Crofton on Wells
535 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 755-1790Dinner
Starters - First Course
roasted cauliflower, fall squash, guanciale, shagbark hickory creme fraiche
creole mustard sauce
quinoa-corn johnnycake , american sturgeon caviar
black trumpet mushrooms , cippoline onions, chaubier.
smoked scallops, avocado relish, citrus vinaigrette, polenta crisp
bacon, cracked black peppercorn, brioche
Starters - Second Course
frisee, pancetta
mixed greens, point reyes blue cheese, black peppercorn vinaigrette, fig syrup
red pepper, basil
heirloom apples, roasted shallot vinaigrette, marcona almonds, shaved asiago
Entrees
spicy herb and chipotle, yukon gold mashed potatoes, smoky molasses reduction
baby arrugula, apricot jam, tarragon sabayon
chanterelles, grits, bacon, shallot-bourbon reduction
cider-braised gunthorp farms belly, grilled tenderloin, signature smoked apple chutney, chef's tasting menus are available and prepared to your specific tastes. 24-hour notice is required.
brussel sprouts, bacon, rutabaga, black truffle vinaigrette
red curry mussel reduction, maitake mushrooms, wild leek oil
fava beans, caramelized fennel, saffron broth, spicy aioli
Sides
white truffle oil
saba
maple glaze
poblano oil
Dinner Dessert Selections
heirloom apples, cardamon ice cream, "red hot" reduction, apple cider, suggested wine: busnel, calvados
brioche, brown butter custard, boozy california golden raisins, spiced pear coulis, suggested wine: chateau de chartreuse, sauternes
organic manuka honey-fresh chevre ice cream, suggested wine: isole e olena, vin santo
bourbon-soaked cake, sweet corn cream, housemade caramel corn, suggested wine: lustau, escuadrilla
chocolate-rum sorbet, espresso gelee, creme fraiche, marcona almond crisp , suggested wine: fonseca, 20-year tawny port
chef nate's daily creations, all ice cream made with prospera farm fresh eggs & jersey cow milk
Vegetarian Selections
these offerings, in addition to a few regular menu items, were created with a vegetarian diet in mind and can be modified to be completely vegan.
ginger creme fraiche, ginger jam, cashew butter, suggested wine: wieninger, gruner veltliner
chanterelles, sweet corn emulsion, poblano oil, suggested wine: calera, chardonnay
carnaroli rice, kabocha squash, brussel sprouts, cippoline onions, chaubier, suggested wine: b. hess, riesling
organic miso , roasted seasonal vegetables, suggested wine: pine ridge, chenin blanc/viognier
