Chez Joel in Chicago, IL

Omelet Du Bistro

$13.5

Three eggs, spinach, feta, and house potatoes.

Benedicte Classic

$12

Two poached eggs, maple pepper baconand hollandaise sauce, on an English muffin and house potatoes.

Benedict Norvegienne

$12

Two poached eggs, smoked salmon, hollandaise sauceand green beans on an English muffin.

Pate De Deux Sortes

$10.95

duck and chicken liver pate with traditional garnish and toast points

Assiette De Fromages

$12.95

assortment of imported cheeses served with fruits and toast points

Salmon Fume

$11

4 pieces of bruschetta with scottish smoked salmon, cream cheese and tobikko

Salade Aux Fruit de Mer, Facon Ceviche

$14

Seafood salad ceviche style with red onions, sherry tomato, avocado, lemon vinaigretteand oregano.

Salade de Tomate Au Roquefort

$8.5

Sliced vine ripened tomato, red onions, basil, Roquefort cheese, balsamic glaze and balsamic dressing.

Salade Grecque

$8.5

Tomato, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata black olives, feta cheese, oregano and lemon vinaigrette.

Salade Lyonnais

$9

Frisee salad, lardons, fresh poached egg, croutons and shallots sherry vinaigrette.

Salde D'orge

$9

Barley, whole wheat, black current, golden and dark raisins, pecans, grape tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, sherry vinaigretteand balsamic glaze.

Salade Maison

$6.5

Mixed greens with house vinaigrette, granny smith apples, roasted walnutsand warm goat cheese.

Kale César Au Poulet

$12

Shredded kale, chopped romaine, shaved Parmesan, grilled chicken, tomatoes, fresh lime squeeze, caesar dressing and croutons.

Salade D'endive

$8.5

Endive salad toasted in mustard vinaigrette with granny smith, Roquefort cheese and pecans.

Salade D'Endive

$8.5

Belgian endive, mustard vinigrette, granny smith apples, roasted walnut and roquefort cheese

Beet Salad

$7.95

Golden and Red Beets, Organic Mix Green and Sherry Vinaigrette

Salade Grecque

$8

Tomato, cucumbers, red onions, kalamata black olives, feta cheese and lemon vinaigrette.

Croque Monsieur

$12

Traditional toasted ham and gruyere cheese sandwich on sourdough bread, served with pommes frites and petit salad.

Sandwich Au Poulet

$12

Grilled and marinated chicken breast, pesto coulis arugula, ciabatta bread served with pommes frites and petit salad.

Burger Du Bistro

$12

Prime beef pattie with sun-dried tomato mayo, caramelized red onions, cheese, tomato, tossed brioche bun and pommes frites.

Croque Madame

$12

Traditional toasted ham, gruyere cheese and hard boiled egg sandwich on sourdough bread, served with pommes frites and petit salad.

Sandwiche Au Poulet

$10

Grilled and marinated chicken breast, pesto coulis and pomme frites on baguette

Salmon Fumé

$11

Scottish smoked salmon, cream cheese, toastand tobikko.

Assiette de Fromages

$12.95

Assortment of imported cheeses served with fruits and toast points.

Pâté de Deux Sortes

$10.95

Duck and chicken liver pate with traditional garnish and toast points.

French Onion Soup

$7.5

Steak Grillé Au Roquefort

$24.95

Center cut grilled NY strip steak with Roquefort cheese sauce and mashed potatoes.

Steak Grillé Au Poivre

$25.95

Center cut grilled NY strip steak with crushed black pepper corn, cognac sauce and pommes frites.

Bistro Burger

$18

Prime beef pattie with sun-dried tomato mayo, caramelized red onions, Gruyere cheese, tomato, brioche bun, pome fritesand petit salad.

Steak Frites, Beurre Maître D'hôtel

$24.95

Center cut grilled NY strip steak with garlic butter and pommes frites.

Filet Mignon de B?uf Grillé Au Jus de Cuisson

$27.95

Beef tenderloin grilled in a thyme au jus, mushroom fricassee, mashed potatoes, and haricots verts.

Carré D'agneau Roti à la Fleur de Menthe

$28.95

Rack of New Zealand lamb roasted, served au jus with wild mushrooms sweet corn, fava beans and potato novelle.

Soupe à L'oignon Gratinée

$7.5

French onion soup.

Fromage de Brie Chaud

$10.95

Warm Brie cheese with honey, apricot, garlicand almond.

Calamar Grille Au Pistou Et Jus de Citron

$11

Grilled calamari with pesto and roasted pepper coulis.

Escargots a la Bourguignon

$11

French snails with garlic butter, pernod and herbed breadcrumbs.

Moules Marinieres

$11

Steamed PEI mussels in herbs, shallotsand white wine sauce, with a touch of cream.

Tarte Aux Poireaux

$11

Warm leek tarte quiche with warm Brie cheese and beurre blanc.

Saumon Fume de Deux Sortes

$11

Smoked and gravelax marinated salmon petite salade, cream cheese and brioche.

Pâté de de Foie de Canard Au Porto

$11

Duck liver pate with traditional garnish, shallots marmalade and toast points.

Calamar

$11

Grilled calamari with pesto, arugula and roasted peppers.

Poulpe D'espagne Grille

$14

Spanish octopus grilled, Japanese eggplant, roasted pearl onions, tomato confit, sun-dried tomato and basil lemon vinaigrette.

Provençale

$11

Frog legs with garlic spinach and brown butter sauce.

Coq Au Vin à la Mode Rustique à Ma Façon

$20.95

Half chicken roasted with lardons, white wine, pearl onions, mushrooms served au jus and pommes frites or mashed potatoes

Magret Et Confit de Canard, Sauce à L'orange

$25.95

Seared duck breast and duck leg confit, served with wild mushrooms fricassée, potato galette and cranberry orange sauce.

Poisson Blanc, Sauce Crème de Cassis

$19.95

Lake superior white fish pan seared, creme de cassis sauce and vegetables.

Emincé de Poulet

$15

Thin chicken strips, sauteed with mushrooms cream sauce, vegetables and jasmine rice.

Emincé de Boeuf

$15

Thin strips of beef tenderloin, sauteed with mushrooms cream sauce, vegetables and jasmine rice.

Ravioli Au Courge

$16

Butternut squash ravioli with sage garlic cream, grilled butternut squash and truffle oil.

Penne Du Bistro

$16

Penne pasta tossed with chicken, sherry tomatoes, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.

Rigatoni Mozzarella

$14

Rigatoni pasta tossed in basil tomato sauce and fresh mozzarella.

Saumon Grille, Sauce Moutarde

$22

Salmon filet, spinach, asparagus, potato tournee and mustard sauce.

Risotto Aux Asperges Et Champignons

$15

Arborio Italian rice with fresh asparagus, grilled Portobello mushroom and truffle oil.

Farfalle Aux Legumes de Saison Et Pignon

$15

Farfalle pasta tossed with roasted vegetables, garlic, cherry tomatoes, olive oil, pine nuts and parmagean cheese.

Coq Au Vin à la Mode Rustique à Ma Façon

$19.95

Half chicken roasted with lardons, pearl onions, mushrooms served au jus and pommes frites.

Trout, Sauce Beurre Noisette

$19.95

Pan seared trout, capers, brown butter sauce and vegetables.

Steak Frites Grille, Beurre Maitre D'hotel

$24.95

Center cut grilled Angus NY strip steak with garlic butter and pommes frites.

Saumon Grillé

$25.95

Salmon Filet, Spinach, Asparagus, Potato Tournee and Mustard Sauce

Bouillabaisse Marseillaise

$26.95

Assortment of shell fish with daily fish over julienne of vegetables and bouillabaisse bouillon

Noix de Saint Jacques

$27.95

Sea scallops pan seared, oyster mushrooms, sautéed kale, asparagus, leeks ginger shellfish sauce and garnished with tobikko.

Magret Et Confit de Canard, Sauce a L'orange

$25.95

Seared duck breast and duck leg confit, served with wild mushrooms fricassee, potato galette and cranberry orange sauce.

Coq Au Vin a la Mode Rustique a Ma Facon

$20.95

Half chicken roasted with lardons, white wine, pearl onions, mushrooms served au jus and pommes frites or mashed potatoes.

Risotto Aux Asperges Et Champignons

$18

Arborio italian rice with fresh asparagus, grilled portobello mushroom and truffle oil

Ravioli Au Courge

$18

Butternut squash ravioli served with garlic cream, grilled butter nut squash and truffle oil

Linguine Aux Fruits De Mer

$23.95

Linguine with shell fish, garlic, basil, sherry tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil

Pommes Frites (French Fries)

$5

Pommes Puree (Mashed Potatoes)

$5

Galette de Pommes de Terre

$5

Ratatouille

$6

Epinard a l'Ail (Garlic Spinach)

$5

my own version of provincial vegetable stew

Haricots Verts (French Green Beans)

$5

Champignons (SautéEd Mushrooms)

$5