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Small Plates

  • Parker House Rolls 7

    four rolls, european butter....ask about today's spreads!

  • Little Gem Salad 13 GF

    gem lettuce, pistachio, goat cheese, pea shoots add salmon $15 - steak $17 - falafel patty $7

  • Pear & Dandelion Salad 11 GF

    black quinoa, shallot, banjul vinaigrette, cultured cream

  • Panzanella 12 V

    heirloom tomato, watermelon, olive oil croutons, sherry vinaigrette

  • Elotes 15 GF

    cotija crema, scallion cilantro, queso fresco blue popcorn

  • Smoked Trout 15 GF

    crispy potato cake, creme fraiche, trout roe

  • Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts 14 V

    white shoyu, shishito peppers, leek, ginger, peanuts

  • Hand Cut Frites 7 GF

    Garlic Aioli

Large Plates

  • Rushing Waters Trout Chilaquiles 29 GF

    whole trout with tortillas, tomatillos, pepitas, crema, salsa verde

  • Harrison Farm Roasted Chicken 25

    1/2 chicken, taro root puree, herb salad, apple cider gastrique

  • Sixty South Salmon 33

    stewed tomatoes, fresh field peas, spaetzle, pea sprouts

  • Slagel Farm Steak 28 GF

    creamed brussels sprouts, radish chimichurri

  • Catalpa Grove Lamb Burger 16

    cucumber, red onion, arugula, tzatziki, frites housemade vegan falafel patty available

  • Roasted Swiss Chard 24 V

    beets, radishes, pickled mustard seeds, ancient grains

Local Food & Local Love

Boards

  • Chef's Board 24

    artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, chicken liver mousse, and "of the moment" accoutrements

  • Cheese Board 20

    selection of three cheeses, spiced nuts, house jam, honeycomb, seeded crackers

Caviar

simply served with creme fraiche & toast points

  • Bowfin 30

  • Paddlefish 48

  • Hackleback 59

Kids

All served with frites

  • Grilled Cheese 10

  • Slagel Farm Steak 14

  • Crispy Chicken 12

Sweets

  • Chocolate Donut 8

    chocolate raspberry frosting, crunchy crumble

  • Fruit Cobbler 12

    seasonal fruit, buttermilk ice cream, candied sage

  • Ice Cream & Sorbet 3.50

    house spun delight! ask about flavors

Cocktails

The Cocktail Collection

  • The Second Chakra 12

    Bourbon, rooibos syrup, orange bitters

  • Jeremy's Sazarac 14

    Pinhook rye, cognac, absinthe

  • Vera Charles 13

    Mezcal, aperol, lime, grapefruit bitters.

  • Moscow Mule 12

    Hank's vodka, ginger beer, lime

  • Babbling Brooke 14

    Northshore gin #11, elderflower, fresh lime

  • Boozy Floozy 11

    our fantastic house-made found fruit soda with a twist. Add your favorite spirit

For The Virgin

  • Found Fruit Soda 6

    flavor of the day

  • Filberts All Natural Sodas 2.50

    lemon lime / cola / root beer

  • Blackened Lemonade 7

    fresh lemon with activated charcoal

  • Baby Mule 6

    ginger beer and lime

Beer

Local Drafts

  • Maplewood 7

    pulaski pilsner, chicago, 5.1%

  • Forbidden Root 8

    strawberry basil hefeweizen, chicago, 5.1%

  • Smylie Brothers 7

    farmhouse ale, evanston, 5.5%

  • Three Floyds 7

    gumballhead wheat ale, munster, IN 5.6%

  • Sketchbook 7

    orange door west coast ipa, evanston 7.2%

  • Begyle 8

    haphazardly ipa, chicago, 7.1%

Bottles & Cans

  • Solemn Oath 7

    lu kolsch, naperville, 4.7% 12oz

  • Dovetail 10

    hefeweisen, chicago, 4.8%. 16oz

  • Two Brothers 7

    golden ale (gluten free), warrenville, 5.1% 12oz

  • Revolution 7

    anti-hero ipa, chicago, 5.7%. 12oz

  • Two Fools 11

    rose cider, naperville, 5.9% 16oz

  • Moody Tongue 9

    sliced nectarine ipa, chicago, 5.7% 12oz

  • Whiner 8

    le tub wild saison, chicago, 6.4% 12oz

  • Wellbeing 6

    heavenly body golden wheat (non-alcoholic) 12oz

Brown Booze

Whiskey

  • Balcones 17

    texas single malt

  • Brenne 15

    french single malt

  • F.E.W. 19

    single malt

  • Jack Daniels 11

    single barrel

  • Stranahan’s 18

    diamond peak

Bourbon

  • Koval 13

  • Larceny 11

  • Maker’s Mark Cask Aged 12

  • Woodford Reserve 14

Rye

  • Angel's Envy 14

  • F.E.W. 13

  • Pinhook 11

  • Whistle Pig, 10 year 16

Scotch

  • Ardbeg 16

    10 year

  • Laphroaig 14

  • Macallan 19

    12 year

Wine

Fizzy

  • Domaine St. Vincent 13/48

    brut n/v, NM

  • Iron Horse 82

    "wedding cuvee" n/v, russian river valley, CA

  • Sokol Blosser 15/60

    "bluebird cuvee" 2016, WA

  • Mawby 17/68

    "grace" brut rose n/v, MI

White

  • Sea Glass 10/40

    pinot grigio 2019, santa barbara, CA

  • Long Meadow Ranch 66

    sauvignon blanc 2019, rutherford, CA

  • Girard 13/52

    sauvignon blanc 2019, napa valley, CA

  • Left Foot Charlie 46

    pinot blanc 2017, MI

  • Chamisal Vineyards 11/44

    stainless chardonnay 2018, central coast, CA

  • Roth 72

    chardonnay 2017, sonoma, CA

  • Folie A Deux 52

    chardonnay 2019, russian river valley, CA

  • The Hess Collection 90

    "panthera" chardonnay 2017, russian river valley, CA

  • Tenshen 12/47

    viognier blend 2016, CA

Rose

  • Maison Noir 12/46

    "love drunk" rose 2020, OR

  • Prisoner 14/54

    "unshackled" rose 2019, CA

Red

  • Trinchero 56

    "complicated" pinot noir 2018, napa valley, CA

  • Cherry Pie 13/48

    tri-county pinot noir 2018, CA

  • Maison Noir 11/44

    "horseshoes and hand grenades" syrah blend 2016, OR

  • Januik 42

    red blend 2018, columbia valley, WA

  • Novelty Hill 68

    merlot 2018, columbia valley, WA

  • Mathews 15/58

    "blackbeard" blend 2018, WA

  • Turley 76

    "juvenile" zinfandel 2019, CA

  • Slingshot 63

    cabernet sauvignon 2018, north coast, CA

  • Michael David 60

    "petite petit" petite syrah / petit verdot 2018, lodi, CA

  • Mount Peak 90

    "gravity" blend 2015, CA

  • Edge 14/54

    cabernet sauvignon 2018, napa valley, CA

After Dinner Libations

  • Taylor Fladgate 14

    2014 LBV Port Portugal

  • Warres Otima 15

    10 year tawny port, Portugal

  • Maison Rouge 13

    Cognac VSOP, France

  • St George Spirits 13

    Bruto American Amaro, CA

  • Luxardo 11

    Amaro Abano, Italy

  • Fernet-Branca 12

    Digestivo, Italy

  • North Shore 15

    Sierene Absinthe, IL

  • Rare Wine Co 16

    boston bull madeira, Portugal

  • Rare Wine Co 15

    charleston madeira, Portugal

  • Rum Chata 10

    run, cream, spices, WI

All our lunches have a pre-selected menu the host chooses, which can be  served to the center of the table for all to share or individually plated for each guest.

Plates (Served to the Center of the Table)

  • Brioche French Toast

  • Avocado Toast, Cucumber, Dill, Tahini Yogurt, Pepita Oak Mix

  • Za'Atar Flatbread, Honey, Sea Salt

  • Parker House Rolls, European Butter

  • Gem Lettuce, Pistachio, Goat Cheese, Micro Herbs - Add Steak or Salmon

  • Panzanella, Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Olive Oil Crouton, Sherry Vinaigrette

  • Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts, White Shoyu, Shishito, Leek, Ginger, Peanuts

  • Harrison Farms Roasted Chicken, taro root puree, herb salad, apple cider gastrique

Desserts

  • Butter Toasted Baguette, Bittersweet Chocolate, European Butter

  • Lemon Pound Cake

  • House Made Ice Cream

  • *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

Individual Plated Sit Down

  • For groups under 20 guests can select entree day of event. All other groups must submit entree selections 3 days prior.

  • Gem Lettuce, Pistachio, Goat Cheese, Micro Herbs

  • Pan Seared Salmon, Marinated Heirloom Tomato, Basil Spaetzle, Asparagus

  • Farm Steak, Creamed Brussels Sprouts, Radish Chimichurri

  • Roasted Swiss Chard, Beets, Radish, Pickled Mustard Seeds

  • House Made Ice Cream

  • Lemon Pound Cake

  • $38 per person

Book An Event

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: $52 Per Person 
3 Small Plates, 2 Entrees, 2 Desserts

First Course (Host Chooses Three)

  • Za'Atar Flatbread, Honey, Sea Salt

  • Parker House Rolls, European Butter

  • Gem Lettuce, Pistachio, Goat Cheese, Micro Herbs

  • Panzanella, Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Olive Oil Crouton, Sherry Vinaigrette

  • Chicken Liver Mousse, Pickled Radish, Crispy Chicken Skin, Seeded Crackers

  • Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts, White Shoyu, Shishito, Leek, Ginger, Peanuts

  • Smoked Trout, Crispy Potato Cake, Creme Fraiche, Trout Roe

Entrees (Host Chooses Two)

  • Farm Steak, Creamed Brussels Sprouts, Radish Chimichurri

  • Pan Seared Salmon, Marinated Heirloom Tomato, Basil Speatzle, Asparagus

  • Harrison Farms Roasted Chicken, taro root puree, herb salad, apple cider gastrique

  • Roasted Swiss Chard, Beets, Radish, Pickled Mustard Seeds

  • Following Selections Available for Additional Per Person Charge

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

Dessert (Host Chooses Two)

  • Butter Toasted Baguette, Bittersweet Chocolate, European Butter

  • Lemon Pound Cake

  • House Made Ice Cream

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

  • *$5 Supplemental Charge for Cheese Selection

Book An Event

Our seated dinners are served in 3 or 4 courses. The host selects a salad & dessert for the party.  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.

$48 Per Person (3 Courses)

  • Panzanella, Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Olive Oil Crouton, Sherry Vinaigrette
    Gem Lettuce, Pistachio, Goat Cheese, Micro Herbs

  • Harrison Farms Roasted Chicken, taro root puree, herb salad, apple cider gastrique
    Pan Roasted Salmon Marinated Heirloom Tomato, Basil Spaetzle, Asparagus
    Farm Steak, Creamed Brussels Sprouts, Radish Chimichurri

  • House Made Ice Cream
    Lemon Pound Cake

$59 Per Person (4 Courses)

  • Za'Atar Flatbread, Honey, Sea Salt
    Chicken Liver Mousse, Pickled Radish, Crispy Chicken Skin, Seeded Crackers

  • Panzanella, Heirloom Tomato, Watermelon, Olive Oil Crouton, Sherry Vinaigrette
    Gem Lettuce, Pistachio, Goat Cheese, Micro Herbs

  • Harrison Farms Roasted Chicken, taro root puree, herb salad, apple cider gastrique
    Trout Chilaquiles, Tortilla, Tomatillo, Pumpkin Seeds, Salsa Verde
    Farm Steak, Creamed Brussels Sprouts, Radish Chimichurri

  • Coconut Cake
    Butter Toasted Baguette, Bittersweet Chocolate, European Butter

Upgrade

  • Ribeye Steak 8

  • New York Steak 10

Add On

  • Cheese Board, Selection of Three Cheeses, Spiced Nuts, House Jam, Honeycomb, Seeded Crackers 10

  • Charcuterie Board, Selection of Three Cuts, Quail Egg, Cornichons, Preserved Vegetables, Seeded Cracker 8

Book An Event

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.

Cocktail Reception Menu

All Served for 90 Minutes

  • A Little Nibble 1 Station & 3 Passed Nibbles | 29 Per Person

  • A Little More... 2 Station And 3 Passed Nibbles | 44 Per Person

  • A Dinner Affair 2 Stations, 5 Nibbles, 3 Stationed Desserts | 55 Per Person

Stations

Party Snacks

  • Charcuterie, Mustard, Pickles, Toast

  • Blistered Shishito Peppers, Bonito Furikake

  • Za'Atar Flatbread

  • Pimento Cheese, Pickles, Cornmeal Biscuits

  • Parmesan Churros

  • Beef Chicharron with Salt & Vinegar Powder

The Skinny

  • Fresh Seasonal Vegetables, Whipped Ricotta

  • Brassica Salad, Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage, Kale

  • Asian Style Kohlrabi Cucumber Salad

  • Pissaladiere, Onion, Lebnah, Squash, Arugula

  • Harissa Spiced Chick Peas

  • Quinoa Trail Mix

Mr. Sophisticated

Additional $7

  • Bowfin Caviar

  • Salmon Rilette, Cracker & Olive Oil Crouton

  • Artisan Cheese Selection

  • Jalapeno Chili Rellenos, Braised Pork, Chihuahua Cheese

  • Chicken Liver Mousse, Pickled Radish Seeded Cracker

Nibbles

  • Crispy White Anchovy Coriander Crisps

  • Smoked Bacon and Herb Palmier

  • Figs in a Blanket, Labneh, Dukkah

  • Shrimp Scallion Toast

  • Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Tahini Tartine

  • Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce

  • Fried Chicken and Biscuit Sliders

  • Steak Tartar Stuffed Mushroom, Cured Egg Yolk

  • Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Ricotta, Chimichurri Toast

Sweets & Treats

$10 Per Guest (Added to Any Menu)

  • Toasted Baguette with Bittersweet Chocolate

  • Pound Cake

  • Assorted Cookies

  • Chocolate Brownies

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