Maxwell's at the Club has a Fabulous Father's Day Brunch Planned

  

Maxwell's at the Club, located in the East Bank Club at 500 N. Kingsbury St. (telephone: 312-527-5800, ext. 301), is hosting their final brunch of the season, Father's Day Brunch, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sunday, June 21. The price is $45 for adults and $15 for children age 10 and under. 

The buffet, which is open to the public, boasts a wide-range of options, including prime rib, roasted rack of lamb and roast turkey carving stations, an omelet bar, a waffle bar and assorted pastries, as well as a variety of appetizers, salads and entrées. Father's Day Brunch is an admirable way to honor the wonderful fathers in your life. Because this will be the final Maxwell's brunch of the season, demand will be high and reservations are needed.

 

  

Father's Day 2015

Sunday June 21st

10:00am- 2:00pm

APPETIZERS and SALADS

Chilled Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon

Chilled Poached and Roasted Salmon, mustard Sauce

Lox and Cream Cheese

Sliced Tomatoes and Red Onions

Toasted Bagels

Cream Cheese and Chive Cream Cheese

Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries

Caesar Salad

EBC Salad, tomatoes, cucumbers, hard-boiled egg, blue cheese dressing

Mesclun Greens, herb vinaigrette

Pasta Salad

Blackened Chicken Salad, corn and black beans

Caprese Salad

Quinoa Salad with Berries and Watermelon, lime vinaigrette

Farro Salad with Peas and Mint

Shrimp and Jasmine Rice Salad

French Potato Salad 

CARVED in the ROOM

Roast Prime Rib of Beef, au jus and horseradish sauce

Roast Turkey, cranberry sauce and honey mustard

Roast Rack of Lamb, mint jelly

ENTREES

Bacon

Pork Sausage and Chicken Sausage

Breakfast Potatoes

Eggs Benedict

Sour Cream Pancakes/Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Maple Syrup, Berry Topping and Whipped Butter

French Toast with Caramel Apples 

Spicy Chicken Beignets, Buffalo Sauce and Blue Cheese Dressing

Seafood (See Chef)

Roasted "Green Market" Vegetables and Potatoes

Chicken Marsala Ravioli

OMELETTE and WAFFLE STATION

Breakfast Pastries and Desserts

"Brunch at Maxwell's is a tradition beloved by many. We look forward to honoring dads with our Father's Day Brunch celebration," said Mike Romano, Food and Beverage Director for the East Bank Club.

Reservations are necessary for Father's Day Brunch, and cancellations must be made 24 hours before reservation time to avoid a cancellation fee. Cancellations made without 24 hours notice will result in a $10 fee per person for members and a $15 fee per person for nonmembers. To make reservations, please call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or schedule your table online atwww.maxwellsattheclub.com.

Maxwell’s Featuring Tapas, Spanish Wine Specials at Dinner through May 31

Maxwell’s at the Club, located in the East Bank Club at 500 N. Kingsbury St. (telephone: 312-527-5800, ext. 301), is hosting “Taste Around Town,” dinner special featuring wines from the Rías Baixas region of Spain and a variety of special tapas now through May 31. Rías Baixas is renowned for its white wine, made from the Albariño grape variety. “Let Maxwell’s take you on an adventure to Spain, all without leaving Chicago. The tapas menu is designed to complement the selected wines,” said Mike Romano, Food and Beverage Director for the East Bank Club. To make reservations, please call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or schedule your table online at maxwellsattheclub.com 

Taste Around Town

Through May 31

Wines

 Pazo de Señorans, Albariño, $11 / $30

  RÍas Baixas, Spain, 2013

Bodegas Castro Martin, A20, Albariño, $12 / $32

 RÍas Baixas, Spain, 2013

Martín Códax, Albariño, $9 / $24

 RÍas Baixas, Spain, 2013

 Wine flight of all three, $11

Tapas Menu

Purple Asparagus Salad, $5

 Jerez sherry vinaigrette, breakfast radishes, Manchego cheese

 Mick Klug Farms, Green Acre Farms

Patatas Bravas, $5

Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallion, $8

 Oyster mushrooms

Roasted Saffron Cauliflower, $5

 Shallots

Manila Clams, $7

 Spanish chorizo, peppers, toasted bread crumbs

Hazard Free Farm Blood Butcher Polenta, $8

 Pan-roasted prawn with shrimp butter

                       

Menu subject to change

Purple Asparagus Salad $5 

Manila Clams $7

Grilled Beef Tenderloin Medallion $8

photos by Cindy Kurman, Kurman Communications, Inc.

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2015 Easter and Passover Dining in Chicago and its Suburbs

Luella's Southern Kitchen Ups the Ante for Easter Brunch with Delicious Southern Dishes CHICAGO (March 2015) - Ever since his February opening of Luella's Southern Kitchen in Chicago's Lincoln Square (4609 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago; 773-961-8196), Chef/Owner Darnell Reed has wowed Chicagoans with his impeccable renditions of great Southern regional dishes. He also will bring his masterful touch to Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5 with two wonderful specials in addition to the regular brunch menu. His special Easter entrée will be Crawfish Étouffée with Carolina Gold Rice ($14) and he will also add a scrumptious dessert special, the Dessert Sampler ($6), featuring a Beignet, Blackberry Hand Pie, Milk Chocolate Bread Pudding and Caramel Ice Cream. Luella's popular weekend brunch, served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, has received rave reviews. Among the favorites are Buttermilk Fried Chicken with smoked gravy ($12), Southern Benedict with Slagel Farms pork, poached eggs, crystal Hollandaise and buttermilk biscuit ($11); Bananas Foster Pancakes ($10); Chicory Coffee French Toast with crème brulee batter and fresh berries ($11) and Shrimp and Grits, made with BBQ shrimp, dandelion greens and cream cheese grits ($15). For the kids, Chef Darnell serve s a Mickey Mouse Pancake ($4), with an artfully created face of the famous cartoon icon baked into the pancake.   About Chef Reed Reed is a graduate of Washburne Culinary Institute in Chicago. He began his professional career in 1997 at the Palmer House Hilton where he served as Restaurant Chef at the French Quarter and the Big Downtown. In 2005, he was promoted to Executive Sous Chef at the Embassy Suites Chicago Lakefront where he handled banquet functions for up to 700 people. In April 2007, Reed was promoted to the dual Executive Chef position at the Hilton of Oakbrook and Hilton Garden Inn of Oakbrook. In May of 2010, he accepted the Executive Sous Chef position at the Conrad Chicago Hotel and was promoted to Executive Chef in 2011. About Luella's Southern Kitchen Luella's Southern Kitchen, located at 4609 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago's Lincoln Square, is a casual independent restaurant owned by Chef Darnell Reed. The restaurant opened February 3, 2015. Luella's serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Weekend brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; dinner is served until 10 p.m. on Saturday and 8 p.m. on Sunday. All major cards are accepted. Luella's is a BYOB establishment; no corkage fee is charged. Takeout and delivery service are available. For more information, call the restaurant at (773) 961-8196 or visit the website at www.luellassouthernkitchen.com.

Lavish Buffet for All to Enjoy This Passover and Easter at Maxwell's at the Club Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301), is offering a special Passover Dinner, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 3. Maxwell's executive sous chef Richard Hall, along with East Bank Club's executive chef Mike Lodes, have teamed up to prepare a lavish buffet complete with appetizers, entrées and desserts. Passover favorites will include Matzo Ball Soup, Gefilte Fish with beet horseradish, Braised Brisket of Beef and Roast Lamb. "Many of our Passover dishes are prepared from family recipes," says Mike Romano, Director of Food and Beverage. "Passover dinner has been an East Bank Club tradition for years. We are thrilled to invite all of Chicago to enjoy this tradition with us." Reservations are recommended. PASSOVER 2015 Friday, April 3, 2015 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. MATZO BALL SOUP, SERVED APPETIZERS and SALADS Gefilte Fish, beet horseradish Chopped Chicken Livers with matzo House Cured Salmon, dilled mustard sauce Romaine Salad with Roasted Peppers, Herb Vinaigrette Smoked Whitefish with Fennel and Arugula Spring Greens with Orange-Fennel Vinaigrette Roasted Beet Salad Cucumber and Onion Salad Quinoa and Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Honey Vinaigrette Caponata Salad Tabbouleh Honey-Orange Carrot Salad Potato Salad with Spring Onions CARVED in the ROOM Braised Brisket of Beef, natural jus Roasted Breast of Turkey, cranberry-orange relish ENTRÉES Zucchini Potato Pancakes, sour cream, apple compote Roasted Cauliflower, Carrots and Asparagus Noodle Kugel Herb Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes  Roast Lamb with Vegetables Horseradish Crusted Baked Cod, Lemon Sauce Roast Chicken Breast with Spicy Sweet Peas Beef Pot Roast Braised with Beets and Almonds Roast Salmon with Pomegranate Sauce DESSERTS Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries Charoset   Assorted Macaroons Matzo Baklava Chocolate Dipped Matzo Flourless Chocolate Cake Marjolaine Amaretto Olive Oil Cake Assorted Cheesecake Kosher wine also is included with the buffet, and each table will receive a traditional Haggadah so guests may participate in the Passover tradition of reading of the story of Passover. The Passover buffet is $45 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under.  Reservations are recommended. Large groups are welcome. Bring the Family to Maxwell's at the Club for Easter Brunch This Easter, leave the cooking up to someone else and join Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St) for Easter Brunch, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 5. This extraordinary buffet features prime rib and roast turkey carving stations, an omelet bar, a waffle bar, assorted pastries and seasonal berries, as well as a variety of appetizers, salads and entrée choices. Your kids will enjoy a special visit from the Easter Bunny, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., so be sure to bring your cameras to capture the memory. Brunch costs $45 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under. Call 312-527-5800, Ext. 301 to secure a reservation. EASTER 2015 SUNDAY, APRIL 5th 2015 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. SALADS and APPETIZERS Shrimp Cocktail with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Chilled Roasted and Poached Salmon, Mustard Sauce Lox and Cream Cheese Sliced Tomatoes and Red Onions Chive Cream Cheese Assorted Bagels Caesar Salad Chopped Kale Salad, toasted almonds, blueberries, lemon vinaigrette Mesclun Salad, balsamic vinaigrette Mediterranean Farro Salad Spring Potato Salad with Tuna Jasmine Rice and Edamame Salad Panzanella Salad Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates and Oranges Shrimp and Pasta Salad Barley, Sweet Pea and Mint Salad OMELETTE and WAFFLE BAR CARVED in the ROOM Roast Prime Rib of Beef, au jus and Horseradish Roast Breast of Turkey, Cranberry Sauce Spiral Sliced Ham, Bourbon-Mustard Sauce ENTREES Bacon Chicken and Apple Sausage and Pork Sausage Breakfast Potatoes Eggs Benedict/Florentine Sour Cream Pancakes/French Toast Maple Glazed Fried Chicken Tenders with Waffles Maple Syrup, Whipped Butter and Berry Topping Cheese Blintzes Seafood Gnocchi with Asparagus and Wild Mushrooms SEASONAL ARRAY of FRUITS and BERRIES ASSORTED PASTRIES, BREADS and DESSERTS Maxwell's at the Club, always open to the public, is located in Chicago's East Bank Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301). It is open weekdays for lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. for dinner. The bar/lounge area is open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Maxwell's serves brunch every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valet parking is available across the street. For more information, please visit http://www.maxwellsattheclub.com Share: Best Easter Brunch Buffet in North Suburban Chicago  at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook When looking for a restaurant to celebrate Easter, you want to make sure that there's something offered for the entire family to enjoy. Look no further than Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) in Northbrook. Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris have created a buffet experience with something for everyone to enjoy. Prairie Grass Cafe is known for its sustainable, local and a deliciously healthy focus. Their reasonably priced brunch buffet, at $48 for adults and $18 for children 10 and under, won't disappoint. Guests will enjoy a wide variety of selections, from Prairie Grass Cafe's signature "PGC Benedict" with Poached Egg and Spinach and Roasted Tomato Hollandaise, to an array of salads, savories, creative side dishes, and desserts.  Brunch is served from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 5. Prairie Grass Cafe also will be open for dinner on Easter Sunday, offering its regular menu along with specials, Roasted Lamb Shank with Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Sauteed Fennel ($34), Sauteed Wild Fluke with Seasonal Sides ($32) and Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting ($7.50). Easter Brunch Menu: April 5th 2015 10 - 2pm     $48 Adult / $18 Children 10 and under Every guests starts with our Signature "PGC Benedict" Poached Egg with Spinach, and Roasted Tomato Hollandaise Buffet•    Pasta Salad with Watercress Pesto and Roasted Cherry Tomatoes •    Marinated Beets with "Capriole Farm" Goat Cheese and Sliced Pears •    Chopped Greek Salad with Peppers, Cucumbers, Onions, Olives, Feta and Red Wine Oregano Vinaigrette •    Deviled Farm Eggs •    Smoked Sturgeon with Cream Cheese, Chives and Candied Red Onions •    Warm Baked Feta Topped with Thin Slices of Banana Peppers•    Our Signature Moussaka - Layers of Eggplant, Potato and Braised Lamb topped with Bechamel Sauce •    Panko and Pumpkin Seed Crusted Chicken Fingers with Dipping Sauces •    Sauteed Tilapia with Grapefruit and Capers •    Fresh "Peekytoe" Crab Cakes over Roasted Tomato Chutney;  Lemon Butter Sauce •    Crispy Yukon Gold Potatoes with Spicy Aioli Sauce ( Boiled & Fried) •    Roasted Tri-Color Cauliflower with Spicy Sauce and Bread Crumbs •    Fennel Raisin Bread, French Baguettes, Multigrain Loaves, •    Warm Raisin Buns, Cheese and Jam Danish, Chocolate Croissants •    Applewood Smoked Maple Creek Farm Bacon / Ancho Breakfast Sausage •    Carved-to-Order Bone-In Glazed Ham •    Ancho Marinated Skirt Steak •     "Made to order" Omelet Station: Homemade Crumbled Maple Creek Farm Chorizo, Poblano Peppers, Spring Onions, Tomato, Jack cheese, Cheddar, Mushrooms and Spinach •    Hot Fresh Waffle Station with Maple Syrup Dessert Buffet •    Fresh Sliced Ripe Fruit •    Platter of Berries •    Crepe Station: Chocolate and Whipped Cream,  Raspberry Jam with Powdered Sugar •    Double Chocolate Cup Cakes •    Mom's Homemade Banana Cream Pie •    Warm Cherry Crumble with Toasted Oat Topping About Prairie Grass Cafe Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL) supports Chicago's Green City Market and local sustainable farms, selecting the freshest ingredients to reflect the season. Prairie Grass Cafe currently serves lunch Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and dinner Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Prairie Grass Cafe also serves breakfast Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays 9:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Light fare is available in the bar Monday through Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, please call (847) 205-4433 or visit prairiegrasscafe.com. Share:

How will you be celebrating Valentine's Day?

share this Delicious Valentine's Eve Celebration at Maxwell's at the Club Maxwell's At The Club @ the East Bank Club 500 N. Kingsbury, Chicago, IL 60654        (312) 527-5800 ext. 301 www.maxwellsattheclub.com Maxwell's At The Club is a River North dining gem. Located in the renowned East Bank Club, this upscale contemporary American restaurant is always open to the public. With its exceptional food and service, Maxwell's is a gracious way to enjoy a delicious Valentine's Eve dinner, which will be served on Friday, February 13 only (Maxwell's is closed on Saturdays). To celebrate this romantic evening, Maxwell's is preparing luxurious, candle-lit tables with white tablecloths and beautiful adornments. An extra special prix fixe menu will accompany the regular dinner menu. The price for the special prix fixe is $45 per person. The dinner will include choice of appetizer, salad or soup, entrée and dessert. Entrée choices include lobster tail, fresh seafood, New York strip steak and filet mignon. Maxwell's also has an excellent wine list, enabling you to find the perfect pairings to enjoy with your food.

share this  Valentine's Day Celebration at the new Luella's Southern Kitchen in Lincoln Square Luella's Southern Kitchen4609 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 961-8196www.luellassouthernkitchen.com Originally, Luella's chef/owner Darnell Reed had planned to serve his special Valentine's menu on Friday and Saturday. However, he's getting an early Valentine's gift, the birth of his and fiancé Jocelyn Naoe's baby daughter Jazani Luella Naoe Reed due for early delivery on Wednesday.  Luella's Southern Kitchen is a warm and heartfelt neighborhood BYOB restaurant to enjoy a delicious, satisfying meal with your loved one on Valentine's Day. Nothing fills the heart better than a great Southern meal and Chef Reed helps you celebrate with his exciting Valentine's menu, served on Saturday, February 14. The price is $90 per couple. Luella's excellent regular menu, filled with flavorful regional Southern favorites, also will be available on the 14th. Luella's special Valentine's menu begins with a bowl of hearty Seafood Gumbo, topped with Fried Oysters. The meal continues with a fresh Spinach and Clementine Salad with Spiced Candied Pecans, Goat Cheese and Honey/Ancho Chili Vinaigrette.   Guests will have a choice of entrée, either the Blue Corn Dusted Crab Cake with Crawfish Remoulade Roasted Potatoes and Glazed Brussels Sprouts or the hearty Braised Short Ribs with Carolina Gold Rice Grits and Roasted Carrots. The sweet finale is a luscious Chocolate and Pineapple Upside-down Cake with Brown Sugar Ice Cream. For Valentine's dinner reservations, please call the restaurant at (773) 961-8196.

It’s not too late to make your Chicago Restaurant Week reservations

Chicago's 8th Annual Restaurant Week, produced by Choose Chicago, began on Friday. It isn’t too late to get a great reservation at eatitupchicago.com.

New to the Chicago Restaurant Week lineup this year are Acanto, Bottlefork, Fig & Olive, Gibson's Bar and Steakhouse, LuxBar, Mariano's, Moto, Parrot Cage Restaurant, Porkchop (Hyde Park), RM Champagne Salon, The Duck Inn, to highlight a few. This year marks the first time foodies can experience CRW at O'Hare InternAirport. If you're traveling, be sure to stop by Wicker Park Sushi (Terminal 2), Stefani's Tuscany Café (Terminal 1) or Goose Island Brewery (Terminal 3). Five Mariano's locations, including Bucktown, Lakeshore East, Ravenswood, South Loop and West Loop will offer a variety of ‘Lunch for 2' options at these participating locations.

The 14-day promotion continues through Thursday, February 12 and is packed with delicious prix fixe menus starting at $22 for lunch and $33 and/or $44 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity). Dynamic offerings from more than 250 restaurants throughout the Chicago area, including 33 new participating restaurants are now available online at eatitupchicago.com.

Have you tried Maxwell’s at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury, 312-527-5800)? This hidden gem is located inside the East Bank Club and offers live music nightly in its bar on Tuesdays through Fridays. Here’s your chance to experience it and enjoy their Chicago Restaurant Week deal. 

Maxwell’s $22 lunch special features:

Starters

(choose one)

Shrimp Cocktail

tender shrimp, two house-made sauces

Brussels Sprouts Salad

toasted walnuts, shaved Parmesan, lemon, olive oil

Roasted Beets, Beets and Beets

fresh red, gold and striped beeds with red onion and balsamic glaze

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

butternut squash, onion, carrots, red bell pepper, corn, zucchini, kale; vegetarian

Entrées
(choose one)

Kale, Farro and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad
dried cranberries, toasted walnuts; walnut-oil vinaigrette;
choice of roasted chicken breast or roasted salmon

Salmon
plank-roasted; brown rice; lemon-butter sauce on the side
Taco Sampler
one tender pulled pork and one griddled seafood and shrimp; lime-cilantro slaw, queso fresco, house-made salsa; corn tortillas 

Desserts

(choose one)

Seasonal Fresh Berries

marscapone-sabayon sauce with orange zest, orange liqueur, brandy

Tres Leches Cake

sponge cake laced with three types of milk: evaporated, condensed and cream

Sorbet, Gelato or Ice Cream

Chocolate Mousse Cup

Maxwell's $33 prix fixe dinner offers:

Starters

(choose one)

Shrimp Cocktail
tender shrimp, two house-made sauces
Bacon-Wrapped Roasted Dates
stuffed with goat cheese and almonds
Whipped Feta Cheese
Kalamata olives and lavosh
Baby Red Romaine
tarragon-buttermilk dressing

Entrées
(choose one)

Salmon
plank-roasted; brown rice; lemon-butter sauce on the side
Baby Back Ribs
American Family Farm ribs; fresh-cut fries
Roasted Amish Chicken
chicken breast, garlic-rosemary seasoned; roasted potatoes and vegetables
Broiled Lake Superior Whitefish
a favorite, served boneless; house-made tartar sauce on the side

Dessert
(choose one)

Coconut Snowball
a house specialty; vanilla ice cream rolled in toasted coconut, served with homemade hot fudge
Chocolate Soufflé Cake
crème anglaise, raspberry sauce
Seasonal Fresh Berries
marscarpone-sabayon sauce with orange zest, orange liqueur, brandy
Tres Leches Cake
sponge cake laced with three types of milk: evaporated, condensed and cream
Sorbet, Gelato or Ice Cream

For a complete list of participating restaurants and to find listings via neighborhood, visit www.eatitupchicago.com. Be sure to make reservations early, and check back often as restaurants and menus will be added daily.

Stay up to date with menus and new restaurant additions to the Chicago Restaurant Week lineup: follow @ChooseChicago on Twitter and Instagram, LIKE us on Facebook, and get social using  #CRW.

Chicago Restaurant Week is sponsored by 101.9FM The Mix, Goose Island Beer Co., Michigan Avenue Magazine, NBC 5 Chicago, Opentable, Serious Eats, Terlato Wines International

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Live Entertainment Every Tuesday through Friday at Maxwell's at the Club

share this Join Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago, IL; located inside East Bank Club; 312-527-5800) after work and into the evening for a great mix of live entertainment in the bar/lounge. To make your evening even more satisfying, you can order from Maxwell's special bar food menu, filled with freshly prepared appetizers, small plates and flatbreads. If you would like to enjoy a delicious full dinner while sitting in the bar/lounge area, you can order from the regular Maxwell's dinner menu. Maxwell's has a fully-stocked bar with an excellent wine selection, craft beers and flavorful cocktails. So, unwind at Maxwell's at the Club with wonderful live entertainment, every Tuesday through Friday. No membership is required and there is never a cover charge.   Maxwell's live entertainment schedule includes the following:  Tuesdays: Midnight Sun Enjoy the smooth, groovin' sounds of Chicago's own Midnight Sun as they deliver Motown and R&B favorites from artists such as Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin, and a of host other soulful artists. Focusing on classic rhythm and blues, more contemporary "quiet storm" vocal tunes, plus pop hits and standards, they soothe your soul like few artists can do. Midnight Sun has a polished and poignant sound that makes for a refreshing, toe-tapping evening.   Wednesday: Guitar trio featuring David Chiriboga A formally trained and technically accomplished Flamenco guitarist, David Chiriboga has a fluid and expressive style that captures the spirit and soulfulness of musical styles from Spain and Latin America. He blends the traditional Flamenco music of Spain with the punchy rhythms of South America to create a captivating musical landscape. With the trio's heartfelt strumming, you're sure to have a memorable evening of entertainment at Maxwell's. Thursday: Robert Solone Master of the eighty-eights, Robert Solone is one of Chicago's most in-demand pianists and piano bar performers who regularly appears as a soloist and accompanist. He also is an accomplished vocalist, skillfully performing a set of richly textured selection of show tunes, pop song, original compositions, classical works, jazz and blues. Don't miss an evening of piano jazz with Bob as you will e enjoying one of Chicago's finest, weaving a colorful tapestry of familiar tunes performed with a master's interpretative touch.   Friday: Ken Haebich, Redd Holt and Friends Friday night in Chicago would not be complete with some great straight-ahead Chicago-style jazz to wind down after a busy week. Ken Haebich, Redd Hold and Friends fill the bill perfectly with thfunky arrangements of jazz, blues and pop classics. The trio features Ken Haebich on bass, Redd Holt on drums and other special guests. Redd was an original member of the Ramsey Lewis Trio and a principal member of the Young-Holt Trio. Ken is a bassist's bassist, a multi-faceted bassist, composer and music educator. Versatility is the signature of this group. They can move easily from old school jazz to contemporary modal compositions and familiar pop standards. Another way of saying this is that they can play as cool as a calm winter's night or as hot as State Street on an August night. Maxwell's at the Club is proud to be the Friday evening home of these outstanding musicians.     About Maxwell's at the Club Open to the public and accommodating to all tastes, Maxwell's at the Club is as perfect for business entertaining as it is as a neighborhood hangout for friends and family. Its ambiance, quality food and very personable service make it a truly hidden gem in Chicago's popular River North area.   Maxwell's at the Club is located in Chicago's East Bank Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301). It is open weekdays for lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. for dinner. The bar/lounge area is open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Maxwell's serves brunch every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Valet parking is available across the street. For more information, please visit www.maxwellswattheclub.com.

Chicago's Best Sunday Brunch returns to Maxwell's October 5

Chicago's best brunch returns 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5 at Maxwell's at the Club (located in 

the East Bank Club at 500 N. Kingsbury St. telephone: 312-527-5800, ext. 301). Maxwell's brunch buffet is perfect for entertaining family, friends and guests. Brunch will be served every Sunday. Reservations are recommended.

"A lot of people don't know that we're a public restaurant. Brunch is the perfect opportunity to showcase our food and beautiful room," says Mike Romano, Food & Beverage Director. "Our members have known for a long time that our brunch is a great value as well as delicious."

At only $24 for adults; $12 for children ages 7-10; $6 for children 4-6, and children 3 and under are complimentary, it's the best value around. It's about time that everyone in Chicago knows," he said.

How can Maxwell's offer such a deal? East Bank Club members demand the best. They are fortunate to have a huge fan base which affords them the luxury of offering fabulous food at reasonable prices.

The menu includes an extensive omelet bar alongside a rotating menu of seasonal entrées, salads and sides. Chefs Mike Lodes and Rick Hall, regulars at Green City Market, believe in using seasonal, sustainable ingredients when possible.

There's something for everyone on the menu

Families and friends will enjoy Maxwell's create your own Omelet Bar; Eggs Benedict;  French Toast; Sour Cream Pancakes; Waffles; Toasted Bagels with sides of cream cheese, chive cream cheese, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and lox; herb-roasted and poached Salmon; chilled Shrimp, House-made Pork Sausage, Turkey Sausage, and Organic Chicken and Herb Sausage; Applewood-Smoked Bacon; Breakfast Potatoes; Seasonal Fresh Fruit; Granola and Yogurt; and Mini Breakfast Pastries as well as seasonal entrée specials, seasonal vegetable, potato or pasta, and seasonal salads.

Maxwell's also is available for large group dining and private parties. The adjacent bar features live music nightly and is comfortable for single dining.

About Maxwell's at the Club

Maxwell's at the Club, truly a hidden jewel in Chicago's popular River North area, offers ambiance and quality food at popular prices and is as perfect for business entertaining as it is for a neighborhood hangout for friends and family. The eclectic American menu accommodates all tastes.

Aiming to please, Maxwell's features weekday lunch and dinner, weeknight specials, frequent live music and Chicago's best Sunday Brunch.

Week Night Specials Monday - Friday - 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Include Maxwell's in your weekly dining routine. Their specials are truly that, special.

Tuesdays: Lobster Tails Dinner $38.50.  Enjoy succulent, cold-water twin lobster tails broiled to perfection and served with vegetables of the day. http://eastbankclub.com/index.php/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/lobster-tails/

Wednesday: Small Plates $24. Enjoy small plate specials including one cold, one hot and one special small plate for $24. http://eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/small-plates/

Thursday: Prime Rib Dinner $22 regular cut $26 king cuts.   Enjoy our signature Angus prime rib with your choice of potato or vegetable. http://eastbankclub.com/index.php/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/prime-rib-special/

Maxwell's features live music in the bar nightly, Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 to 9:30. For information on music, visit: http://eastbankclub.com/index.php/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/live-music/

Maxwell's is closed on Saturdays and is open for brunch only on Sundays.

Maxwell's at the Club is located in Chicago's East Bank Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., 312-527-5800, Ext. 301). It is open for weekdays for lunch, 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. for dinner. The bar/lounge area is open 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Maxwell's serves brunch every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  Valet parking is available across the street. For more information, please visit http://www.maxwellsattheclub.com.

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Enjoy an Elegant Mother's Day Brunch at Maxwell's at the Club in Chicago

Maxwell's at the Club 500 N. Kingsbury St. Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 527-5800 ext. 301 www.eastbankclub.com   Maxwell's at the Club, located in the East Bank Club at 500 N. Kingsbury St. (telephone: 312-527-5800, ext. 301), will present its elegant annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The extensive buffet, which is open to the public, will feature prime rib and roast turkey carving stations, an omelet bar, a waffle bar, assorted pastries and seasonal berries, as well as a variety of appetizers, salads and entrées. The entire family will enjoy the festivities. Because Maxwell's Mother's Day Brunch is very popular, reservations are necessary. Mother's Day Brunch Menu $45 Adults; $15 Children, 10 and Under Appetizers and Salads Chilled Shrimp Chilled Poached and Roasted Salmon Lox Toasted Bagels Sliced Tomatoes and Red Onions Seasonal Fresh Fruit and Berries Caesar Salad Kale Salad with Blueberries, Sunflower Kernels and Lemon Vinaigrette Mesclun Greens with Herb Vinaigrette Shrimp and Artichoke Heart Salad Tomato, Cucumber, Olive and Feta Salad Blackened Chicken, Corn and Black Bean Salad French Potato Salad Garbanzo Bean and Tuna Salad Lemon Quinoa Salad Pasta Salad with Tomato, Basil and Garlic Carved in the Room Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Au Jus and Horseradish Sauce Roast Turkey with Honey Mustard Sauce Roast Rack of Lamb with Mint Jelly Entrées and Sides Eggs Benedict Broccoli, Mushroom and Cheese Quiche Waffle Bar Omelet Bar Sour Cream Pancakes and Blueberry Pancakes French Toast with Peaches Chicken Marsala with Wild Mushrooms Seafood Tomato and Mozzarella Ravioli with Basil Pesto Bacon Pork Sausage Chicken and Apple Sausage Breakfast Potatoes Assorted Breakfast Pastries and Desserts "On Mother's Day, Maxwell's continues its tradition of serving a beautiful brunch feast that is always festive and extraordinary, and we're looking forward to greeting every Mom on this special day," said Mike Romano, Food and Beverage Director for the East Bank Club. Reservations are required for this very popular Easter Brunch. To make reservations, please call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or schedule your table online at http://eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club/events/mothers-day-brunch/