Easter and Passover Restaurant Specials

CHICAGO

Baptiste & Bottle
101 E Erie St., 20th floor, Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
$65 per person
Includes 1 mimosa per person and a Peeps brownie skillet for the table. Choice of one entrée from regular brunch menu, such as hash brown skillet, breakfast BLT and pancakes. An Easter Bunny cart will be roving with an assortment of Easter candies offered tableside. Add the bottomless bloody mary bar for $26.
Cost includes unlimited access to action stations:

• Maker’s Mark bourbon-glazed ham with potato au gratin and summer squash with heirloom carrots
• Sweet and savory boozy waffle bar
• Chocolate chip-Kahlua Belgian waffle
• Buckwheat waffles with vodka cured lox
• Bourbon white cheddar and fried chicken

Beatrix
Locations in Fulton Market, River North and Streeterville
Sunday, April 1; 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Indulge in lemon pancakes, quinoa cakes with poached eggs, avocado toast and others. Pair with fresh-squeezed juice or a breakfast cocktail like the Boozy Banana Joe.

Booth One
1301 N State Pkwy, Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Enjoy beef wellington and other dinner menu highlights along with Easter-inspired items such as Salmon en Croute with spinach, mushrooms and leek sauce, Ricotta Pancakes with candied lemon, Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb with spring ragout and mint jam. The Easter Bunny will visit in the library across from the lobby from noon until 2 p.m. Proescco mimosas will be available for adults, as well as DIY Easter treat baskets for the kids with housemade marshmallow bunnies.

Bub City
435 N Clark St, Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Live acoustic music and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Fried chicken and waffles, beef brisket benedict, Bub’s BBQ and the build-your-own bloody mary bar will be available. Go online or call 312-610-4200 for Bub’s Easter ham for 10 for $54.95. Sides can be added.

Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba
2021 N. Halsted St., Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tapas-style brunch: deviled eggs with bacon, short stack of pancakes, waffle-battered chicken and other dishes, as well as gifts for the kids and a bloody mary bar for the adults.

Commonwealth Tavern
1482 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kid-friendly bunny brunch with Easter egg coloring, crafts and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Meanwhile, adults can partake of build-your-own mimosa for $3 and bloodys for $6. Brunch highlights include Brunch Schnitzel (herb aioli, smoked potatoes, pickled red onion, fried egg; $14), Pig Muffin (maple pig head, farm egg, American cheese, English muffin; $12), and Belgian Waffle (belgian style waffle with choice of fresh strawberries or bananas topped with whipped cream; $9). The Kid's Menu ranges in price from $5 to $6 with options like bacon and eggs, grilled cheese, mini cheese burgers and chicken fingers. Reservations are recommended.

Ema
74 W Illinois St, Chicago
Easter:
Sunday, April 1; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Family brunch with beef tenderloin kebabs, kefta and eggs, crispy potatoes and more.
Passover:
Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31
$46.95 per person
A full Passover Mezze Feast Dinner will be available on March 30 and March 31, and will include even more classic dishes including Rotisserie Chicken, Roasted Carrots, Hummus with matzoh, Halva, Chocolate Mousse with flourless chocolate cake, and more. Matzoh ball soup, charoses and braised brisket will be available on specials all week leading up.

Hakka Bakka
1251 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago
Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1
Chaats will be available during regulars hours, including Pani Puri, Jhaai Muri, Bhei Puri, Sev Puri and Samosa. Free masala chai tea will be offered with the chaats.

Hub 5151 W. Hubbard St., Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$36 per person; $15 for children 12 and under; $8 bloody mary and mimosa bar
All-you-can-eat brunch buffet with tableside brioche French toast, chilaquiles, short rib benedict, sushi and salad stations and more.

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab
60 E. Grand Ave., Chicago
Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31; 4-10:30 p.m.
$49.95 per person; $19.95 for children 12 and under
Multi-course family dinner available with Suzy Friedman’s vegetarian chopped liver and a traditional matzo ball soup. Choose between herb-roasted chicken, braised brisket or wild alaskan halibut for mains, served alongside potato pancakes and ginger-glazed carrots and flourless chocolate cake.

Kizuki Ramen and Izakaya
1482 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Visitors can choose between 10 different bowls of ramen, including the lighter yuzu shio ramen (French sea salt, kelp and Japanese citrus based) and the tonkotsu shoyu ramen (rich pork broth flavored with Yamaguchi soy sauce, topped with black garlic oil).

Mity Nice
835 N. Michigan Ave, Water Tower Place, Chicago
Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31
Family-style or a’la carte Passover dinner with matzo ball soup. osemary brown butter chicken, beef brisket or potato crusted halibut, strawberry cheesecake and key lime pie.

Mon Ami Gabi - Chicago
2300 N Lincoln Park West, Chicago
Sunday, April 1; brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner 5-8:30 p.m.
French brunch with creme brulee french toast, chocolate waffles, smoked salmon hash brown benedict, croque madame, steak frites, sparkling cocktails. Kids get a sweet Easter treat.

Morton’s The Steakhouse
65 E. Wacker Dr. and 1050 N. State St.
Sunday, April 1
Steak and lobster special for $39 in addition to the regular menu.

Osteria Via Stato
620 N State St, Chicago
Easter:
Sunday, April 1; 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
$54.95 per person; $19.95 children 10 and under; children 5 and under eat free
Brunch buffet featuring an omelette station, ciabatta French toast, housemade sausage and vegetable strata, ricotta doughnuts handmade to order and an Easter candy table for children.
Passover:
Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31
$39.95 per person
Multi-course dinner with Suzy Friedman’s vegetarian chopped liver, homemade gefiltefish with fresh beet horseradish and slow-braised beef short rib.

Oyster Bah
1962 N. Halsted, Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Specials include chicken and waffles, fried oyster benedict, crab cake sandwich and seared ahi tuna tacos.

Roanoke Restaurant
135 W. Madison St., Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Brunch specials include hand-rolled cinnamon rolls ($4.50), brown butter french toast ($11), porchetta eggs benedict ($14), ribeye hash skillet ($15) and others. Cocktails include Blood Orange Mimosa (Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, prosecco; $11), Bloody Mary (Absolut Peppar, Zing Zang, salumi fontina skewer; $11.50), and the Toast & Jam (Knob Creek Rye, hibiscus syrup, fresh grapefruit and lime juice; $11.50)

R.J. Grunts
2056 Lincoln Park West, Chicago
Sunday, April 1; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
$16.95 per person; $5 bloody marys and mimosas
All-you-can-eat brunch with pecan bread pudding french toast, mini Belgian waffles, Grunts’ thick-cut bacon, scrambled eggs, yogurt and granola, and the famous salad bar.

RPM Italian
52 W Illinois St, Chicago
Sunday, April 1; noon-10 p.m.
Special day time hours to enjoy the signature dinner menu throughout the day, including lobster caprese, spaghetti carbonara and spicy king crab squid ink spaghetti.

RPM Steak
66 W Kinzie, Chicago
Sunday, April 1; noon-10 p.m.
Special day time hours to enjoy the main dinner menu and seasonal specials. Items offered include Elysian Fields Spring lamb chops, Hokkaido snow beef and the RPM private reserve 90-day aged ribeye.

Shaw’s Crab House-Chicago
21 E. Hubbard St., Chicago
Sunday, April 1; brunch 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner 2-8 p.m.
$79 per person; $20 per child
Brunch buffet until 2 p.m. and dinner buffet until 8 p.m. Oyster bar will offer a’la carte items during the dinner window.

Stella Barra Pizzeria
1954 N. Halsted St. Chicago
Sunday, April 1; brunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner 2-10 p.m.
$19.95 per person; free for children under 10
New brunch buffet with roasted corn and poblano egg enchiladas, warm brioche cinnamon roll bread pudding, caramelized French toast, short rib hash, yogurt parfaits with granola and fresh berries and more. Special pancake bar for kids. $5 bloody marys, bellinis and mimosas.

Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted, Chicago
Easter:
Sunday, April 1; brunch 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; lunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m. dinner 4-10 p.m.
Meet the Easter Bunny between 10 a.m. and noon, while choosing for different menus throughout the day. Check the website for menus.

Passover:
Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31; 5-10 p.m.
$44.95 per person, $12.95 per child under age 12
Executive Chef Ben Goodnick is serving a special holiday menu for Passover with
matzo ball soup, housemade gefilte fish and chopped liver, followed by slow-braised beef brisket and flourless chocolate cake for dessert.

Tuscany on Taylor
1014 W. Taylor St., Chicago
Sunday, April 1
A la carte Easter specials menu created by Executive Chef Victorio Padilla. The regular menu will also be available, and specials will include the following:
ANTIPASTI: Crostini, $11 Smoked salmon, capers, truffle mascarpone, arugula, capers, toasted baguette Burratina, $12 Tomato cruda, pesto grill baguette
PASTA: Gnocchi, $19 Saffron gnocchi, smoked salmon, vodka cream sauce
Ravioli, $17 Short rib filled, herb demi, shaved pecorino cream sauce
SECONDI: Maiale, $26 Pork porterhouse, golden raisin puree, bacon Brussels sprouts
Agnello, $28 Braised lamb shank, corn mashed potatoes, vegetable sauce
Vitello, $30 Grilled veal tenders, risotto parmigiano, porcini mushroom sauce Dentice, $32 Seared snapper, broccoli, peppers, shrimp broth, orzo pasta
DOLCE Warm Chocolate Lava Cake, $8 Vanilla gelato, Bailey's Irish creme anglaise Creme Brulee, $7 Fresh berries

Weber Grill Chicago
539 N. State St., Chicago
Sunday, April 1
Weber Grill Restaurant will offer a la carte menu specials for Easter Sunday brunch until 2 p.m. and dinner until 11 p.m. Guests who dine for brunch can also enjoy $7 mimosas and Weber's signature Backyard Bloody Mary (Absolut Vodka, house made bloody mary mix served with a smoked sausage and Gouda skewer and a mini Backyard brew, $10.50). Easter menu specials will include the following:
Grilled Steak and Eggs, $17.50 (brunch only)Southwest style skirt steak and eggs any style, guajillo salsa, breakfast potatoesChocolate Cherry Pretzel Bread French Toast, $10.50 (brunch only)Fresh strawberries, whipped creamDouble Smoked Bourbon Glazed Ham Benedict, $14 (brunch only)Hollandaise, toasted English muffin, grilled asparagus, breakfast potatoesHouse-smoked Bourbon Glazed Ham, $16 (served all day)Horseradish cream sauce, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, grilled asparagusWood-roasted Leg of Lamb, $20 (served all day)Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus, rosemary jusKid's Brunch Plate, $6.50 (brunch only; 12 and under)Choice of scrambled eggs or pretzel bread French toastStrawberry Salad, $7 (dinner only)Orange supremes, strawberries, goat cheese, candied pecans, lemon poppy seed vinaigretteRed Chili Marinated Grilled Swordfish, $35 (dinner only)Long line caught, "Georges Bank" Atlantic swordfish, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, olives, cherry tomatoes

SUBURBS

The Barn
Rear of 1016 Church St., EvanstonSunday, April 1; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
A la carte Brunch Menu, which features quiche lorraine, challah french toast, steak & eggs and a selection of desserts.

Bub City
5441 Park Pl, Rosemont
Sunday, April 1; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Live acoustic music and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Fried chicken and waffles, beef brisket benedict, Bub’s BBQ and the build-your-own bloody mary bar will be available. Go online or call 847-261-0399 for Bub’s Easter ham for 10 for $54.95. Sides can be added.

Di Pescara
2124 Northbrook Court, Northbrook
Friday and Saturday, March 30-31
$42.95 per person; children under 12 eat for half price. Dine in only
Di Pescara is preparing Passover Seder this year. Dinner comes with a Seder Plate and a traditional menu of beef brisket, roast chicken, Lake Superior whitefish, potato latkes and more. Each person at the table must participate as the dinner is served family style.

Found Kitchen and Social House
1631 Chicago Ave., Evanston
Sunday, April 1; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
$39 per person; $18 per child (5 and under eat for free)
Easter Buffet, which features a made-to-order fritter station, farm egg shakshuka with pickled peppers, smoked tomatoes, baked goods, wood-roasted Great Lakes whitefish, rosat Catalpa leg of lamb with jus & mint chutney.

L. Woods
7110 N. Lincoln Ave., Lincolnwood
Easter:
Sunday, April 1
Carry out specials include kale and apple salad, mahogany chicken, pineapple-glazed ham, double-baked potato casserole and butterscotch pie. Place orders by Wednesday, March 28.
Passover:
Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31
4 p.m.-close
$42.95 per person; $15.95 for children 12 and under
Family dinner available with Suzy Friedman’s vegetarian chopped liver and a traditional matzo ball soup. Choose between rosemary brown butter chicken, beef brisket or potato crusted Lake Superior whitefish for mains. Passover dinner is available for carryout and regular dinner will be available.

Mon Ami Gabi
260 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
Easter:
Sunday, April 1; brunch 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner 3-8 p.m.
New brunch menu for kids and adults. Check website for full menus.
Passover:
Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31; 5-10 p.m.
$44.95 per person; $17.95 for children 12 and under
Family-style dinner with matzo ball soup, housemade gefilte fish, braised beef brisket and flourless chocolate cake.

Morton’s The Steakhouse
Locations in Northbrook, Rosemont, Schaumburg and Naperville
Sunday, April 1
Steak and lobster special for $39 in addition to the regular menu.

Reel Club
272 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook
Sunday, April 1; 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
$49.95 per person; $19.95 per child
Easter buffet with a shellfish station, assorted sushi, carved prime rib and ham, omelette station, waffle bar and others.

Saranello's
601 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling
Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31
$42.95 per person; children 12 and under eat for half price; carryout for $42.95 per person
Family-style dinner with matzo ball soup, gefilte fish, beef brisket, Lake Superior whitefish and more. Carryout orders need to be placed by Wednesday, March 29.

Shaw’s Crab House-Schaumburg
1900 E. Higgins Rd., Schaumburg
Sunday, April 1; brunch 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; dinner 3:30-7 p.m.
$55 per person; $10 per child ages 7-12; children 6 and under eat free. The Easter Bunny will appear between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Brunch buffet until 3 p.m. and dinner buffet follows until 7 p.m.

Stefani Prime
6755 N. Cicero Ave, Lincolnwood
Sunday, April 1; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
$57.95 per person; $19.95 for kids 10 and under
Prime Brunch Buffet with hot & cold, sweet & savory favorites including an omelette and waffle station.

Tuscany Wheeling
550 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling
Sunday, April 1; 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
$42.95 per adult; $19.95 children 10 and under
Easter Sunday brunch buffet featuring a variety of stations created by Executive Chef Bolla Loza. The stations will include breakfast, seafood, carving, omelet, Italian, salad, antipasto, seafood and dessert. There will also be a special kids station. A dinner buffet will begin at 4 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

Wildfire
1300 Patriot Blvd., Glenview and 235 Parkway Dr., Lincolnshire
$41.95 per person; $18.95 per child ages 12 and under
Passover Club menu served family-style for groups of six or more, featuring traditional holiday dishes like chopped liver, matzoh ball soup, matzoh crusted fresh fish, braised brisket of beef and chocolate almond macaroons. Regular menu will also be available, along with traditional Passover dishes featured as specials for the night.