New Champagne Brunch at BLT American Brasserie

Bottomless Bubbly with Egg & Brunch Entrees

Saturdays and Sundays
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

$26 per person

BLT American Brasserie will now offer a new, free-flowing bubbly option to their weekend brunch service.  Every Saturday and Sunday, brunch guests may choose one of the “Eggs & Brunch” entrees (outlined below) paired with one hour of unlimited flutes of champagne for $26 per person.

For those who prefer a bloody mary to bubbles, the restaurant offers three a la carte options including the BBQ Bloody Mary, Balsamic Bloody Mary and BLT Bloody Mary ($9 each).  Mimosas and Bellini cocktails are also available for $8 each.

Brunch is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Chef Laurent Tourondel’s complete brunch menu can be viewed at bltamericanbrasserie.com. Reservations are welcome, but not required.

EGGS & BRUNCH ENTREES

EGGS ANY STYLE 14
sunny side up, poached, boiled, over easy or scrambled

OMELETTE 15
choice of three: tomato, onion, bell pepper, mushroom, ham, cheddar, fresh herbs

CLASSIC POACHED EGGS “BENEDICT” 16
choice of: salmon or canadian bacon, on english muffin, spinach fondue, cayenne hollandaise

BAKED EGGS, SPINACH & MUSHROOM GRATIN 14
mushroom duxelle & wilted spinach, fontina cheese, grilled bacon

HUEVOS RANCHEROS STYLE 14
scrambled eggs, jalapeno, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, tortilla, tomato salsa picante

EGG FRITTATA, TURKEY MAPLE SAUSAGE & SMOKED GOUDA 15
jalapeno, asparagus, fine herbs, scallion, arugula

EGGS PIPERADE WITH CHORIZO 15
tomato, onion, bell pepper, espelette pimento, pecorino, garlic, basil

BLT SANDWICH “DELUXE” 16
applewood bacon, heirloom tomato, jalapeno, escarole, taleggio, truffle paste, sunny side up egg & fries

BUTCHER BURGER 18
7 peppercorn, blue cheese or cheddar, caramelized onions, bacon & mushrooms

BURGER 15
certified angus beef, blue cheese or cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato

COUNTRY STYLE BUTTERMILK PANCAKES 14
plain or chocolate chip, vermont maple syrup

CHALLAH FRENCH TOAST WITH GINGERBREAD SPICES 15
rum caramelized banana, roasted pecans, vermont maple syrup

BLT American Brasserie
500 West Superior Street
Chicago, IL 60654
312-948-8744
BLTAmericanBrasserie.com 

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at ZED451

This New Year’s Eve weekend, ZED451 will celebrants an elaborate, multi-course dinner in the main dining room, along with a premium party package in the Fireside Lounge, followed by a bountiful brunch on New Year’s Day.

On Saturday, December 31, ZED451′s New Year’s Eve dinner experience will be offered for $75 per person (plus tax and gratuity).  The menu will include unlimited selections from the seasonal Harvest Tables, a lavish raw bar, an abundance of chef’s entrees served tableside and mini pastries for dessert.  In addition, each guest will receive a complimentary flute of champagne to toast to 2012.  Table reservations will be accepted between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. and may be made through Open Table or by calling (312) 266-6691.

ZED451′s New Year’s Eve party package will be offered in the cozy, Fireside Lounge from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Revelers ringing in the new year will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, a deluxe open bar (blueberry gin mojito, spiced apple sangria, premium spirits, wine, imported and domestic bottled beer), party favors, DJ and midnight champagne toast. Tickets for the bar package are $95 per guest (includes tax and gratuity) and may be purchased by calling the restaurant at (312) 266-6691 or by visiting BrownPaperTickets.com.

The following day, ZED451 will start off the new year with an unforgettable brunch experience. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Sunday, January 1, dining guests may partake in a mid-day meal that includes a bounty of breakfast and lunch selections. Brunch is $29 per person (plus tax and gratuity), mimosas will be offered for $3 and house-made bloody marys, complete with gourmet garnish, will be $5 each. Returning guests that purchased the New Year’s Eve dinner or party package will receive bottomless bloody marys at brunch.

New Year’s Day is all about football, and ZED451′s 80-foot screen will show every play of the games (including our own Chicago Bears taking on the Minnesota Vikings at noon). From 10 a.m. to midnight, the Fireside Lounge will feature $5 ZED burgers and $3 pints of beer, in addition to the full “Cravings” menu (pad Thai tacos, char-grilled sirloin salad, calamari fries, house-cured duck pastrami Reuben sliders, maple Cajun BLT, spiced chicken samosas, Aegean flatbread and more).
ZED451
739 North Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312.266.6691
ZED451.com

“Britney’s Birthday Brunch” at Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club

A Divalicious Dining Event to Celebrate Brit’s Big 3-0

Sunday, December 4
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Brunch service at Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club will be all-Britney on Sunday, December 4, in celebration of the pop princess’ thirtieth birthday (born December 2, 1981). Brunch guests will bop along to Britney’s music and enjoy entertainment by Diva Madam X performing as Ms. Spears from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Britney’s music videos will play on all seven jumbo screens and Brit-related prizes (Femme Fatale Tour DVDs, CDs and more) will be given away throughout the day, courtesy of Lakeview’s Borderline Music.

Executive Chef Mark Kasper’s new winter brunch menu will be offered, which features such dishes as Rice Krispie French Toast, Pumpkin Spiced Pancakes and Chilaquiles, in addition to hearty classics like Chicken and Waffles and Biscuits and Gravy (complete brunch menu is outlined below). During the Britney bash, Kit Kat will offer themed specials including the “It’s Britney, Bitch” martini and “If U Seek Hammy” menu item (listed below).

Brunch guests will enjoy free-flowing mimosas, sangria and bloody marys for only $10 with the purchase of a brunch entree. All of Kit Kat’s martinis (over 100 on the menu) will be half-priced, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. ($6 each, regularly $12).

Britney Brunch Specials

“It’s Britney, Bitch” Martini $6
Cruzan Citrus rum, St. Germaine Elderflower liqueur, champagne, squeeze of lemon and orange

“If U Seek Hammy” $11
Soft cooked scrambled eggs, seared smoked ham and cheddar cheese served with roasted red potatoes

Kit Kat’s New Winter Brunch Menu

Salads:

CHICKEN SALAD $13
curried chicken, crushed almonds and golden sultanas with brioche toast points and mixed baby greens

STEAK SALAD $16
grilled 8oz. skirt steak, crumbled stilton blue cheese, baby spinach with a balsamic vinaigrette

Eggs:

MAKE YOUR OWN OMELET $13
1 protein choice of bacon, sausage or chicken
2 veggie choices of baby spinach, onions, green peppers or roasted potatoes
1 cheese choice of feta, goat, cheddar or swiss

EGGS FLORENTINE $12
eggs florentine – poached eggs, smoked ham, spicy bernaise with sauteed spinach over an english muffin

QUICHE $12
caramelized onion, bacon and wilted baby spinach with a puff pastry crust served with a mixed green salad

MACHO MAN $14
2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 grilled sausage, roasted potatoes, 2 pancakes, 2 biscuits and gravy

Sandwiches:

PANINI OF THE DAY $13
please ask your server

BACON EGG n CHEESE PANINI $12
applewood smoked bacon, aged egmont cheddar served with truffle fries

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH $14
on a french baguette with herb aioli and baby mesclun greens served with cajun fries

BLT n A $12
applewood smoked bacon, hydro bib lettuce, fresh haas avocado served with cajun fries

Entree:

RICE KRISPIE FRENCH TOAST $11
with a tres leches sauce and a side of marinated berries

PUMPKIN SPICED PANCAKES $12
3 large pumpkin pancakes with cinnamon butter and warm grade a maple syrup

CHILAQUILES $13
corn tortilla chips, chorizo, salsa verde, queso fresco and two fried eggs

BISCUITS AND GRAVY $12
house made cheddar biscuits served with sage sausage gravy and 2 eggs any style

PASTA OF THE DAY $12
please ask your server

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES $15
chicken and waffles – fried chicken breast with fresh house made waffle with cayenne maple and roasted red fingerling potatoes

STEAK SKILLET $17
grilled allen brothers skirt steak with roasted potato hash, egmont cheddar and two eggs served any style

Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club
3700 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.525.1111
http://www.kitkatchicago. com