Enjoy a Delicious Pan-Asian Brunch on Mother's Day at Bites Asian Tapas in Lake View

              

Bites Asian Tapas

3313 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657

(773) 270-5972

www.bitesasiantapas.com

Bites Asian Tapas is one of Chicago's newest dinner and weekend brunch jewels. This warm, contemporary restaurant features creative pan-Asian small plates that are receiving acclaim from food media and fans on social networking sites. Bites' weekend Asian brunch is a unique and mouth-watering adventure, and will definitely help create a memorable Mother's Day. All moms will receive a complimentary Mimosa to start (choice of orange, lychee or mango flavors) and a $10 gift certificate good for the next visit to Bites Asian Tapas.

Begin the Mother's Day celebration with tasty cocktails such as the Bloody Rooster ($7), Bites' take on the traditional Bloody Mary; the Wassup Wasabi ($7), with vodka, ginger syrup, lychee juice, lemon and wasabi; the Tom YUMtini ($8), with vodka, tom yum syrup and lime; the Ms. Gardenia ($7) with gin, simple syrup, rambutan juice, Midori, and lemon; and the Hot Geisha ($8), with Shochu, ginger syrup, lemon, lemongrass, mint and Thai chili powder; or choose from their wide selection of sangria, wine, sake and Asian beers.

 

Mom will love the colorful Asian brunch dishes, including the signature Green Tea Pancake ($8) with Matcha, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, almond and green tea ice cream; the Pulled Pork Waffle ($9), Asian styled pulled pork, BBQ sauce, scallion, and cheddar cheese; the Eggs Benedict ($9), with Vietnamese ham, poached egg, hollandaise sauce, served with Spinach Salad; the Korean Burger ($12), Korean Marinated Spicy Pork, lettuce, Fried Egg, Bi Bim Bap Sauce served with Taro Fries; and the Grilled Rib Eye Bahn Mi ($10), grilled medium rare rib eye, with lettuce, pickle, jalapeno, cilantro, spicy mayo and served with taro fries.

Complete your Mother's Day feast with an original dessert creation such as Coconut Crème Brulée ($5), Asian Churros ($5) or a refreshing Mango Chile Sorbet ($3, organic and dairy-free).

Bites Asian Tapas Offers an Inspired Pan-Asian Easter Brunch Celebration

Bites Asian Tapas has a unique Asian Brunch which will make your Easter Celebration delicious and memorable. This creative new Asian Fusion restaurant at 3313 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood (telephone 773-270-5972) will offer brunch 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Easter Sunday, and every every Saturday and Sunday. Guests can count on owners Chef Marita Tantivirasut and Asana Nakornchai to dazzle them with delicious beautiful small plates that bring forth the flavors of Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, China, Korea and India. Their Asian fusion cuisine is so unique and inspired, you'll be glad that it's so reasonably priced, giving you the opportunity to enjoy and share many dishes.

Start your brunch with one of Bites' creative specialty cocktails such as the Bloody Rooster ($7), Bites' take on the traditional Bloody Mary, or Mimosas with choice of orange, lychee or mango variations. Other cocktail favorites are the Tom YUMtini ($8), made with vodka, Tom Yum syrup and lime; the Ms. Gardenia ($7), created with gin, simple syrup, Rambutan juice, Midori and lemon; or the Hot Geisha ($8) made with Shochu, ginger syrup, lemon, lemongrass, mint, and Thai chili powder. 

 

Bites' food menu offers a wide variety of unique brunch selections-items you will not experience anywhere else. Start with Small Bites such as the Lemon Ricotta Fritters ($6) and the Watermelon & Lychee Salad ($7). Move on to Brunch Bites - main selections featuring the Green Tea Pancake ($8) with matcha, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, almond and green tea ice cream; the Pulled Pork Waffle ($9), Asian styled pulled pork with BBQ sauce, scallion, and cheddar cheese; Shrimp Tonkatsu ($10), shrimp cake, white bread, Japanese coleslaw and Tonkatsu sauce; the Grilled Rib Eye Bahn Mi ($10), grilled medium-rare rib eye, lettuce, pickled jalapeno, cilantro, and spicy mayo; and the Chicken Teriyaki Sandwich ($8), crispy boneless chicken, lettuce, radish, sesame seed, scallion, and teriyaki sauce. 

 

If you love burgers, Bite's Korean Burger ($12) with Korean marinated spicy pork, lettuce and fried egg with Bi Bim Bap Sauce and served with taro fries, is a dream come true. 

 

Bites also features its two favorite dinner time Ramen dishes at brunch, both large enough to share. The Spicy Miso Ramen ($14) is a hearty bowl with pork belly or tofu, egg noodles, bamboo shoot, mushroom, boiled egg, sesame and chili oil; and the Tonkotsu Ramen ($14) includes pork belly or tofu in a rich and creamy broth with egg noodles, bamboo shoot, ginger, mushroom, seaweed poached egg, garlic oil, and sesame seed.

 

Mac & Cheese fans will adopt A-Macaroni ($8) as their new favorite preparation. Bites prepares this indulgent dish with stir-fried macaroni, tofu, egg, mozzarella cheese and onion with an Asian tomato sauce. 

 

For those looking for more traditional brunch items, you'll enjoy Marita's creative take on a classic: Egg Benedicts ($9), with English muffin, Vietnamese ham, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce; the Omelet Crepe ($8), prepared with chopped chicken, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and spicy ketchup; and the classic "BLT" ($9), with crusted bread, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, spinach, two sunny side up eggs.

 

End your brunch feast with Last Bites (desserts): Coconut Crème Brûlée, Asian Churros or Mango Chili Sorbet (Organic, Gluten free)-all are $5.

Da Lobsta at Chowdah Fest Monday, March 31 at Columbia Yacht Club

Who's going to nab the title, "Best Chowdah in Town?" Every year around this time, the Columbia Yacht Club of Chicago (111 North Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60601) fills up an anchored ship and holds a competition to find the best chowder in the Midwest and Da Lobsta will be there offering up its delicious New England Clam Chowda.  They will be joining 13 other Chicago “chowder” aficionados in hopes of capturing the “Best Chowder” title at the 2014 Chowdah Fest.

There will be three professional judges including Chef/Author Ina Pinkney, former Blackbird Restaurant mixologist Lynn M. House, and Jimmy Bannos Sr. Plus, a Fan Favorite Award that gives you a chance to vote for your favorite. (Pick me!)

This year’s event begins at 6.30 p.m., March 31. The cost is $55 per person. Come and cheer for Da Lobsta and enjoy the best chowder in the land. All proceeds from the event go toward youth sailing programs in the city.  For more information on the event or to buy tickets, go here.  

Competing alongside Da Lobsta are:

Ryan McCaskey of Acadia (last year’s winner)

Michael Kornick & Aaron Webb of Fish Bar
Chef Marita Tantivirasut of Bites Asian Tapas

Chef Julius Russell 

Chef Leonard Hollander 

Johnny Anderes of Telegraph

Dirk & Terry Fucik of Dirk's Fish & Gourmet 

Derek Simcik of Atwater Cafe 

Roger Waysok of Southwater Kitchen 

Jeff & Rob Mazza of 

New England Seafood Co. 

Kelsey Winter-Troutwine of Billy Sunday 

Tommy Zarlengo 

Can’t make it to Chowdah Fest? Stop by either of Da Lobsta’s two Chicago locations, 131 N. Clinton at the Chicago French Market or Gold Coast at 12 E. Cedar and enjoy a delicious bowl of their New England Clam Chowda, $6 small; $8 large. Visit http://www.dalobstachicago.com for more information.

Pour for Arts4Kids Foundation benefit at Bites Asian Tapas in Lake View February 26

An evening of great food and wine is on tap at “Pour” in support of  the Arts4Kids Foundation, 6 p.m., Wednesday February 26 at Bites Asian Tapas, 3313 North Clark, (773) 270-5972.

 “Pour” is a popular fundraiser that brings together wine tastings and social awareness. The event features wine and food pairings, as well as special tasting experiences, all in support of a non-profit organization.

Pour events have raised funds for several local and national charities.  Arts4Kids aims to introduce children to a variety of arts, hence fostering intellectual and emotional growth as well as enabling to spear through the cultural bearers. Its founder Leonard Mogul has help sponsor cultural trips for underprivileged kids across Chicago.

“It's important that these children are exposed to a different atmosphere and understand there is so much more to life than the small piece of the world they see,” said Mogul in a recent interview.

Bites Asian Tapas serves dishes from countries all over Asia, from Japan to Thailand to China and

Vietnam.  The tapas are perfect for sharing. The restaurant’s crafted cocktails are Asian-infused and carefully created to complement the dishes. Bites, which opened this past fall in Lake View, is co-owned by chef Marita Tantivirasut and entrepreneur Asana Nakornchai.

Attendees of Pour will receive a glass of wine from the Love Cork Screw brand and one unique menu item from Bites.  Also one attendee will win a prize drawing for a trip for two to Las Vegas.

Tickets to Pour are $25 in advance for tickets and for more information visit Eventbrite.com.

For information about Bites Asian Tapas, visit BitesTapas.com. Like Bites Asian Tapas on Facebook and follow it on Twitter @BitesTapas.

Celebrate with your Valentine at Bites Asian Tapas

           

A pleasurable, romantic evening is awaiting those who enjoy their Valentine’s Day (February 14 and 15) at Bites Asian Tapas this Friday and Saturday (3313 N. Clark St., Chicago; (773) 270-5972; bitestapas.com). Bites is a casual, stylish and comfortable Asian bistro in Lakeview featuring a wide range of homemade small plate favorites from Thailand, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Korea. The experience at Bites is unique and enticing. A newcomer to Chicago’s dining scene, Bites Asian Tapas is receiving rave reviews: 4.5 out of five stars from Yelp, and UrbanDaddy calls it a "small plates wonderland."  

Nothing says "I love you" better than sharing the delicious Bites Valentine’s Day menu, showcasing the colorful cuisine of Asia. The Valentine’s Day celebration begins with a glass of champagne. Then select two of the small plate choices: Drunk Chicks(whiskey sauce or spicy hot sauce and sour cream); Buns (choice of Pork Belly, Roasted Duck, Avocado Tempura, Crispy shrimp cake, Shiitake& Tofu, Chicken Katsu);Green Gyoza prepared with Edamame, Mixed Vegetable, Honey Wasabi Mayo & Caramelized Whiskey Soy Sauce; Crying Amigo Tacos, with Grilled Rib-Eye, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Avocado, Cilantro with Lime Sauce; or Korean Sliders, Pork Shoulder Marinated in Korean Sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sesame Seed.  

The next course features a choice of big plate: Oriental Paella, prepared with Crab Fried Rice, Egg, Tomatoes, Scallion; Tonkotsu Ramen, Pork or Tofu in Rich and Creamy Broth, Egg Noodles, Ginger, Seaweed, Poached Egg, Garlic Oil, Sesame; Pretty in Pink, Rice Noodles in Bites Signature Sauce, Tofu, Omelette, Scallion, Crush Peanut, Sesame Seed; or Grilled Saba with Fresh Mackerel, Coleslaw with Rice & Teriyaki Sauce. The finale is a choice dessert: Mochi Shooter or Cookie Dough Chopstick.  

Bites Asian Tapas is owned by Asana Nakornchai and Marita Tantivirasut, formerly of Tank Sushi. The restaurant is open on Valentine’s Day from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Regular hours are Mon.-Thurs., 5-10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 5-11 p.m.; Sun., 5-10 p.m. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Bites Asian Tapas at (773) 270-5972 or send an email toinfo@bitestapas.com. Visit the website atwww.bitestapas.com.

    

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