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

Stop by Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn, Ill.) for farm-fresh weekend specials, crafted by Executive Chef Daniel Ovanin, Featuring fresh produce from Graue Mill in Oak Brook, Ill. and Wolf Farms in Eau Claire, Mich.

Begin with the Glen Prairie Panzanella Salad with bacon fried sourdough, heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, crispy prociutto, baby greens and a balsamic glaze ($8). For an entree try the Pan Seared Sea Scallops, Graue Mill Polenta Cake, melted leeks, sauteed green beans and roasted red pepper coulis ($24); or try the Grilled Center Cut Pork Chop with roasted beet risotto, baby carrots and natural jus ($20).

These specials are in addition to Glen Prairie's regular menu and are only offered after 5 p.m. today, Sept. 18 and tomorrow, Sept. 19. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling Glen Prairie at (630) 613-1250.

Birch River Grill's Tomato Harvest

Join Birch River Grill for farm-fresh specials crafted by executive chef John Ayaleanos, celebrating the ripe, fresh local tomatoes from Harvest Moon Organic Farms on the south fork of the Bad Axe River in Viroqua, Wisc. These tomato specials are offered in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu September 1 – 7.

For appetizer, try Fried Green Tomatoes, organic arugula, green pepper, cucumber relish, chipotle remoulade and fresh salsa for dipping ($8). The salad includes Heirloom Tomato Stack, west central Wisconsin Mindoro bleu cheese, red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil ($10). The main course features Grilled White Marble Farm Pork Chop, Wisconsin white cheddar cheese grits, black brandy wine pico de gallo and green zebra tomato salsa ($24).

Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (847) 427-4242.

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