Maxwell's at the Club Easter and Passover Specials

Maxwell’s at the Club

East Bank Club’s resident eatery, Maxwell’s at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL; 312-527-5800), has planned a robust menu for Passover. Enjoy a lavish Seder Buffet complete with appetizers, entrées and desserts for Maxwell’s Passover Dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 25.

This traditional meal includes kosher wine and Haggadahs will be available for each table. The buffet features appetizers of Gefilte Fish with Beet Horseradish, Spinach and Strawberry Salad with Almonds, Roasted Beets with Kale Salad and more. Maxwell’s signature carving stations of Braised Beef Brisket and Roast Turkey Breast also will be present. The spread also includes entrées of Lemon-Olive Roasted Chicken Breast with Potatoes, Noodle Kugel, Braised Pot Roast with Oyster Mushrooms and Zucchini Potato Pancakes. The dessert offerings are just as expansive as the main courses with Charoset, Macaroons, Matzo Baklava, Orange-Almond Flan, Flourless Chocolate Cake, seasonal fresh fruit and more.

Maxwell’s Easter Brunch also is an extensive buffet, available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 31. As a special treat, the Easter Bunny will make an appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Classic breakfast items such as bacon, French toast, and Eggs Benedict will be offered along with signature treats including Sour Cream Pancakes and Chicken and Apple Sausage. For those looking for a more robust breakfast, the carving station will feature succulent Roast Beef Prime Rib, Baked Ham and Roast Turkey Breast. If you are looking for something light, Maxwell’s offers countless options, from Quinoa Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts to Shrimp and Edamame Salad. No matter what you are looking for, Maxwell’s Easter Brunch will offer a memorable meal.

These two holiday feasts will be available for $45 for adults and $15 for children 10 years and under. To make a reservation, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or visit maxwellsattheclub.com.

Bebe's Eatery Celebrates Passover

The Chicago French Market (131 N Clinton, Chicago, IL; 312-575-0306) features Bebe’s Eatery who will be celebrating Passover by taking catering reservations for their fresh and always kosher a la carte appetizers, soups, entrées and sides. All dishes are traditional in nature yet have a Bebe’s spin. Orders can be picked up or delivered through March 22. Further honoring the holiday, Bebe's Eatery will be closed throughout Passover (March 22 to April 3).

Maxwell's at the Club Chef on WGN Midday News with Passover Recipes

Rick Hall, head chef of Maxwell's at the Club and executive sous chef of East Bank Club, made his national debut today on WGN TV's Midday news. Chef Hall spoke with WGN anchor Robert Jordan about traditional Passover dishes, all of which are part of Maxwell's special Seder dinner tonight, April 8, 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Jordan helped mix and saute ingredients for a Baked Halibut in a "Spice Trade" Tomato Sauce while Chef Hall showed off other dishes, including Zucchini Potato Pancakes, Braised Beef Brisket with fresh vegetables and traditional Passover favorite, Gefilte Fish. Guests of Maxwell's special dinner tonight will each also receive a Seder Plate and Haggadah to remember the Jews' exodus and liberation of slavery from Egypt.

Maxwell's at the Club is located at 500 N. Kingsbury St. inside Chicago's East Bank Club. The restaurant is open to the public weekdays for lunch and dinner, and Sundays for brunch. For more information abou the restaurant call (312) 527-5800, Ext. 301 or visit online at www.eastbankclub.com.