Cool Nights, Warm Jazz at Guanajuato Tonight & Feb. 25

Are your evenings feeling a little too chilly this winter? Guanajuato Contemporary Mexican and Tequila Bar (73 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, IL 60022; 847-242-0501) has the perfect solution to warm you up on Saturday nights. This February, they are not only the place to go for delicious Mexican food on the North Shore, but they are also presenting a Cool Nights, Warm Jazz series on Saturday nights in February to keep away the chill.

February 18, Dan Ferris and Martinis & Sinatras will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. The jazz quartet expertly performs the jazz standards of the “Sinatra era,” including standards from the American Songbook. Let them transport you back in time as you enjoy their music.

February 25, the Abigail Riccards Trio will perform from 8 to 11 p.m. Abigail Riccards is a celebrated jazz vocalist who regularly performs in jazz venues in New York and Chicago. Her three albums have garnered a lot of praise, and she teaches regularly throughout the country. For more information on Abigail Riccards, visit www.abigailriccards.com.

Winter doesn’t have to give you the blues. With their delicious food and hot jazz, Guanajuato will give you the warm jolt you need to get through until spring.

February: National Hot Breakfast Month

Did you know February is National Hot Breakfast Month? What a better way to celebrate than by indulging in the new hot breakfast at Everest Burger?

Everest Burger, a better burger restaurant in Glencoe, recently started offering a hot breakfast as part of its efforts to make positive changes in 2012. Like everything else at the restaurant, Everest Burger’s breakfast has all organic ingredients and is made on-site. The breakfast menu offers something for unique dietary needs from vegetarian to vegan to gluten-free.

The hot breakfast offerings at Everest Burger include the Breakfast Burrito ($7.95): warm, flour tortilla filled with beef chorizo, black beans, scrambled eggs and cotija cheese; the Everest Waffle ($8.95): a home-made Belgian waffle with choice of strawberries, bananas or blueberries; Blueberry Pancakes ($9.9): three fluffy buttermilk or gluten-free buckwheat pancakes cooked with fresh blueberries; Everest Pancakes ($10.95): three fluffy buttermilk or gluten-free buckwheat pancakes cooked with shredded carrots, Granny Smith apples and raisins, and served with a side of plain yogurt; and a variety of omelets, all starting at $10.95.

Everest Burger also serves delicious gourmet coffee and has WiFi available, making it a great place to work away from home or the office.  Take the time to get up a little earlier this month and try out some of the great hot breakfast offerings from Everest Burger.

Guanajuato Celebrates National Ice Cream Month

Have you been celebrating National Ice Cream Month this July? What better time to celebrate this delicious holiday than during one of the hottest months of the year! Can you believe this weather? Leading the celebration is Glencoe favorite, Guanajuato Contemporary Mexican
Restaurant & Tequila Bar (73 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill. 847-242-0501).

The restaurant’s namesake pays homage to its owner and chef Margarita Challenger’s hometown of Dolores Hidalgo, known for its unique ice cream flavors sold on every corner. The city’s central plaza is packed with vendors competing to win tourists’ attention with their ice cream. This authentic Mexican restaurant offers a plethora of unique flavors perfect for those long hot summer days. Escape the heat by treating yourself to two scoops of any flavor for $2.75 at Guanajuato 11 a.m. -10 p.m. daily.

Even the most persnickety ice cream connoisseurs won’t be able to resist these truly original flavors: Avocado, Cajeta (Mexican-style caramel), Cheese, Corn, Mole (Mexican-style chocolate), Pecan, Rum and Tequila. For those ice cream lovers who won’t stray from the classics, don’t worry—Guanajuato serves up Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry. There’s something for everyone at Guanajuato!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Guanajuato in Glencoe, May 5

Cinco de Mayo has arrived at Guanajuato (Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill.; 847-242-0909)! Celebrate this one-of-a-kind fiesta with authentic cuisine and festive specials!

For many Chicagoans, Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to enjoy special renditions of traditional Mexican dishes. Chef/Owner Margarita Challenger, born and raised in the state of Guanajuato, is celebrating her heritage by featuring a number of Cinco de Mayo specials including a Tropical Guacamole Basket, a wonderful mix of avocado, jicama, radishes, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro and red onions, served on a flour tortilla basket with flour tortilla chips; and from the Mexican countryside of Puebla, Bistek Ranchero, a delicious steak stew cooked slowly in a tomato sauce with garlic, onions and potatoes, served with drunken beans and Mexican rice.

Mexican celebrations wouldn’t be complete without tequila and Guanajuato offers guests a selection of more than 40 tequilas including blanco, reposado, añejo and some extra special selections. Most of the tequilas are priced at $7-$9 per shot, but the best tequilas, which can be compared in quality to fine aged cognac, are priced from $15.50 to $71. These special tequilas are served in a snifter to bring out the best of the magnificent bouquet and can be savored by the shot or as an ingredient in a creative selection of specialty cocktails and margaritas.

Honoring their love of tequila, Guanajuato offers patrons a number of cocktails and margaritas including a Tamarind Margarita, a unique sweet and sour flavor with a hint of chili pepper spice, and their infamous Acai Margarita, made from acai, fresh lime juice, pomegranate juice, tequila, simple syrup and Citronge.       

So make your own mini maracas, don your widest brimmed  sombrero and cha cha your way to Guanajuato. With chef/owner Margarita Challenger hailing from Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, Guanajuato offers patrons authentic and delicious options for Cinco de Mayo and everyday!

About Guanajuato

Guanajuato is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, Ill. The restaurant and bar is open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Guanajuato at (847) 242-0909 or online at www.myguanajuato.com. 

Spice up your Valentine's Day at Guanajuato

Add some spice to Valentine’s Day this year at Guanajuato (73 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe, Ill.; 847-242-0501. Choose from the every day menu or try a romantic Valentine’s Day special like Butterfly-cut Grilled Chicken Breast on a bed of green pipian (mole). Served with Mexican rice, arugula and cherry tomatoes and garnished with rose petals ($21.95). Pair any dish with a Valentine’s Day margarita, including specialties like the Mango and Blood Orange Margarita with a little paprika for spiciness ($10) or the Acai Pomegranate Margarita ($9).

About Guanajuato
Guanajuato is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, Ill. The restaurant and bar is open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Guanajuato at (847) 242-0501 or online at http://www.myguanajuato.com/. Follow Guanajuato on Facebook at www.facebook.com/myguanajuato or on Twitter at @MyGuanajuato.

Guanajuato's new $5 Menu, weekly specials and more!

Guanajuato, Glencoe’s popular contemporary Mexican restaurant has new weekly specials including a new $5 menu. Don’t forget, this Sunday, Nov. 14 is National Guacamole Day. Ole!

$5 Specials at Guanajuato

Every Sunday, Guanajuato features a special “flavor of the day” of its unique sweet and savory homemade ice cream. Flavors include Corn, Mole, Rum, Avocado, Chocolate and more.

On Mondays, get a $5 three-taco dinner with Chicken and Ground Beef. On Tuesdays, a house margarita is just $5. Each Wednesday, a different glass of wine is featured for $5 (restaurant’s choice). On Thursdays, Guanajuato’s “Drink of Month” is $5. November’s cocktail of the month is a special Pumpkin Spice Martini.

Weekly Dinner Specials
Guanajuato’s dinner specials have become so popular that some have become regular menu items like the Carne Campesina, a traditional carne asada steak covered with roasted poblano peppers, mushrooms, grilled onions and topped with melted cheese. This dish is also served with rice and beans for $18.95.

This week’s specials include the Margarita Mango Salad (pictured right), fresh Romaine lettuce and arugula, dried mangos, cherry tomatoes, cabbage, roasted corn and cotija cheese tossed with Balsamic vinegar ($8.95); Grilled Lambchops, marinated with rosemary, red wine and garlic Guajillo sauce, served on mashed potatoes with broccoli and steamed carrots, and Mexican rice garnished with sour cream ($26.50); and Huachinango Vallarta, whole red snapper lightly fried with a garlic citrus sauce, garnished with an orange and served with salad and rice ($24.95).

National Guacamole Day
Celebrate National Guacamole Day this Sunday, November 14 with fresh, homemade guacamole from Guanajuato! Guanajuato’s Guacamole is prepared with fresh avocados, cilantro, tomatoes and peppers ($6.50), plus add jicama and cucumber for $2. Served with homemade tortilla chips.

Guanajuato is located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, IL. The restaurant serves contemporary Mexican cuisine for lunch and dinner. For more information, including a complete menu, visit http://www.myguanajuato.com/.  

Lunch and Dinner Specials at Guanajuato in Glencoe

Guanajuato, Glencoe’s popular contemporary Mexican restaurant has two special dishes available:

The lunch special is three Grilled Quesadillas, filled with mushrooms, onions, and jalapenos, topped with pico de gallo, cotija cheese and sour cream. The quesadillas are lightly fried and served with a side of rice and beans for $12.95.

At dinner, Guanajuato offers Carne Campesina, a traditional carne asada steak covered with roasted poblano peppers, mushrooms, grilled onions and topped with melted cheese. This very popular dish is also served with rice and beans for $18.95.

Guanajuato is located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, IL. For more information, including a complete menu, visit http://www.myguanajuato.com/.

Transport to Mexico with weekly specials and live music at Guanajuato in Glencoe

Enjoy the upbeat sounds of a live trio band while dining on authentic Mexican cuisine and escape to Mexico at Guanajuato, a new contemporary Mexican restaurant in Chicago’s North Shore. Guanajuato offers weekly dinner specials, plus live music 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday.

Guanajuato, named for the beautiful state in the central highlands of Mexico where executive chef/owner Margarita Challenger was born, offers rotating lunch and dinner specials every week. All August long enjoy Queso Fundido con Mariscos, melted mozzarella cheese with grilled shrimp, scallops and tilapia seasoned with a pinch of jalapeño peppers, and served with Guanajuato’s salsa and flour tortillas ($14.95). For an entrée, try the Enchiladas Pacifico, three mixed seafood enchiladas (grilled shrimp tilapia and scallops) lightly sautéed in red guajillo San Miguel salsa, served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, Cotija cheese and sour cream ($18.95). Specials are offered for lunch and dinner daily in addition to Guanajuato’s regular menu.

Transport to Mexico with authentic Mexican cuisine from executive chef Margarita Challenger and the upbeat, romantic sounds of the Trio of Two from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at Guanajuato in Glencoe. Celebrate the weekend with a housemade margarita with one of Guanajuato’s 40 different varieties of tequila.

About Guanajuato

Guanajuato is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, Ill. The restaurant and bar is open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Guanajuato at (847) 242-0909 or online at http://www.myguanajuato.com/.

At Guanajuato, tequila shines as the star of the show

Guanajuato’s appeal lies not only in its passion for authentic cuisine and beautiful décor, but also in its creative, comprehensive approach to tequila. More than 40 tequilas are included in the bar menu—tequila aficionados have their choice of savoring it by the shot or as an ingredient in a creative selection of specialty cocktails and margaritas.

To build an outstanding tequila program, owner Mark and chef/owner Margarita Challenger worked with wine and spirits consultant and certified sommelier Michael Bottigliero, who is also known for his popular blog, www.windycitywineguy.com.

“We wanted to offer a wide selection of tequilas that are clearly not run of the mill,” said Bottigliero. “These are best rated tequilas chosen to showcase the breadth and depth of the tequila experience. The list features tequilas that are not typically found in restaurants and nightclubs. Some, like the Casa Noble Single Barrel Extra Anejo, are organically produced as well.”

Guests at Guanajuato can choose from blanco, reposado, añejo and some extra special selections. Most of the tequilas are priced at $7-$9 per shot, but the best tequilas, which can be compared in quality to fine aged cognac, are priced from $15.50 to $71. These special tequilas are served in a snifter to bring out the best of the magnificent bouquet. The Patron Gran Burdeo Anejo, at $71, is an ultra-premium dark tequila which is triple distilled, velvety smooth and aged for at least 12 months in American or French oak barrels, distilled again, and racked in hand-selected Bordeaux barrels, adding the flavors of vanilla, raisons and dried fruit which are found in the greatest Bordeaux wines.

Guanajuato also offers a tequila flight program: three different tequilas served with salt and lime and garnished with a grilled scallop. Margarita lovers need not fear—there are five flavors of margaritas which can be ordered on the rocks, straight up or frozen. There is also an expansive specialty cocktail list featuring all natural ingredients.

The wine program also features selections that are not typically found elsewhere. They were chosen because they pair well with Guanajuato’s contemporary Mexican cuisine.

Tequila explained
It is a colorless or pale straw-colored distilled spirit made by fermenting and distilling the sweet sap of the agave plant. Tequila is made in and around the small town of Tequila, in the highlands northwest of Guadalajara, which is in the western Mexican state of Jalisco. The blue agave thrives in the red volcanic soil of these areas, and more than 300 million agave plants are harvested there each year.

According to the Food Lovers Companion, in order to be classified as tequila, a distilled spirit must be produced from blue agave plants grown in a precisely delineated area in the five Mexican states of Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan, Mayarit and Tamaulipas. Tequilas labeled "100% Blue Agave" are considered the best. Mexican law states that tequila must be made with at least 51 percent blue agave; the remaining 49 percent is most commonly sugarcane, although other raw products may be used.

Tequila can be produced with an alcohol content that ranges from 35% to 55% (70-110 proof), but most is made within a range of (76–80 proof). Most bottled tequilas are 80 proof, and many distillers will distill to 100 proof and then dilute it with water to reduce its harshness. Some of the most well respected brands distill the alcohol to 80 proof without using additional water as a diluter. Some of the aged versions are bottled at higher alcohol levels.

There are four categories of tequila: blanco, joven abocado, reposado and añejo. Tequila blanco (also known as white, silver or plata) is bottled soon after distillation. Its smooth, fresh flavor has an herbaceous, peppery quality. Tequila joven abocado (also called gold) is a tequila blanco with flavoring and coloring added; it doesn't have to be aged. Tequila reposado may also contain added flavoring and coloring and must be aged at least two months but can be aged for up to a year. The wood aging (usually in oak) endows reposados with hints of vanilla and spice and produces character more mellow than that of tequila blanco. Some reposados also use the word "gold" on their label, which gives the impression that golds have been aged, although there's no such legal requirement. Tequila añejo is aged for at least one year (and often two to three years). The smooth, elegant and complex flavor of the best añejos is often compared to that of fine cognacs.

Tequila continues to grow in popularity in the United States. While tequila is the eighth largest spirits category in the U.S. with approximately 9.1 million nine-liter cases, representing less than 6 percent of the total distilled spirits market, it’s the fastest growing segment. Tequila's growth has outpaced most other major spirit categories over the last decade and some analysts see no immediate end to its continued growth.

Tequila usage is likely to continue its strong growth over the long term, due to the influence that the growing Mexican population has on U.S. culture, including food and beverage.

The margarita cocktail continues, by far, to be the most popular way tequila is served. However with the advent of mixology as a serious culinary discipline, tequila is finding its way into a deeper and broader range of beverages and cocktails.

About Guanajuato
Guanajuato is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week. The bar is open Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight; and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. For more information, contact Guanajuato at (847) 242-0909 or online at www.myguanajuato.com.

Guanajuato brings authentic Contemporary Mexican Cuisine to Chicago’s North Shore

Guanajuato (pronounced “juan-a-wotto”), is a new contemporary Mexican restaurant, (73 Green Bay Rd., Glencoe; 847-242-0909) that opened Wednesday, June 23. Owned by Mark and Margarita Challenger, Guanajuato is named for the beautiful state in the central highlands of Mexico where Margarita was born and raised.

Margarita is a professionally trained chef, having earned her culinary degree at Washburne Culinary Institute. She also operated a successful catering business, Culinary Treasures, with chef Miguel Coronel, and Mixteco Grill owner and former Topolobampo chef, Rauel Arreola. Margarita and Mark purchased Wholey Guacamole Mexican Grill in Glencoe to years ago from its previous owners; Margarita completely changed the menu, featuring her own contemporary American creations.

“Wholey Guacamole has given me the opportunity to bring our passion for Mexican cuisine to the North Shore, and our customers have been delighted,” says Margarita. “Mark and I knew that Wholey Guacamole would be just a stepping stone.”

When a larger space became available, the couple jumped at the chance to build the type of restaurant they’ve always wanted.

“Guanajuato is a happy place to eat and drink,” says Margarita. “The menu not only features many of our customers’ favorites from Wholey Guacamole, but also presents a quite expanded menu, with our contemporary take on authentic family recipes.”

Margarita serves as Guanajuato’s executive chef, and is assisted by Jovanny Diaz, the chef de cuisine, who has earned his culinary stripes through on-the-job training at several restaurants, including Wholey Guacamole.

The restaurant seats 56 in the main dining room with an additional 25 seats at the bar, which boasts an expansive wine list and 27 tequilas. The adobe yellow walls give the effect of a true, Mexican home and are highlighted by colorful Talavera pottery wall planters that were imported directly from Dolores Hidalgo, Margarita’s home town. Talavera pottery tile accents can also be found as inserts on the dining tables and in the bar counter top. A brick wall with traditional archways has been constructed to separate the dining room from the bar area. The oak wood on the custom-built bar and tables adds a comfortable sophistication to the space.

Guanajuato’s Contemporary Mexican Cuisine
Guanajuato’s Aperitivos y Sopas (appetizers and soups) include selections like Tostadas de Ceviche, two crispy open-faced tortillas topped with a savory ceviche marinated in lime juice and mixed with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro and a pinch of jalapeno served with avocado; Salsalito Tamales, chicken, pork or sweet corn tamales served with two house-made sauces, a creamy roasted poblano salsa and a tangy red guajillo salsa; and Tortilla Soup, traditional Mexican soup garnished with avocado, cheese and tortilla strips.

For Ensaladas (salads), Guanajuato offers a large selection including the Vallarta Salad, mixed greens, fresh strawberries, diced green apples and walnuts, sprinkled with a light balsamic vinaigrette dressing, served in half a pineapple; San Miguel Chop Salad, crispy Romaine lettuce, tomato, cilantro, radishes, cucumber, Kalamata olives and crumbed bleu cheese, and Jicama Salad, mixed greens, cucumbers, radishes and pomegranate served with a light lemon dressing.

Guanajuato’s entrée selections include a number of seafood, beef and poultry dishes. Del Mar features include Michoacan Grilled Avocado and Shrimp, a dish from Uruapan, home of Mexico’s avocado orchards: a lightly grilled avocado filled with fresh shrimp cocktail, mixing the flavors of land and sea, served with vegetables and Mexican rice; Margarita Salmon, a fresh salmon filet grilled with Guanajuato’s house marinade, served on a bed of homemade black beans, sautéed vegetables, and garnished with cucumber, radishes and lime sauce, and Blackened Tilapia Fajitas, a dish from Tequila Jalisco: sizzling hot blackened tilapia accompanied by tequila-marinated vegetables, served with black beans, guacamole and Margarita’s salsa.

The Carnes dishes include tasty selections such as El Molcajete, a dish from the Mexican countryside: grilled cactus and onions, black beans, steak and salsa slowly simmered together and garnished with cilantro, radishes and Cotija cheese; Carne Asada, a tender skirt steak grilled to perfection and served with rice and beans, garnished with avocado and fried onions; Barbacoa Taco Dinner, three tortillas filled with slowly cooked, pulled goat meat, garnished with onions and cilantro, served with rice and beans, and Grilled Pork Chops, two perfectly grilled pork chops lightly covered with a mole poblano sauce, served with Mexican rice and grilled tropical fruit.

Traditional dinner specialties include Cenas Mexicanas selections like the Grilled Salmon or Tilapia Burrito, a fresh grilled salmon or tilapia burrito richly made with black beans, chipotle mayonnaise, Romaine lettuce and Cotija cheese; Bonita Chimichanga, burrito with a choice of meat or vegetarian, grilled golden brown with red and green salsa served on a bed of black beans with rice and vegetables, and Esperanza’s Chile Relleno, a classic soufflé-battered Poblano pepper stuffed with picadillo (ground beef) or cheese and covered in Caldillo de jitomate, served on a bed of black beans and crumbed Cotija cheese.

Guanajuato also offers a number of vegetarian dishes, Platos de Vegetarianos. Selections include Spinach, Mushroom or Veggie Quesadillas, three flour tortillas filled with cheese and either fresh spinach, mushrooms or a delicious blend of sautéed vegetables; and Tostada del Campo, two crispy, open-faced corn tortillas topped with a pinto bean spread, rice, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream with white rice and salad greens on the side.

Desserts, Postres, at Guanajuato include Flamed Bananas, warm caramelized plantains served with vanilla ice cream; Sopapillas, sugar cinnamon crisps served with fresh strawberries; and Guanajuato’s Homemade Ice Cream, sweet and savory flavors like vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pecan, cheese, avocado, mole, rum, tequila and cajeta. These unique flavors are famous on the streets of Dolores Hidalgo, Margarita’s home town in Guanajuato.

Guanajuato is open daily for lunch and dinner. Lunch ranges from $3-$15 per person, and dinner ranges from $8-$20 per person.

About Guanajuato
Guanajuato is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located at 73 Green Bay Rd. in Glencoe, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days per week. The bar is open Monday-Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 4 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, noon to midnight; and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Guanajuato at (847) 242-0909 or online at www.myguanajuato.com.

Newly Renovated Max's on the Green opens on Chicago's North Shore

There's a little known hidden restaurant gem nestled on the grounds of the Glencoe Golf Club at 621 Westley Road 847-835-0250: Max’s on the Green. Last year, Catering by Max's, the well-established company owned by Larry and Randee Estes, who also own and operate Chicago's popular Max's Italian Beef, took over the concession and private dining operation, upping the food offering to include their famous Italian beef sandwich combos and a variety of more upscale fare. As of June 15, what used to be typical golf course food concession with hot dogs, burgers and beer is now a casual full-service restaurant that pleases golfers and non-golfers alike.

Max’s on the Green, which seats 75 people, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The historic, 75-year-old facility has been totally renovated. "Max's on the Green is a great spot for individuals, families and business or group dining. The screened in patio overlooking the golf course is a spectacular respite. In fact, the whole experience is relaxing: the restaurant is tucked away in a residential tree-lined neighborhood so it’s quiet and peaceful. We aren't difficult to find but if you didn't know that we were here, and that we are open to the public, we could easily be missed," said Estes.

Chef Ed Baboorian, who brought his culinary talents to Max’s food operations more than 16 years ago, has created a menu that offers a family-friendly dining experience for all to enjoy.

Breakfast Selections
Start your day with a satisfying breakfast at Max’s on the Green. Specialties include French Toast dipped in vanilla royal and served with maple syrup ($4.75); Omelets with a choice of veggie, meat or cheese with toast ($6.50); Lox Platter, a fresh bagel, cream cheese, 3 ounces of sliced lox, red onion and cucumber slices ($7.50); and the Egg Platter, eggs any way, toast and choice of bacon or sausage ($6.50).

Lunch Selections
Guests can enjoy a lunch salad or sandwich in the dining room or screened outdoor patio including Max’s Italian Beef Sandwich, Max’s famous thinly sliced roast beef in Italian gravy served with hot and sweet peppers on French bread ($6.59); Tuna Salad, simple and delicious made with tuna, hard boiled eggs, onions, celery and mayonnaise served on whole grain bread with lettuce and tomato ($5.75); or the Trail Mix Salad with Romaine lettuce, dried fruits, nuts, bleu cheese and raspberry vinaigrette ($6.50).

New lunch selections include Light Pita Wraps like the Turkey, Apple, Cheddar, a warm, fresh pocket pita filled with sliced turkey, crisp apple and sharp cheddar cheese ($6.75); and Chicken Club, grilled chicken, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato and ranch dressing rolled in a fresh pita ($6.75).

Dinner Selections
Appetizer selections include Shrimp in red pepper sauce ($5.50); Crab Cakes ($7.50); Chicken & vegetable pot stickers ($4.95); or Flat Bread Pizza ($5.95).

Max’s on the Green has delicious burgers like the Greg Norman Kobe Burger, the Greg “Shark” Norman’s 8-ounce beef burger grilled to perfection and served on a pretzel bun with lettuce and tomato, complimented with a choice of tobacco onion strings or crispy fries ($13.95). Add cheddar, American, bleu or Swiss cheese for an additional charge.

Entrées include Salmon Filet, pan seared with Chef’s special spice rub ($15.95); Tilapia, dredged in corn flour and lightly fried to golden brown ($13.95); 8-ounce Skirt Steak, seasoned and grilled, finished with compound butter ($16.95); or Ravioli, delicate pasta squares filled with spinach served with marinara sauce, ($12.95), or filled with lobster and served with a brown butter sauce ($16.95). All entrées are served with a starch and vegetables that change daily based on market fresh availability and Chef Ed’s preference. Entrées can be served with a choice of garden or Caesar salad for an additional charge.

Dessert Selections
Complete your meal with a treat for your sweet tooth. Indulge in a slice of Eli’s Cheese Cake ($3.50); Grandma Ruth’s Homemade Chocolate Chip Mondel Bread ($4.95); or Fresh Fruit ($3.50).

About Glencoe Golf Club
The Glencoe Golf Club was established in 1921 by a group of Glencoe residents in search of an alternative to private country club membership. Since its inception as one of the first public golf courses, the Glencoe Golf Club has grown to become one of the finest public golf facilities on the North Shore and is now open and ready to take a tee time reservations. Book a tee time online eight days in advance via the reservation system, in person at the golf shop seven days in advance, or call the golf shop at (847) 835-0250 to make reservations six days in advance. For more information, please visit www.glencoegolfclub.com.

About Max’s on the Green
Max’s on the Green is located 621 Westley Rd., Glencoe, Ill. and open for spring and summer, seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. through October 31. Reservations are not required, but are recommended for large parties and can be made at (847) 835-0250. For more information, please visit www.cateringbymaxs.com.