New Year’s Eve Dining at Quince 12.31

Quince

Quince

Chef Motto Features Four Course Menus

Monday, December 31
5-10 p.m.

Quince
1625 Hinman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
847.570.8400
QuinceRestaurant.net
Cost: $70
Executive Chef Andy Motto has created two, special set menus for New Year’s Eve guests dining at Quince. Celebrants may choose a four course menu that features oysters, pork belly, New York Strip and dessert, or, a four course vegetarian menu that includes goat cheese pierogi, risotto, mushroom tart and dessert (detailed menus outlined below). The fee is $70 per guest (tax and gratuity not included) and each guest will receive a flute of champagne with their meal. New Year’s Eve dinner service will be offered from 5-10 p.m. (last seating at 10 p.m.). Please call Quince at 847.570.8400 to arrange dinner reservations.

Quince restaurant is located inside The Homestead Hotel. A 20-percent discount off hotel accommodations will be awarded to guests dining at Quince. Please call The Homestead for room reservations, 847.475.3300.

New Year’s Eve Menu
flute of champagne
Oysters – Sabayon, Caviar, Framboise

Pork Belly – Cranberry, Potato, Mushroom
N.Y. Strip – Gribiche, Endive, Horseradish
Chocolate – Fruit Caviar, Peanut Butter

Vegetarian New Year’s Eve Menu
flute of champagne

Pierogi – Goat cheese, Pine Nut, Romesco
Risotto – Carrot, Parsnip, Turnip
Mushroom Tart – Portabella, Kale, Potato
Chocolate – Fruit Caviar, Peanut Butter

 

“No Frills” New Year’s Eve at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub 12.31

Timothy O’Toole’s Pub

Timothy O’Toole’s Pub

Timothy O’Toole’s Pub
622 North Fairbanks Court
Chicago, IL 60611
312.642.0700
TimothyOTooles.com


Monday, December 31
9 p.m. to 4 a.m. (opens at 11 a.m.)

Cost: $10

Forget crazy cover charges and over-the-top occasions this New Year’s Eve. Timothy O’Toole’s Pub, the subterranean spot in the heart of Streeterville, will offer a simply fun, “no frills” option. For a cover charge of only $10, party guests will receive either a split of champagne or the “champagne of beers,” a Miller High Life tall boy. Party favors and party tunes spun by a guest DJ will keep the festivities going ’til 4 a.m.

O’Toole’s full pub menu will be available. Table reservations are available by calling the restaurant.

Ugly Sweater Contest at Nacional 27 12.22

National 27

National 27


325 West Huron
Chicago, IL 60654
312.664.2727
N27chicago.com

Eat, Drink and Dance While Wearing Your Holiday Worst

Saturday, December 22
11 p.m.- 3 a.m.

Break out that horrendous holiday sweater and head to Nacional 27! On Saturday, December 22, the River North restaurant and salsa club will offer a special holiday edition of “Vida 27,” Chicago’s hottest Latin dance party. DJ-X will spin salsa, meringue and bachata from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., and guests are encouraged to dance the night away wearing their holiday worst.  Those wearing a tacky holiday sweater will be entered to win dinner for four at Nacional 27, and the $10 cover charge will be waived. In addition to the regular cocktail menu, special “Holiday Mojitos” will be offered for $8 (Cruzan Rum, Cranberry, Clove, Cinnamon). For table reservations, call Nacional 27 at 312.664.2727.
 

Christmas Eve Dining at Park Grill 12.24

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Park Grill


Stroll, Skate and Dine in Millennium Park

Monday, December 24
11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Make cherished memories this Christmas Eve at Park Grill. On Monday, December 24, bring your family and friends to Millennium Park for site seeing and a lovely holiday meal. Park Grill will offer lunch and dinner service from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Executive Chef Michael Wallach will present a limited version of the daily menu along with special holiday favorites (menu below). Toast to the holiday with half-priced bottles of select wine. Before or after dining at Park Grill, gather your group and window shop along Michigan Avenue, snap fun photos at the “bean” or strap on ice skates and glide away (rink open 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.). Reservations are welcomed, not required.

Throughout the holiday season, guests at Park Grill have two ways to give back. The first is to donate a new, unwrapped toy to “Toys for Tots” (box located near the host stand). The second is to order a specialty cocktail that benefits Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. 50-percent of the proceeds from every”Spiced Apple Cider” cocktail (house-made spiced apple cider, gran marnier, bourbon) sold will be donated to the Red Cross ($12 each).

Park Grill
11 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60602
312.521.7275
ParkGrillChicago.com

MENU FOR CHRISTMAS EVE

Starters

LOBSTER THERMADORE cremini mushrooms, leeks, lobster, brandy cream 16
CRISP EAST COAST CALAMARI carrot, jalapeno, red chili dipping sauce 11
BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI hazelnuts, sage, pecorino, brown butter 14
WILD MUSHROOM FLATBREAD truffled ricotta, leeks, arugula, truffle oil, preserved lemon 8

Soup & Salad

SPICED PUMPKIN SOUP caramelized pears, chives, ginger cookie 7
CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP grilled chicken, queso fresco, tortilla strips, cilantro pesto 7
PEAR SALAD mixed greens, pears, hazelnut, blue cheese, hazelnut dressing 10
PARK GRILL CAESAR SALAD parmesan, caesar dressing, garlic pepper crouton 9
GARDEN HOUSE SALAD baby greens, heirloom tomato, radish, cucumber, white balsamic vinaigrette 7

Entrees

ROASTED RACK OF PORK walnut chorizo stuffing, wild mushroom demi, gruyere croquettes 25
SEARED SKUNA SALMON brown sugar mustard glaze, roasted fingerlings, broccoli 24
BACON WRAPPED PORK TENDERLOIN brussels sprouts, cinnamon apple compote, squash 22
AMERICAN KOBE BURGER cambozola cheese, lettuce, tomato, pretzel bun 17
WINTER RISOTTO wild mushrooms, leeks, pumpkin, basil, mushroom broth, manchego cheese 14
CRAB STUFFED SOLE roasted mushroom couscous, greens, lemon butter sauce 26
GRILLED 6OZ FILET grilled sweet potatoes, pearl onions, bordelaise 32

Sides

MASHED POTATOES red-skinned 6
WALNUT CHORIZO STUFFING sage, corn, house made sausage 6
BRUSSEL SPROUTS caramelized onion, roasted garlic 6
SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE vanilla syrup 6
HERB ROASTED ASPARAGUS mushrooms, cream, crispy onions 6

Dessert

CHOCOLATE CHERRY BREAD PUDDING whiskey caramel sauce, vanilla bean ice cream 8
ASSORTED COOKIE PLATE gingerbread, sugar, chocolate chip, brownie 7
PEPPERMINT CRÈME BRULEE crushed candy cane 7

*Children’s Menu also available

Four-Course Champagne & Dessert Pairing 12.15

Dacquoise with creamy peanut butter mousse, peanut meringue, raspberry jam and salted peanut brittle.

Dacquoise with creamy peanut butter mousse, peanut meringue, raspberry jam and salted peanut brittle.

Have your cake and toast to it too at Sable Kitchen & Bar on Saturday, December 15 where Executive Chef Heather Terhune has teamed up with Piper-Heidsieck Champagne to host a special Four-Course Champagne & Dessert Pairing!

After being welcomed with a bubbly cocktail crafted by Head Bartender Mike Ryan, the Saturday afternoon will continue to sparkle with a pours of Cuvee Brut and Rose Sauvage Champagne. Each of the four flutes will be paired with a decadent dessert whipped up by Chef Heather. More details below…

When: Saturday, December 15, 2-4PM

Where: Sable Kitchen & Bar adjacent to Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar (505 N State)

Cost: $25 per person (plus tax and gratuity) – 100% of proceeds benefit the Greater Chicago Food Depository

RSVP: Required- please call 312.985.0701 to make a reservation or visit www.sablechicago.com