Hearty Restaurant | Special Events
HEARTY enjoys working with our vendors and suppliers to bring special dinners and events like wine dinners and beer dinners. Check this page for upcoming events!
EASTER BRUNCH
Join us for Easter Bruch on Sunday, March 31 and bring the whole clan! Go to www.opentable.com/hearty for reservations!
DINING OUT FOR LIFE, THURSDAY, APRIL 25!
Invite your family, friends and co-workers to join us at Hearty on April 25th for a night of good food, good friends and a GREAT cause! Reservations recommended!
4 Course Valentine’s Menu with complimentary glass of champagne
[Amuse]
Cheddar Onion Beignet
[Starters]
Oyster Shooter
oyster, Tito’s vodka, hot sauce, spiced tomato back
Crawfish Mirliton Bisque
chayote squash, crawfish, tasso, cream
Arugula Strawberry Salad
strawberry aioli dressing, goat cheese, candied pecans
[Main]
Crabmeat Cobbler
lump crab, onion, pepper, Dunbarton blue cheddar, black pepper biscuit
Seared Duck Breast
caramelized strawberries, dirty rice, sautéed kale
Oyster Stuffed Filet Mignon
garlic roasted fingerlings, maque choux
[Shared Dessert]
Chocolate Bananas Foster
rum flamed bananas, vanilla bean ice cream, salted chocolate ganache
Jelly Beignets
warm beignet, balsalmic strawberry jam filling, powdered sugar
Chilled White Chocolate Soup
heart shaped rosewater poundcake
[Finish]
Mini King Cake
CELEBRATE NEW YEAR'S EVE AT HEARTY!
Reservations available for New Year's Eve at HEARTY! 3 seatings! Noisemakers, party favors, glass of Gruet sparkling at each seating!
Looking for someplace else to host your messy friends? We have a Private Party Room available! Variety of Packages available including Chef's Tasting Menu, specialty craft cocktails, complimentary sparkling wine, hats, party favors & noisemakers!
For more information contact Nico: nico@heartyboys.com or 773.244.9866 x208
New Year’s Eve 4 Course Prix Fixe Menu
[Amuse]
Chow Chow
Green tomato relish on cheddar shortbread
[Beginning]
Pig in a Blanket
Wild boar sausage in a mustard thyme popover, blueberry shallot gastrique
Herring Apple Salad
Pickled herring, Michigan apple, shaved red onion, chive crème fraiche, fried capers
Oysters Rockefeller
Bacon, spinach, Sambuca, hollandaise
Caviar Eggs
Trio of organic deviled eggs –stuffed with wasabi tobikko, gravlax salmon roe & bowfin choupique
Chestnut Bisque
Black pepper maple whipped cream, thyme biscuit
[Intermezzo]
Lemon Thyme Sorbet
Middle
Saffron Poached Diver Scallops
Tomato fennel broth, fennel pollen, bowfin choupique caviar
Oven Braised Short Ribs
Horseradish chive whipped potatoes, sautéed collards & pickled red onions
Spinach Parmesan Stuffed Amish Chicken Breast
Garlic roasted fingerlings, sautéed kale, Sarvecchio parmesan jus
Bacon Sausage & Dunbart Blue Ravioli
House made bacon pasta, caramelized onions, smoked ham veloute, crispy
Brussels sprout leaves
Toasted Farro Risotto
Butter braised leeks & radishes, toasted Marcona almonds, spinach, hen of the woods mushrooms, parmesan custard
[Dessert]
Bittersweet Chocolate Banana Pudding
House made Nilla wafers, vanilla pudding, caramelized banana, cashew brittle
Brownie Sundae
Flourless chocolate bundt, salty caramel gelato, white and dark chocolate ganache
Sazerac Crème Brulee
Torched bourbon sugar, candied orange zest
Lemon Meringue Tartlet
Whole lemon custard, black pepper meringue, strawberry balsamic compote
[Finish]
Orange Blossom Water House Made Marshmallows
[Seatings]
5:30 seating $55
7:30 seating $65
10:00 seating $65
For more information contact Nico: nico@heartyboys.com or 773.244.9866 x208
HAVE THE HEARTY BOYS CATER YOUR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY DINNER.
Would you like Hearty Boys to prepare all or a portion of your Holiday Meal? We have a full order form available containing everything you'll need to have a tasty holiday celebration in your home. Check out all the options and place your order today!
Hearty Baconfest Satellite Dinner 11-27-2012
Baconfest Chicago is pleased to kick off the first of our four 2012-13 Satellite Dinners with three year BFC vet Dan Smith and his team on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012.

$65 per person, not including tax/gratuity (aperitif and cocktail included, additional beverages a la carte)
Reservations: via website, OpenTable, phone – 773.868.9866
Two seatings – 6:00pm and 8:45pm
Featuring sponsors: Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats and Candid Wines!
MENU
Amuse
House Bacon Trio, Bacon Squared (Bacon Powder Crusted Bacon), Cherry Wood Smoked Bacon, Morel Crusted Bacon
Starter
Scotch Quail Egg, Bacon Sausage Crusted Quail Egg, bacon vodka pickled cornichons, candied bacon stuffed smoked gouda cheese stick
Bread
Bacon Fat Challah
pork belly and tomatillo marmalade, roasted pork bone marrow, petit salad of tangerine lace
Pasta
Bacon Ravioli, bacon sausage and Dunbart blue cheddar filling, bacon pasta, caramelized onion puree, ham hock veloute, crispy Brussels sprout leaves
Main
Smoked and Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop, bacon molasses, oyster, leek and lardons bread pudding, lemon and shallot green beans
Dessert
Mason Jar Bacon Banana Pudding, chocolate ganache, bacon fat vanilla wafers, bacon sugar caramelized bananas, vanilla pudding, chocolate meringue, bacon cashew brittle garnish
HAVE THE HEARTY BOYS CATER YOUR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY DINNER.
Would you like Hearty Boys to prepare all or a portion of your Thanksgiving Meal? We have a full order form available containing everything you'll need to have a tasty holiday celebration in your home. Check out all the options and place your order today!
STRAWDOG THEATRE
3 COURSE TASTING MENU
[Appetizers]
Shrimp ‘n Grits
a southern classic revisited in a fritter, served with remoulade
MC2
deep fried mac and cheese squares, buffalo aioli
Bacon & Eggs
deviled eggs, lardon, smoked paprika, stone ground mustard
[Entrees]
Bacon Meatloaf
grilled beef and pork meatloaf, market vegetable, pearl onion and blue cheese farina
Fish Sticks ’n Chips
panko encrusted white sh, house made chips, malt vinegar tartar sauce
Cornflake Crusted Fried Chicken Breast
black pepper marshmallow bourbon sweet potatoes, bacon creamed collards
Hearty Mac & Cheese
chardonnay bechamel, three cheese, parmesan cracker topping, oven roasted tomato
[Desserts]
Brownie Sundae
flourless chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, salted caramel gelato
Tang Sorbet
house made sorbet, champagne sauce, seasonal fruit
HEARTY Restaurant Takeover!
Sunday Brunch with Chef Gale Gand
Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
9am to 3pm
James Beard Award winning celebrity chef Gale Gand will be taking over the Hearty Boys' Kitchen for Brunch. Chef Gand will feature dishes from her latest cookbook, "Gale Gand's Brunch".
Please reserve your table for this unique opportunity to meet Gale, taste her recipes and even pick up a signed copy of her new cookbook!
Call for Reservations: 773-868-9866
Online Reservations at OpenTable
VALENTINE’S DAY at HEARTY!
Enjoy our 3 Course Prix-Fixe Menu for $90 per couple or ala carte.
Regular dinner menu will be available.
Reservations are highly recommended.
$90 per couple (excludes beverages, tax & gratuity)
$15 per person for paired ight (3oz pours)
[Starters]
(Select One Per Couple)
Lobster Bisque & Lobster Roll 15
butter poached langoustines, celery heart, baby potatoes
Prime Beef Carpaccio 12
truf ed onion consomme, gruyere croutons
Scallop & Foie Gras 16
bread pudding, pomegranate, mizuna
[Entrees]
(Select One Per Couple)
Pan Roasted White sh 19
white sh sausage, winter vegetable hash, crispy potatoes, blood orange pesto
Seared Duck Breast 25
duck con t, scallion pancakes, bok choy, ginger pear gastrique
Pork Wellington 22
shiitake mushrooms, port wine reduction, tuscan kale, smokey bacon
[Dessert]
(Select One Per Couple)
Dark & White Chocolate Fondue 14
assorted fruit, shortbread
Passionfruit Chiffon Cake 10
caramelized pineapple, coconut sorbet
All items available alacarte
chef/ owner dan smith
chef de cuisine jason mousseau
Join us for Chicago Restaurant Week 2012
February 17th – 26th
3 Course for $33 per guest (excludes beverages, tax & gratuity)
[FIRST]
(select one)
Pimento Cheese Spread
housemade buttermilk saltines
Motzah Ball Soup
house chicken broth
[SECOND]
(select one)
Fried Chicken & Dumplings
cornflake crusted chicken, stewed carrots, onion & celery, rolled thyme buttermilk dumplings
Smoked Beef Brisket
potato kugel, tzimmes
Fish & Chips
beer battered cod, root vegetable chips, malt vinegar aioli
Toasted Farro Risotto
hen of the woods mushrooms, braised leeks, radish, toasted almonds,
fennel pollen, sarvecchio custard
[DESSERT]
(select one)
PBJ Wonder Bread Pudding
peanut ice cream
Seasonal Black Dog Gelato Sorbet
salted oat cookie
Click here for our New Year's Eve Dinner Menu
WE WILL BE CLOSED ON CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY. WE HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY!!!
Thanks and we look forward to feeding you soon!
New Years Eve
Reservations available for New Year's Eve at HEARTY!
3 seatings!
Noisemakers, party favors, glass of Gruet sparkling wine at each seating!
Looking for someplace else to host your messy freinds? We have a Private Party Room available! Variety of Packages available including Chef's Tasting Menu, specialty craft cocktails, complimentary sparkling wine, hats, party favors & noisemakers!
For more information contact Cherryl:
cherryl@heartyboys.com or 773.244.9866 x208
New Year's Eve Menu
5:30 seating $55
7:30 seating $65
10:00 seating $65
[Amuse]
Caprese Jello Shot
tomato water gelee, basil gelee, house made mozzarella, olive oil powder
[Beginnings]
Crab Louie Salad
romaine hearts, hardboiled egg, asparagus gelee, tomato powder, louie dressing
Oyster Rockefeller
bacon, spinach, sambuca, hollandaise
Foie Gras Tourchon
coconut beignets, pineapple carpaccio, pickled poblanos, red onion jam
Beef Carpaccio
grass fed tenderloin, sarvecchio parmesan, pickled mushrooms
Winter Vegetable Roulade
nichols farm vegetables, humboldt fog cheese, frisee, roasted beet borscht
[Intermezzo]
Pink Grapefruit & Champagne Sorbet
Black Dog Gelato
[Middle]
Date Stuffed Amish Chicken
crispy roasted cauliflower, tuscan kale, truffled chicken jus
Pan Roasted Sturgeon
burton's maple & bacon glazed brussles sprouts, matchstick potatoes, american sturgeon caviar
Seared Diver Scallops
parsnip puree, crispy parsnip, amaretti crumble, apple & arugula salad
N.Y. Strip Steak
oyster bread pudding, swiss chard, brown butter hollandaise
Toasted Farro Risotto
black truffle, butter braised leeks & radishes, toasted almonds, spinach, crispy mushrooms, parmesan custard, fennel pollen
[Desserts]
Buttermilk Bacon Ice Cream
salty oat cookie I'm going to type this in to see if you're paying attention and tell you that I think this salty oat cookie is stooopid good and that Chef Jason is doing a terrific job
Dan's Peanut Butter Pie
salty peanut mousse, graham cracker crust, chocolate ganache, caramel powder
Bittersweet Chocolate Pot de Crème
Valrohna chocolate, marshmallow whipped cream, candied almonds
Fruit Tartlet
blood orange curd, fresh berries, grand marnier gelee, fresh thyme meringue
5:30 seating $55
7:30 seating $65
10:00 seating $65
JOIN US FOR OUR 1st
FARM TO TABLE DINNER
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11th
5:30pm cocktails, 6:00pm dinner
CHEF BRIAN SHUSTRICK’S 4 COURSE DINNER w/ CRAFT BEERS TO PAIR
Featuring Nichols Farm & Orchard
$55 PER GUEST (excluding tax, gratuity)
Limited seats available for this special dining event
For reservations or for more info call 773.868.9866
or email cherryl@heartyboys.com
Join HEARTY for Dining Out for Equality on Tuesday, September 27th from 5-10pm.
We’ll be offering our regular dinner menu, along with seasonal specials. A significant portion of your bill we be donated to Equality Illinois to support LGBT- rights across the state! Reservations are recommended for this wonderful dining event.
Join HEARTY for the 18th Annual Dining Out For Life 2011
Thursday, April 28th
Regular seasonal dinner menu will be offered along with selected wine pairings.
March 20th - 26th
is Chicago Chef Week 2011!
Join HEARTY for a seasonal 3 course
prix- fixe menu for $33 per guest.
Enjoy our selected 3 oz. paired wine flight
for an additional $15 per guest.
Reservations are recommended all week
Chicago Chef Week 2011
3 Course Prix-Fixe Menu
$33 per person (excludes beverages, tax & gratuity)
$15 per person for paired wine flight (3oz pours)
[Starters]
(Select One)
Jello Salad
curried gelatin, coconut, raisin, shredded carrot,
parsley aioli, field greens, soy vinaigrette
Salmon Run, Rkatsiteli , ’08 (finger lakes, ny)
Black Eyed Pea Bisque
crisp pork belly, collard garni
Matchbook, Tempranillo, ‘06 (dunnigan hills, ca)
Piquillo Poppers
sharp cheddar, jalapeno, cumin filled
two tomato sauce
Wollersheim, Prairie Fume (prairie du sac, wi)
[Entrees]
(Select One)
Chicken & Waffle
butternut squash waffle, seared frenched chicken breast,
maple sage butter, creamed collards
Andrew Rich, Roussane, ‘07 (columbia valley, wa)
Beefaroni
merlot braised shortribs, old kentucky tom raw cheese spaetzle,
oven roasted butternut squash, grape tomatoes,
fried shallots
Barboursville, Cab Franc Reserve, ‘07 (va)
Tuna Noodle Casserole
panko crusted ahi, saffrom cream egg noodles, sauteed
shiitake mushrooms, crushed wasabi peas
Barboursville, Viognier Reserve, ’07 (va)
Black Pepper Ricotta Gnocchi
sage pumpkin sauce, ale caramelized onions,
cambazola cheese, sauteed collard
Renwood, Barbera, ‘06 (sierra foothills, ca)
[Dessert]
(Select One)
Ginger Snap S’mores
homemade chewy graham crackers, spiced chocolate
Luna, Pinot Grigio, ‘07 (napa, ca)
New York Cheesecake
sour cherry lemon compote
Quady, Electra Orange Muscat (madera, ca)
Chocolate Caramel Banana Pot Pie
sour chocolate custard, caramel bananas, butter crust
Quady, Starboard Batch 88 (madera, ca)
*specialty cocktail pairing for desserts available
Valentine's Day Aphrodisiac 3
Course Prix-Fixe Menu
Cost is $45 per guest and all items are offered alacarte as well.
We'll be open on Monday, the 14th (first time ever)
A few items from this menu will be offered on Saturday, the 12th and Sunday, the 13th
[course one choices]
Saffron Almond Bisque (10)
Almond Brittle
Arugula & Shaved Fennel (10)
Honey Ginger Vinaigrette, White Tru e Chevre
Honey Grilled Figs (10)
Pine Nut Pesto, Mache Salad, Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
[course two choices]
Metropolis Coffee Crusted Beef Filet (25)
Musa Cream Sauce, Sea Salt Crusted Potato Cake, Brussels Sprout Hash
Lobster Bread Pudding (26)
Champagne Cream, Roasted Asparagus
Duck Duo (25)
Seared Breast, Fresh Fig Sauce, Duck Rillette, Petit Syrah Reduction,
Rosemary Red Quinoa, Grapefruit Glazed Carrot
[course three choices]
Pine Nut Tart (10)
Sa ron Cream, Pine Nut Pate Sucre’ Crust
Chocolate and Ginger (16)
Shared Plate; Chocolate Tru es, Canton Ginger Liqeuer Shooter
Chocolate Ginger Frozen Banana (10)
Crystallized Ginger Snaps
45 dollars per guest
[ala carte prices in italics]
New Years 2010
Five Course Prix-Fixe Dinner
5:00 seating for $65 per guest
8:30 seating for $85 per guest
Cost does not include tax, beverages or gratuity.
Reservations are required
Dinner includes glass of complimentary sparkling and festive NYE hats and noisemakers!!!
[course one]
Jello Salad
shredded carrot, coconut, raisin, curried jello, carrot chip
[course two]
Rumaki Trio
waterchestnut, chicken liver, scallop, house cured molasses bacon, wonton noodle
Crab Puff
lump crab, house aioli, thai basil, gruyere, hawaiian toast, sa ron bisque
Devilled Eggs
curry, beet, pesto, eld greens, orange vinaigrette
[course three]
Black Eyed Pea Bisque
crisp pork belly, collard garni
Seafood Gumbo
shrimp, crabmeat, oysters, lobster fritter
Michigan Apple Waldorf Salad
celery leaf, toasted walnut, dried cherry, maytag blue, marachino cream
Grilled Chopped Caesar Salad
fresh white anchovy, parmesan crisp
[course four]
Lobster Claw Mac & Cheese
four cheese, lemon sauteed kale
Roast Venison Loin
elderberry marinade, spelt pilaf, butternut squash, dried cranberries, crabapple gastrique
Duck Hash
shredded roast duck, duck leg confit, root vegetables, cage free egg
Diver Scallops
bow n choupique caviar, smoked salmon cream, risotto cake, braised leek
Butternut Squash Casserole
leeks, white cheddar, parmesan breadcrumbs, garlic rapini
[course five]
Baked Alaska
vanilla bean cake, house bourbon ice cream, toasted meringue
Chocolate Creme Fraiche Pot
bananas foster topping, vanilla black pepper crisp
Pear Ginger Tart
warm vanilla thyme custard
[sparkling wine]
Gruet, Blanc de Noir NV (albuquerque,nm)
superb balance of fruit, mineral, crisp, rich, full bodied
Holday Pre Fixe Menu
Offered Wednesday, December 1
through Sunday, December 5
Three Courses, $30 per person
[Starters]
your choice of:
Potato Knish
served with cranberry Dijon dipping sauce
Green Peppercorn Chopped Liver
served with challah toasts
Babaghanoush
with housemade pita crisps
[Entrees]
your choice of:
Smoked Beef Brisket
potato sage latke, carrot & dried fruit tzimmes
Savory Spinach & Noodle Kugel
cottage cheese custard
[Desserts]
your choice of:
Sufganiot
traditional jelly douhnuts
Sweet Goat Cheese Blinis
spiced tupelo honey
Northalsted Halloween Parade - The "Little Street of Horrors"
Sunday, October 31, 2010 (6:00pm-9:00pm)
The Halloween parade, now in its 14th year, goes bigger and bolder this holiday when a "Little Shop of Horrors" theme takes over Northalsted to create a "Little Street of Horrors"! Floats make their way into the parade for the first time and a scarecrow competition has shops competing for the top prize for decorating and design. The parade, which attracts thousands of attendees each year, kicks off at 6 p.m. at Belmont and Addison.
Dan and Steve will be making Candy Apples using apples from their Michigan orchard. For a Halloween Parade treat, HEARTY will be giving all our diners a 'Candy Apple to go' after their meal!
Dining Out for Equality Prix Fixe
September 29, 2010
$35 per person
[First Course]
Choice of:
Bacon & Egg Salad
Field Greens, poached cage free egg, house cured bacon, mustard vinaigrette
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Tomato clam broth, chopped clams, potatoes, flatbread
Artichoke Fritters
Lemon aioli
[Second Course]
Choice of:
Smoked Beef Brisket
Cambazola mac & cheese, market vegetable
Campfire Fish
Foiled wrapped Atlantic Salmon, leeks, fennel, spiced brown sugar butter, house made potato chips
Southern Fried Chicken
Cornflake crust, mashed bourbon sweet potatoes with bruleed thyme black pepper marshmallows, creamed collards
[Third Course]
Choice of:
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Apple Cheddar Crisp
Hot Fudge Sundae
Ginger Snap S’mores
Root Beer Float Cupcake
Two Brothers Beer Dinner
Wednesday Oct 6
6PM – Welcome Beer & Small Bite
6:30 – Dinner
$65 per guest Brewmaster Dinner
[Small Bite]
Prairie Path
Potato Shallot Latke
Prairie Path Simmered Apple Compote, Clove Sour Cream
[First Course]
Adam Smasher
Beer Braised Pork Belly
Pumpkin Spaetzle
[Second Course]
IPA Heavy Handed
Halibut Cheek Slider
Bacon Aioli, Sorrel, Shoestring Potatoes,
[Third Course]
Domaine du Page
Beer Battered Poussin, Rosemary Thyme Whole Wheat Waffle, Bitter Market Greens, Domaine du Page Syrup
[Fourth Course]
Bitterend
Bruleed Bison Shepherd’ Pie
Bison Brisket, Root Vegetables, Celery Root Potato Mash, Thyme Sugar Crust
[Dessert]
Ebel’s Weiss
Michigan Apple Fritter
Clove Caramel Sauce
*Cost does not include tax and gratuity.
