Chicago's Best Valentine's Celebrations of 2014

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If you're looking for a special way to celebrate Valentine's day, these Chicago area businesses have something to offer every budget. Whether you're looking for an intimate romantic evening, a family celebration, party ideas to celebrate with friends at home and gift ideas, these are our picks for Chicago's best.

Celebrate a Casual Valentine’s Weekend 

And Enjoy a Fun Heart-Shaped Pizza with your Sweetie

at Big Chef Burgers in Schaumburg

Celebrating Valentine’s weekend doesn’t have to break the bank. Big Chef Burgers (1602 E. Algonquin Rd., Schaumburg, 847-221-8539) invites you and your sweetie to enjoy a casual yet romantic evening over a heart-shaped homemade Neapolitan pizza Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15. Families welcome.Thirsty, sure you can share a lovely bottle of Chianti or your favorite bubbly. But if you really want a treat, try a spiked “adult” strawberry gelato milkshake with two straws.

Any of Big Chef’s pizza can be made heart-shaped. The menu features a number of pizzas to suit all tastes including: Pizza Con Buffalo with Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Arugula and cherry tomatoes; Pizza Con Pancetta E Grana with tomato sauce, Pancetta and shaved Parmesan; Pizza Con Prosciutto Cotta E Funghi with tomato sauce, sautéed mushroom, Italian ham, and Mozzarella; Pizza Margarita with tomato sauce, Mozzarella and basil; Pizza Salsiccia E Cipolla with tomato sauce, homemade mild Italian sausage, onion and Mozzarella; Quattro Formaggi with Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Brie, and Fontanilla cheeses; Quattro Stagioni with tomato sauce, Italian ham, artichokes, sautéed mushrooms, and black olives,. and Pizza Vegetariana with tomato sauce, Mozzarella, roasted pepper, grilled eggplant, zucchini, and sautéed spinach. All pizzas are $8 each. 

  

Be Mine. Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend with Catered Da Lobsta Goodies

Celebrating Valentine’s weekend with special friends and family is an annual tradition and serving luscious lobster makes the occasion even that much more tasty. Da Lobsta at Chicago French Market and 12 E. Cedar St. has created The Perfect Party with its catered options. Create your own platter featuring a variety of Da Lobsta rolls (Traditional, Asian, Mexican, Green, Indian, Surf & Turf, and The Skinny), awesome sides (Lobster Mac-N-Cheese, Lobster-Crab Spinach Dip, Coleslaw, Spicy Butter Pickles and Cape Cod Chips) and you’ll win the hearts and palates of all of your lucky friends.

 

Delightful Pastries Treats A Welcome Addition to Your Valentine's Menu

February is the perfect time to celebrate great pastries and Delightful Pastries at the Chicago French Market is your go-to spot for picking up gifts that are sure to please your significant other.  Delightful will custom create a special Valentine’s gift box or you can pick up one that’s been pre-made with customer favorites. Think chocolates, homemade cookies, homemade truffles and fabulous French macarons in any combination. Also special for Valentine’s Day are Delightful Pastries' luscious extra-large hand-dipped in bittersweet dark chocolate strawberries, available for $2.50 each or a baker’s dozen special (13) for $30 (the extra one is complimentary).

Buy your sweetheart a gift box ($30) including gingerbread sugar cookie hearts, raspberry and chocolate Parisian macarons, cookie bag of your choice, and ¼ lb. handmade chocolate bark or ¼ lb. handmade truffles. 

The Delightful Pastries Amazing Gift Box is, simply said, AMAZING. For $50, you get a heart cookie sandwich with chocolate butter cream, black and white cookie – cupcake; a large box of raspberry, passion fruit and chocolate Parisian macarons; a box of rum balls - chocolate pecan turtle; maple cranberry almond granola and two chocolate dipped strawberries.

And perhaps the most romantic (and certainly customer favorites) are their heart-shaped chocolate mousse torte for two ($6.75) made with a chocolate mousse and finished off with ganache made with bittersweet Belgian chocolate, and Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Tart  ($30.00) with sweet buttery tart dough layered with chocolate ganache and covered in fresh raspberries with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Do It Yourself Artisan Valentine’s Day Dinner Courtesy of
Madison & Rayne

Madison & Rayne has a beautiful 3-course artisan dinner planned for your Valentine's Day. Order by Saturday, February 8 and get ready for a special home-made meal, perfect for foodies, that’s prepped by Chef Josh Jones and cooked at home by you. The cost is $28 per person inclusive. The Valentine’s menu will be delivered on Tuesday, February 11. Delivery is complimentary. Visit MadisonandRayne.com for details.

  

The menu includes:

- 1st course:  roasted chestnut soup, pickled shallots, black truffle oil

- 2nd course: ricotta gnudi, braised Amish chicken, Shishito peppers, preserved lemon

- 3rd course:  flourless chocolate cake, fig jam

For those of you not familiar with Madison & Rayne, it’s a new concept in “delivery” where Chef Josh Jones, formerly of Spring restaurant in Chicago, prepares the food and delivers all of the ingredients, complete with a detailed explanation on how to cook the meal. You finish the meal at home. Most meals take between 10-30 minutes from start to finish. All are delicious and costs between $12 to $18 per person.

Madison & Rayne has redefined the cooking experience. It’s like having a personal chef but the chef is you. They make the cooking experience easy. The food is pre-measured, pre-marinated, washed, chopped, sliced, and ingredients are ready for assembly. All you need to do is create a wonderful meal in the comfortable privacy of your own home. 

“Think about having a personal shopper, personal assistant, and personal delivery all rolled into one,” says Melanie Mityas, founder and partner. There’s minimal prep and minimal clean-up time, meaning your valuable time is better spent cooking and enjoying dinner. All ingredients and a detailed recipe card are provided - you just need to have basic kitchen tools, and olive oil and seasoning on hand. Josh sources high-quality meats, vegetables and grains from local farms. Madison and Rayne maintains a strong focus on organic and sustainable products and meals are inspired by seasonal produce.

Valentine’s weekend is the perfect time to try Madison & Rayne, especially if you want to avoid packed, expensive and noisy restaurants. Create your own romantic meal at home and spend a leisurely evening with your loved one.

 

 Best Chicago Valentine’s Day Deal $45

Celebrate a romantic Valentine’s Day at Maxwell’s at the Club

Maxwell’s at the Club (500 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 527-5800 x301) is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special prix fixe menu for only $45 per person that includes choice of petite filet and lobster tail, New York strip steak, Chilean Sea Bass or Veal Medallions. The regular Maxwell’s menu also will be available. The special prix fixe dinner menu is available only on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14.

The prix fixe menu features four courses. Choose from Duck Confit, California Sushi Roll, or Grilled Shrimp Diavolo to start. The second course features choice of Roasted Cauliflower and Black Barley Salad, Baby Red Romaine, or Crab Bisque, followed by the entrées featuring choice of Petite Filet and Lobster Tail, New York Strip Steak, Soy-Ginger Chilean Sea Bass, Pan-Seared Veal Medallion, and finally, dessert, Churros with Cinnamon Ice Cream.

Celebrate an Exquisite Valentine’s Weekend at Oceanique

If you’re looking for an exceptional dining experience this Valentine’s weekend, look no further than Oceanique (505 Main Street, 847-864-3435) in Evanston. Recognized as the best seafood restaurant in the Chicago area and one of the top in the nation, Chef Mark Grosz has prepared a special meal – perfect for couples wishing to enjoy one of the most delicious and memorable meals ever. Valentine's will be celebrated both Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15.

Planning to pop the question? Think about doing it at Oceanique. The dining room is intimate, the atmosphere is sexy and the service is superb. 

The beautiful special Valentine’s menu features five courses with or without a Champagne or wine pairings. The cost is $99 per person without pairings, excluding tax and gratuity. Add an additional $150 per person with Champagne or $69 for the "Intro", $125 for the "Premiere" or $250 for "The Grand wine pairings."

The meal begins with a Chef’s Surprise, followed by your choice of Wild Maine Diver Sea Scallops, Country Pate, Butternut Squash Ravioli, Chilled Maine Basket Island Oysters, Pear Maytag Blue Cheese Salad, or Wild Maine Lobster. The third course is an intermezzo of Passion Fruit Sorbet. Choose from Wild Maine Skate, Organic Arctic Char, Nebraska Prime Filet Mignon, Organic Spanish Turbot, Eggplant Heirloom Carrots and Pea Tips, or Wild Maine Lobster for your entrée. Finish with the dessert from the chef’s pastry selections.

Oceanique serves dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Oceanique at 847-864-3435 or visit the website at www.oceanique.com.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Without Pairing - $99 per person

Add
 Champagne Pairings - $150 per person

Wine Pairings - Intro - $69 per person
Wine Pairings - Premier - $125 per person
Wine Pairings - Grand - $250 per person  

(excluding tax and gratuity)

1er

Chef’s Surprise

2ème

Wild Maine Diver Sea Scallops

Lobster-Soy Broth       Kimchi      Cilantro

Country Pate

Almonds   Parsley-Apple Salad     Blackberry Gelée     Poilâne Toast   

Butternut Squash Ravioli 

Fennel      Prosciutto      Crispy Sage       Walnuts

Chilled Maine Basket Island Oysters (6)

Jalapeño-Red Onion Salsa    Radish      Seaweed       

Pear   Maytag Blue Cheese Salad

Red Watercress      Pecans      Buttermilk       

Wild Maine Lobster   

Bufala Mozzarella     Caviar     Basil     Avocado                 

3ème

Passion Fruit Sorbet

 

Main

 Wild Maine Skate

Fennel     Pea Tips     Green Beans    Porto    

 Organic Arctic Char

       Elote       Butternut Squash       Turmeric     Poblano      

Nebraska Prime Filet Mignon

         Escargot       Purple Potatoes      Chanterelles    Red Onion     

Organic Spanish Turbot

   Fennel      Heirloom Carrots     Purple Potatoes     Lemongrass    

Eggplant   Heirloom Carrots   Pea Tips

Chanterelles        Red Onion        Leek-Basil Broth       

Wild Maine Lobster

          Golden Beets     Pea Tips     Basil Potato     Yuzu-Saffron     

5ème

Chef’s Pastry Selections

   

Mark Grosz

Chef de Cuisine / Entrepreneur

Maine Basket Island Oysters
 

 Wild Maine Lobster 

 Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend at 

Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook

Celebrating Valentine’s weekend (February 14 and 15) with the entire family is always special, and enjoying a great meal with your loved ones makes the day that much better. Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, 847-205-4433) Chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris have prepared delicious Valentine’s Weekend specials, including a complimentary heart-shaped cookie for children. The cookie recipe used is Sarah's grandmother's. The regular menu also will be available.

The Prairie Grass Cafe Valentine’s Weekend specials not on the menu include: “Three Sisters Garden” Farmer Greens with Roasted Squash, Pomegranate, Pumpkin Seeds, “Pleasant Ridge Reserve” Cheese and Herb Vinaigrette, $9.50; Wild Striped Bass with Olive Oil Poached Winter Vegetables – Splashed with Aged Balsamic, $34; “Creekstone” All-Natural NY Strip with Sweet Potato & Bacon Gratin, Ragout of Mushrooms, $39, and Thin Apple Tarts with Crème Anglaise, $10.

A separate children’s menu is available as is Prairie Grass Cafe’s regular menu. Dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; the Valentine’s Weekend specials will be available on both Friday and Saturday night (February 14 and 15). 

Sarah's Grandmother's Valentine’s Day Heart Cookies

Chef Sarah Stegner and Chef George Bumbaris

Featuring all Natural Icing – No Food Dyes!

  

1½ cups Flour

¾ tsp. Baking Powder

¼ tsp. Salt

½ cup Sugar

½ cup Butter - Softened 

½ Slightly Beaten Farmer’s Egg

1½ Tbsp. Local Cream

½ tsp. Vanilla Extract

Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Cut the butter into the flour mixture. Add the egg, cream and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Chill the dough. 

Roll the dough out on a floured surface to desired thickness and cut with heart cutter.

Bake cookies at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until very lightly browned around the edges. Allow to cool and frost with natural pink frosting.

Natural Pink Frosting:

½ cup Butter - Softened 

3 cups Powdered Sugar

3 Tbsp. Local Cream

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

One small red beet peeled

In a mixer blend the butter and sugar – add the cream and continue to beat until smooth. Add the vanilla and mix well.
  

Using a coarse microplane grater – grate approximately 2 Tbsp of red beet into frosting. Stir by hand with a rubber spatula till frosting is bright pink.
  

Transfer the frosting to a sieve and push through using the rubber spatula, leaving the beet pieces in the sieve.

 

  Book Your Valentine’s Reservation Early

You don’t want to miss experiencing DuPage’s most romantic restaurant - Waterleaf

Waterleaf restaurant (425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, Ill, telephone: 630-942-6881), provides the perfect setting for a romantic Valentine experience. The contemporary dining room overlooks a scenic lake nestled on the campus of College of DuPage. The restaurant also features a beautiful fireplace. Waterleaf is now taking reservations for Valentine’s day and the accompanying weekend.

During the entire month of February, celebrate love and romance with an exquisite meal, a bottle of fine wine or a Valentine’s themed martini at Waterleaf. “We want to celebrate the romance of Valentine’s Day all month at Waterleaf,” said Jean Pierre Leroux, General Manager. “There’s no better way to celebrate romance than an evening at Waterleaf.”

Diner’s will select from the ala carte dinner menu.

The adjacent Inn at Water’s Edge offers a Romance Package for the entire month of February.

Celebrate love and romance with an overnight stay at Inn at Water’s Edge.

Book an overnight stay for two and receive:

• A bottle of champagne
• Chocolate-covered strawberries
• Turndown service
• Continental breakfast the next morning

The Romance Package is $150 per night plus tax and is available throughout February. Reservations are available by calling (630) 942-6888.

Celebrating Thanksgiving in Chicago

There are countless ways to enjoy celebrating Thanksgiving in Chicago.  Whether dining in or out, these restaurants and businesses are offering specials that will make it easy to entertain.

Bring home delicious, homemade pies from Delightful Pastries for all to enjoy this Thanksgiving.   Whatever is your fancy, Delightful Pastries’ new expanded pie menu will have something to suit your taste. Included are traditional selections like Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Pecan Pie and the not so traditional Apple Caramel, Cranberry Fudge, Coconut Chocolate, and Bourbon Chocolate Pecan. All pies ($25) serve 8-10 people; are made from scratch and use no artificial flavors or preservatives. 

For those entertaining for the weekend, pick up a breakfast/brunch savory pie such as the Spinach Lamb ($58), Veggie Quiche ($42), or Ham Quiche ($42). Other items on Delightful Pastries’ to go catering menu include: winter and grain salads, mini-pastry trays, international cookie trays and brownie trays. Pre-orders are recommended and package pricing is available. Orders may be placed at all three Delightful Pastries locations:  5927 W. Lawrence Avenue, in the Jefferson Park neighborhood (phone: 773-545-7215); the Old Town Chicago location at 1710 N. Wells St., just north of North Avenue (phone: 312-255-0724) and the Chicago French Market location at 131 N. Clinton Ave. (phone: 312-234-9644).

Delightful Pastries’ International Cookies Are Perfect for Holiday Entertaining

November starts the holiday season and entertaining is on everyone’s mind. Delightful Pastries makes it easy, with an array of international cookies, all holiday favorites from around the globe. Available are Cucidati (Sicilian Fig Cookies), Viennese Almond Crescents, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Polish Kolaczki (Raspberry, Apricot, Cheese), Christmas Mice,  Rugula, Linzer and Italian Rainbow Cookies ($19/lb. or by platter, $20-$30). French Macarons ($30 lb.) and Chanukah Macaroons ($1.75 each) also are available.


The East Bank Club is hosting Thanksgiving dinner at its place this year and you’re invited. The East Bank Club’s signature restaurant, Maxwell’s at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago), is offering a traditional turkey dinner buffet with all the trimmings, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., November 28.

Executive chef Mike Lodes is featuring a variety of appetizer and salad , a carving station with Roast Turkey served with gravy and natural jus, Roast Prime Rib of Beef with horseradish sauce, and Roast Leg of Lamb with mint jelly, and an abundance of side options. To finish off, guests will be treated to an impressive spread of seasonal fruits, assorted cakes, tortes, cookies, and cupcakes, and pies. The price is $45 for adults, $15 for children 10 and under. Reservations can be placed online at maxwellsattheclub.com or by calling (312)527-5800 ext. 301.

East Bank Club’s Food Shop’s Thanksgiving To-go
If you plan to entertain at home this Thanksgiving, East Bank’s Food Shop will be delighted to do the cooking. The Chefs at the Food Shop have put together a complete Thanksgiving menu to suit a variety of tastes. You have the choice of ordering a la carte from their entire menu or selecting the Thanksgiving Package. With the latter option the Food Shop chefs have curated their version of an ideal holiday meal. For the complete Thanksgiving menu visit eastbankclub.com, and to place your order call (312) 527 5800 ext. 318.



Northbrook’s Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; 847-205-4433) chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris want to make your Thanksgiving dinner perfect and easy. The two award winning chefs have announced their “Thanksgiving To Go 2013” menu available for pre-order now. All orders must be received no later than Sunday, November 24 for pickup at the restaurant on Thursday, November 28 between noon and 3 p.m.

The à la carte menu includes everything you would want for the perfect Thanksgiving celebration. Start with a whole Roasted Turkey and Gravy, serving between 10 and 14 people for $110 or half a turkey to serve between 5 and 7 people for $60.

Homemade Apple Sage Stuffing ($14/quart) and Homemade Sausage and Giblet Stuffing ($24/quart) are available by the quart, serving between 4 and 6 people.

A variety of homemade appetizers include Butternut Squash Soup (Serves 4/$20/quart), Organic Mixed Green Salad with Shaved Parmesan, Pumpkin Seeds and Pomegranate (Serves 6-8/$45); Jumbo Cocktail Shrimp with Homemade Horseradish Sauce ($42/dozen); cut vegetable assortment with Amish blue cheese dip (Serves 6-8/$35); or Smoked Salmon Platter with Cream Cheese, Cucumbers, Capers and Red Onions with Pumpernickel and Whole Grain Baguettes (serves 6-8/$65).

Side dishes include Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes (pint/2-3 servings/$7; quart/4-6 servings/$14); Sweet Potato Puree (pint/2-3 servings/$8; quart/4-6 servings/$16); Sautéed Green Beans (pint/2-3 servings/$8; quart/4-6 servings/$16); Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Chestnuts (pint/2-3 servings/$12; quart/4-6 servings/$24); and Local Cranberry Sauce (pint/2-5 servings/$8; quart/6-10 servings/$16).

A Prairie Grass Cafe Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without Mom’s Homemade Heirloom Pumpkin Pie ($24/pie/6 slices); Mom’s Pecan Pie ($24/pie/6 slices) or Double Chocolate Cake ($50/cake/10-12 servings).

Not in the mood to entertain at home?
Bring your family and friends to Prairie Grass Cafe this Thanksgiving

Prairie Grass Cafe will be serving a Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner, 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, November 28. The cost of $49 per person includes a choice of Butternut Squash Soup or Organic Mixed Green Salad with Pumpkin Seeds, Parmesan, Pomegranate and Balsamic Dressing; Oven Roasted Turkey with Mashed Potatoes and Homemade Gravy; Apple Chestnut Stuffing; Sweet Potato and Butternut Squash with Homemade Marshmallow Topping; fresh vegetable; local cranberry sauce, and choice of Mom’s Heirloom Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie or Double Chocolate Cake. Reservations are required.

Chicago French Market provides one-stop shopping for the Thanksgiving Holidays
Whether it’s a hostess gift, cooking supplies or a meal to go, the Chicago French Market provides opportunities for Thanksgiving shopping under one roof.

Abby Brown Artisan Soaps is featuring its ever popular Pumpkin Bars this month. A perfect hostess gift for Thanksgiving and the holidays at only $8.50 per bar, Abbey Brown Soap Artisan creates handmade natural Olive Oil soaps, soothing body oils and relaxing bathing essentials. They make all of their fine products in house, infusing homegrown herbs and botanicals with pure essential oils.

Picking out the perfect wine to pair with Thanksgiving dinner or to bring as a gift is difficult if you’re not wine knowledgeable. When seeking expert advice, look no further than Pastoral Artisan Cheese, Bread and Wine at Chicago French Market. Pastoral is the perfect shop to learn more and receive expert help in choosing the perfect wine. Staff is trained to know wine and how to pair to complement foods. Stop by Pastoral for advice throughout November.

Stop at Oh Olive! at the French Market and sample its delicious Wild Mushroom and Sage extra virgin olive oil. It’s a perfect enhancement for drizzling over turkey before roasting or for using it to make delicious and unique rye bread turkey dressing. 

Not everyone serves a traditional turkey for Thanksgiving, according to the folks at Sam’s Gourmet Lasagna. Sam’s offers a delicious ground turkey lasagna and has introduced a Steak & Potato Lasagna just in time for the holidays. They have upped their to go pre-packaged offerings for holiday gift, entertaining and corporate events.

Treat Yourself to Special Summer Dining Deals Beginning July 3

Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St., Chicago; 312-527-5800), located on the first floor of the East Bank Club has special summer dining deals slated for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights beginning  July 3.  Maxwell's at the Club is a sophisticated yet casual contemporary American restaurant at the East Bank Club, offering a broad selection of delicious small plates, salads, entrées, desserts and wines. While the East Bank is a private, Maxwell's is open to the public. The restaurant serves lunch weekdays 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and evenings 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. It is closed on weekends during the summer. Maxwell's also features complimentary live music in the bar nightly, Tuesday through Friday, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

July Daily Specials

 

 

Tuesdays

Lobster Tails Dinner
Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.) celebrates lobster every Tuesday this month with a Lobster Tails Dinner. Every Tuesday, enjoy succulent, cold-water twin lobster tails broiled to perfection and served with vegetables of the day. The price is $38.50. For reservations, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or schedule online using the Book a Table feature at http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club




Wednesdays

Farm to Table Night
Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.) treats customers to a Midwestern farm-style dinner each Wednesday this July. Enjoy a three-course prix fixe meal of an appetizer or salad, an entrée and a dessert for $25. All ingredients for the meal are sourced from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio and Minnesota farms. Due to the seasonable availability of certain items, the menu changes each week. For more information on weekly menus or for reservations, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or visit http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club

Small Plates Evening
Also on Wednesday evenings, Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.) invites customers to select any three choices from the special Small Plates menu for just $24. The small plates menu changes weekly but can include savory tastes such as seared Ahi Tuna complete with avocado, corn tortilla chips, and fire-roasted corn salsa, Seasonal Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell, and Flame-Seared Skirt Steak accompanied by sautéed wild mushroom and balsamic glaze.  For reservations or menu information, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or visit http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club

Thursdays

Baby Back Ribs Night
Prepare yourself for lean, meaty American Family Farm Baby Back Ribs slathered in Maxwell's tangy BBQ sauce. Every Thursday night this July, treat yourself to a pound-and-a-half full slab of delicious baby back ribs, served with corn on the cob, smashed potatoes and cole slaw. The dinner is just $18. For reservations, call (312) 527-5800, extension 301 or visit http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club


Fridays

Italian Night
Feast on exquisite Italian cuisine every Friday night at Maxwell's at the Club (500 N. Kingsbury St.) Enjoy unlimited access to your Italian favorites at Maxwell's extensive buffet. The buffet is complete with an antipasto selection, Caprese and Caesar salads and entrées including Grilled Swordfish and Risotto with Butternut Squash.  A build-your-own pasta station is also available and includes a wide range of sauces, pastas and add-on ingredients. The meal concludes with dessert options from a special menu including Sorbet, Chocolate Amaretto Tart, and Gelato. Maxwell's Italian Night costs $28 for adults and $12 for children 10 and under. Make a reservation at (312) 527-5800, extension 301, or visit http://www.eastbankclub.com/dining/maxwells-at-the-club