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30 | May 23, 2019 | The wilmette beacon DINING OUT wilmettebeacon.com Garden View Cafe’s new menu connects with nature Megan Bernard Contributing Editor Posted to WilmetteBeaconDaily.com 2 days ago Diners at Chicago Botanic Garden’s Garden View Cafe get more than a meal — they get an experience. The cafe, located inside the garden in the Village of Glencoe, provides views overlooking the blooming garden and a new menu tying into this summer’s pollinator program called Bees and Beyond. The subject matter of the program is timely, according to Julie McCaffrey, the public relations manager. “There is an urgency to protect pollinators while we still can,” McCaffrey said in a press release. “Pollinators are fundamentally connected to plants, therefore, life.” The toasted almond salmon salad ($13.99) has baby greens, almonds, avocado, celery ribbons, red onion and lemon-dill ranch. The cafe’s new menu was launched this spring before the garden-wide program began, giving a glimpse into what’s to come this summer. The food is local and sustainably produced with seasonal ingredients made by pollinators, said executive chef Mike Hiller. “We wanted to actually embody the whole pollinators concept and theme and not just call everything the ‘honey bee this’ or ‘honey bee that,’” Hiller said. “When you actually start May 23 through July 7 To reserve tickets - oillamptheater.org Or (847) 834-0738 The honey bee forager salad ($12.99) comes with dandelion greens, mustard greens, spring mix, apples, corn, almond, feta and raspberry-honey vinaigrette at Chicago Botanic Garden’s Garden View Cafe in Glencoe. Photos by Erin Yarnall/22nd Century Media digging into the pollinator issue, you realize it’s a lot more than just bees. … We’re also drawing more attention to plants and how they can help this issue.” A group of 22nd Century Media editors recently visited the garden to try some of the fresh pollinator-inspired dishes ourselves. On the new menu is a honey bee forager salad, which is comprised of dandelion greens, mustard greens, spring mix, Granny Smith apples, roasted corn, slivered almonds, crumbled feta and raspberry honey. Hiller mentioned that bees thrive on dandelions and other forager plants, like mustard greens, so it was important to highlight them at the cafe in this salad. “I was pretty naive before this all,” he said. “You always think pollination occurs and you don’t really think about it or who does it or the impact it has. … The more you dive into it, the more you find out that certain plants change their entire flower to attract specific pollinators that might be in the area.” The dandelion greens sparked our interest; however, they were subtle and not overpowering. The salad itself was so fresh and flavorful, drizzled with the raspberry honey. Another salad we sampled was the toasted almond salmon salad, which has Chicago Botanic Garden-grown baby greens, toasted almonds, avocado, celery ribbons, red onion and lemon-dill ranch. According to Hiller, the success of growing almonds is “100 percent dependent on bees,” therefore it fits perfectly on this menu. This salad could be a meal in itself; it’s hearty with the tender salmon atop and it is complemented well with the greens, almonds, and dressing. We completed our lunch with roast apple and brie grilled cheese, complete with roasted local apple, brie, sliced red onion and clover honey drizzle on buttery hand-sliced challah bread. Our staff loved this fun take on grilled cheese. It was savory and packed more flavor between the apple, cheese and onion ingredients. The cafe also serves a Garden View Cafe 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe www.chicagobotanic. org/cafe (847) 835-8375 complete breakfast menu. Some highlights include: a chorizo and pepper skillet, spring berry custard, and lemon-blueberry pancakes. There are also coffeehouse favorites, sprouts (kids) meals and brunch (offered Saturday-Sunday). Visitors can eat their meal in the cafe’s indoor dining area, or choose a table outside on the deck overlooking a pond. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are also available. The pollinator theme is not only expressed at the cafe, but throughout the entire garden this summer, revealing the vital role pollinators play in our everyday lives and in a healthy, diverse planet, according to the garden’s website. The program offers pollinatorthemed gardens, bold topiaries and floral carpets, an interactive exhibition, and more.
wilmettebeacon.com REAL ESTATE the wilmette beacon | May 23, 2019 | 31 The Wilmette Beacon’s What: A 5 bedroom, 3.2 bath home Where: 228 Lawndale St., Wilmette SPONSORED CONTENT of the WEEK Amenities: This gorgeous center entrance colonial was completely remodeled in 2011 and has it all! You won’t believe how spacious this home is until you step inside. Feel the warmth upon entering the generous sized rooms perfect for large family gatherings. The first floor includes a spacious living room that flows into an expanded family room and updated kitchen. The formal dining room radiates afternoon sun and completes a perfect entertaining home. The second floor Master suite includes a remodeled master bath and his and her closets. There are 3 more bedrooms and an updated family bath to complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor boasts a full bedroom with bath as well as an additional massive bonus room — a perfect retreat for guests, in-laws, teens or au pair! The lower level offers a rec room, powder room, exercise room, laundry area, and ample amounts of storage. The outdoor space is like a playground within itself! The oversized lot (50 x 244’) is almost twice the depth of the typical Wilmette lot! The back yard is a wonderful extension of the home with a new paver patio and a gas line built in to the fireplace – a great spot for entertaining. The outside deck offers a gas line into the grill, and even a hot shower to rinse off the summer sand. Additionally, the 3 car garage will store every bike, trike, and scooter – even kayaks and boats. This gem is a walk to town, train, and McKenzie school! Open House is set for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, May 26. Asking Price: $1,249,000 Listing Agent: Shelley Shelly, Coldwell Banker, (847) 910- 1551, Shelley.Shelly@ cbexchange.com Agent Brokerage: Coldwell Banker To see your home featured as Home of the Week, email John Zeddies at j.zeddies@22ndcenturymedia.com or call (847) 272-4565 ext. 12 April 18 • 1917 Greenwood Ave., Wilmette, 60091-1437 - William Tefft to Kathleen M. Viole, Michael L. Viole, $635,000 • 213 15th St., Wilmette, 60091-3232 - John E. Randstrom Trustee to Richard Brought to you by: FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS 664 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest, IL 60045 Phone: (847) 234-8484 thefederalsavingsbank.com Adams, Amanda Adams, $590,000 • 544 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, 60091-2108 - Feng Tian to John A. Azpell, Elizabeth C. Azpell, $350,000 • 831 Ashland Ave., Wilmette, 60091-1735 - Dekker Trust to Jon Paul Rexing, Kathryn Rexing, $1,375,000 The Going Rate is provided by Record Information Services Inc. For more information, visit www. public-record.com or call (630) 557-1000.
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