve the immediate crisis. Participants will not be asked to repay theamount, but will be asked to sign an ethical contract that will require that they somehow “pay forward” thegood will assistance that was given to them. That “pay it forward” can be as simple as helping a friend inneed, mowing the lawn of an elderly neighbor, or volunteering at a local non-profit.

Dancing with my Son ~

Don’t wait to make your son a great man – make him a great boy~ Unknown

One night when my now 15 year old son was 6 or 7 we we’re having dinner, just us, when DixieChicks song “Godspeed” came on the radio~Casey stood next to me at the table and put his handout and asked me if he could have this dance. We dancedall around the living room & when the song ended, he saidto me, “Mom, when I am a very old man, I will never forgetthis dance with you in the living room.” I held him close &cried. If you have a son, please give this song a listen ~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWaqB3Hy908

Right Time, Right Price!

Monday through Saturdayfrom 4pm-6pm. For only

$9.99

choose from any ofthe following menu items(comes with

1

side dish):

~ Oven Roasted Chicken~ The Carolina~ Oven Roasted Chicken &Kobe-Style Burnt Ends~ Fire-Seared Eggplant~ Fire-Seared Sirloin~ Wood-Grilled Tilapia~ Tomato Relish Meatloaf~ Wild Mushrooms, Tasso& Angel Hair Pasta

Prices are only valid on these items listed above.This offer not valid with any other discount, cou-pon or offer. These items come with

1

side dish.

December Wordof the Month

Serendipity (ser'n-dip'i-te) noun

1.The faculty of making fortunate discoveries byaccident.2.The fact or occurrence of such discoveries.3.An instance of making such a discovery.

Finding the hundred dollar bill inthe field of grass while looking formy key was pureserendipity.

Monday NightsPrime Rib Night

Enjoy our Prime Rib Dinnerfor ONLY $14.99

Entrée includes:10 ounce slice of delicious smoked Prime Ribserved with one of our fabulous side dishes anda dinner salad.

This offer is not valid with any other offer, coupon ordiscount. Price does not include beverages, tax orgratuity. You

MUST