event menus

Cozy enough to lounge in and stylish enough for business, State and Lake Chicago Tavern is an enticing and versatile event space perfect for

happy hours, corporate outings, social brunches, rehearsal dinners and holiday parties accommodating up to 150 guests.

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displayed appetizers. cold.

1 2 p i e c e m i n i m u m p e r s e l e c t i o n . p r i c e d p e r p i e c e .

SEASONAL SALAMI SKEWER 5

HOUSE BRESAOLA 5 herb cracker, arugula, parmesan, olive oil

AVOCADO TOAST 5 radish, orange segments, crema, cilantro

SMOKED SALMON 6 pumpernickel, cream cheese, pickled onion, dill

SMOKED TROUT RILLETTE 6 crostini, house hot sauce, lemon, parsley

FRESH MOZZARELLA SKEWER 5 blistered grape, pesto

BEEF TARTARE 6 rice cracker, chili aioli, pickled scallion

ROASTED BEET 4 whipped goat cheese, hazelnuts, spices, basil

hot. 1 2 p i e c e m i n i m u m p e r s e l e c t i o n . p r i c e d p e r p i e c e ,

MEATBALL 5 marinara, scallion relish, parmesan

ARANCINI 5 béchamel, black pepper, parmesan, parsley

SHRIMP PO’ BOY 6 remoulade, tomato, shrettuce

GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWER 5 chili, lime, peanut sauce, cilantro

GRILLED BEEF SKEWER 6 chili, limi, peanut sauce, cilantro

VEGETARIAN HAND PIE 5 spiced collard green, potato, yogurt, mint

BRAISED BEEF HAND PIE 5 kale, caramelized onion, dijonnaise

SLCT PRETZEL BITES 4 apple mustard

reception stations. p r i c e d p e r p e r s o n b a s e d o n 9 0 m i n u t e s o f s e r v i c e cured and smoked meats. 1 8

pickled vegetables, marinated olives, assorted nuts, whole grain mustard, artisan crackers, bread

midwestern cheeses. 1 8

house jam, pickled vegetables, candied nuts, dried and fresh fruits, whole grain mustard, honey, artisan crackers, bread

cured, smoked and pickled seafood. 2 2

pickled vegetables, hot sauce, horseradish, capers, lemon wedges, artisan crackers, bread

aged cheddar pretzel bites. 1 2

apple mustard, whole grain mustard

sliders. s e l e c t t w o , 1 8 + 3 p e r p e r s o n f o r m o r e t h a n t w o

TRADITIONAL TAVERN BURGER glazed onions, smoked cheddar, pickle, dijonnaise

VEGETARIAN BLACK BEAN BURGER pickled red onion, tomato, shrettuce, sweet chili mayo

BALSAMIC BRAISED BEEF parmesan remoulade, arugula, tomato

SCHNITZEL dijon, pickle, tomato, arugula

FRIED CHICKEN pimento cheese, pickles, slaw

entrées. a s s o r t e d r o l l s i n c l u d e d

SEARED FAROE ISLAND SALMON 38 roasted mushrooms, black rice, béarnaise

WHOLE ROASTED CHICKEN 32 grilled asparagus, potato purée, lemon thyme jus

GRILLED STRIPLOIN 42 grilled broccolini, fingerling potatoes, bordelaise

24-HOUR BRISKET 35 baked beans, roasted cauliflower, sweet baby ray’s, caramelized onion jus

SMOKED PORK SHOULDER AND HOT LINKS 35 collard greens, carolina bbq sauce, white bbq sauce, cornbread

VEGGIE LASAGNA 28 caprese salad, tomato sauce

desserts. s e l e c t t h r e e , 1 0

BLACK FOREST CAKE PARFAIT

WHOLE WHEAT SNICKERDOODLE

SEASONAL PANNA COTTA AND FRUIT

BUTTER PECAN CUPCAKES, BOURBON CARAMEL SHOT

STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE RICE CRISPY TREATS

family style. s e l e c t t w o a p p e t i z e r s , o n e s a l a d , t w o e n t r é e s , a n d o n e d e s s e r t cold appetizers.

HOUSE CURED MEAT TOWER house made and imported charcuterie

ROASTED ASPARAGUS AND CUCUMBERS arugula, herbed vinaigrette

SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD shredded brussels sprouts, carrots, scallions, peanut vinaigrette

PINK SHRIMP CEVICHE cucumbers, poblano peppers, onion, cilantro, lime

hot appetizers.

ROASTED MARBLE POTATOES garlic, herbs

MEATBALLS marinara, pine nut and scallion relish

SEASONAL ARANCINI béchamel, herbs, parmesan

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS buerre blanc, herbs, parmesan

salads.

CLASSIC CAESAR parmesan, crouton, classic dressing

BUTTER LETTUCE fennel, marinated grapes, candied hazelnuts, dijon vinaigrette

WEDGE bacon, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese dressing

CAPRESE fresh mozzarella, vine tomato, basil, sea salt, olive oil

entrées. p r i c e d p e r p e r s o n . p r i c e b a s e d o n h i g h e r p r i c e d p r o t e i n

ROASTED WHOLE CHICKEN 65 farro, roasted mirepoix, sherry vinegar chicken jus

SEARED FAROE ISLAND SALMON 72 lentils, fava beans, gribiche

GRILLED STRIPLOIN 85 potato purée, compound butter, jus

VEGGIE LASAGNA 55

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN 68 polenta, braised green beans, tomato, jus

desserts.

CHESS TART seasonal fruit and cream

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE salted caramel, chantilly

BANANA PIE PARFAIT rum roasted bananas, candied walnuts

BLACK FOREST CAKE sour cherry jam, vanilla bean mousse, cherry fudge sauce