Easter Brunch, Dinner and Specials in Chicago Area
Kurman Communications' Clients Share Easter Specials
CHICAGO, IL, April 14, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kurman Communications' Clients Share Easter Specials
CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET
131 N. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill. 60661
(312) 575-0306
www.chicagofrenchmarket.com
Numerous vendors at the Chicago French Market will be offering Easter specials. If you are entertaining at home this Easter, the Chicago French Market is the perfect one-stop-shop for all cooking and entertaining needs.
Vanille Patisserie is offering one pound of macaroons for $29; chocolate bunnies, eggs and figurines with candies starting at $8 a piece; Almond Pithivier—a crisp puff pastry with baked almond cream serving eight for $28; Petit Fours—an assortment of miniature pastries including assorted tarts, cakes, eclairs, cream puffs, financiers and mousse bits—$24 for two dozen; and Carrot Cake Entrement—a traditional carrot cake with cream cheese mousse, sweet carrot cream center and carrot glaze decorated with Easter decor—$40 for an eight inch cake.
Produce Express is offering $1 off organic eggs with a purchase of two dozen or more.
Delightful Pastries is offering a variety of delightful, sweet items (please place orders by April 17) including Lamb Pound Cake finished with butter cream—small for $14 or large for $18; Lamb Pound Cake dusted with powdered sugar—small for $10 or large for $12; bunny rabbits and cupcake baskets for $2.99; Mocha Chocolate Bundt Cake for $6.99; Rum and Raisin Yeast Babka for $6.99; and Rhubarb Strawberry Pie for $15.
Other items include Italian Ricotta Cheesecake made with delicious ricotta cheese, chocolate and candied orange peel—half for $10 and full for $20; Banana Cream Pie made with ¾ pound of bananas topped with a delicious vanilla bean custard, topped with mounds of whipped cream and white chocolate shavings for $15; Chocolate Cream Pie—chocolate pastry cream made with bittersweet chocolate, topped with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings for $15; Mocha Pie—mocha custard in a pastry shell, topped with coffee flavored whipped cream for $25; Key Lime Pie—10 inch deep dish, three inches high, made with real key lime juice (Joe and Nellie's) serving 14-16 people for $25; and Tray of 30 Minipastries—an assortment of eclairs, fruit tarts, cream puffs, chocolate cups, mini tortes, tiramisu and truffles for $32.
Savory items include Lamb and Spinach Pie made with organic lamb, spinach and a cheese bechamel sauce, serving 12-14 people for $45; Spinach, Mushroom, Onion, Leek and Swiss Cheese Quiche for $36; Asparagus, Ham and Swiss Cheese Quiche for $36; Potato Vegetable Salad for $4.99 per pound; White Borsht Soup with fresh sausage for $6.99 a quart; and Creamy Horseradish Sauce (very sharp) for $4.50.
RESTAURANT MICHAEL
64 Green Bay Rd., Winnetka, Ill. 60093
(847) 441-3100
www.restaurantmichael.com
Enjoy a delicious three-course prix fixe brunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and a "No Fuss" Easter Dinner 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Restaurant Michael this Easter (Sunday, April 24)!
The cost for brunch is $39 per guest and $19 per child age 10 and under (excluding tax and gratuity). The menu includes Pan-roasted Diver Scallop over braised beef short rib with a tarragon-scented spätzle ragoût; Sliced House-cured Smoked Salmon on warm potato cake with chive and lemongrass crème frâiche; Caramelized Onion and Bacon "Tarte Flambe"; Early Spring Pea Soup with snow pea and fresh Maryland crab; or Tossed Baby Greens dressed with choice of honey truffle or champagne herb vinaigrette.
For a second course choose from French Rolled Omelet with a choice of smoked salmon, chives tomato, grilled red onion and manchego cheese, served with bacon, potato cake and warm toasted brioche; Traditional Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce and thin asparagus spears; Roasted Chateaubriand of Beef Tenderloin with potato gratin and sauce perigord; Roasted Rack of Baby New Zealand Lamb and truffle-scented potato croquettes over ragout of candied fig, brussels sprouts and exotic mushrooms; or Maine Lobster and Exotic Mushroom Risotto with crispy fried leeks and grilled asparagus tips.
Conclude Easter brunch with Seasonal Gelato and Sorbets with toasted almond biscotti; Bananas Foster Crepes with caramel ice cream; or Warm Sage Scented Blueberry Charlotte with brown-sugar crème fraiche and vanilla gelato.
"No Fuss" Easter Dinner includes a three-course prix fixe menu for $48 per person including House-cured and Smoked Wild Alaskan Salmon Rosette over a warm potato gateau and lemongrass honey crème frâiche; Pan-roasted Diver Scallop over Braised Beef Short Rib with tarragon-scented spätzle ragoût; Two Preparations of Foie Gras with candied blueberry (sup. $6); Spring Pea Soup with Julianne snow pea, shredded fried leek and fresh crab; Petite Salade Maison with champagne herb or honey truffle vinaigrette; or Modern Salade Nicoise with baby mache, fresh beans, fingerling potatoes and curly endive—dressed with tapenade vinaigrette, seared rare big eye tuna and a poached quail egg.
For a second course choose from Panache of Grilled Wild Alaskan Escolar and Atlantic Salmon Filet over "angel hair" green and yellow squash and sauce poivron; Roasted Tenderloin and Braised Beef Short Rib Grand Mère with pommes gratin and vegetable bouquetierre; Roasted Rack of Baby New Zealand Lamb and truffle-scented potato croquettes over ragoût of candied fig, brussels sprouts and exotic mushrooms; Vegetarian Roasted Beet and exotic mushroom risotto; or Duo of Confit Duck Leg and Sauteed Breast of Guinea Hen with savoy cabbage confit, crispy pommes Anna and natural jus with fresh basil.
Conclude Easter dinner with Warm Huckleberry Financier and Ginger-almond Ice Cream Sandwich with a side of grand marnier hot chocolate; Tiny Classic Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlee and Vanilla Panna Cotta with candied kumquats and almond biscotti; Upside-down Caramel Apple Tart with cinnamon-nutmeg gelato; or Grilled Pear and Chestnut Charlotte with spiced port wine syrup and pecan-caramel gelato.
To make a reservation for Easter brunch or dinner, please call Restaurant Michael at (847) 441-3100.
FLEMING'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR
25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, Ill. 60611
(312) 329-9463
960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, Ill. 60069
(847) 793-0333
www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com
Join Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar for a three-course prix fixe Easter brunch 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 24 for $32.95 (excluding tax and gratuity). Fleming's is featuring a special menu to include a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert.
Appetizers include choice of Fresh Fruit Salad with berries, melon, pineapple, sour cream and honey sauce; or The Wedge made with crisp iceberg lettuce, grape tomatoes, red onions and crumbled blue cheese.
Entrees include choice of Mushroom, Cheddar and Filet Mignon Frittata with rösti potatoes and turkey sage sausage; Berry Stuffed French Toast with turkey sage sausage; Smoked Salmon and Toasted Bagel with slice red onions, cream cheese, sluiced tomato and fried capers; Asparagus, Swiss Cheese and Lump Crab Frittata with rosti potatoes and turkey sage sausage; or Filet Benedict with sliced filet mingnon on buttermilk biscuits with rösti potatoes and turkey sage sausage.
Desserts include choice of Walnut Turtle Pie with homemade caramel, walnuts and chocolate baked in a chocolate pie crust; Crème Brûlee with creamy Tahitian vanilla bean custard served with fresh seasonal berries; or New York Style Cheesecake with graham cracker crust, blueberry sauce and white chocolate shavings.
Be sure to order the Easter brunch specialty cocktail, Fleming's Bellini made with mionetto prosecco, peach schnapps and peach puree, garnished with a lemon twist for $6.95 (excluding tax and gratuity).
The children (age 12 and under) can also enjoy a holiday brunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. including a starter, choice of entree, choice of beverage and dessert for $15.95 (excluding tax and gratuity). The starter is Fresh Fruit Salad with berries, melon, pineapple, sour cream and honey sauce.
Choice of entree includes Half Order Berry Stuffed French Toast served with one sausage link or two slices of bacon; or Two Eggs and Cheese Omelet served with one sausage link or two slices of bacon. Choice of beverage includes 2 percent milk, soft drink or juice. Choice of dessert includes a Hot Fudge Sundae or Fresh Fruit Sherbet.
PRAIRIE FIRE
215 N. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill. 60661
(312) 382-8300
www.prairiefirechicago.com
PRAIRIE GRASS CAFE
601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, Ill. 60062
847-205-4433
www.prairiegrasscafe.com
Both Prairie Fire and Prairie Grass Cafe will be offering an Easter special Sunday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Menu items include Grilled Mink Creek Farm Lamb Skewer and House-made Lamb Sausage with sweet basil pesto, spring onions and asparagus for $26; and Brioche Crusted Halibut with sweet pea puree and early carrots.
GUANAJUATO
73 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill. 60022
(847) 242-0501
www.myguanajuato.com
EVEREST BURGER
91 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill. 60022
(847) 242-0900
www.everstburger.com
Guanajuato and Everest Burger will be closed Easter Sunday.
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