A Tale of Two Chefs is pleased to present our new Thanksgiving Dinner Menu. It is no secret that our goal is to wow your guests and create unforgettable dining experiences. The process is simple, you place the order and let us do the work. Your Thanksgiving order will be delivered to your door. It’s that easy!

To place orders call 872-818-5368 or email us at  chefjulius@taleof2chefs.com.

Appetizers

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Parmesan (per dozen)  14
NOLA Spiced Shrimp Cocktail with Mango cocktail sauce (per dozen)  36
Tuscan Marinated Olives (serves 8)  16
Tiki’s Spiced Nuts (serves 8)  16
Market Salad with Pear Champagne Vinaigrette (serves 4 as first course, 8 as side salad) 36

For Dinner

Fried Jerk Capon (7.5 – 9lbs) – $85

Herb Roasted Turkey Legs or Wings (De-boned) – $40

Sauvignon Blanc Braised Turkey Thighs (De-boned) –$10 per person

Balsamic & Brown Sugar Cornish Game Hens – $12 each

Duck Confit with Root Vegetables – $14 per person

Maple & Whiskey Brined Pork Loin with Whiskey Braised Apples (serves 8+) – $50

Brown Sugar, Maple & Whiskey Glazed Ham (serves 10) – $85

Chianti Braised Beef Short Ribs (serves 6-8) – $120

Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon Beef Tenderloin – $150

Whole Side Roasted Salmon…8 varieties (4-5lb) – $65

Turkey & Truffle Bolognese Lasagna (serves 10) – $60 per half pan

Soups, Bisques, etc…

Cassoulet – CLASSIC French preparation with Duck Confit, Duck Sausage, White Beans, Herbs & Wine – $19 per person

GUMBO YA YA (Too many versions…email for detailed pricing)

Lobster Bisque with Charred Scallions – $15 per serving

Creole Chicken Soup – $8 per serving

Sides – Serve 8-10

Penne Pasta with Grilled Shrimp & Sun-dried Tomato Pesto – $50

Cornbread Dressing – $45

Chicken Andouille Stuffing – $50

Gulf Shrimp & Crab Dressing – $65

Greens with Pecan Wood Smoked Turkey – $50

French Green Beans with Tomatoes & Truffles – $55

Baked Macaroni with 5 Cheeses – $55

Chickpeas with Sauteed Pears & French Vinaigrette – $40

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Romesco – $45

Monique’s Brussels Sprouts (Chicken Andouille, Heirloom Carrots, Duck Bacon) – $60

Blackened Carrots with Truffle Honey – $40

Duckfat Roasted Potatoes with Romanesco or Tarragon – $50

Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes – $40

Vanilla & Cognac Kissed Sweet Potatoes – $50

Herb & Truffle Butter Mashed Potatoes – $50

Roasted Root Vegetables– $40

Fresh Made Cranberry Sauce with Candied Orange – $16 per pint

Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic, Pancetta & Thyme  (serves 4) – 32/quart

Italian Charred broccoli with garlic & chili  (serves 4) – 28/quart

Turkey gravy (serves 8) – 18/pint

For our very special and very busy clients, here’s the NEW menu for our Weekly Meals drop off service. We bring the order to home or your workplace. All you have to do is just heat and serve. Great dining made simple, we got you covered. Send us an email with your order to chefjulius@taleof2chefs.com and we will provide details on delivery logistics.

We look forward to you joining our Weekly Meals Family!

Stay Warm and Happy Eating!
Chef Julius Russell

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Weekly Meals Menu

Chicken/Turkey

Pan Roasted / Oven Baked/ Grilled (¼ $8.99/ ½ $12.99) – served Herb Rice & Roasted Carrots

Caribbean Jerk, Lemon & Herb, Smoky BBQ, Spicy Cajun, Tomato Creole and Rotisserie

Smothered Chicken – (¼ $8.99/ ½ $12.99) served with Sage Gravy, Herb Rice & Glazed Carrots

Smothered Chicken Wings – (4pc $7.99/ 6pc $10.99) Same as above

Chicken Fricassee, plus 1 side – $15

Chicken Tikka Masala with Baby Potatoes & Sauteed Spinach – $17

Smothered Turkey Wing, Legs, plus 2 sides – $18

Wine Braised Turkey Wings, Legs or Thighs, plus 2 sides – $18

Herb Roasted Turkey Wings, Legs or Thighs, plus 2 sides – $15

A Little Something Different (24oz)

Arroz Con Pollo – $17

Brown Stew Chicken (Caribbean Style) – $15

Vietnamese Black Pepper Chicken w/ Rice – $15

Ginger & Sweet Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry (Classic Chinese Take Out) – $15

Pepper Steak (Classic Chinese Take Out) – $15

Pepper Shrimp (Classic Chinese Take Out) – $15

Orecchiette w/ Sausage (Italian or Turkey), Broccoli Rabe & Parmesan – $18

Linguine w/ Clams, Baby Tomatoes & Spinach – $18

Fish & Seafood

Salmon – Too many versions, please inquire, we can customize the dish to your palate – $18

Red Snapper – Blackened, Pan Roasted or Baked, plus 2 sides – $27

Blackened – Cod, Catfish and Grouper – Market Price ($17 – $27)

Shrimp – Creole, Blackened, Scampi, Garlic, Lemon Butter – Market Price ($18-$22)

Meat & Lamb

Chianti Braised Pot Roast w/ Baby Potatoes & Heirloom Carrots – $18

Braised Beef Short Rib(Prime Grade) , plus 2 sides – $20

Korean Beef Short Ribs, plus 2 sides – $17

Braised Lamb Shanks with Garlic, plus 2 sides – $22

Mama Said (Ode To My Childhood) Mini Salisbury Steak with Rice, plus 1 side – $12

Salads – (sm/lg)

Classic House – Romaine, Tomato, Carrot, Cucumber, Croutons, Champagne Vin- ($5/$8)

Classic Caesar – Romaine, Croutons, Parm, Handmade Citrus Caesar Dressing – ($8/10)

French – Frisse, Endive, Dijon Vinaigrette, Bacon Lardons

California – Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Seedless Cucumbers, Sprouts, Goat Cheese or Feta, Red Onion, Olives, Avocado – $14 (One Size Only)

Sides – Upgrade (4oz) / A La Carte(16oz)

Roasted Mushrooms w/ Thyme & Garlic – ($3/$8)

Herb Rice – (Incl/$5)

Sauteed/Creamed Spinach – (Incl/$6)

Roasted Brussel Sprouts – ($4/$9)

Cauliflower (Roasted/Curry) – $5/$7)

Carrots w/ Herb Butter – (Incl/$7)

Mini Roasted Potatoes – (Incl/$7)

Sauteed Greens, Collards or Turnips w Bourbon Vinegar- ($5/$9)

Coconut Rice & Peas – (Incl/$5)

Black Eye Peas – ($4/$8)

Charred Corn w/ Garlic Butter – (Incl/$4)

Saffron Rice w Black Beans & Wild Fennel – ($6/$10)

Soups – (16oz/24oz)

Chicken & Vegetable – ($6/$10)

Chicken & Rice – ($6/$10)

Creole Chicken Soup – ($10/$14)

Turkey Chili – $8/$12)

White Bean & Chicken Chili – ($8/$12)

Tortilla Soup – ($5/$8)

Spicy Heirloom Tomato & Red Pepper Bisque – ($8/$12)

Shrimp & Corn Chowder – ($10/$14)

Wow, what a year?! As always, we are excited to wrap up the year with a grand celebration for our pop up family! We will transform the space into a winter wonderland. As for the menu, we’re working hard to blow you away! Below is the first round of details. Stay tuned for menu updates!

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Dinner + Wine & Champagne $150.00 USD

We’ve extended our menu to include Bronzeville en Blanc and we look forward to help you plan an amazing dinner with friends! We can help make the night one to remember, and easier to manage!

Check out our full menu of apps and entrees, delivered to you.

Email us at chefjulius@taleof2chefs.com or call 872-818-5368 for more info and to place orders. The deadline to confirm your orders is Thursday, September 6 at 5pm.

Crostini’s (Bruschetta, Jerk Steak, Goatcheese) A sourdough French baguette (that we make) is brushed with our housemade roasted garlic olive oil. We season it with our house salt, pepper & creole dust. After that, you get to build your own crostini, based on the options ordered – $7 per serving

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp with Crusty Bread (A NOLA staple. This is a classic recipe. It DOES NOT have a traditional BBQ sauce. It has New Orleans spices) – $10 per serving

Chef Julius’ Chicken Andouille Sausage Bites/Creole Mustard – $7 per serving

Blackened Chicken or Blackened Wild Salmon Wraps – $10 each

Crab & Quinoa Salad – $20/lb

Herb Roasted / Mango Jerk or Cuban Grilled Chicken Thighs* – $10 per serving

Charred Corn & Salmon Salad (local sweet corn, shallots, leeks, tomatoes, slow smoked salmon, olive oil, spices, sweet bell peppers, parsley, oregano & pimento) – $10 per serving

Patatas Bravas (Spanish Roasted Potatoes) * – $6 per serving

Grilled Lamb Lollipops* (4 options) – $4 each

French Green Beans with Heirloom Tomatoes & Summer Truffles (NOT Truffle Oil) – $10 per serving

Memphis Rubbed Ribs* (sauce on the side)- $12 per person (4-5 sparerib bones)

Roasted Salmon (10 varieties) * – $65 per WHOLE side

Shrimp & Chicken Jambalaya* – $10 per serving

Saffron Rice with Black Beans* – $7 per serving

Mediterranean Pasta Salad (tri-color pasta, roasted garlic olive oil, olives, roasted cauliflower, carrots, champagne vinaigrette, heirloom tomatoes, herbs and spices) – $7 per person

Watermelon Salad $10 each | Smoked Heirloom, Feta Cheese, Arugula, Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette

Crabmeat Daniel Salad $14 each | Louisiana Jumbo Lump Crab, Cucumber Ribbons, French Dressing, Brandy, Chervil, Celery Root, Local Greens

Tuna Tartare $15 each | Raw Gulf Tuna, Avocado, Sweet Chili Sauce, Wasabi Mayonnaise, Caviar, Sesame Crackers

Crabmeat & Avocado Toast | Thai Lemongrass & Ginger Vinaigrette, Whipped Avocado, Cilantro, Thinly Sliced Serano Pepper

You can mix and match any items as you see fit. There are no minimums on any items outside of the WHOLE Salmon & the Crab & Quinoa Salad. Large items are delivered in aluminum pans. The other items are delivered in plastic containers with a white base and clear top.

Add Ons & Extras:

Wire Chafing Racks – $7 each

Chafing Fuel – $2 each

Clear Plastic Plate, plasticware & napkins (white) – $3 per person

Clear Plastic Champagne Flutes – $2.50 each

(*) – may require heat

Tax 10.25%

Delivery Charge – $10

The PopUP Series Continues with the The Deep South PopUP
….
A Little Fried…A Little Barbecued… And a WHOLE LOTTA SOUL!!!

Inspired by the popup’s newest home 8A5E (BASE), we are creating a posh indoor/outdoor BBQ experience called “The Smokehouse”. Everyone that knows Chef Julius is aware of his love affair with BBQ. And this is the 1st time he’s created an formal BBQ experience in Chicago (Last time was in Napa, see pics below from Uptown Uncorked presented by Lexus & Uptown Magazine ).

There are two ticket options: Dinner which includes BBQ, Beer and Wine and Premium that includes BBQ, Beer and Wine PLUS Seafood and Champagne.

Here’s just a few menu preview dishes:

Mango Jerk Chicken

Memphis Dry Rub Ribs

16 Hour Smoked Beef Brisket

Whole Wild “King” Salmon – Premium

Grilled Garlic Shrimp – Premium

Smoked Stone Crab Claws – Premium

Smoked Beef Short Rib Mac & Cheese

Charred Brussel Sprouts

Very Corny Cornbread with Ramp Butter

Charred Heirloom Tomato, Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Get your tickets NOW!!!

As always, we are super excited to announce the date of our next PopUp! Our theme and menu are still in development, as we’re on our way to food and wine excursion to New Zealand that we’re sure will inspire new dishes! So stay tuned as we explore new ways to wow you! In the meantime, grab a ticket and SAVE THE DATE!

The Chef Julius PopUp Experience
Saturday, March 31, 2018
Location: 8A5E (BASE) – 1200 W. 35th Street

Doors Open for Dinner at 6:00pm
Dinner Starts at 6:30pm

Dinner Ticket Price: $125

Ticket Options

(1) Dinner Ticket $125.00 USD (2) Dinner Tickets $250.00 USD (3) Dinner Tickets $375.00 USD (4) Dinner Tickets $500.00 USD

For our very special and very busy clients, here’s the NEW menu for our Weekly Meals drop off service. We bring the order to home or your workplace. All you have to do is just heat and serve. Great dining made simple, we got you covered. Send us an email with your order to chefjulius@taleof2chefs.com and we will provide details on delivery logistics.

We look forward to you joining our Weekly Meals Family!

Stay Warm and Happy Eating!
Chef Julius Russell

Weekly Meals Menu

Chicken/Turkey

Pan Roasted / Oven Baked/ Grilled (¼ $8.99/ ½ $12.99) – served Herb Rice & Roasted Carrots

Caribbean Jerk, Lemon & Herb, Smoky BBQ, Spicy Cajun, Tomato Creole and Rotisserie

Smothered Chicken – (¼ $8.99/ ½ $12.99) served with Sage Gravy, Herb Rice & Glazed Carrots

Smothered Chicken Wings – (4pc $7.99/ 6pc $10.99) Same as above

Chicken Fricassee, plus 1 side – $15

Chicken Tikka Masala with Baby Potatoes & Sauteed Spinach – $17

Smothered Turkey Wing, Legs, plus 2 sides – $18

Wine Braised Turkey Wings, Legs or Thighs, plus 2 sides – $18

Herb Roasted Turkey Wings, Legs or Thighs, plus 2 sides – $15

A Little Something Different (24oz)

Arroz Con Pollo – $17

Brown Stew Chicken (Caribbean Style) – $15

Vietnamese Black Pepper Chicken w/ Rice – $15

Ginger & Sweet Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry (Classic Chinese Take Out) – $15

Pepper Steak (Classic Chinese Take Out) – $15

Pepper Shrimp (Classic Chinese Take Out) – $15

Orecchiette w/ Sausage (Italian or Turkey), Broccoli Rabe & Parmesan – $18

Linguine w/ Clams, Baby Tomatoes & Spinach – $18

Fish & Seafood

Salmon – Too many versions, please inquire, we can customize the dish to your palate – $18

Red Snapper – Blackened, Pan Roasted or Baked, plus 2 sides – $27

Blackened – Cod, Catfish and Grouper – Market Price ($17 – $27)

Shrimp – Creole, Blackened, Scampi, Garlic, Lemon Butter – Market Price ($18-$22)

Meat & Lamb

Chianti Braised Pot Roast w/ Baby Potatoes & Heirloom Carrots – $18

Braised Beef Short Rib(Prime Grade) , plus 2 sides – $20

Korean Beef Short Ribs, plus 2 sides – $17

Braised Lamb Shanks with Garlic, plus 2 sides – $22

Mama Said (Ode To My Childhood) Mini Salisbury Steak with Rice, plus 1 side – $12

Salads – (sm/lg)

Classic House – Romaine, Tomato, Carrot, Cucumber, Croutons, Champagne Vin- ($5/$8)

Classic Caesar – Romaine, Croutons, Parm, Handmade Citrus Caesar Dressing – ($8/10)

French – Frisse, Endive, Dijon Vinaigrette, Bacon Lardons

California – Mixed Greens, Tomatoes, Seedless Cucumbers, Sprouts, Goat Cheese or Feta, Red Onion, Olives, Avocado – $14 (One Size Only)

Sides – Upgrade (4oz) / A La Carte(16oz)

Roasted Mushrooms w/ Thyme & Garlic – ($3/$8)

Herb Rice – (Incl/$5)

Sauteed/Creamed Spinach – (Incl/$6)

Roasted Brussel Sprouts – ($4/$9)

Cauliflower (Roasted/Curry) – $5/$7)

Carrots w/ Herb Butter – (Incl/$7)

Mini Roasted Potatoes – (Incl/$7)

Sauteed Greens, Collards or Turnips w Bourbon Vinegar- ($5/$9)

Coconut Rice & Peas – (Incl/$5)

Black Eye Peas – ($4/$8)

Charred Corn w/ Garlic Butter – (Incl/$4)

Saffron Rice w Black Beans & Wild Fennel – ($6/$10)

Soups – (16oz/24oz)

Chicken & Vegetable – ($6/$10)

Chicken & Rice – ($6/$10)

Creole Chicken Soup – ($10/$14)

Turkey Chili – $8/$12)

White Bean & Chicken Chili – ($8/$12)

Tortilla Soup – ($5/$8)

Spicy Heirloom Tomato & Red Pepper Bisque – ($8/$12)

Shrimp & Corn Chowder – ($10/$14)

We had a BLAST at WGN TV Morning News yesterday! We think the Anchor, Sean Lewis, really enjoyed the gumbo! His response is exactly why we do what we do!

Click Here to Watch the Weekend Brunch: After Thanksgiving Gumbo (includes recipe)

It’s been an amazing year and we can’t wait to wrap up 2017 with a grand celebration with our pop up family! We’re hosting this year’s event at a new venue and of course we’re bringing an entirely new menu! Well, there may be a return of a couple popular dishes… Below are the preliminary details. We will roll out more information in the upcoming weeks.