Monday, March 30, 2009

Four Cheese Ravioli


Be sure to join us at Viand and try our signature four cheese ravioli. It is a ravioli stuffed with four cheeses, has a white truffle cream sauce, and topped with a red wine reduction. Try ordering a small portion as an appetizer, a large for dinner, or an order to share amongst a table of friends. It's a dish everyone will enjoy.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Perfect Chocolate Martini!

(pictured above is our bartneder Paul with our one of a kind chocolate martini)

Re-create Viands PERFECT Chocolate Martini at home!
The Perfect Chocolate Martini
In shaker with ice pour:
1 1/4 oz Van Gogh Vanilla
3/4 oz Godiva Dark
3/4 oz Godiva White
Splash of Frangelico

Shake vigorously until chilled and pour into a chocolate drizzled martini glass.
This is one martini that will please anyones sweet tooth.


Friday, March 27, 2009

$5 Fridays were a success this week at Viand!

$5 Fridays were a success again this week at Viand!
Guests enjoyed our selection of entree salads on the lunch menu for $5!!
Please come in every Friday and choose from any of our 6 signature salads.
Pictured above is our deconstructed cobb salad which is composed of chicken, ham, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, tomato, corn, and avocado, alongside a bed of romaine and iceburg lettuce,
served with ranch dressing.
Viand Lunch Hours
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-2pm
For reservations please call 312-255-8505

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Viand's Private Dining Room

Viand's private dining room features 150 different selections of wine and seats up to 10 people. It is the perfect room for special occasions or a private area for a business meeting.



For more information,
please feel free to call 312-255-8505.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Select Your Steak!

Try The Latest Additions to Viands Dinner Menu!
Come in and enjoy a selection of our bistro cut steaks. Choose from 6 types of succulent steaks and sauces accompanied by a side of our homemade french fries. Each one of our steaks is seasoned with Chef Chiappettis signature spices.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Burger Tuesday Is A Success


Burger Tuesday was a success at Viand today. Please join us
every Tuesday to enjoy all our burgers for $2 during lunch!
The hell burger is pictured above. It's a 1/2 lb. burger topped
with pickled jalapenos, chipotle salsa, fried ancho chilies, and
monterey cheese.
Lunch Hours: 11:30a.m. - 2p.m. Monday - Friday

Monday, March 23, 2009

Live Music Saturday Nights

Viand has live music every Saturday night!
Be sure to join us the next several weeks for a night of great food, drinks, and music.
Upcoming Schedule
3/28: Elaine Dame (vocals), Kyle Asche (guitar)
4/4: Rose Colella (vocals), Daniel Bruce (guitar)
4/11: Rose Colella Quartet: Rose Colella (vocals), Daniel Bruce (guitar), Ben
Paterson
(keyboard), Jon Deitemyer
(drums)

Sunday, March 22, 2009

Thursday's Cooking Class

Join us every Thursday for a night full of entertainment. At 6p.m. you can watch our weekly cooking class and enjoy samplings of the food prepared. The class is free and fills up fast, so come early and join us for a drink!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Viand's Taco Madness




This Saturday, Viand had its own Taco Bar. Mariela and Katrina are pictured above, pressing and cooking the home made tortilla shells. Guests then chose between confit chicken and beef tacos and assembled their own toppings to their liking.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

What's cooking for breakfast?!

Start your morning off right at Viand!
Enjoy one of your favorite breakfast dishes like eggs benedict or indulge in Viand's very own German sour cream pancake topped with warm caramelized apples!
Breakfast Hours
Monday-Friday: 6:30am-10:30am
Saturday and Sunday: 6:30am-11:30am

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Enjoy Viand's 7 Lettuce Salad!

Come try one of Viand's top selling salads! It has mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, and carrots, all tossed in a house-made honey lavender dressing. It's a salad anyone would enjoy!

7 Lettuce Salad
Mesculin mix 1 c.
Carrots (julienned) ½ carrot
Chopped Romaine Lettuce 1 c.
Croutons ¼ c.
Cherry Tomatoes 6
Cucumber slices 5

Honey Lavender Dressing 6 tbsp.

Honey Lavender Dressing
Shallots (pureed) ½ c.
Lavender Honey 2 c.
Fresh Dill 2 bunches
Corn Oil ½ gal
Fresh Parsley 1 bunch

Champagne Vinegar 1 c.
Salt & Pepper to taste


Directions: Toss ingredients in dressing. Plate and serve.

Honey Lavender Dressing: Blend shallot puree, dill, parsley, and champagne vinegar together. Add honey and blend. While blending, slowly pour corn oil into mixture until dressing emulsifies. Be careful not to add too much oil because it will cause the dressing to break.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Viand's New Cookie Cart!

Be sure to try Viand's new cookie cart. The cookie cart is brought table side with 9 varieties of homemade cookies. It includes: classic chocolate chip, banana chip, mocha chip, almond cherry biscotti, chocolate brownies, monkey cookies, and much more!



Monday, March 16, 2009

Viand's Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse


Anna is seen assembling our 54% Chocolate and Hazelnut Mousse for a guest's birthday treat. The mousse is served with double dark chocolate brownie and garnished with a 64% chocolate ganache.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Join us this St. Patricks Day Weekend at Viand!

Come help us celebrate
St. Patricks Day at Viand!
Enjoy our selections of draft beers for $4 each this Saturday and Sunday!









Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Heat Up Your Night With Lucky 21

Join us every Thursday night
for our Lucky 21 menu. It consists
of a three course meal featuring
Viand's signature dishes for only $21.
To make a reservation, call
312-255-8505.


Dinner is served from 5p.m. - 10p.m.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Try our Amish Chicken at Viand & at Home

One of our most popular dishes is the Amish Chicken. It is a half roasted chicken that is hormone and chemical free and only fed corn and marigolds. It's served with roasted red potatoes, carrots, and rosemary, garlic sauce. Listed below is the recipe and instructions, so you can enjoy it for dinner at Viand or anytime at home!

Amish Chicken
Ingredients
Chicken (one leg, thigh, breast) 1 ¼ lbs.
Vegetable Oil 3 tbsp.
Garlic (peeled and sliced) 8 cloves
Rosemary (leaves only) 2 stems
Red Potatoes (cooked & halved) 5
Lemons 2
Chicken Stock 3 c.
Butter (cubed) ¼ lb
.

Directions: Pre-heat oven to 400 F. In a hot sauté pan, heat oil. Sear the chicken pieces until golden brown on both sides and set aside. In the same sauté pan, add the sliced garlic and rosemary. Once the garlic is golden brown, squeeze all the lemon juice into the pan and add the chicken stock. Place the chicken back inside the broth along with the potatoes. Add the cubed butter on top and place in the oven. Cook for 25 minutes. Check the chicken for doneness. If it needs more time, put it back into the oven for a few more minutes. When the chicken is fully cooked, remove sauté pan from the oven, and place on stove top. Bring it to a boil until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Viand Guests Enjoy Private Cooking Class

Last night a group of neighborhood guests came in and enjoyed
a private dining experience in Viand's kitchen.
They had an interactive cooking class with Chef Steve
Chiappetti accompanied with wine tastings.
To inquire about future events please call 312-255-8505.





Sunday, March 8, 2009

Saturday Night Performances


What a night it was at Viand! Two performers
entertained guests as they enjoyed their evenings.
Please feel free to join us each and every
Saturday to enjoy the great music, food, and drinks!

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Wine Wednesdays

Come join us at Viand every Wednesday to enjoy all bottles of wine 1/2 off! And for lunch, you can try any of our wines by the glass for 1/2 price.

P.S. Don't forget to check our blog tomorrow for pictures of our live band that performs every Saturday night!

Monday, March 2, 2009

Chiappetti's Social Hour

Come join us at Viand every weekday for our new social hour between 4-7p.m. With a purchase of a drink, all bar food is 50% off!
Viand's Angry Calamari (pictured left)