Waterleaf Hosts Exclusive Easter Brunch April 20

Waterleaf restaurant in Glen Ellyn invites guests to enjoy an Easter celebration brunch from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Sunday, April 20.

This three-course prix fixe holiday brunch will feature a choice of enticing starters, entrées and desserts at a price of $35 for adults and $16 for children aged 12 and under.

"Following the particularly harsh weather of this last winter, we are pleased to offer our guests a memorable Easter celebration that welcomes the spring season with warmth and elegance," said Waterleaf General Manager Jean Pierre Leroux.

First course choices will include Chicken Liver Terrine; Smoked Salmon with grated egg, capers, onion and dill-horseradish sauce; Bacon and Egg Casserole with petit salad; Beet Salad with upland cress, hazelnuts, Pleasant Ridge Reserve artisanal cheese and lemon crème fraîche; French Toast with berry compote; and Butternut Squash-Coconut Soup.

Second course selections include Eggs Benedict with ham and tomato hollandaise; Amish Chicken Breast with cheddar biscuits, sausage gravy and asparagus; Whitefish with chive beurre blanc and leek-corn fondue; Salmon with baby vegetables, caviar and champagne sauce; Lamb Shank with potato purée, baby carrots and red wine Jus; and Petit Filet with forestiere sauce, dauphinoise potatoes and asparagus.

Following the meal, guests can choose from a variety of desserts such as Bread Pudding, Coconut Cake with Lemongrass Ice Cream and Mint Coconut Milk; Mango BrulŽe; Sorbet; and Warm Chocolate Walnut Cake with chocolate sauce.

To make reservations for Easter Brunch at Waterleaf, call (630) 942-6881.

Waterleaf restaurant is located at 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, IL. The 150-seat restaurant led by General Manager Jean-Pierre Leroux and

Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian is a hidden gem, nestled on the Campus of College of DuPage.

Featuring moderately priced brunch, lunch and dinner options, the restaurant's menu contains offerings developed with locally-sourced ingredients. The contemporary light-filled dining room has modern décor and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows providing a beautiful view of a scenic lake. Its walls display a collection of black-and-white lithographs by renowned American artist Richard Serra, and there is a cozy bar area to enjoy cocktails and light snacks.

Waterleaf restaurant has earned Diner's Choice Awards for Best Ambience, Best Overall, Best Service, Fit for Foodies and Special Occasion on OpenTable.com, where it maintains a 4.6/5.0 rating. Most recently, Waterleaf received its second consecutive Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. This award, given annually to restaurants in the U.S. and 65 countries worldwide, confirms that Waterleaf's beverage program is consistent with its dining concept, style and price point. In addition, Waterleaf recently received a three-star "Excellent" review from Chicago Tribune's renowned food critic Phil Vettel.

The restaurant is widely recognized as the dining destination of choice for foodies and dining aficionados living in and visiting Chicago's western suburbs.

For more information and to make reservations, call (630) 942-6881 or visit www.waterleafrestaurant.com.