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.