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Smaller .....

  • Doughnuts, made in house of course 3 Each

  • Toast & Jam 3

  • Fresh Fruit Bowl 7

  • Avocado Toast, radish, grapefruit, sunflower seeds 11

  • Artisanal Cheese with accoutrement 6 each

  • Marinated Olives 5

  • Side of Bacon 5

Larger.....

  • Baby Greens, pine nuts, blue cheese, fennel vinaigrette 9

    add chicken $4

    add salmon $7

    add steak $7

  • Quinoa Bowl, poached egg, roasted yam, kale, avocado, goat cheese, red onion 12

  • French Toast, honey crisp apples, whipped cream, maple syrup 13

  • Eggs Benedict, Bacon, Hollandaise, House Fried Potatoes 13

Kids 6 (12 and under).....

  • Scrambled Farm Eggs and Toast

  • French Toast and Maple Syrup

  • Grilled Cheese and Frites

Dessert .....

  • Chocolate Pot de Creme 8

  • Cookie Plate: Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Cherry, Candied Ginger 9

  • Selection of Housemade Ice Cream & Sorbets 2.50 per scoop

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Bites

  • Seeded Baguette & Cultured Butter 3

  • Marinated Olives 5

  • Artisanal Cheese 6 each

Salads & Veg

  • Baby Green Salad, Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese, Fennel Vinaigrette 10

    Add Chicken Thigh $4

    Add Pan Seared Salmon $7

    Add Steak $8

  • Three Grain Salad, Celeriac, Fresh Herbs, Lemon, Smoked Chili Aioli 9

  • Ginger Braised Beets, Whipped Tofu, Puffed Quinoa, Chicory 11

  • White Bean & Mushroom Toast, Seeded Wheat Bread, White Beans, Preserved Lemon, Fresh Herbs 9

  • Roasted Baby Carrots, Cashew Nut Butter, Green Harissa, Cilantro 10

  • Roasted Squash Flatbread, Delicata Squash, Chevre, Basil, Pesto, Pepitas, Aleppo 14

  • Braised Lamb Flatbread, Spiced Carrot Puree, Pickled Raisins, Mint, Parsley, Feta 16

Proteins

  • Crispy Skinned Chicken Thighs, Chickpeas, Avocado, Lime Yogurt 13

  • Slagel Farm Beef Burger, Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Dijonaise 13

  • Sandwich Of The Day, Chef’s Choice of Deliciousness 12

  • Lamb Meatballs, Pistachio Chimichurri, Mint Yogurt 15

Dessert

  • Cookie Plate, Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Jam Bar, Chocolate Brownie 9

  • Chocolate Pot de Creme, Whipped Créme Fraîche 8

  • Fresh Spun Gelato and Sorbet 2.50 per scoop

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Salads & Veggies

  • Classic Found Kale Salad

    house pickled apples, candied nuts & seeds, golden raisins, fresh apple vinaigrette 11

  • Ginger Braised Beet Salad

    treviso, whipped tofu, puffed quinoa, ginger vinaigrette 10

  • Creamy Polenta

    slow poached farm egg, mushroom, blue cheese, almonds 12

  • Roasted Baby Carrots

    cashew butter, green harrisa, cilantro 11

  • White Bean & Mushroom Toast

    seeded wheat bread, white beans, preserved lemon, fresh herbs 9

  • Harissa Roasted Vegetables

    brussel sprouts, squash, pepitas 12

Meat & Fish

  • Lamb Meatballs

    pistachio chimichurri, mint yogurt 15

  • Pan Roasted Faroe Island Salmon

    chanterelle mushrooms, fennel, roasted grapes 18

  • Twice Fried Chicken Wings

    honey, lemon, smoked chilis 13

  • Grilled Farm Steak

    baby turnips, fingerling potatoes, chimichurri 20

  • Pei Mussels

    green curry, coconut, lime, sourdough 16

  • Roasted Marrow Bones

    red onion jam, caper parsley salad, toasted bread 9 per bone

Bites

  • Oyster of the Day 3 for 8

  • Artisanal Cheese 6 each

  • Deviled Eggs 3 halves 5

  • Marinated Olives 5

  • Seeded Baguette & Cultured Butter 6

  • Housecut Frites With Garlic Aioli 5

Pasta & Flatbreads

  • Braised Lamb Flatbread

    spicy carrot puree, pickled raisins, mint, parsley, feta 16

  • Semolina Spaghetti

    green chili-herb pesto, broccoli, parmesan, farm egg 14

  • Roasted Squash Flatbread

    delicata squash,chevre, basil pesto, pepitas, aleppo 14

Caviar

  • 30 grams simply served
    crème fraîche & toast points

  • Paddlefish 48

  • Hackleback 59

  • Bowfin 30

Kids (12 and Under)

  • Pizza Flatbread 5

  • Grilled Cheese 5

  • Steak Frites 10

Sweets

  • Cookie Plate

    chocolate chip, oatmeal jam bar, chocolate brownie 9

  • Chocolate Pot De Creme

    whipped crème fraîche 8

  • Fresh Spun Gelato & Sorbet

    daily selection 2.50 per scoop

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Cocktails

The Collection $11 each

  • Harry Vardon

    journeyman last feather rye, st george brute americana amaro

  • Classic Daiquiri

    white rum, lime, simple syrup

  • Hester's Night Out

    vodka, aperol, ginger syrup, blood orange puree

  • The 2nd Chakra

    bourbon, rooibos syrup, orange bitters

The Reserve

  • The Babbling Brooke

    served up or on the rocks, northshore gin, st. elder, lime 15

  • G & T Rethink

    oppidian gin, housemade tonic 14

  • Found Sazerac

    rye, absinthe, cognac, bitters 15

  • Intuition

    tequila blanco, creme de cassis, lime, egg white, activated charcoal 15

For the Virgin...

  • Kombucha

    daily selection, 4.50

  • Found Fruit Soda

    house made and tasty!, 6

  • Filberts All Natural Sodas

    2.50

  • Blackened Lemonade

    fresh with activated charcoal, 7

  • Ginger Beer

    made in house with real ginger, 3.50

Brown Booze

Whiskey

  • Stranahan’s

    diamond peak subtle, pleasant, malt, 13

  • Balcones

    texas single malt easy drinking, 13

  • F.E.W. Single Malt

    thick, malt, bold, 14

  • Jack Daniels

    a game changer , 11

  • Redbreast

    12 year cask strength rich, buttery, full, 14

  • Brenne

    france single malt, 14

Bourbon

  • Four Roses

    small batch spicy, peppery, 10

  • 1792 Small Batch

    9

  • Maker’s Mark Cask

    corn, wheat, caramel, 11

  • Buffalo Trace

    classic, 10

  • Angel’s Envy

    caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, 12

  • Breckenridge PX

    port cask from colorado, 12

  • Blantons

    vanilla, citrus, oak, 14

Rye

  • Whistle Pig

    old world subtle and balanced, 21

  • Woodford Reserve

    soft, drinkable, pleasant, 10

  • Redemption

    orange, leather, spice, 7

  • High West

    double rye chew on this, 10

  • Pinhook

    truly unique, 9

  • Journeyman

    last feather rye, 10

Scotch

  • Balvenie

    14 year, caribeean speyside, sweet, subtle, rum finish, 16

  • Glenfiddich

    14 year, speyside, rich, woody, fruity, 10

  • Macallan

    12 year doublecask, highland, fruit, deeper wood, 13

  • Ardbeg

    corryvrecken, islay, complex and smokey, 16

  • Laphroaig

    triplewood, islay, soft, peaty, smokey, 12

  • Highland Park

    18 year, islands, sea breeze, oak, smoke, 23

  • Auchentoshan

    lowlands, vanilla, touch of sweetness, 9

Beer

On Draft...

  • Temperance, might meets right stout 13% 8oz

    8

  • Temperance, birdsong farmhouse saison 6.3% 10oz

    6

  • Hamms american lager 4.6% 12oz

    6

  • Firestone helldorado blond barley wine 12.8% 8oz

    9

  • Ballast Point victory at sea imperial porter 10% 8oz

    8

Bottles & Cans

  • Northshore Cider

    punkin, IL 6.5% 16oz, 8

  • Lakefront Brewery

    new grist lager, gluten free, WI 5.1% 12oz, 6

  • Sketchbook

    pinky sweater red rice pilsner, IL 5.9% 16oz, 10

  • Lakefront Brewery

    river west stein amber lager, WI 5.6% 12oz, 7

  • Midnight Pig

    snitches get stitches robust porter, IL 6.8% 12oz, 7

  • Scorched Earth

    giant killer ipa, IL 6.7% 12oz, 8

  • Revolution

    hero series northwest ipa, IL 7.1%, 12oz, 9

  • Heineken

    n/a beer, Amsterdam 12oz, 5

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Wine

Sparkling

  • Brut

    Domaine St. Vincent, NM, 9/36

  • Rose

    Gruet, Sauvage, NM NV, 12/48

  • Cremate D'Alsace Rose

    Mure, France 59

White

  • Pinot Grigio

    Ca’di Ponti, Italy ’17, 29

  • White Blend

    Domaine St Lannes, France ’14, 7/32

  • White Blend

    Montinore Borealis, OR Nv, 32

  • White Blend

    Dexter Lake Blondini, CA ’14, 39

  • Chenin Blanc

    Vinum Cellars, CA ’15, 9/40

  • Chardonnay

    Dablon, MI ’15, 10/44

  • Rousanne/Marsanne

    Alexandria Nicole Shepards Mark, WA ’17, 54

  • Vermentino Di Sardegna

    Corda, ITALY '16, 49

  • Chablis

    Jean-Marc Brocard, FRANCE '17, 52

  • Sauvignon Blanc

    dour the la grande cuvee, FR '17, 10/44

Rosé

  • Tempranillo

    Bernie, Spain ’16, 8/36

Red

  • Pinotage

    Kanonkop, South Africa ’16, 31

  • Red Blend

    Broc Cellars Love Red, CA ’16, 47

  • Pinot Noir

    Presqu’ile, CA ’15, 15/64

  • Sangiovese

    Giornata, Il Campo, CA ’16, 42

  • Côtes Du Rhône

    Rive Droite, Rive Gauche, France ’16, 8/36

  • Rosso Di Montepulciano

    Avignonese, Italy ’15, 43

  • Carmenere

    arboleda, CHILE ’15, 40

  • Rioja Crianza

    Bodegas Ontanon, Spain ’13, 9/40

  • Chateauneuf Du Pape

    Dom. Marcoux, France ‘15, 99

  • Malbec

    lieu dit, CA ’15, 75

  • Frappato

    Occipiti SP68 rosso, Italy ’17, 63

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    L by Lyeth, CA ’16, 9/40

  • Syrah

    Arno-Roberts, CA '16, 87

  • Red Blend

    Cruze Monkey Jacket, CA '17, 61

All our lunches have a pre-selected menu the host chooses, which is served to the center of the table for all to share.

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Plates

  • Kale and Swiss Charo Salad, Golden Raisins, Apple Vinaigrette, Nuts & Seeds

  • Steak Salad, Baby Lettuce, Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese, Fennel Vinaigrette

  • Three Grain Salad, Celeriac, Fresh Herbs, Lemon, Smoked Aioli

  • Lamb Meatballs, Pistachio Chimichurri, Mint Yogurt

  • Roasted Baby Carrots, Cashew Nut Butter, Green Harissa, Cilantro

  • Ginger Braised Beets, Whipped Tofu, Puffed Quinoa, Chicory

  • Chicken Thighs, Chick Peans, Avocado, Lime Yogurt

  • Seasonal Flatbread

  • White Bean & Mushroom Toast, White Bean Puree, Preserved Lemons, Fresh Herbs, Mushroom Gravy on Grilled Seeded Wheat Bread

Desserts

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

  • Cookie & Brownie Plate

  • Vanilla Ice Cream, Berry Sauce, Angel Food Croutons

  • *Selection of 3 Artisan Cheese, Nuts, Dry Fruit, House Made Fruit Preserves, Toast

  • *$5 Supplemental Charge for Cheese Selection

3 Course Menu Pricing

  • $28 Per Person for Three Selections Plus One Dessert

  • $35 Per Person for Four Selections Plus One Dessert

  • $40 Per Person for Four Selections Plus Two Desserts

  • *Add an Extra Menu Selection for $6 Per Person

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Our seated dinners are served to the center for all to share. Chef creates seasonal menu items based on the freshest ingredients locally available. Below are sample menus for your perusal. Items may change due to seasonal availability. Our Director of Private Events will send you the most up to date menu options closer to your event date.

3 Course Menu: $48 Per Person 
3 Small Plates, 2 Entrees, 2 Desserts

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First Course (Host Chooses Three)

  • Kale and Swiss Chard Salad, Golden Raisins, Apple Vinaigrette, Nuts & Seeds

  • Baby Greens, Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese, Fennel Vinaigrette

  • Ginger Braised Beets, Whipped Tofu, Puffed Quinoa, Chicory

  • Lamb Meatballs, Pistachio Chimichurri, Mint Yogurt

  • Seasonal Flatbread

  • Three Grain Salad, Celeriac, Lemon, Fresh Herbs, Smoked Chili Aioli

  • Roasted Baby Carrots, Cashew Nut Butter, Green Harissa, Cilantro

  • Harissa Roasted Vegetables, Brussel Sprouts, Squash, Pepitas

Entrees (Host Chooses Two)

  • Pan Seared Farm Steak, Baby Turnips, Fingerling Potatoes, Chimichurri

  • Pan Roasted Salmon, Mushrooms, Fennel, Roasted Grapes

  • Whole Roasted Chicken, Seasonal Vegetables, Chicken Jus

  • Following Selections Available for Additional Per Person Charge

  • New York Steak With Farmers Market Treasures of the Day 15

  • Handmade Pasta With Seasonal Vegetables 7.50

Dessert (Host Chooses Two)

  • Flourless Chocolate Cake, Dark Chocolate Ice Cream

  • Assorted Cookie & Brownie Plate

  • Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae, Berry Sauce, Angel Food Croutons

  • *Selection of 3 Artisan Cheese, Nuts, Dry Fruit, House Made Fruit Preserves, Toast

  • *$5 Supplemental Charge for Cheese Selection

Nibbles

Passed Hors D'oeuvres for 30 Minutes | $4 Per Person, Per Selection

  • Beautiful Vegan Soup Shooters

  • Salmon on Toast

  • Mushroom Duxelles, Blue Cheese & Almond Corn Cake

  • Mini Lamb Meatballs

  • Grilled Cheese, Greens, Onion Jam Sandwich

  • Grilled Farm Steak & Potato Brochette

Flatbreads

A Little Nosh Before Dinner Priced a La Carte

  • Seasonal Flatbread 16

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Our seated dinners are served in 3 or 4 courses. For groups of 20 or less, the guests can select their entree the day of the event. All other size groups need to supply a final entree count 3 days prior.

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$39 Per Person (3 Courses)

  • Kale and Swiss Chard Salad, Golden Raisins, Apple Vinaigrette, Nuts & Seeds
    Baby Lettuce Salad With Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese, Fennel Vinaigrette

  • Roasted Breast of Chicken With Seasonal Vegetables
    Sauteed Whitefish, Potatoes Confit, Salsa Verde
    Chef's Selection of Vegetarian Pasta

  • Cookie Plate

$45 Per Person (3 Courses)

  • Kale and Swiss Chard Salad, Golden Raisins, Apple Vinaigrette, Nuts & Seeds
    Baby Lettuce Salad With Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese, Fennel Vinaigrette

  • Roasted Breast of Chicken With Seasonal Vegetables
    Fresh Atlantic Salmon, Sauteed Greens, Potatoes Confit, Salsa Verde
    Farm Steak, Baby Turnips, Finegerling Potatoes, Arugula, Chimichurri
    Chef's Selection of Vegetarian Pasta

  • Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae, Berry Sauce, Angel Food Crouton
    Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Ice Cream

$56 Per Person (4 Courses)

  • Cured Salmon Citrus Creme Fraiche, Red Onion, Herb Salad, Crackers
    Stuffed Pasta Lemon Ricotta Filling, Tomato Fennel Sauce

  • Kale and Swiss Chard Salad, Golden Raisins, Apple Vinaigrette, Nuts & Seeds
    Baby Lettuce Salad With Pine Nuts, Blue Cheese, Fennel Vinaigrette

  • Roasted Breast of Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, Black Garlic, Herbs, Arugula
    Vegetarian Tagine, Harissa, Chick Peas, Rice Grits Roasted Halibut, Sauteed Greens, Confit Potatoes, Salsa Verde
    Farm Steak, Baby Turnips, Fingerling Potatoes, Arugula, Chimichurri

  • Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae, Berry Sauce, Angel Food Crouton
    Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Ice Cream

Nibbles

Passed Hors D'oeuvres for 30 Minutes | $4 Per Ferson, Per Selection

  • Beautiful Vegan Soup Shooters

  • Salmon on Toast

  • Mushroom Duxelles, Blue Cheese & Almond Corn Cake

  • White Sean & Spicy Sausage Flatbread

  • Grilled Cheese, Greens & Onion Jam Sandwich

  • Grilled Farm Steak & Potato Brochette

Upgrade

  • Ribeye Steak 5

  • New York 10

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The Abra is a reception style event. Items are both passed and stationary depending on selections. Chef creates seasonal menu items based on the freshest ingredients locally available.

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Cocktail Reception Menu

All Served for 90 Minutes

  • A Little Nibble 1 Station & 3 Passed Nibbles | 27 Per Person

  • A Little More... 2 Station And 3 Passed Nibbles | 42 Per Person

  • A Dinner Affair 2 Stations, 5 Nibbles, 3 Stationed Desserts | 53 Per Person

Stations

Party Snacks

  • Meat & Fish Platter, Mustard, Pickles, Toast

  • Warm Queso Dip (Vegetarian or Sausage)

  • Tortilla Chips

  • Mini Pretzels With Honey Mustard

  • Biscuits With Honey Butter

  • Popcorn With Herbed Bacon Fat

The Skinny

  • Roasted and Fresh Seasonal Vegetables With Herb Dip

  • Kale & Swiss Charo Salad

  • Ginger Braised Beet Salad

  • Hummus With Naan Chips

  • House Roasted Nuts

Mr. Sophisticated

Additional $7

  • Bowfin Caviar

  • Smoked Salmon With Caper Dill Sour Cream

  • Artisan Cheese Selection

  • Deviled Eggs With Crispy Pork

  • Potted Chicken Liver Mousse With Bacon Jam

Nibbles, Flat Breads, Brochettes & Sammies

  • Grilled Farm Steak & Potato Brochette

  • Mini Lamb Meatballs, Pistachio Chimichurri, Mint Yogurt

  • Seasonal Flatbread

  • Fried Seasonal Veggie Fritter

  • Beautiful Vegan Soup Shooters

  • Salmon on Toast

  • Mushroom Duxelles, Blue Cheese & Almond on Corn Cake

  • Stone Fruit & Prosciutto (Summer Only)

  • Grilled Cheese, Greens, Onion Jam Sandwich

Sweets & Treats

$10 Per Guest (Added to Any Menu)

  • One From Each Category

  • Cookie & Bars: Gooey Almond Bars, Chocolate Caramel Brownies, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Oatmeal & Jam Bars, Peanut Butter Chocolate Drops

  • Cakes: Chocolate Stout, Sticky Toffee Date, Angel Food

  • Gustaros & Potted Desserts: Chocolate Pot De Creme, Buttermilk Panna Cotta, Seasonal Fruit Trifle

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For a Full Restaurant Buyout ... the World Is Your Oyster 

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Mix Match & Mingle

Please Pick And Choose, Mix And Match From the Different Options

  • Light & Breezy

    App Station, 3 Passed Apps & Dinner Buffet | 80 Per Person

  • Heartier & Hungrier

    2 App Stations & 3 Passed Apps, Dinner Buffet & Dessert Station | 100 Per Person

  • An Affair to Remember

    2 App Stations, 5 Passed Apps, Dinner Buffet & Dessert Station | 110 Per Person

Appetizer Stations

Party Snacks

  • Meat And Fish Platter Mustard, Pickles And Toast

  • Warm Queso Dip (Vegetarian or Sausage)

  • Tortillas Chips

  • Mini Pretzels With Honey Mustard

  • Biscuits And Honey Butter

  • Popcorn With Herb Bacon Fat

The Skinny

  • Roasted And Fresh Seasonal Vegetables With Buttermilk Dip

  • Kale And Swiss Charo Salad

  • Ginger Braised Beet Salad

  • Hummus With Naan Chips

  • House Roasted Nuts

Mr. Sophisticated

  • *$5 Per Person Additional

  • Bowfin Caviar

  • Smoked Salmon With Caper Dill Sour Cream

  • Artisan Cheese Selection

  • Deviled Eggs With Crispy Pork

  • Potted Chicken Liver Mousse With Bacon Jam and Sourdough Toast

Dinner Buffet

Choose 1 Protein
$7 Per Extra Protein

  • Kale Salad

  • Chef's Selection Seasonal Vegetables

  • Seasonal Grain or Vegetable Dish

  • Choice Of: Whole Roasted Chicken, Grilled Farm Steak Roasted Fish, Bone-In Pork Loin

Passed Appetizers

  • Miniature Lamb Meatballs

  • Grilled Farm Steak & Potato Brochettes

  • Fried Seasonal Vegetable Fritter

  • Stinging Nettle Flatbread

  • White Bean & Spicy Sausage Flatbread

  • Beautiful Soup Shooters

  • Grilled Cheese & Onion Jam Sandwich

  • Salmon on Toast

  • Mushroom Duxelles, Blue Cheese, Almond on Corn Cake

Sweets & Treats

(Choose One From Each Section)

Cookies & Bars

  • Gooey Almond Bars

  • Chocolate Caramel Brownie

  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie

  • Oatmeal and Jam Bars

  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Drops

Cakes

  • Flourless Chocolate

  • Sticky Toffee Date

  • Angel Food

  • Spiced Apple Cake

Custard & Potted Desserts

  • Chocolate Pot De Creme

  • Buttermilk Panna Cotta

  • Seasonal Fruit Parfait or Trifle

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