Schaumburg Live Work & Play - January/February 2009 - (Page 30) EntouragE on American lane “Servers are schooled every day in wine selections and undergo blind tastings to determine taste, bouquet, texture and good food pairings,” Henaghan said. So, if you have a craving for a bone-in Rib-Eye filet coated with a Stilton bleu cheese crust, your waiter can recommend an assertive red to stand up to the beef. Call about special wine events and the exclusive wine locker program. Entourage recently welcomed new Executive Chef Carol Buckantz, who is adding oomph to the overall mood with seasonally-driven specials marrying the freshest ingredients with classic cooking techniques, allowing distinct flavors to define each dish. Just enough heat from Serrano chiles, plus a shade of sweet Hoisin, take a crispy calamari appetizer in a whole new direction. A standard beginner like bruschetta is elevated by casting sea salt ciabatta as a base for melted Brie, basil and marinated tomatoes. Share the signature Ahi tuna tartare that features diced pearly-pink tuna atop crispy sweet chili shrimp enveloped in ribbons of pickled cukes. Puddles of wasabi vinaigrette and dense soy syrup take this app from ordinary to something special. Entourage Signature crusted burgers are popular at lunch and dinner. The hand-formed 100 percent Kobe beef patties are infused with flavor, grilled with your choice of a horseradish or wild mushroom truffle crust. To complement your burger, an order of the truffled house-cut fries are a must. Among the restaurant’s one-of-a-kind entrees, stunners include a wild mushroom and Parmesan-stuffed breast of chicken; firecracker glazed salmon plated with baby bok choy, Jasmine rice and pea sprouts; and the Entourage grilled filet medallions finished with sage veal sauce and partnered with lump crab cake medallions painted in citrus butter. Tell yourself you’ll diet tomorrow, as the chocolate cake features three layers of moist cake, topped with bittersweet chocolate ganache and served with sides of raspberry and chocolate sauces. This delectable dessert is big enough for a family of four to have “just a taste.” Comfort-hunters may opt for praline bread pudding, supplied with a shot of caramel bourbon crème anglaise. Sample brunch any Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., or bring the family after 4 p.m. for Sunday family night, when anything on the regular menu is served with complimentary house soup or small salad, a non-alcoholic beverage and a mini dessert. Entourage plans a righteous celebration of the table on Thanksgiving with all the traditional possibilities as well as prime rib and “Turducken” – turkey stuffed with a duck that’s stuffed with a chicken. Check the Web site for upcoming holiday events and a listing of live entertainment. • EntouragE on American lane Page 30 schaumburg live • work • play
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