Waterleaf is a beautiful setting for an elegant Mother's Day Brunch in Glen Ellyn

               

 

 

 
Waterleaf
At College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-6881www.waterleafrestaurant.com
 

Waterleaf Restaurant, the fine dining gem of Chicago's southwest suburbs, is one of the most beautiful settings to enjoy Mother's Day brunch. The elegant, contemporary restaurant is situated on a scenic lake and the floor to ceiling windows bring the outdoors in. If weather permits, outdoor patio seating also will be available.



For Mother's Day brunch, Waterleaf will be featuring a delightful three-course prix fixe menu that includes choice of starters, entrées and desserts.

Brunch will be served from 11 a.m. to
4 p.m. the menu is priced at $38 for adults and $16 for children aged 12 and under. Reservations are required; please call (630) 942-6881. The menu is a celebration of contemporary American cuisine with French influences:

Starters
Croque Madame  |  Ham and Cheese, Fried Egg
Chicken Liver Terrine  |  Cornichons, Niçoise Olive, Dijon, Toast Points
Smoked Salmon  |  Grated Egg, Red Onion, Capers, Dill Crème Fraîche, Toast Points
Roasted Corn Soup
Bacon and Egg Casserole  |  Petit Salad
Frittata  |  Potatoes, Roasted Bell Peppers, Kalamata Olives, Caramelized Onions
Grand Marnier French Toast  |  Berry Compote
Beet Salad  |  Upland Cress, Pleasant Ridge Reserve, Hazelnuts, Lemon Crème Fraîche

 Entrées
Roasted Pork Tenderloin  |  Sweet Potato, Roasted Apricots
Roasted Duck Breast  |  Potato Puree, Beets, Blackberry Sauce
Petit Filet  |  Dauphinoise  Potato, Asparagus, Champignon Sauce
Pan Roasted Salmon   |  Baby Vegetable, Caviar, Champagne Sauce
Halibut  |  Warm Fingerling Potato-Fennel Salad, Tomato Beurre Blanc
Amish Chicken Breast  |  Scented with Lemongrass and Honey, Fava Beans, Potato Puree, Ginger Sauce


Desserts
Crème Brulée  |  Fresh Berries
Chocolate Pave  |  Caramel Corn, Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Sorbets  |  Cookie, Berry Coulis, Fresh Berries
Lemon Mousse  |  Blueberries, Candied Almond
Strawberry Shortcake  |  Sweet Cream, Crème Anglaise

Waterleaf Restaurant to Host Alexander Valley Vineyards Wine Dinner February 6

      

 

Glen Ellyn, Ill. - Waterleaf restaurant, located at 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (telephone: 630-942-6881), overlooking the scenic lake on the campus of College of DuPage, will host a special 4-course wine dinner with wine pairings on Thursday, February 6, featuring the wines of the Alexander Valley Vineyards in northern Sonoma County. The price of the dinner is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity.

Alexander Valley Vineyards has earned numerous awards, with recognition given to many of their varietals, including their Cyrus, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandels, Chardonnay, Estate Syrah, Estate Pinot Noir, Estate Cabernet Franc and Rosé of Sangiovese.

Waterleaf’s special wine dinner begins with a Champagne reception and Amuse Bouche at 6:30 p.m., followed by a special four-course menu, prepared by Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian, at 7 p.m. The first course features Seared Foie Gras with Kumquat Compote, Toasted Brioche, paired with 2012 Alexander Valley Vineyards Gewurztraminer. The second course presents Duck Consommé, Baby Leeks, Carrot, Duck, paired with 2012 Alexander Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir 4. For the third course, guests will enjoy Osso Bucco, Mirepoix of Vegetables, Persillade and Veal Reduction, accompanied by 2011 Alexander Valley vineyards Redemption Zinfandel and 2009 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Cabernet. The fourth course is a dessert finale featuring Trifle, Vanilla Cake, Vanilla Cream and Pear Jam.

About Alexander Valley Vineyards
Alexander Valley Vineyards were founded by Maggie and Harry Wetzel in 1962 when they purchased a large portion of a homestead built by Cyrus Alexander, the valley’s nineteenth century namesake, in northern Sonoma County. In 1963 the Wetzels began planting premium grape varieties, among the first in the area. They sold the grapes for a number of years to other wineries and often produced a little homemade wine as a family project.

In 1975 the family built a small winery and Hank Wetzel, oldest son of Maggie and Harry, produced Alexander Valley Vineyard’s first wine in 1975. AVV quickly established a reputation for estate grown wines with distinctive varietal character. Acclaimed for crisp Chardonnay and luscious Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Vineyards brought recognition to the appellation and became a leading winery in Sonoma County.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot constitute over one-half of total production. Other varietals include Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. Proprietary wines include CYRUS, a limited production Bordeaux style blend, Gewurz, and a trio of Zins: Temptation Zinfandel, Redemption Zinfandel and Sin Zin, a voluptuous Alexander Valley Zinfandel.

Today the Alexander Valley is a prominent appellation known worldwide as the source of elegant, age worthy wines. The Wetzel Family Estate grows fourteen grape varieties, on diverse sites stretching from the banks of the Russian River up onto the hillsides. Each grape variety is matched to a specific soil type and exposure. Barrel fermentation and aging take place in the cave, where the cool, constant temperature and high humidity are ideal for aging wine.

About Waterleaf
Waterleaf restaurant is located at 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, IL. The 150-seat restaurant led by General Manager Jean-Pierre Leroux and Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian is a hidden gem, nestled on the campus of the College of DuPage.

Featuring moderately priced brunch, lunch and dinner options, expect to find locally-sourced ingredients on its approachable menu. In addition to a seasonal a la carte menu, Waterleaf features specials events like wine dinners, a prix-fixe 3-course dinner for $35 and an annual food & wine festival every fall.

The contemporary light filled dining room is the understated counterpart to exciting eclectic cuisine. The main dining room has a modern decor and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. Its walls display a collection of black-and-white lithographs by renowned American artist Richard Serra. There’s a cozy bar area to enjoy libations and light snacks.

Waterleaf  restaurant has earned Diner's Choice Awards for Best Ambience, Best Overall, Best Service, Fit for Foodies and Special Occasion on OpenTable.com, where it maintains a 4.8/5.0 rating. Most recently, Waterleaf received its second consecutive 2013 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. This award, given annually to restaurants in the U.S. and 65 countries worldwide, acknowledges that Waterleaf's beverage program is consistent with its dining concept, style and price point. The restaurant is widely recognized as the dining destination of choice for foodies living and visiting Chicago’s western suburbs.

Waterleaf serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday; dinner hours are 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Brunch is served 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 630-942-6881 for information or reservations or visitwww.waterleafrestaurant.com.  

Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn to host Besserat de Bellefon Champagne Dinner, Dec. 12

Waterleaf restaurant, on the campus of College of DuPage (425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn;  630-942-6881), will host a special Besserat de Bellefon Champagne Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013. The evening begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a seasonal 4-course dinner at 7 p.m. The price is $85 per person plus tax and gratuity. Each course, with the exception of dessert, will feature one of the outstanding Champagnes from Besserat and Bellefon. "We are proud and pleased to present the wonderful Champagnes from Besserat de Bellefon, which is celebrating its 170th anniversary this year," said Jean-Pierre Leroux, General Manager of Waterleaf. "The vineyard, located in the Marne Valley of the Champagne region, is situated in an area known for its excellent Pinot Meunier grapes. The wines are noteworthy, combining years of experience with modern winemaking technique. The result is a collection of wines with a creamy froth and bubbles that are 30% finer than other Champagnes. They pair remarkably well with food; and are perfectly in tune with today's Champagne connoisseurs." The first course features Granny Smith Apple Soup, with Roasted Scallop and Meyer Lemon Cream, paired with Besserat  de Bellefon Blanc de Blancs Brut. The second course showcases Waterleaf's Warm Salad of Asparagus and Duck-Filo Roulade, with Hazelnuts and Caramelized Shallots, Cherry Vinaigrette, paired with Besserat de Bellefon Rose N.V. The entrée course presents Roasted Guinea Hen with Glazed Baby Vegetable and Ginger Sauce, paired with Besserat de Bellefon Brut N.V. and 2002 Besserat de Bellefon Brut Vintage. The finale is a dessert course featuring Pear Tart with Mint Ice Cream.   For more information or to make reservations for Waterleaf's Besserat and Bellefon Champagne Dinner on Thursday, December 12, please call Waterleaf at  630-942-6881 or visit the website at www.waterleafrestaurant.com. About Waterleaf Waterleaf restaurant is located at 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, IL. The 150-seat restaurant led by General Manager Jean-Pierre Leroux and Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian is a hidden gem, nestled on the campus of the College of DuPage. Featuring moderately priced brunch, lunch and dinner options, expect to find locally-sourced ingredients on its approachable menu. In addition to a seasonal a la carte menu, Waterleaf features specials events like wine dinners, a prix-fixe 3-course dinner for $35 and an annual food & wine festival every fall. The contemporary light filled dining room is the understated counterpart to exciting eclectic cuisine. The main dining room has a modern decor and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. Its walls display a collection of black-and-white lithographs by renowned American artist Richard Serra. There's a cozy bar area to enjoy libations and light snacks. Waterleaf restaurant has earned Diner's Choice Awards for Best Ambience, Best Overall, Best Service, Fit for Foodies and Special Occasion on OpenTable.com, where it maintains a 4.8/5.0 rating. Most recently, Waterleaf received its second consecutive 2013 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. This award, given annually to restaurants in the U.S. and 65 countries worldwide, acknowledges that Waterleaf's beverage program is consistent with its dining concept, style and price point. The restaurant is widely recognized as the dining destination of choice for foodies living and visiting Chicago's western suburbs.   Waterleaf serves lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday. Lunch hours are 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday; dinner hours are 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday. Brunch is served 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call  630-942-6881 for information or reservations or visit www.waterleafrestaurant.com.   # # #

Waterleaf to host Beckmen Wine Dinner on November 14

 

Waterleaf Restaurant, 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, will host a special wine dinner featuring the Beckmen Vineyards of Santa Barbara County at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 14. The evening begins with a Champagne Reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by an exclusive four-course prix fixe dinner complete with Beckman wine pairings beginning at 7 p.m. The exclusive Beckman Vineyards wine dinner is offered at a price of $75 per guest plus taxes/gratuities. Limited spots are available. To make reservations, call  (630) 942-6881.

Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian works closely with General Manager Jean-Pierre Leroux to expertly pair her menu with Beckmen wines. The first course of Ceviche of Laughing Shrimp is paired with 2012 Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc Purisima Mountain; followed by the second course, Kaboucha Squash Soup, paired with 2011 Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec Blanc Purisima Mountain. The third course, Roasted Sirloin of Beef, is paired with 2011 Beckmen Cabernet Sauvignon Purisima Mountain. The dessert course features Pumpkin-Caramel Mousse Cake paired with 2011 Beckmen Syrah Purisima Mountain.

 

Beckmen Wine Dinner, November 14

Champagne reception

 

First Course
Ceviche of Laughing Shrimp
Basil, lime and pear
2012 Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc Purisima Mountain, Santa Barbara County

 

Second CourseKaboucha Squash Soup 
Scented with orange blossom
2011 Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec Blanc Purisima Mountain, Santa Barbara County

 

Third CourseRoasted Sirloin of Beef
Potato Colcannon, Asparagus, Roasted Marrow, Sauce Bordelaise
2011 Beckmen Cabernet Sauvignon Purisima Mountain, Santa Barbara County
2011 Beckmen Syrah Purisima Mountain, Santa Barbara County

 

Fourth Course
Pumpkin-Caramel Mousse Cake 
Caramel Glaze, Ginger Snaps

$75 per guest plus tax and gratuity

 

 

About Beckman WineryFounded in 1994 by Tom and Steve Beckmen, Beckmen Vineyards is a family-run, estate winery located in Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley. Since its founding, Beckmen Vineyards has emerged as one of North America's premier producers of Rhone varietal wines, while also helping to establish Santa Barbara County as one of California's most highly regarded winegrowing regions.

 

Eager to return to his farming roots, and convinced of the Santa Ynez Valley's vast potential to produce world-class wines, Tom Beckmen began searching for promising vineyard property in the early '90s. He found what he was looking for on a 40-acre parcel of land with an existing small winery. There he established Beckmen Vineyards. Working together, Tom and Steve began revitalizing the site. Convinced that the vineyard had been planted incorrectly, they painstakingly removed the 16 original acres of vines, and replanted the vineyard with carefully selected varietals, clones and rootstocks.

 

Committed to building a world-class estate-vineyard program, the Beckmens also purchased a spectacular, unplanted 365-acre Santa Ynez Valley ranch in 1996. Naming it Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Tom and Steve began a meticulous planting process designed to maintain the natural diversity of the site. With an ideal climate and rare limestone subsoils similar to those found in Cote Rotie and Chateauneuf du Pape, the vineyard has proven perfect for producing a range of stunning Rhone varietals, especially Syrah and Grenache.

Under the care and guidance of Tom and Steve, Purisima Mountain Vineyard has earned acclaim as one of California's great Rhone-varietal vineyards. Adding to its reputation as one of the most meticulously cultivated winegrowing sites in all of Santa Barbara County, the vineyard has been farmed 100 percent biodynamically since 2006. Reflecting a passion for quality and a belief in the natural character of the land, the adoption of biodynamic farming practices has only reinforced Steve's vineyard-focused style of winemaking. Believing that the wine in the bottle begins in the soil, Steve and the winemaking team craft wines that capture the unique terroir of Purisima Mountain.

 

Beckmen Vineyards produces a full line of exceptional estate-grown Rhone varietals including Syrah, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Rose, Marsanne, and the Cuvee Le Bec blend. It also produces small quantities of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Hailed for the excellence of its portfolio, Beckmen Vineyards was named Food & Wine's "Most Promising Winery" in the magazine's 2000 American Wine Awards. Since then, Beckmen Vineyards has lived up to that promise. In 2007, it was selected as one of the "Top 100 Wineries" in the world by Wine & Spirits magazine.

Waterleaf Food and Wine Festival in Glen Ellyn Gears Up for Sept. 14

The Waterleaf Food and Wine Festival presented by the Daily Herald features 100-plus uncommon wines for this second annual event on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Watch a video about this event.

Scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. in the patio and gardens areas adjacent to Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn, the festival will feature wines specifically selected by the small, family-owned distributor Heritage Wine Company.

"Attendees will discover unique wines from around the world they would probably not otherwise have the chance to sample," said Jean Pierre Leroux, General Manager of Waterleaf Restaurant. "Waterleaf is all about delicious food and great wine, and our festival is the perfect showcase to share our passion with our guests."

Guests will enjoy a wide range of food stations presented by Waterleaf Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian. College of DuPage Culinary students will provide pastries and specialty pizzas to round out the menu.Live jazz will be provided by the Shawn Maxwell Trio and Steve Ramsdell.

With a focus on smaller wineries from around the world,  guests will experience  unusual labels they may not find in area stores or restaurants. "This event will feature many wines that consumers haven't had a chance to sample. Our Festival is an opportunity to expose guest to, many varietals, blends and, regions they may not yet have explored, and a restaurant they may not yet have visited.

From the boutique wines to the culinary samplings, participants, will discover what

distinguishes Waterleaf from other restaurants in the DuPage area.

"This beautiful stage has been created for us to perform," said Leroux. "Come discover Waterleaf and you'll be delighted with the personal hospitality and focused cuisine that differentiates our restaurant from the crowd."

All wine selections from the Food & Wine Festival will be available for purchase for a limited time at Cabernet & Company in Glen Ellyn.

The Waterleaf Food and Wine Festival presented by the Daily Herald is for patrons 21 and older. Admission is $35 per person in advance (online fees apply) and $40 at the door. A $25 designated driver admission is also available. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to http://www.eventbee.com/v/waterleaffoodandwine2013.