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May 2002
Around Chicago with Valerie Miller
Food Industry News
Keefer’s
In Chicago’s River North Neighborhood
Keefer’s Restaurant features a refined take on Chicago-style
steaks, chops and seafood. Chicago native and beloved chef John
Hogan, formerly of Savarin, Kiki’s Bistro and Park Avenue
Café, is at the helm of the kitchen. Radio industry mogul
Jimmy de Castro and restaurateur Glen Keefer, veteran of Ruth’s
Chris Steak House and The Palm Restaurant, complete the all-star
team behind this popular new dining destination.
Chef Hogan brings Keefer’s a loyal following and numerous
accolades earned in previous stints in Chicago. Widely considered
one of the best craftsman in the kitchen, Hogan applies his well
honored techniques to a Chicago-style, contemporary American menu
eat Keefer’s.
Menu: The contemporary American menu begins with seven hearty appetizers
and a flavorful gamut of soups and salads. Main courses highlight
corn-fed USDA Prime steaks, chops, poultry and the freshest fish
and shellfish flown in daily. The dessert menu offers Chef Hogan’s
homemade ice cream.
Bistro Menu: More casual fare, including Steak Sandwich & Frites,
Fish and Chips and an entrée sized dinner salad with chicken
breast.
Lunch Menu: Fresh fish to traditional comfort foods. Entrees included
Smoked Grilled Pork Sandwich, served with homemade sauerkraut and
apple butter, Seafood Pot Pie with lobster, shrimp, calamari, mussels,
and fish baked in a flaky pastry crust and Eggs florentine served
with hollandaise and mornay sauce.
The stylish atmosphere compliments its fine American cuisine, offering
guests a refined dining experience.
Lunch is offered Monday through Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 3p.m.
Keefer’s remains open for dinner Monday-Friday until 10:30p.m.
and Saturday until 11:30 p.m. Closed Sundays.
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