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(Above) American chef, author, and television personality Julia Child (1912-2004). Her first show, The French Chef, premiered in 1963.

October 28, 2015 – If you’ve ever cooked from Julia Child’s masterpiece, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, you know these recipes, while fantastic, are a lot of work. Why not get the great meal and skip all the work?

Through the fall, the chefs at Bistronomic on North Wabash are offering Julia Child dinners, one for each day of the week, for $20-26, not including beverage, tax, and gratuity.

Sundays – Julia Child’s Coq au Vin with Caramelized Onions, Seasonal Mushrooms, and Cognac Red Wine Sauce (page 263) – $20

Mondays – Seven-ounce Prime Steak Tartare with Frites tossed with Black Truffle Salt and Sauce Tartare (page 296) – $22

Tuesdays – Steak au Poivre with New York Strip Loin, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Brandy Reduction (page 296) – $26

Wednesdays – Beef Bourguignon with Handmade Fettuccine, Bacon Lardons, and Beaujolais Wine Reduction (page 315) – $22

Thursdays – Bouillabaisse with Seasonal Fish and Shellfish, Saffron, Baguette Croutons, and Rouille Aiolli (page 52) – $26

Bistronomic
840 North Wabash Avenue Map
312-944-8400

Three-course meal at Sullivan’s for $42

Sullivan’s Steakhouse in River North has The Sure Thing, a three-course menu for $42. That’s at least a 20 percent savings over ordering the same items separately.

Select one item from each category…

Starters – Cheesesteak Eggroll, Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail, Roasted Garlic Meatballs, or Crispy Shanghai Calamari.

Soups and Greens – Shrimp & Lobster Bisque, Iceberg Lettuce Wedge, Market Fresh Greens, or Caesar Salad.

Entrees…

  • Six-ounce Filet Mignon, Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, and Bordelaise Sauce
  • Sliced New York Strip, Garlic Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, and Gorgonzola-Garlic Butter
  • Simply Broiled Bay of Fundy Salmon, Grilled Asparagus, and Charred Lemon

Sullivan’s Steakhouse
415 North Dearborn Street Map
312-527-3510

(Sullivan’s is not open for lunch.)

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