Elawa Farm Foundation 1401 N. Middlefork Drive Lake Forest, IL 60045 Website|Map
Celebrate the New Year with an elegant evening at Elawa Farm, where a refined, plated multi-course dinner meets the warmth and charm of their historic Hay Barn. Begin the evening with a prosecco welcome toast before enjoying a thoughtfully crafted menu highlighting premium ingredients, classic techniques and seasonal flavors, all prepared by the Elawa Farm culinary team.
Whether you’re celebrating with friends, family, or someone special, it’s a beautiful way to welcome the New Year with exceptional food, great company and a memorable evening close to home.
Menu:
Amuse-bouche: Gougère with aged Wisconsin cheese, whipped crème fraîche, American caviar and chives
First course: Seared Hudson Valley foie gras, caramelized storage apple, toasted brioche and local cider gastrique
Fish: Butter-poached Great Lakes lake trout, celeriac purée, braised leeks, trout roe and Champagne beurre blanc
Main: Beef tenderloin en croûte with local beef, mushroom duxelles and golden puff pastry, served with pommes Anna, glazed winter carrots and red wine sauce