Prairie Grass- revisited

[rating=5]Tonight was my birthday! While we have been celebrating since August 29th, my 50th anniversary of my 30th birthday is hera at last! Trying to decide where to celebrate was fairly easy. We live in Northbrook so why not dine local and since I am scheduled to speak with Prairie Grass about their Thanksgiving Dinner Packages, the perfect spot.

A Saturday night with Jane alone in a cozy and friendly restaurant turned out perfect. They have added many items to their menu and some special cocktails as well. Jane enjoyed the PCG Mule ( a vodka and ginger beer drink that used to be called the Russian Mule, but of late, no-one wants to add the “r” word to anything. I had the Old-hattan ( a sort of made up drink that is somewhere between the Old Fashion and the Manhattan). It was wonderful!

For our appetizers, Jane enjoyed the Caesar Salad while I was thrilled with something that I seldom find in restaurants, The Beet Salad(  Citrus marinated beets ( not just red) toasted walnuts, citrus and goat cheese). I was in heaven!

For our entree’s we selected one of their specials, the braised boneless short ribs served with mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. The meat was tender and juicy and the potatoes just right. The carrots were also tasty and made for a great combination.

The second entre’ that we shared was the Grilled Ora King Salmon with apple cider glaze, mixed greens toasted pumpkin seeds and a half roasted squash. ( Jane had never had roasted squash before and once she tried, I was watching her scrape the skin). Again, another perfect dinner! The salmon was grilled to perfection and the salad that came with it ( the greens) were delicious.

The menu has grown and has many great items on it. Under normal circumstances we do not try the specials as it is more of our way to offer the basic menu items. The Short Ribs is however, a different story, as they offer this on a fairly regular basis.

Being my birthday, Sarah had them bring us a slice of their Double Chocolate Cake and a dish of ice cream ( vanilla with toffee and chocolate almonds)- what a wonderful birthday dinner!

Prairie Grass is open every day

luncheon 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.   Monday-Friday

Dinner:  5p.m.-  everyday

Pickup orders from 4 p.m. Monday- Sunday

Prairie Grass Cafe is located at 601 Skokie Blvd. in Northbrook

telephone 847-205-4433 for reservations

for info visit www.prairiegrasscafe.com

Thanksgiving special: Dinner for Two that can be picked up so their staff can spend the holiday with family- great menu- check out website and order for your family, no matter the size, they will accomodate!