With such a focus on local ingredients a must try is the cheese board. Served with crostini and cranberry relish, this daily selection awakens your senses. The true standout though, are the buttermilk fried, herb cheese stuffed mushrooms. Topped with bacon and Chile sauce, these morsels sit on a pool of horseradish and simply burst in your mouth with flavor!
Continuing with the local theme is the light and flaky, chervil and panko crusted Wisconsin northern pike. Alongside is their amazing mac and cheese that’s crafted with same local cheeses served earlier, and topped with a crisp cracker crust. If fish isn’t your thing, the Dakota farmed bison rib eye will satisfy the meat eater in all of us. Bursting with flavor and not the least bit “gamey”, this juicy piece of meat is not to be missed.
Room should always be left for a couple of sweet treats. Served in a shot glass, the mini trifle filled with mascarpone, peaches, strawberries, and pound cake offers a fresh bite for those watching their figure. Purchased that day from a farmers market in Oak Brook, the blueberry crisp is like a warm hug on a cold winter’s day. Warm berries topped with a ginger and sugar crust and then layered with fresh whip cream will have you smiling all the way home.
Dinner for two will run roughly $75-100, more than fair for flavors this fresh. Overall Glen Prairie offers wonderful local flavors and an easy way to support regional vendors. Rating *** and ½ out of ****.
Location
1250 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
