Restaurant Week At Frontier Chicago

January 6, 2015January 7, 2015Leave a comment

WHEN: Friday, January 30 – Thursday, February 12

Executive Chef Brian Jupiter
Dinner only: $33 prix fixe

Raised in New Orleans, Chef Jupiter has always believed that the Southern comfort style of cooking is a true art form, and he refers back to many recipes derived from closely held family secrets. Through his eclectic recipes, Chef Jupiter strives to elevate the status of “soul food” and Cajun/Creole cooking to the level of more widely recognized cuisines.

DINNER MENU:

FIRST COURSE (Choice of):

Rabbit and Frisée Salad

Rabbit confit, frisée, macerated cranberries, balsamic

Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

Filé powder, rice

SECOND COURSE (Choice of):

Smoked Wild Boar Shank

Chestnut gnocchi, collard greens, boar bacon lardon

Char-grilled Redfish

Urban Till micro salad, grape tomato, grits

THIRD COURSE:

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Ginger anglaise, candied thyme

Restaurant Week At Phil Stefani’s 437 Rush

January 5, 2015January 7, 2015Leave a comment

Friday, January 30 – Thursday, February 12

Executive Chef Christian Fantoni
Lunch: $22 prix fixe
Dinner: $44 prix fixe

LUNCH MENU:

FIRST COURSE (Choice of):

Pasta e Fagioli

Tuscan cranberry bean soup, elbow pasta, herb oil

Ruchetta

Wild baby arugula, raisins, red onion, hazelnuts, crumbled goat cheese, citrus dressing

SECOND COURSE (Choice of):

Fusilli

Fresh eggless fusilli pasta, Italian sausage, bell peppers, basil, fresh tomato sauce

Trota Iridea

Roasted rainbow trout almondine, mashed potatoes, asparagus

THIRD COURSE (Choice of two flavors:

Gelati e Sorbetti

DINNER MENU:

FIRST COURSE (Choice of):

Calamari

Grilled marinated calamari, frisse & radicchio salad, corona beans, bell peppers, Dijon dressing

Mozzarelline

Bufala mozzarella porcini vellute, arugula, truffle dressing, pomodorini

SECOND COURSE (Choice of):

Ravioloni

Homemade braised short rib ravioli, brown butter emulsion, forest mushrooms, fava beans, parmesan

Tagliata

Grilled beef strip loin “tagliata style”, Brussels sprouts, bacon, fingerling potatoes, rosemary jus

THIRD COURSE (Choice of):

Tortino

Banana bread, Nutella, vanilla sauce, chocolate ice cream

Spuma

Layered lady fingers, hazelnut mousse, chocolate cigar, pistachio ice cream

National Soup Month 1.1-1.31

January 1, 2015December 31, 2014Leave a comment

Loukoumades

Thursday, January 1 to Saturday, January 31

In recognition of National Soup Month, any guest who donates a canned soup or non-perishable food item will receive a complimentary order of Kanela’s signature Loukoumades (Greek doughnut, lemon honey syrup and toasted walnuts). Donations will be made to a local food pantry. Not valid with any other offer or promotion, one per person.

KANELA BREAKFAST CLUB
3231 N Clark Street
1552 N Wells Street
1408 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL
http://www.kanelabreakfastclub.com

Free Christmas Trees In Lakeview

December 18, 2014Leave a comment

On Monday, December 22 Central Lakeview Merchants Association (CLMA) will be giving out free Christmas trees.

Anyone who wants a free Christmas tree can go to Houndstooth Saloon (3369 N Clark) from 4-6pm!

New Year’s Eve at Timothy O’Toole’s Pub 12.31

December 17, 2014December 18, 2014Leave a comment

Fun Festivities Include Champagne Split or the Champagne of Beers

Wednesday, December 31
8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

$15 in advance, $20 at the door

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 just $15 (in advance; $20 at the door), 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.

Chef Corey Grupe’s dinner and late night menu will be available in addition to 48 craft brews on draft. Various countdowns from around the world will be shown on 72 screens. New Year’s Eve tickets may be purchased in advance by visiting timothyotooles.com.

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