Second Lillie's Q Location in Chicago to Open in Chicago French Market Late January

Lillie’s Q chef/owner Charlie McKenna will open a second Lillie’s Q location in Chicago featuring award-winning competition BBQ and Southern favorites inside the Chicago French Market in the West Loop (131 N Clinton St) in late January.

 At the Lillie’s Q Chicago French Market location, McKenna’s will serve about half of the same menu he serves at his Lillie’s Q restaurant in Bucktown. One dish that will only be available at the Lillie’s Q in the Chicago French Market will be scratch-made kettle chips dusted with either pimiento cheese powder or Lillie’s Q “Carolina Dirt” BBQ rub.

The Lillie’s Q in the Chicago French Market will serve food from 10am until 7pm Monday thru Friday, and 10am until 4pm on Saturday. Cash and all major credit cards will be accepted as payment.

McKenna opened the Lillie’s Q location in Bucktown in July 2010. He also co-owns and helped open the first Lillie’s Q with his parents in Destin, Florida, in 2008. McKenna – a former sous chef at both TRU and Avenues in the Peninsula Hotel – won the prestigious Memphis In May BBQ competition in 2007 in the whole pork shoulder category and placed in Top Ten every year from 2006 through 2010 and finished 12th in 2011.

LILLIE’S Q CHICAGO FRENCH MARKET MENU

 SIDES
 KETTLE CHIPS Pimiento Cheese Powder or Carolina Dirt  2
 PIMIENTO CHEESE  Cheddar, Pimientos, Jalapeños  5
 BOILED PEANUTS  Seasoned Peanuts  4
 SOUTHERN STYLE COLESLAW  3
 BAKED BEANS  Pork Drippings  4
 COLLARD GREENS  Greens, Ham Hock  5
 STONE GROUND GIRTS  Housemade Bacon  5

 STEW
 BRUSNWSICK STEW  Tomato, Smoked Pork, Smoked Chicken, Corn, Lima Beans  7

 SALAD
 Q SALAD  Boston Bibb Lettuce, Southern Caviar, Tomatoes, Avocado, Red Onion, CB Croutons  8
Pulled Chicken or Pulled Pork + 2  Tri-Tip +5
 
 ~ Q~
PULLED PORK SANDWICH  Smoked Pork, Brioche Bun  7   Southern Style + 1
 PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICH  Smoked Chicken, Brioche Bun  8   Southern Style + 1
 TRI-TIP SANDWICH  Smoked Beef, Brioche Bun  8   Southern Style + 1
 HOT LINK SANDWICH  Smoked Hot Link, Brioche Roll  8   Southern Style + 1
 QUARTER CHICKEN  Breast, Wing, Carolina Dirt  8
 PULLED PORK  ½ lb/1 lb  9/17
 PULLED CHICKEN  ½ lb/1 lb  13/21
 TRI-TIP  ½ lb/1 lb  10/18
 HOT LINK  ½ lb/1 lb  10/18
 BABY BACK RIBS  Carolina Dirt, Apple Glaze  Four Bones  9 ~ Eight Bones  15 ~ Twelve Bones  19

 NON~Q
 CRAWFISH ROLL  Crawfish, Tarragon, Tomato, Shallots, Brioche Roll  12
   

Delightful Pastries Debuts Drunken Doughnuts and Butternut Squash Soup

Delightful Pastries has expanded its menu of sweet confections with the introduction of Drunken Doughnuts. The liquor infused selections are: Vanilla bean with Vodka Custard, Chocolate Custard made with a Godiva Chocolate Liqueur and Passion Fruit with a Grand Marnier Jelly ($3 each).

Also, to warm up on those cold winter days, Delightful Pastries also has added a fun twist on a classic soup. The new gluten free Butternut Squash soup is made with a touch of chicken paste and comes with a piece of bakery fresh bread (16 oz. $4.75).

Le Cafe du Marche to Open January 7 at the Chicago French Market

A special taste of France is set to debut at the Chicago French Market this Monday January 7. From the owner and chef of Bistro Voltaire in River North, Le Cafe du Marche will feature French cuisine including hot and cold sandwiches like the popular Croque Monsieur (sliced ham, Gruyére cheese and béchamel sauce $7.00), Le Chasseur (duck confit, caramelized onions and lettuce $9.00) and Sandwich Maison (country pâté, grainy mustard and pickled onions $8.75). 

The menu also features La Quiche Lorraine with a side salad (baked quiche, bacon and
Swiss cheese S7.50). A trio of salads will be offered including a Mesclun (mixed baby greens, tomatoes, cucumber, cranberries and walnuts $6.75), Epinards (baby spinach, grapefruit segments, red onions and feta cheese $6.75), and a classic Caesar (chicken, romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan with Caesar dressing $7.00). Les Soups offered is a choice between Organic Tomato Basil, Organic Lentil, Classic Chicken and Soup du Jour ($4.50 each). Beverages also will be available including Hot Cocoa and Frappe. This January go on a multi-sensory French journey as you make your way through the traditional sandwiches, quiches, soups and salads at Le Cafe Du Marche.

Three Kings Epiphany Cake Tasting at the Chicago French Market

Epiphany or Three Kings Day is being celebrated at the Chicago French Market. The Epiphany tradition is taken part in by many families across the world in a variety of ways. Some by moving their wise men closer to the crib each day that Epiphany nears. Other families exchange small presents to symbolize gifts that were bestowed by the three wise men. But most bake a special cake (Galette) with a hidden Feve or trinket. Come enjoy this French tradition, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. January 5 and receive a complimentary piece of Epiphany cake to see if you become the king or queen for the day.