Listen up, Old Man Winter - We get it, already. April showers eventually bring May flowers, but you've still got your icy hands all over March. Your timeless tricks are getting pretty old. Endless snow, freezing rain, blustery winds, gloomy skies; come on, this is Chicago! We've seen it all before and we're not impressed.
That's why we're taking a stand, Papa Freeze. We're not going to take your attitude anymore. We're heading to sola Restaurant, Chicago's last stand against the fading winter blues. Executive Chef Carol Wallack and Chef de Cuisine Alex Shalev have carefully pieced together a Hawaiian-infused menu guaranteed to put a spring back in your step before spring even arrives. Between the Urban Luau Menu, Triple Threat Thursdays, a Coconut-laden Prix Fixe, and mouthwatering daily specials, every day is a great day to warm yourself.
Join the rebellion against Old Man Winter. The resistance movement gathers at sola Restaurant, seven days a week, open at 5:30 PM.
Ingredient of the Month: Coconut
Ah, the palm tree. Elegant and relaxing, the palm tree symbolizes everything serene about island life. That's why Executive Chef Carol Wallack brings its succulent fruit, the coconut, to this month's Prix Fixe Menu. Stop by sola Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday and partake in three courses of tropical heaven for just $30. Chef de Cuisine Alex Shalev weaves coconuts through three delicate yet generous courses in one of the best deals this side of Wrigley Field. Each finely-tuned course can be complemented with expertly selected wine pairings for an additional $15. Take advantage of this island luxury without the hassle of chartering a boat to the nearest archipelago.The Truth About Coconuts
Across the globe, coconuts are utilized to treat a range of maladies from baldness to the common cold In Thailand, specially trained monkeys take care of business and actually harvest coconuts. A coconut can be classified as a fruit, a nut, or a seed. Still not clear on peanuts, though.Drink of the Month: A Day at the Beach
Malibu Rum, Three Olives Mango Vodka, passionfruit and pineapple juice
Every Sunday - Urban Luau Menu
From the Big Island to the city of Broad Shoulders, guests can experience the fare that Hawaiians gather with family to enjoy. The menu, which changes weekly, is available every Sunday during dinner and is served family-style for everyone at the table to share.Guests can choose two dishes along with a Hawaiian-inspired salad or soup, plus one of Chef Wallack's sweet and savory desserts. The Urban Luau Menu is $30 per person and children only pay their age - it's the perfect way to get a taste of paradise in our welcoming Northcenter neighborhood.
Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier
March 14thDon't worry - TMZ has already been alerted. Chef de Cuisine Alex Shalev will have his skills on display for visitors of the Flower and Garden Show when he shows them how to make one of sola's exhilarating dishes. Tickets and more information for the Flower & Garden Show can be ordered online at chicagoflower.com.
