Three Courses for $20 at Glen Prairie All Month Long

Throughout the entire month of November, enjoy a seasonal prix fixe menu for just $20 at Glen Prairie, available daily after 5 p.m. The three-course meal honors November’s distinction as National Roasting Month and National Pomegranate Month.

Begin with an appetizer, Farmers Salad, baby greens, green onions, fresh tomatoes, cucumber, shaved winter vegetables and Champagne-cider vinaigrette. For the entrée, choose either Grilled Pork Tenderloin, caramelized fig and port sauce, Minnesota wild rice and baby carrots, or for National Roasting Month, Maple Roasted Half Chicken, whipped sweet potatoes and green beans. Indulge in Champagne Pomegranate Sorbet for dessert to celebrate National Pomegranate Month.

Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family at Glen Prairie, which offers a $25 three course prix fixe menu for the holiday. For the first course, choose between either Butternut Squash and Michigan Apple Bisque, or Shaved Fennel and Baby Greens Salad, Stickney Hill Farms goat cheese, Champagne-cider vinaigrette and toasted pine nuts. The entrée features Grilled Free Range Turkey Tenderloin, topped with roasted dark meat served with cornbread stuffing, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes and cranberry-orange relish. Indulge in Pumpkin Cheesecake with caramel sauce for dessert.

Private Events
Host a holiday party or private event in the warm ambience of Glen Prairie’s private event space, with seating for up to 40, for an intimate gathering. Glen Prairie’s private dining event menu highlights locally sourced, seasonal fare, served banquet style for event. Contact restaurant manager Mark Imburgia to set up an event at (630) 613-1250.

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Three Courses for $20 at Glen Prairie this Weekend

Join Glen Prairie (1250 Roosevelt Rd., Glen Ellyn; 630-613-1250) this weekend for three course dinners that save you money, and support local farmers and ranchers. This special menu is offered April 10-12 in addition to the restaurant's regular seasonal menu, and is available after 5 p.m. only.

For starters, choose between Prairie House Salad, fresh tomatoes, cucumbers and cider vinaigrette, or Soup of the Day, chef Daniel Ovanin's daily made-from-scratch soup. Entree selections include Miller Farms Seared Chicken, whipped potatoes, carrots, green beans and natural jus; Simply Grilled Atlantic Salmon, sweet corn polenta and roasted cherry tomato salad; or Signature Meatloaf, roasted root vegetables, whipped potatoes and Crimini mushroom gravy. Indulge the sweet tooth with Choice of Daily Sorbets, served with fresh berries.

At just $20 per person, this is a dining deal not be missed. For reservations or more information, call (630) 613-1250 or visit http://www.glenprairie.com/.

Birch River Grill Brings Picnic Fare to WGN-TV

It's summer, and that means it's perfect weather for a picnic. John Ayaleanos, executive chef of Birch River Grill (75 W. Algonquin Rd., Arlington Heights; 847-427-4242), demonstrated how to prepare the perfect summer picnic meal today during WGN-TV's Noon News. Chef John's Grilled and Chilled Cajun Shrimp is a perfect light dish for an afternoon meal in the fresh air, and paired with Chef John's corn relish, the dish brings seasonal vegetables into the mix for not only a tasty but healthy picnic.

Chef John, with the help of WGN anchor Micah Materre, showed the versatility of the dish. Served warm off the grill or chilled for a picnic, the Grilled and Chilled Cajun Shrimp is perfect for a midsummer picnic.

In case you missed it, you can view the segment here: http://wgntv.trb.com/news/local/lunchbreak/.

Chef John's shrimp is featured on Birch River Grill's regular menu. For more information on Birch River Grill, visit their web site at http://www.birchrivergrill.com/ or call (847) 427-4242.

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