Dining out: Beatrix debuts first suburban spot in Oak Brook
Beatrix opens in Oak Brook
For those who have enjoyed dining at a Beatrix location in Chicago, you can now nosh on healthy favorites at a new suburban location that opened this week in Oak Brook. The new Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, which features a large coffee bar and lounge that can seat up to 100 guests, offers a drink menu with fresh-squeezed juices such as celery and caraway, activated charcoal lemonade and wellness shots. For lunch and dinner, highlights include Rita's Pineapple with basil-lime sugar, burnt honey toast, deep dish apple pancakes, grilled swordfish kebab with quinoa rice pilaf, and pepper steak with sweet peppers, pearl onions and peppercorn sauce. Stop by the bakery counter for treats like the Everything Croissant or the Midnight Macaroon. There's more to come as Beatrix plans to open a 40-seat patio and a 20-seat coffee lounge outside when the weather warms. Plus, there are plans to add a dedicated carryout counter. Hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. Brunch will be served from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Beatrix is located at 272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook, (630) 491-1415 or beatrixrestaurants.com/beatrix/oak-brook/.
More restaurant weeks!
<b>Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week:</b> Diners have a few days left - until Sunday, March 3 - to get in on some of the deals and special menus on tap during this restaurant week. Choose from a variety of participating Northwest Suburban restaurants, from Chicago Prime Italian in Schaumburg to Fox & Turtle in Itasca, Francesca's Tavola in Arlington Heights, GameWorks in Schaumburg, Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights, Moretti's in Schaumburg, Passero in Arlington Heights, Pinstripes in South Barrington, RealTime Sports in Elk Grove Village, Rep's Place in Rolling Meadows, Riccardo's in Schaumburg, Seasons 52 in Schaumburg, Shakou in Arlington Heights, Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue in Elk Grove Village and many more. “We're very excited to be participating in this local event,” Chip Brooks, co-owner of Hey Nonny, said. “The pricing makes it super easy and fun for local residents to get a sampling of our fresh takes on classic dishes.”
And, there's more. Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week has partnered with local breweries and wineries - Beerhead Bar & Eatery, Church St. Brewing Company, Granite City, Itasca Brewing Company, Lynfred Winery and Pollyanna Brewing Company - for cork and tap tastings featuring flights, samples and specials. For details, see chicagonorthwest.com/restaurant-week/.
<b>Lake County Restaurant Week:</b> Running Friday, March 1, through Sunday, March 10, diners have 10 days to take advantage of prix fixe menus, deals and more at 68 Lake County restaurants. From Barnwood at Great Wolf Lodge in Gurnee to The Onion Pub & Brewery in Lake Barrington, Timothy O'Toole's Pub in Lake Villa, Mickey Finn's Brewery in Libertyville, Three Embers in Lincolnshire, Dover Straits in Mundelein, The Claim Company in Vernon Hills, The Shanty in Wadsworth and many more, try a variety of cuisines for lunch and/or dinner. For details, see visitlakecounty.org/restaurantweek.
Whiskey and rye
If you want to expand your knowledge of rye whiskey, check into the Discovering Fine Spirits with Brant Herrel event at Geneva's Niche. Starting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, participants can expect six pours, including Old Forester Rye, Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Rye 2018, Kentucky Owl Rye Batch #1, Pikesville Rye, 18th Street Distillery Rye and Journeyman “Elijah's Mash” Niche Single Barrel, as well as a discussion about the spirits. The event costs $60, and a special pour will be available for an additional charge at the conclusion. Reservations are required. Niche is at 14 S. Third St., Geneva, (630) 262-1000 or nichegeneva.com/.
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