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Breakfast Menu

Fruits And Yogurt

$13.00

Fruit Assortment

seasonal fruits and berries

$5.00

Fresh Juices

orange, grapefruit, cranberry, tomato, pineapple

$7.00

Grapefruit Segments

(de-light - enjoy a healthy dish without sacrificing flavors) stewed vanilla-scented apricots

$9.00

Papaya Half

(de-light - enjoy a healthy dish without sacrificing flavors) lime yogurt, raspberry coulis

$8.00

Cda Smoothie

low-fat yogurt, local fruits

$12.00

Organic Parfait

(de-light - enjoy a healthy dish without sacrificing flavors) organic yogurt, seasonal berries and compote, almond-oatmeal granola

$11.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal

seasonal fruit, maple-brown sugar gastrique

Waffles, Pancakes & Crepes

Served With Fresh Fruit Juice, Bakery Basket Or Toast And Coffee Or Tea

$16.00

Buttermilk Pancakes

warm burtons maple farm syrup, whipped butter

$16.00

Nutella Pancakes

caramelized bananas, maple syrup, toasted hazelnuts

$16.00

Belgian Waffle

vanilla-whipped cream, berry compote

$19.00

Lingonberry Waffle

honey-whipped ricotta, shaved foie gras torchon, mint chiffonade

$17.00

Brioche French Toast

whipped cream, burton s maplewood syrup, fresh berries

$17.00

Ham And Gruyere Crepes

nueske ham, sauce bechamel, fresh herbs

$16.00

Mixed Berry Crepes

chocolate ganache, calvados lime cream

Continental Breakfast

$19.00

Bakers Basket Of Homemade Croissants, Viennoiseries And French Bread

served with juice, french press coffee or a pot of harney and sons tea

Eggs

Served With Fresh Fruit Juice, Red Breakfast Potatoes, Bakery Basket Or Toast And Coffee Or Tea

$21.00

Eggs Benedict

english muffin, poached eggs, canadian bacon, sauce hollandaise

$19.00

Deux (two) Eggs

prepared to order with choice of pork link sausage, chicken sausage, apple wood-smoked bacon or grilled honey-cured ham

$20.00

Trois (three) Egg Omelet

choice of: mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese, spinach

$23.00

Steak And Eggs

two eggs any style, lardo brulee, mushroom duxelle

Cda Specialties

Served With Fresh Fruit Juice, Red Breakfast Potatoes, Bakery Basket Or Toast And Coffee Or Tea

$26.00

Maine Lobster Omelet

fresh herbs, lobster sauce, parmiggiano-reggiano

$16.00

Egg White Frittata

nichols farm seasonal vegetables, baby spinach

$18.00

Homemade English Muffin And Foie Gras

persimmon jam, goat cheese, swan creek egg

$21.00

Farmhouse Benedict

sourdough bread, braised pork belly, tomato jam, baby arugula

$18.00

Buttermilk Challah French Toast

cranberry compote, bourbon maple syrup, praline clusters

Gluten Free Breakfast Items

$7.00

Grapefruit Segments And Yogurt

$8.00

Banana-fruit Smoothie

$16.00

Florentine Omelet

egg whites, spinach, tomatoes, onions

$15.00

Scrambled Eggs

breakfast potatoes, vegetable ragout

Lunch Menu

First Courses

$9.00

Green Acres Squash Soup

curry, duck confit

$10.00

Fall Salad

spiced ricotta, apple vinaigrette, honey foam

$9.00

Mesclun Greens

spiced pecans, champagne peppercorn vinaigrette, belgian endives

$10.00

Butternut Squash Risotto

chestnuts, brown butter, sage

$14.00

Diver Scallops

local shell bean ragout, corn veloute

Entree Salads

$16.00

Spiced Lake Trout Salad Delight

gingerbread croutons, citrus vinaigrette, grapefruit segments

$15.00

Swan Creek Hanger Steak

radicchio, parmesan, klug apples, truffle vinaigrette

$16.00

Madagascar Prawns

white anchovy, romaine lettuce, la quercia speck

Jars

$10.00

Tuna And Hamachi

(de-light - enjoy a healthy dish without sacrificing flavors) yuzu-avocado puree, american sturgeon caviar, taro chips

$10.00

Preserved Eggplant

red peppers, toasted pita

$10.00

Salmon Rillette

(de-light - enjoy a healthy dish without sacrificing flavors) fromage blanc, toasted baguette

$10.00

Chicken Liver

fig jam, cognac gelee, brioche

Entrees

$21.00

Petite Filet

potato roesti, root vegetable ragout, red wine jus

$19.00

Roasted Amish Chicken

mushroom duxelle, boursin polenta, truffle jus

$25.00

Vitello Tunato

seared tuna loin, veal rillette, glazed winter vegetable, anchovy-caper sauce

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches Are Served With A Choice Of Either Fries Or Small Salad

$16.00

Turkey Club

bacon, tomatoes, avocado, chipotle aioli

$15.00

Croque Madame Ou Monsieur

swan creek farm eggs, ham, white truffle oil

$15.00

Braised Swan Creek Farm Pork Shoulder

apple jam, pickled cucumber, whole grain mustard

$14.00

Pastrami Smoked Salmon

caviar creme fraiche, shaved fennel, cucumber, brioche

$10.00

House Made Goat Cheese

brioche, mizuna, shaved almonds, mint pistou

$16.00

Cda Burger

boursin aioli, "tobacco" onions, bibb lettuce, bacon, pretzel bun

$14.00

Amish Chicken Breast

lingonberry barbeque, wisconsin cheddar, apple smoked bacon

A La Brunch - $22

Pastrami Smoked Salmon

caviar creme fraiche, shaved fennel, cucumber, brioche

Chef Seasonal Soup

Truffle Poached Organic Eggs

mushroom ragout, brioche

Assorted Mini Desserts

30-minute Executive Lunch

Choice Of Soup, Salad, Entree, And Dessert. $22.00

Soup

Executive Lunch

Heirloom Carrot Veloute

sunchokes, pears, creme fraiche

Butternut Squash Bisque

chestnuts, chives, crostini

Salad

Executive Lunch

Mesclun Greens

spiced pecans, champagne-peppercorn vinaigrette, belgian endives

Baby Arugula

grapefruit, balsamic vinaigrette, gingerbread croutons

Entree

Executive Lunch

Smoked Salmon Pastrami Club

horseradish, creme fraiche, pickled fennel, baby mache

Braised Pork Belly

salsify puree, home fries, frisee lettuce

Dessert

Executive Lunch

Duet Of Parisian Pastries

Dinner Menu

First Courses

$18.00

Hudson Valley Foie Gras Terrine

smoked blueberry, puffed rice, garlic chips

$16.00

Red Snapper Sashimi

baby octopus, heirloom tomato, yuzu, lemongrass meringues

$16.00

" Sesame" Sweetbreads

maine lobster claw, wasabi tobiko, tangerine-miso emulsion

$12.00

Braised Duroc Pork Belly

coconut sherry glaze, pistachios, yukon gold puree

$11.00

White Asparagus Veloute

english peas, pine nut granola, la quercia prosciutto

$13.00

Local Beet Salad

house made goat cheese, green garlic sorbet, frisee

$12.00

Spring Greens

roasted garlic aioli, pumpernickel crumb, lemon truffle vinaigrette

Cheese Ritual - French

Each Cheese Served With Locally-sourced Accompaniments Chosen To Enhance Its Flavor & Texture. Select Your Own Or Let Our Chefs Create A Flight Especially For You Three For $10.00 / Five For $14.00 / Seven For $20.00

Each $4.00

Three For $10.00

Five For $14.00

Seven For $20.00

Select Your Own Or Let Our Chefs Create A Flight Especially For You

French

brie de meaux (cow), morbier (cow), langres (cow), crottin (goat), tomme de savoie (cow)

Local

camembert (cow), maytag blue (cow

Other

chevre noir (goat), manchego (sheep)

Entrees

$36.00

Poached Maine Lobster Tail

crab agnolottis, baby carrots, charred corn sauce

$34.00

Seared Alaskan Halibut

parmesan reggiano broth, tomato caper relish, local spring vegetables

$29.00

Skuna Bay Salmon

meyer lemon, klug farm asparagus, truffle potatoes

$30.00

Swan Creek Rabbit

carrot puree, mustard sabayon, fava beans, melted leeks

$30.00

Prime Ribeye

japanese eggplant, local potato, black truffle jus, blue cheese espuma, baby carrots

$26.00

Guinea Hen

foie gras sauce, white bean puree, baby arugula

$25.00

Duroc Pork Tenderloin

wild boar sausage, lardo brulee, jalapeno jam, english pea puree

$4.00

Manchego (sheep)

Chefs Market Selections - First Course

3 Courses - $39.00. Choose One Dish For Each Course

Red Snapper Sashimi

heirloom tomato, yuzu gel lemongrass meringues

Local Beet Salad

goat cheese, green garlic sorbet, frisee

Chefs Market Selections - Entree

3 Courses - $39.00. Choose One Dish For Each Course

Amish Chicken Breast

klug farm asparagus, green acres summer squash

Skuna Bay Salmon

meyer lemon, truffle potatoes

Chefs Market Selections - Dessert

3 Courses - $39.00. Choose One Dish For Each Course

Sorbet Trio

chef's selection of fresh sorbets

Hazelnut Dacquoise

banana, coffee, apricot pit ice cream

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Dessert

$10.00

Cherry Blossom Panna Cotta

sakura, honey, matcha tea ice cream, candied cherry flowers

$10.00

Rhubarb Baba

st. germain, buttermilk, forbidden rice sherbet

$10.00

Hazelnut Dacquoise

banana, coffee, apricot pit ice cream

$10.00

Strawberry Tart

fromage blanc, champagne, quinoa, strawberry sorbet

$10.00

Criollo Chocolate

milk meringue, cupuacu, tonka bean ice cream

$12.00

Parisian Mini Desserts

macaron, creme brulee, paris-brest, opera cake

$10.00

Sorbet Trio (de-light)

chefs selection of fresh sorbets

Four Courses $25.00

W/ Pairings Add: $15.00

DESSERT DEGUSTATION MENU

a delightful tasting menu featuring seasonally inspired dishes must be ordered for the entire table of two or more guests. pair your sweet experience with a wine / port / sherry tasting

A Gastronomic Adventure In Healthy Eating, De-light Is A Pleasurable Surprise Of Refined Taste With The Freshest Ingredients And Tempting Flavors. Developed Exclusively By Thalassa Sea & Spa, The Recognized Nutrition And Wellness Experts In France For Over 40 Years, De-light Reflects The Unique Skills Of Our Sofitel Chefs In Creating Innovative Array Of Well-balanced, Low-calorie Meals To Help You Meet Your Health And Weight Goals In Delicious Style.

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Breakfast

$7.00

Grapefruit Segments

(155 cal) stewed vanilla-scented apricots

$7.00

Papaya Half

(162 cal) lime yogurt, raspberry coulis

$12.00

Organic Parfait

(210 cal) organic yogurt, seasonal berries, and compote, almond-oatmeal granola

$11.00

Steel Cut Oatmeal

(307 cal) seasonal fruit, maple-brown sugar gastrique

Lunch

$10.00

Tuna And Hamachi Jar

(145 cal) yuzu-avocado puree, american sturgeon caviar, taro chips

$10.00

Chilled Tomato Soup

(89 cal) fromage blanc, grilled pineapple

$16.00

Spiced Lake Trout Salad

(215 cal) gingerbread croutons, citrus vinaigrette, grapefruit segments

$18.00

Roasted Amish Chicken Breast

(245 cal) klug farm asparagus jus, green acres summer squash

Dinner - Appetizer

Three Course Prix-fixe $39.00. Please Select One From Each Course

Red Snapper Sashimi

(139 cal) yuzu, heirloom tomato, baby octopus

Baby Beet Salad

(168 cal) frisee, local peaches, truffle lemon vinaigrette

Dinner - Entree

Three Course Prix-fixe $39.00. Please Select One From Each Course

Amish Chicken Breast

(245 cal) klug farm asparagus, green acres summer squash

Skuna Bay Salmon

(279 cal) shaved nichols farm spring vegetables, meyer lemon espuma

Dinner - Dessert

Three Course Prix-fixe $39.00. Please Select One From Each Course

Sorbet Trio

(149 cal) chefs selection of seasonal fruit sorbets

Pavlova

(66 cal) banana, cilantro

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Cheese Ritual - French

Each Cheese Served With Locally-sourced Accompaniments Chosen To Enhance Its Flavor & Texture.

Each $4.00

Three For $10.00

Five For $14.00

Seven For $20.00

Select Your Own Or Let Our Chefs Create A Flight Especially For You

French

brie de meaux (cow), morbier (cow), langres (cow), crottin (goat), tomme de savoie (cow)

Local

camembert (cow), maytag blue (cow)

Other

chevre noir (goat), manchego (sheep)

Champagnes & Sparkling Wines

Glass $11.00

Il Mionetto, Prosecco, Italy, Nv

Glass $13.00

Nino Franco Rustico, Prosecco, Valdobbiadene, Italy, Nv

Glass $14.00

Domaine Chandon Brut, Napa Valley, Nv

Glass $15.00

Louis Roederer Brut Premier, Nv

Glass $16.00

Domaine Chandon Rose, Napa Valley, Nv

Glass $16.00

Perrier Jouet Brut, Epernay, Nv

Glass $18.00

Moet & Chandon Imperial, Epernay, Nv

Glass $25.00

Moet & Chandon Rose, Imperial, Epernay, Nv

Fall Cocktails

$13.00

Pomegranate Martini

feel the freshness of spring with this blend of various rums and pomegranate juice

$13.00

Caipirinha Alsace

our twist to the brazilian classic muddled limes, leblon cachaca

$13.00

Angel Fresh

hand-pressed english cucumber and fresh organic mint bathe in an ocean of silver tequila and freshly-squeezed lime juice with a touch of simple syrup to balance

$13.00

Backyard Blackberry Margarita

a captivating marriage of hand-pressed blackberries, fresh thyme, el tesoro platinum tequila and fresh citrus, lengthened with champagne

$13.00

Peppermint Snowflake

a white chocolate peppermint martini. garnished with crushed candy canes

White Wines

Glass $14.00

Chateau Bonnet, Entre Deux Mers, Bordeaux, 2009

sauvignon blanc

Glass $15.00

Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre, Loire Valley, 2009

sauvignon blanc

Glass $13.00

Man O War, Waiheke Island, New Zealand, 2008

chardonnay

Glass $15.00

Vincent Marie Antoinette, Pouilly Fuisse, Burgundy, 2009

chardonnay

Glass $16.00

Jordan, Russian River Valley, California, 2008

chardonnay

Glass $18.00

Louis Jadot, Chablis, Burgundy, 2008

chardonnay

Glass $11.00

Naia, Verdejo, Rueda, Spain, 2009

other grapes & regions

Glass $12.00

Snoqualmie, Organic Riesling, Columbia Valley, Burgundy, 2009

other grapes & regions

Glass $12.00

Helfrich, Riesling, Alsace, 2007

other grapes & regions

Glass $12.00

Estancia, Pinot Grigio, Soledad, California, 2009

other grapes & regions

Glass $15.00

Kim Crawford, Pinot Grigio, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2008

other grapes & regions

Rose Wines

Glass $9.00

Montevina, White Zinfandel, 2008

amador county, california

Glass $13.00

I' M Isabelle Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009

california

Red Wines

Glass $12.00

Artesa, Carneros, California, 2007

pinot noir

Glass $15.00

Louis Jadot, Burgundy, 2008

pinot noir

Glass $18.00

Emeritus, Russian River Valley, California, 2008

pinot noir

Glass $19.00

Cakebread Cellars, Napa Valley, California, 2006

merlot

Glass $14.00

Ravenswood, Sonoma County, California, 2007

zinfandel

Glass $14.00

Chateau Bonnet, Entre Deux Mers, Bordeaux, 2007

bordeaux

Glass $16.00

Henri Lurton, Margaux, 2006

bordeaux

Glass $11.00

Kaiken, Mendoza, Argentina, 2008

Glass $14.00

Quickfire, Napa Valley, From Top Chef, 2007

Glass $19.00

Volker Eisele, Napa Valley, California, 2005

Glass $13.00

Parallele 45, Paul Jaboulet, Cotes Du Rhone, 2007

rhone varietals & blends

Glass $17.00

Chateau Gardine, Chateauneuf-du- Pape, Rhone Valley

rhone varietals & blends

Glass $9.00

Padrillos, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2008

other grapes & regions

Glass $12.00

Wyndham Estate, Bin 555, Shiraz, Australia, 2008

other grapes & regions

Glass $13.00

Marques De Riscal, Tempranillo, Rioja Reserva, Spain, 2008

other grapes & regions

Glass $15.00

Pascual Toso Reserve, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2008

other grapes & regions

Wine Flights

$16.00

Fall In A Glass

helfrich, riesling pascal jolivet, sancerre naia, verdejo

$18.00

Great Reds From 3 Continents

wyndham estate, shiraz, australia pascual toso, malbec, argentina ravenswood, zinfandel, california

$18.00

The Queen Of Whites

pouilly fuisse, v.m.a, france man o war, new zealand jordan, california

$16.00

Powerful Reds From France

louis jadot, pinot noir chateau bonnet, bordeaux rouge parallele 45, cotes du rhone

$20.00

Sparkling Celebrations

domaine chandon rose moet & chandon imperial domaine chandon brut

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Soups, Salads And Sandwiches

$9.00

Green Acres Squash Soup

curry, duck confit

$16.00

Madagascar Prawns

white anchovy, romaine lettuce, la quercia speck

$10.00

Fall Salad

spiced ricotta, apple vinaigrette, honey foam

$15.00

Swan Creek Hanger Steak

radicchio, parmesan, klug apples, truffle vinaigrette

$14.00

Bacon, Egg & Cheese Croissant

nueske bacon, scrambled local eggs, wisconsin cheddar

$16.00

Cda Burger

boursin aioli, tobacco onions, bibb lettuce, bacon, pretzel bun

Waffles, Pancakes And Crepes

Served With Fresh Fruit Juice, Bakery Basket Or Toast And Coffee Or Tea

$16.00

Buttermilk Pancakes

warm burtons farm maple syrup, whipped butter

$16.00

Nutella Pancakes

caramelized bananas, maple syrup, toasted hazelnuts

$16.00

Belgian Waffle

vanilla-whipped cream, berry compote

$19.00

Lingonberry Waffle

honey-whipped ricotta, shaved foie gras torchon, mint chiffonade

$17.00

Brioche French Toast

whipped cream, burtons maplewood syrup, fresh berries

$17.00

Ham And Gruyere Crepes

nueske ham, sauce bechamel, fresh herbs

$16.00

Green City Market Berry Crepes

chocolate ganache, calvados lime cream

Eggs

Served With Fresh Fruit Juice, Red Breakfast Potatoes, Bakery Basket Or Toast And Coffee Or Tea

$21.00

Eggs Benedict

english muffin, poached eggs, canadian bacon, sauce hollandaise

$19.00

Deux (two) Eggs

prepared to order with choice of pork link sausage, chicken sausage, apple wood-smoked bacon or grilled honey-cured ham

$20.00

Trois (three) Egg Omelet

choice of mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, cheese, spinach

$23.00

Steak And Eggs

two eggs any style, lardo brulee, mushroom duxelle

Cda Specialties

Served With Fresh Fruit Juice, Red Breakfast Potatoes, Bakery Basket Or Toast And Coffee Or Tea

$26.00

Maine Lobster Omelet

fresh herbs, lobster sauce, parmiggiano-reggiano

$16.00

Egg White Frittata

(de-light - enjoy a healthy dish without sacrificing flavors)

$18.00

Homemade English Muffin And Foie Gras

persimmon jam, goat cheese, swan creek egg

$21.00

Farmhouse Benedict

sourdough bread, braised pork belly, tomato jam, baby arugula

$18.00

Buttermilk Challah French Toast

cranberry compote, bourbon maple syrup, praline clusters

$16.00

Grilled Boudin Blanc

over easy egg, wild arugula, heirloom apple

Cda Brunch Sampler

$25.00. Served With Fresh Fruit Juice And Coffee Or Tea

Trio Of Exotic Fruit Kebabs

Pastrami Smoked Salmo

with caviar creme fraiche

Mesclun Greens

Chicken And Waffle

Mini White Truffle Omelet

Assorted Mini Desserts

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20 E Chestnut St
Chicago, IL 60611

3123244000

Hours

Monday: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 06:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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About Us

Discover the spirit of freshly prepared foods in a modern French brasserie - Cafe des Architectes. With dramatic appointments created by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the space this chic downtown Magnificent Mile restaurant is alive with vibrant colors, overstuffed chairs, sprawling banquettes and mood inspiring lighting. Enjoy fresh seafood, including lobster and scallops. Succulent filet mignon and lamb chops also appear on the menu. Serving some of the world's finest cuisine, our Executive Chef offers seasonal menus featuring unique, skillfully crafted French cuisine.