This Weekend's Farm-Fresh Deals at Glen Prairie

Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.) celebrates local flavor with specials this weekend, featuring fresh produce from KAP Farms in Troy, Ill. and Amish chicken from Miller Farms Orland, Ind., crafted by Executive Chef Daniel Ovanin.

Start off with an Heirloom Beet Salad with baby greens, goat cheese, balsamic truffle vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts ($7). For an entree, choose from the Iowa Farmed Espresso Braised Beef Short Rib, whipped sweet potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts and natural jus ($21), or try the Miller Farms Chicken Pot Pie, roasted vegetables, natural chicken gravy and Parmesan sable crust ($19).

These fresh specials are in addition to Glen Prairie's regular menu and are only offered after 5 p.m. today, Sept. 25 and tomorrow, Sept 26. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Glen Prairie at (630) 613-1250.

Glen Prairie's Farm-Fresh Weekend Deals

Celebrate Labor Day weekend by heading to Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn) for chef Daniel Ovanin's weekend specials, featuring fresh produce from KAP Farms in Troy, Ill., and Wolf Farms in Eau Claire, Mich., available after 5 p.m. September 4 and 5 in addition to the restaurant's regular menu.

Begin with the appetizer, Trio of Dietzler Farms Beef Sliders, Laack Bros. 2 year aged cheddar and Nueske's bacon, Mindoro Bleu Cheese, KAP Farms caramelized onion, Stickney Hill Farms goat cheese and roasted pepper ($8). The entree special includes Maple Leaf Farms Duck Leg Confit, white bean cassoulet, Raisin River smoked andouille sausage and Michigan maple gastrique ($22). For dessert, indulge in Glen Prairie's Michigan Apple Crisp, Wolf Farms apple and brown sugar crust ($6).

Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling Glen Prairie at (630) 613-1250.

Farm-Fresh Weekend Specials from Glen Prairie

Head to Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn; 630-613-1250) this weekend for farm-fresh specials crafted by executive chef Daniel Ovanin, featuring ingredients sourced from area farmers and ranchers. Offered in addition to Glen Prairie's seasonal-focused regular menu after 5 p.m. August 14 and 15, this menu highlights produce from KAP Farms in Troy, Ill., and Twin Garden Farms in Harvard, Ill.

Start with the salad, KAP Farms Fresh Cucumber Salad, with grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, KAP Farms green onions and fresh herb vinaigrette ($7). For the entree, indulge in Grilled Herb Marinated Miller Farms Chicken, pan roasted Twin Garden Farms potatoes and Harvard sweet corn ($18), with the suggested wine pairing of Chateau St. Michelle Columbia Valley Sauvignon Blanc.

For dessert, try the Grilled Marinated Southern Illinois Peaches, vanilla bean gelato and brown sugar crumb ($6).

Also try Glen Prairie's new gluten-free menu! Make a reservation at Glen Prairie this weekend by calling (630) 613-1250, or visit http://www.glenprairie.com/ for more information.