Chicago French Market vendor Delightful Pastries is offering a
special Easter menu for your holiday gatherings. Choose from a selection of sweet and savory
dishes including Lamb Cakes with buttercream or dusted with powder sugar, Bunny Rabbits,
Cupcake baskets, Mocha Chocolate Bundt Cake, Rum and Raisin Yeast Babka,
Italian Ricotta Cheesecake, Rhubarb Strawberry pie, Lamb & Spinach Pie,
Mushroom, Onion, Leek and Swiss cheese Quiche, Asparagus, Ham & Swiss
Cheese Quiche and Salmon en Croute. Call ahead for all orders! All
orders must be placed by April 2, 2012.
For brunch, Elate also
offers unique drinks from the bar like the Cranberry-Pear Bellini ($9.00) or a
variety of signature coffee drinks in a footed mug. For an additional $20.00, Elate
also will provide bottomless mimosas with the purchase of an entrée.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
(25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611; 312-329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave.,
Lincolnshire, IL 60069; 847-793-0333) has special brunch hours and specials for
Easter, April 8, Mother’s Day, May 13, and Father’s Day, June 17. Fleming’s will serve brunch from 11:30
a.m. to 3 p.m., and feature three delicious courses for only $34.95 and $12.95
for children’s brunch excluding tax and gratuity. For Easter, Fleming’s also
offers their Blood Orange Fizz Cocktail, a delightful mix of Solerno Blood
Orange Liqueur, Stoli Vodka, fresh lemon juice and a splash of club soda for
$6.95. To make reservations for your favorite spring brunch holiday, call your
preferred Fleming’s location or make reservations online at www.flemingssteakhouse.com.
Several Francesca’s restaurants also have
recently introduced brunch menus. Brunch
menu is served 10 am - 3pm.
Mia Francesca (3311 N.
Clark St., Chicago, IL 60657; 773-281-3310), the flagship restaurant of the
Francesca’s restaurant group, features a brunch menu including Italian
breakfast favorites like Baked Uovo Florentina, soft baked
egg, fontina cheese and creamed spinach on ciabatta toast and white truffle oil
($9.99) or Frittata al Salsiccie, a fresh sage omelette with parmigiano
regiano ($9.99). For those with a sweet tooth, Mia Francesca also offers delicious Pancakes al Ricotta,
mocha ricotta pancakes with cinnamon whipped cream drizzled with honey ($8.99)
or French
Toast and Jam, French toast with vanilla bean butter, Texas toast, red
wine grape jam, mascarpone and almonds ($8.99). Diners also have the option to
build their own omelette for $12.99. Mia Francesca also has superb brunch
cocktails like the Good Morning Sunrise with apricot nectar, the Sea
Breeze Mimosa with cranberry and pink grapefruit or the Zing
Zang Bloody Mary, each for $5.00.
Francesca’s Bryn Mawr (1039 W.
Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL 60660; 773-506-9261) is now serving brunch this
month. Their brunch menu also features many of the same Italian classics, like
the $5.00 Mimosa, with a few items unique to Francesca’s Bryn Mawr. Most notably Sweet Pancakes (blueberry
and ricotta pancakes with blueberry-lemon compote) and Savory Pancakes (polenta
and bacon on sweet corn pancakes with maple butter), each for $9.00.
Francesca’s Forno (1576 N.
Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622; 773-770-0184) is offering their unique take
on brunch as well. Francesca’s Forno
offers impressive brunch cocktails like the Forno Bloody Mary (vodka,
spicy tomato juice and a shot of beer), the St. Germaine Cocktail
(St. Germain and Prosecco) and the Salty Dog, made with vodka, fresh
squeezed grapefruit juice and served in a glass with a salted rim, each for
$6.00. The food options at Francesca’s
Forno during brunch hours are just as delicious and impressive. From simple
Frutta
e Granola, Milk & Honey Café granola with vanilla yogurt and fresh
berries ($7.00), to decadent Bourbon-Soaked French Toast, challah
with bourbon vanilla bean batter, maple crème fraiche and candied pecans
($9.00), or a classic Breakfast Monte Cristo, made with an
English muffin, fontina, crispy pancetta and a fried egg with spicy tomato jam
and hash browns ($10.00), there is an option for every palate at Francesca’s Forno for brunch.
Francesca’s Tavola (208 S.
Arlington Heights Road, Chicago, IL 847-394-3950) is offering a special Easter
Bunny Brunch Menu for families to come and enjoy along with a visit from the
Easter Bunny! Kids will enjoy their
choice of Buttermilk or Chocolate Pancakes or French Toast, served
with a piece of sausage or bacon, or the Egg Breakfast, served with a piece
of toast and a piece of sausage or bacon.
All kid’s meals come with regular milk, chocolate milk or orange
juice. All kid’s meals are $6.95. Adult brunch options include Bistecca
con Vovo, 10 oz. Ribeye, served with two eggs, any style with roasted
potatoes and toast ($16.99), and Panettone,
Italian French toast with mixed berries, sweet mascarpone cheese and a drizzle
of maple syrup, served with a choice of bacon or sausage ($10.99).
For more Francesca's brunch locations go to www.miafrancesca's.com.
Maxwell’s at the Club (200 N. Kingsbury
St., Chicago, IL 60610; 312-527-5800) has an Easter brunch perfect for entertaining
family, friends and guests available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8. Brunch
at Maxwell’s is $45.00 for adults
and $15.00 for children 10 and under. As a special treat for the family, Easter
Bunny will make a special appearance from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Maxwell’s Easter brunch has
something for everyone. For those who prefer a sweet Sunday brunch, the Bananas
Foster French Toast, fluffy Waffles from the waffle bar or Sour
Cream Pancakes are delicious sweet brunch treats. For those who say
brunch is not complete without eggs, Maxwell’s also offer an Omelette
Bar, Eggs Benedict or Eggs Florentine. The
health-conscious in your brunch group will appreciate Maxwell’s wide variety of
Seasonal
Fresh Fruit and Granola and Yogurt. Maxwell’s also
features an impressive Roast Beef Prime Rib Carving Station
for brunch, as well as Shrimp Cocktail and Chilled
Roasted and Poached Salmon. Go here for a complete Easter brunch menu.
No matter what taste buds enjoy, they are sure to find something to
enjoy at Maxwell’s. For
reservations, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or schedule at Maxwell’s
website, using the Book a Table feature on the left.
In the suburbs, your
best bet for brunch is Prairie Grass
Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433), with
Chef Sarah Stegner and Chef George Bumbaris cooking for you!
Prairie Grass Café’s
Easter brunch menu is a lovely combination of everything we have come to love
about brunch. Every guest starts their meal with their signature “PGC
Benedict” a poached egg with spinach and roasted tomato hollandaise.
They are then able to take advantage of Prairie Grass’s amazing brunch buffet,
which includes a made to order omelet station, hot waffles, Prairie Grass’s signature Moussaka
(layers of eggplant, potato and braised lamb topped with Bechamel sauce), a
variety of salads and fresh baked goods from French baguettes to croissants
and Danishes,
among other choices. To end their meal, diners will also have the opportunity
to partake in a dessert buffet, including Prairie Grass’s famous Mom’s
Homemade Banana Cream Pie, Cherry Crumble, Double Chocolate Cupcakes, a
crepe
station and a variety of fresh fruit. The variety of brunch options at
Prairie Grass Cafe is sure to please every guest.
Prairie Grass’s Easter brunch hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 8. Brunch is $42 for adults and $15 for children 10 and under.
Westfield Old Orchard (Skokie Blvd & Old Orchard Center,
847-673-6800) is providing Easter fun for North Shore and surrounding area
families. April 7 marks Westfield Old Orchard’s annual Easter Egg Hunt! You won’t want to miss this opportunity. Kids will hunt for the Golden Eggs filled
with prizes from Westfield retailers.
Participating kids can also enjoy a day of face painting and take home a
piece of balloon art. New York Life will
be partnering with Westfield by providing free Child ID’s (name, picture and
finger print) for parents to take home.
Registration for this free Easter event starts 10:30 am April 7 and is
open to the first 150 families who arrive. Kids must be between the ages of 2-5
years old to participate. The festivities will commence 11:30 am in the Serpent
Play area. For more information, contact
the Westfield Old Orchard Concierge at 847-673-6800.
