Menu for Hemmingway's Bistro in Oak Park

Breakfast

Fruit Baked Goods

6.95 Fresh Fruit Salade

7.95 Seasonal Mixed Berries

4.95 Cantaloupe

4.95 Honeydew Melon

2.95 Half Grapefruit Brulee

6.95 Bakery Basket

2.95 Bagel, Cream Cheese

2.00 Banana Muffin

2.00 Blueberry Muffin

2.50 Croissant

1.95 English Muffin

1.95 White, Wheat, Rye Toast

Eggs

4.95 One Egg, Any Style Options: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Herbs

6.95 Two Eggs, Any Style Options: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Herbs

8.95 Eggs Benedict Options: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Herbs

9.95 Poached Eggs, Smoked Salmon Options: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Herbs

9.95 Scrambled Eggs, Salmon, Brie Options: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Herbs

8.95 French Omelet Options: Ham, Bacon, Sausage, American, Swiss, Cheddar, Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Herbs

Cereal Yogurt

2.95 Low Fat Yogurt

5.95 Yogurt with Fruit

5.95 Birchermuesli

6.95 Granola, Yogurt, Fruit

3.95 Assorted Cereals

6.95 Cereal with Fruit

3.95 Hot Oatmeal

Entrees

9.95 Crepes Gratin

12.95 Smoked Salmon Plate

15.95 Bistro Steak, Two Eggs

6.95 Belgium Waffle

7.95 Belgium Waffle, Fresh Berries

7.95 French Toast

8.95 French Toast, Fresh Berries

8.95 Chocolate French Toast

7.95 Pancakes

8.95 Pancakes, Fresh Berries

Sides

2.95 French Ham, Grilled

2.95 Country Sausage, Links

2.95 Smoked Bacon

1.95 Griddle Potatoes

Parisian

9.95 Coffee or Tea and Fresh Squeezed Juice, Bakery Basket, Jam and Honey Choice of two breads bagel, cream cheese, banana muffin, blueberry muffin, croissant, English muffin, toast Options: Coffee, Tea, Bagel, Cream cheese, Banana muffin, Blueberry muffin, Croissant, English muffin, Toast

American

11.95 American Breakfast Coffee or tea and fresh squeezed juice, two eggs cooked any style, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, home fries, toast, butter, jam and honey Options: Coffee, Tea, Bacon, Sausage, Ham

Juices, Cafe and Tea

2.95 Orange Juice

2.95 Grapefruit Juice

1.95 Cranberry Juice

1.95 Tomato Juice

1.95 Apple Juice

2.00 Coffee

2.95 Cappuccino

2.95 Espresso

4.00 Double Expresso

2.95 Cafe au Lait

2.00 Hot Tea

3.50 Herbal Tea

2.95 Ice Tea

2.95 Lemonade

1.95 Soft Drinks

1.75 Milk

1.95 Chocolate Milk

1.95 Hot Chocolate

San Pelligrino Options: (2.95) , (5.95)

Acqua Panna Options: (2.95) , (5.95)

Lunch

Hors d' Oeuvres

6.00 Soup Du Midi

7.00 Onion Soup, Gratinee

8.00 Chicken Liver Pate

8.00 Mussels A La Basque

8.00 Escargots De Bourgogne

11.00 Smoked Salmon, Potato Pancake

11.00 Zucchini Blossoms, Goat Cheese

12.00 Cheese Plate, Fresh Fruit

13.00 Brie On Croute, Apricot Preserves

13.00 Charcuterie Board

14.00 Shrimp Cocktail

Salads

5.00 Petite Salad, House Vinaigrette

7.00 Frisee, Bacon, Egg, Croutons

8.00 Endive Et Noix, Amish Blue

8.00 Beet, Orange, Arugula

11.00 Heirloom Tomato, Mozzarella

13.00 Bistro Chopped Chicken Salad

15.00 Spinach, Shrimp, Bacon, Blue Cheese

16.00 Salad Nicoise, Lemon Dressing

18.00 Maine Lobster, Mango Vinaigrette

Lets Plats Du Jour

18.00 Cassoulet Toulousain

22.00 Flounder Grenoblois

21.00 Coq Au Vin

18.00 Duck A L’Orange

18.00 Bouillabaisse

17.00 Beef Wellington

Sandwiches

9.00 Portobello, Roasted Pepper, Mozzarella

9.00 Chicken Waldorf, Grain Bread

15.00 Grilled Fish Sandwich, Basil Aioli

10.00 Bistro Burger, Dun barton Cheddar

15.00 Burger Batard, Short Rib, Farm Egg

Plats Principaux

10.00 Bistro Omelette, Pommes Frites

13.00 Quiche Du Jour, Petite Salad

14.00 Crepes Gratinee, Ham And Swiss

16.00 Fish and Chips, Basil Aioli

19.00 Herb Crusted Whitefish

20.00 Poussin, Spaetzle, Cider Au Jus

19.00 Steak Frites, Buerre Maitre D'hotel

20.00 Hanger Steak Bearnaise Sauce

20.00 Short Ribs, Polenta, Farm Egg

Dinner

Hors D'Oeuvres

6.00 Soup Du Midi

7.00 Onion Soup, Gratinee

8.00 Chicken Liver Pate

9.00 Mussels A La Basque

9.00 Escargots De Bourgogne

12.00 Smoked Salmon, Potato Pancake

12.00 Cheese Plate, Fresh Fruit

12.00 Zucchini Blossoms, Goat Cheese

14.00 Baked Brie, Apricot Preserves

14.00 Charcuterie Board

16.00 Foie Gras Du Jour

Salades

6.00 Petite Salad, House Vinaigrette

8.00 Frisee, Bacon, Egg, Croutons

9.00 Beet, Orange, Arugula

9.00 Endive Et Noix, Amish Blue

11.00 Heirloom Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella

17.00 Salad Nicoise, Lemon Dressing

Shellfish and Seafood

39.00 The Classic 1/2 lobster, 9 oysters, 3 shrimps, 3 clams, 6 mussels, 2 crab claws. Serves 2

39.00 The Classic Royal 1 lobster, 18 oysters, 8 shrimps, 8 clams, 12 mussels, 4 crab claws. Serves 2

Blue Point Options: Pc (2.25) , 1/2 Pc (13.00) , Dz (23.00)

Malpeque Options: Pc (2.50) , 1/2 Pc (14.00) , Dz (24.00)

Oyster Du Jour Options: 1/2 Pc (14.00) , Dz (24.00)

16.00 Shrimp Cocktail 1/2 Dz

18.00 1/2 Chilled Lobster Sauce Louis

Les Plats Du Jour

19.00 Cassoulet Toulousain

23.00 Flounder Grenoblois

21.00 Coq Au Vin

21.00 Duck A L’Orange

21.00 Bouillabaisse

28.00 Beef Wellington

19.00 Veal Blanquette

Plats Principaux

18.00 Wild Mushroom Strudel, Garlic Cream

22.00 Poussin, Spaetzle, Cider Au Jus

21.00 Herb Crusted Whitefish, Lemon Butter

24.00 Cod Savoy, Cauliflower Beurre Noisette

24.00 Ahi tuna "Oscar", Sauce Foyot

24.00 Prosciutto Prawns, Basil Risotto

21.00 Steak Frite, Maitre D'Hotel Butter

23.00 Hanger Steak Bearnaise

23.00 Beef Short Ribs, Polenta, Farm Egg

29.00 Steak Au Poivre, Cream Spinach

29.00 Roast Lamb Rack Ratatouille

24.00 Roast Spice Roast Duck Cherry Gastrique

Dessert

6.95 Chocolate Mousse Raspberry coulis

6.95 Warm Apple Tart Vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce

7.95 Creme Brulee Seasonal berry compote

8.95 Souffle Du Jour Chef’s selection. Please allow 25-30 minutes

7.95 Peach and Blueberry Crisp Yogurt ice cream

7.95 Profiteroles Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

6.95 Chocolate Bread Pudding Bourbon creme anglaise

6.95 Homemade Sorbet Seasonal selection

8.95 Daily Cheese Tasting Finest mid west and imported cheese

Ports

8.00 Sandeman’s LBV, 1994

8.00 Fonseca Bin 27

13.00 Taylor Fladgate, 20yrs

Cordials

7.00 Amaretto Disaronno

7.50 Baileys

7.00 B&B

7.00 Benedictine

7.50 Chambord

7.00 Cointreau

7.50 Grand Marnier

7.00 Frangelico

7.00 Romana Sambuca

7.00 Kahlua

7.00 Romana Sambuca Blk

7.00 Harvey’s Bristol Cream

Bourbons/Whiskeys

8.00 Maker’s Mark

8.50 Crown Royal

7.00 Southern Comfort

7.00 Canadian Club

7.00 V.O.

7.00 Seagrams 7

7.00 Jack Daniels

7.50 Bushmill’s

7.00 Jameson

Cognacs

9.00 A.E. Dor, Selection

13.00 A.E. Dor, VSOP

16.00 A.E. Dor, Napoleon

20.00 A.E. Dor, XO

Armagnacs

8.00 Tariquet

15.00 Tariquet, XO 15yrs old

Brandy

9.00 Danflou Calvados

9.00 Danflou Poire Wm

12.00 Danflou Framboise

Scotches

9.00 Johnnie Walker Black

8.00 Johnnie Walker Red

16.00 Johny Walker Gold

9.00 Glenmorangie

9.00 Glenfiddich

8.00 Dewars

9.00 Dewars, 12yrs old

Calvados

8.00 Roger Groult Reserve, 3yrs

12.00 Roger Groult, 8yrs old

Cafe & Tea

1.95 Coffee

2.95 Cafe Americano

2.95 Cappuccino

2.95 Cafe Latte

2.50 Espresso

4.00 Double Espresso

7.00 Irish Coffee

8.00 Cafe Cabana

8.00 Cafe L’Orange

8.00 Cafe Royal

2.95 Herbal Tea

1.95 Tea

Brunch

Cold Buffet

Assorted Breakfast Bakeries of Muffins, Croissants and Bagels

Imported and Domestic Cheeses and Ham

A Variety of Seasonal Salads

Peel And Eat Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Seafood Display of Crab Claws, Mussels and Raw Oysters

Smoked Salmon with Chive, Capers, Egg and Red Onion

Fresh Sliced Fruit Display Of Seasonal Fruits

A Variety of Fresh Baked Mini Pastries, Chocolate Mousse and Assorted Cakes

Hot Offerings

Two Eggs Any Style Choice of sausage, bacon, or ham, griddle potatoes and toast Options: Sausage, Bacon, Ham, Coffee, Hot tea

Bistro Omelet Daily selection with griddle potatoes and toast Options: Coffee, Hot tea

French Toast New Orleans Saute fresh bananas, pecans, bourbon and maple syrup Options: Coffee, Hot tea

Eggs Benedict French ham, griddle potatoes, hollandaise sauce Options: Coffee, Hot tea

Belgium Waffle Wild berries, whip cream, maple syrup Options: Coffee, Hot tea

Crepes Gratinee French ham, gruyere, button mushrooms Options: Coffee, Hot tea

Corn Beef Hash and Poached Eggs Grain mustard hollandaise Options: Coffee, Hot tea

Herb Crusted White Fish Sauté spinach, pomme puree, lemon caper sauce Options: Coffee, Hot tea

Roast Du Jour Chef’s selection Options: Coffee, Hot tea

Wine List

Red

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Perrier-Jouet, Grand Brut Options: Glass (14.00) , Bottle (65.00)

Deutz, Brut Classic N.V. Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (69.00)

Mumm, Brut Rose N.V. Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (75.00)

Henriot Rose N.V. Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (95.00)

Perrier-Jouet, Fleur de Champagne “1995” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (175.00)

Cremant D’Alsace Options: Glass (11.00) , Bottle (38.95)

Cremant D’Alsace Rose Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (42.95)

Aperitif

10.00 Champagne

11.00 Champagne Mimosa

11.00 Champagne Cocktail

11.50 Bellini

9.50 Kir Royal

7.00 Kir

4.50 Pernod

4.50 Ricard

5.95 Lillet Blanc

5.95 Lillet Rouge

7.50 Campari

Vins De Maison

Chardonnay, Louis Latour, Ardeche “2005” Options: Glass (6.50) , Bottle (23.95)

Pinot Noir, Louis Latour, Valmoissine “2005” Options: Glass (6.50) , Bottle (23.95)

Vins Rouges

Beaujolais

Cote De Brouilly, Chardignon “2005” Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (34.95)

Burgundy

Pinot Noir, Domaine Rion “2004” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (36.95)

Pinot Noir, Vosne-Romanée, Rion “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (65.00)

Pinot Noir, Fixin, Premier Cru “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (80.00)

Rhone

Crozes Hermitage, E. Guigal “2004” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (38.95)

Cote-Rotie, Guy Bernard “2003” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (75.00)

Corbières, Sainte Eugénie “2003” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (24.95)

Rasteau, Château du Trignon “2003” Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (34.95)

Cotes du Rhone, Caves des Papes “2005” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (36.95)

Gigondas, Domaine Raspail-Ay “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (38.95)

Châteauneuf du Pape, Clos de L’oratoire 05” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (52.00)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Les Cailloux “2003” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (90.00)

Syrah, Saint Clement “1999” Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (42.95)

Loire

Chinon, Marc Bredif “2003” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (38.95)

Bordeaux

Merlot, Les Jamelles “2005” Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (24.95)

Pomerol, Chateau La Fleur de Prince “2000” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (95.00)

Saint Emilion, Château Saint-George’s “2002” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (56.00)

Medoc, Château Poitevin, “2004” Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (42.95)

Pessac, Château Bahans Haute-Brion “2002” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (90.00)

Bordeaux, Château Grand Village “2003” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (36.95)

Margaux, Blason D’Issan “2003” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (68.95)

Pauillac, Château Tour du Roc “2001” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (54.00)

American

Pinot Noir, Silvan Ridge “2006” Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (42.95)

Pinot Noir, Clos du Val “2005” Options: Glass (11.00) , Bottle (55.00)

Meritage, Stags Leap, Ne Cede Malis “2001” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (95.00)

Petite Syrah, Stags Leap Winery “2003” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (72.00)

Zinfandel, XYZIN “2005” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (38.95)

Merlot, Chateau St. Jean “2003” Options: Glass (10.00) , Bottle (50.00)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Avalon “2005” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (38.95)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Buehler “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (53.00)

Cabernet Sauvignon, Whitehall Lane “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (79.00)

White

Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Perrier-Jouet, Grand Brut Options: Glass (14.00) , Bottle (65.00)

Deutz, Brut Classic N.V. Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (69.00)

Mumm, Brut Rose N.V. Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (75.00)

Henriot Rose N.V. Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (95.00)

Perrier-Jouet, Fleur de Champagne “1995” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (175.00)

Cremant D’Alsace Options: Glass (11.00) , Bottle (38.95)

Cremant D’Alsace Rose Options: Glass (12.00) , Bottle (42.95)

Aperitif

10.00 Champagne

11.00 Champagne Mimosa

11.00 Champagne Cocktail

11.50 Bellini

9.50 Kir Royal

7.00 Kir

4.50 Pernod

4.50 Ricard

5.95 Lillet Blanc

5.95 Lillet Rouge

7.50 Campari

Vins De Maison

Chardonnay, Louis Latour, Ardeche “2005” Options: Glass (6.50) , Bottle (23.95)

Pinot Noir, Louis Latour, Valmoissine “2005” Options: Glass (6.50) , Bottle (23.95)

Vins Blancs

Alsace

Pinot Gris, Lorentz “2005” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (36.95)

Pinot Blanc, Trimbach “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (28.95)

Riesling, Trimbach “2005” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (38.95)

Riesling, Trimbach Cuv, Frederic Emile “1998” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (75.00)

Tokay-Pinot Gris, Lorentz, Grand Cru“2002” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (60.00)

Gewurztraminer, Lorentz Reserve “2005” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (34.00)

Loire / Bordeaux

Vouvray, Marc Bredif “2005” Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (34.95)

Sancerre, Moreux Chavignol “2006” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (38.95)

Sancerre, Vieilles Vignes Grande Cuv “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (48.95)

Pouilly Fume, Les Cornets “2005” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (38.95)

Sauvignon Blanc, Frissant Touraine Options: Glass (8.00) , Bottle (34.95)

Muscadet, Chateau D’Bourdonniere “2005” Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (24.95)

Bordeaux, Chateau Haut Rian “2006” Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (24.95)

Rhone

Viognier, Domaine St. Anthelme “2006” Options: Glass (7.50) , Bottle (28.95)

Cotes du Rhone, Domaine Brussett “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (28.95)

Chateauneuf du Pape, Vieux Lazaret “2005” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (48.95)

BURGUNDY (Chardonnay)

Macon Village, Perrusset “2005” Options: Glass (7.50) , Bottle (28.95)

Macon, Chanson, Viré-Clessé “2005” Options: Glass (9.50) , Bottle (46.95)

Pouilly Fuisse, Louis Latour “2006” Options: Glass (9.00) , Bottle (42.95)

Pouilly Fuisse, Marie Antoinette Vincent “05 Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (45.00)

Chassagne Montrachet, Amiot Guy&Fils “04 Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (80.00)

Puligny Montrachet, Bouchard Pere&Fils “04 Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (85.00)

Meursault, Bouchard Pere and Fils “2004” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (89.00)

Chablis, William Ferve “2006” Options: Glass (8.50) , Bottle (38.95)

American

Pinot Grigio, Campanile “2006” Options: Glass (7.00) , Bottle (24.95)

Sauvignon Blanc, Fortress “2005” Options: Glass (7.50) , Bottle (28.95)

Chardonnay, Toasted Head “2006” Options: Glass (7.50) , Bottle (28.95)

Chardonnay, Stags Leap Winery “2005” Options: Glass (N/a) , Bottle (60.00)

Roses

Tavel Rose, Montezargues “2006” Options: Glass (7.50) , Bottle (28.95)

Ch.Genaiserie Cabernet d’Anjou Rose “06 Options: Glass (7.50) , Bottle (28.95)

Private Dinning

Lunch 1

First Course

Soup Du Jour Chef’s selection

Petite Mesclun Salad Cucumbers, plum tomatoes and house vinaigrette

Second Course

Crepes Gratin Ham, gruyere and mushrooms

Bistro Omelete Saute spinach, goat cheese and pomme frites

House-Made Quiche Petite salad

Third Course

Trio of Seasonal Sorbets Wild berries and whipped cream

Coffee and tea service

Wine Service

23.95 Per bottle Chardonnay, Louis Latour

23.95 Per bottle Pinot Noir, Louis Latour

Lunch 2

First Course

Soup Du Jour Chef’s selection

Onion Soup Gratinee Caramelized onions in beef stock topped with melted gruyere

Petite Mesclun Salad Cucumbers, plum tomatoes and house vinaigrette

Chicken Liver Pate Served with toasted banquette, gherkin pickles and dijon mustard

Second Course

Crepes Gratin Ham, gruyere and mushrooms

Grilled Steak Frites Beurre d’maire d’hotel and pomme frites

Chicken A La Piallard Grilled free-range chicken breast with arugula and oven dried tomato salad

Chicken Wild Mushroom Ravioli Pan roasted, marinated tomatoes and natural jus

Herb Crusted Whitefish Fillet Saute spinach, pomme puree and lemon caper sauce

Third Course

Warm Apple Tart Vanilla ice cream

Chocolate Mousse Raspberry coulis

Trio of Seasonal Sorbets Wild berries and whipped cream

Coffee and tea service

Wine Service

23.95 Per bottle Chardonnay, Louis Latour

23.95 Per bottle Pinot Noir, Louis Latour

Dinner

First Course

Soup Du Jour Chef’s selection

Petite Mesclun Salad Cucumbers, plum tomatoes and house vinaigrette

Second Course

Grilled Steak Frites Beurre d’maire d’hotel and pomme frites

Chicken A La Piallard Grilled free-range chicken breast with arugula and oven dried tomato salad

Herb Crusted Whitefish Fillet Saute spinach, pomme puree and lemon caper sauce

Third Course

Trio of Seasonal Sorbets Wild berries and whipped cream

Coffee and tea service

Wine Service

23.95 Per bottle Chardonnay, Louis Latour

23.95 Per bottle Pinot Noir, Louis Latour

Brunch

Cold Buffet

Assorted Breakfast Bakeries Of Muffins, Croissants and Bagels

Imported and Domestic Cheeses and Ham

A Variety Of Seasonal Salads

Peel And Eat Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce

Seafood Display Of Crab Claws, Mussels and Raw Oysters

Smoked Salmon with Chive, Capers, Egg and Red Onion

Fresh Sliced Fruit Display Of Seasonal Fruits

A Variety Of Fresh Baked Mini Pastries, Chocolate Mousse and assorted Cakes