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Pledge drive surprise: Charlie Trotter wants to cook for you.

Charlie Trotter called us this morning and made an incredible offer.‚ For the first person who calls in with a gift of $10,000 -- you will get dinner for 10 at Charlie’s home in Lincoln Park!!!! It will be a 10 course meal paired with wine from Charlie’s personal cellar. You work with Charlie on a mutually agreed upon date and Charlie will personally prepare this meal. His restaurant is regarded as one of the finest in the world. This is the chance of a lifetime!! Because there is only one of these to give away -- you must call in your donation to take advantage of Charlie’s generous offer.‚ Thank you! 1-888-915-9239. UPDATE: This offer has been claimed! Thank you, Chicago!

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