Suburban Life features Pappadeaux in Today's On the Go

Reprint from Today's Suburban Life: Renee Tomell's Blog-Taste of the Town On the Go
Taste of the Town:
Dixieland delight at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Submitted by Renee Tomell on October 23, 2009 - 12:11pm

A piece of New Orleans’ French Quarter has been transplanted to the prairie at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen.

“Coastal seafood” describes the menu’s emphasis, says David Jarvis, the restaurant’s research and development chef. He notes Cajun favorites are featured, but so are eclectic offerings for varied palates.

Live lobster inhabit a tank at the entrance. A nautical theme carries through to the lively decor, which includes mounted fish representing many of the varieties on the menu. The tin ceiling and other architectural touches were brought in from New Orleans for the Westmont location, whose spacious dining room has landscaped garden views. Mementos paying homage to Louisiana adorn the attractive brick walls.

David Jarvis, research and development chef, puts the finishing touches on the Tuna Tambour at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen in Westmont. A second location is in Arlington Heights.

On Friday and Saturday evenings, a Zydeco band strolls among the tables. “They’ll do requests for certain songs,” says Manager Peder Clausen, noting the ambiance is lively.

He says the privately held parent company is focused on bringing value to the table. In addition to promotions on lobster and oyster dishes, diners will be offered new choices in serving sizes.

“The food is fresh — it’s great and the service is outstanding,” says Dr. George Engel of Big Rock, adding that he and his family frequent the restaurant for lunch or dinner whenever they’re in the area. “We wouldn’t go anyplace else.”

A fan of Cajun cooking, Engel says he’s looking forward to the boiled crawfish offered around Mardi Gras, but adds his regular favorites are the Crawfish Etouffee in lemon garlic butter sauce, and the Blackened Catfish on Dirty Rice.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
ADDRESS 921 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont (also Arlington Heights)
PHONE (630) 455-9846
WEB www.pappadeaux.com

WHAT TO TRY

ITEM Angry Lobster

PRICE $19.95

TEM Titan Platter
PRICE $19.95

ITEM Tuna Tambour

PRICE $24.95

David Jarvis photo by Suburban Life staff photographer MARK BUSCH

Pappadeaux Introduces Lunch for Less Than $10

Now is the time to experience Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen’s delicious, fresh seafood at a reasonable price. Pappadeaux offers seven lunch menu items for less than $10.

Try the Louisiana Gumbo & Garden Salad, a choice of a steaming bowl of gumbo or crawfish bisque and fresh garden salad ($7.95); Pappadeaux Steak Sandwich; grilled steak served on French bread bun with horseradish mayonnaise, grilled onions, tomato and arugula, served with hand cut French fries ($9.95); Louisiana Gumbo & PoBoy, choice of half blackened catfish, fried shrimp or fried oyster poboy and a cup of gumbo or crawfish bisque ($8.95); PoBoys, choice of catfish, oyster, shrimp or shrimp and oyster on a freshly baked hoagie bun with coleslaw in a creamy rémoulade dressing, served with French fries ($9.95); Fried Shrimp, served with French fries ($9.95); Pan Grilled Tilapia, topped with toasted hazelnuts and brown butter, served with green beans and potatoes ($9.95); or Chicken Linguine Picayune; grilled chicken breast, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, garlic and extra virgin olive oil served over a bed of linguine ($9.95).

After-work specials at Pappadeaux feature more than 10 appetizers for less than $5 with a $2.50 minimum beverage purchase per person in the bar area. From 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, snack on Green Bean Frit, with lemon aioli ($1.95); Beer Battered Pickles, with ranch dressing ($1.95); Catfish Beignets, with shoestring potatoes ($2.95); Crispy Orange Shrimp, tempura fried shrimp with a sweet and spicy sauce ($2.95); Blackened Boudin, with grilled toast points ($2.95); Petite PoBoy, choice of blackened catfish, fried shrimp or oyster ($3.95); King Crab Maki Roll, Alaskan king crab with cilantro, lime juice and a sweet and tangy teriyaki sauce ($4.95); Tandoori Seared Salmon Sticks, with a pineapple glaze ($4.95); Mini Fondeaux, with blackened shrimp and crawfish with garlic bread ($4.95); and the Chef Selection Oysters, on the half shell-half dozen ($5.95/dozen; $3.95/half-dozen).

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen is located in Chicago’s western suburbs (921 Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont, Ill.; 630-455-9846) and northwest suburbs (798 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights, Ill.; 847-228-9551). Pappadeaux’s Arlington Heights location is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday. For dinner, Pappadeaux is open 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Pappadeaux in Arlington Heights serves brunch from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. every Sunday. Pappadeaux’s Westmont location is open for lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Sunday. For dinner, Pappadeaux is open 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information or to join Pappadeaux’s e-mail club, visit http://www.pappadeaux.com/.

Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen's David Jarvis Featured on WGN-TV

August 13 is National Filet Mignon Day, and in honor of the event, chef David Jarvis of Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen stopped by WGN-TV's outdoor patio to demonstrate how to make Pappadeaux's Filet Mignon Sandwich. With the help of Midday News anchor Marcella Raymond, Jarvis showed how to grill the filet, and place it on the toasted roll, along with the preparation of the sliced tomatoes, sauteed onions, horseradish mayonnaise and arugula.

In case you missed the segment, press here or watch it below.



Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen has two Chicago area locations, at 921 Pasquinelli Dr. in Westmont (630-455-9846), and at 798 W. Algonquin Rd. in Arlington Heights (847-228-9551). For more information, visit http://www.pappadeaux.com/.

Enjoy a unique five-day Mardi Gras celebration at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen

The fun and festivity of the French Quarter comes alive this Mardi Gras for an extended celebration, February 20-24, at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, 798 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights (847- 228-9551).

Pappadeaux will be transformed in to a street festival featuring the sights, sounds and revelry that you’d experience if you were visiting Mardi Gras in New Orleans. The four day festival features live New Orleans music, face painters, beads and doubloons as well as fabulous food specials.

You need not travel too far to celebrate. Known for the freshest seafood and Louisiana-style favorites like Blackened Opelousas Fillet, Crawfish and Shrimp Fondeaux, and Seafood Gumbo, Pappadeaux will be offering Mardi Gras specials in addition to its regular menu. Specials include: a dozen Oysters ($3.95) or a pound of Broiled Crawfish ($5.95/lb), Stone Crab ($9.95/half pound), Lobster Tail ($21.95) and Surf ‘n Turf featuring Filet Mignon and Lobster ($29.95). The Pappadeaux bar menu starts at $1.95 and is available 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays.

Pappadeaux’s carefully designed specialty drink menu showcases their signature cocktail, the Swampthing ($8.95), including a Keepsake Glass. A must try for those not faint of heart, the Swampthing is a multi-layered frozen drink starting off with a layer of raspberry liqueur, then a layer of Frozen Hurricane, followed by a layer of Frozen Margarita, and topped off with a layer of melon liqueur.

Equally delicious are the more traditional cocktails, including all Grey Goose cocktails and martinis ($5.50), and Goose Island drafts (3.25).

The party never stops. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and run until closing at 11 p.m.

For information and reservations, call Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen at 847-228-9551. Large parties and private dining are available.