Mercat a la Planxa debuts new brunch menu

Mercat a la Planxa, the tapas restaurant and bar located in the Blackstone Hotel, 638 S. Michigan Ave., has a new brunch menu. According to The Local Tourist, some of the new items on the menu, include Shrimp and Grits, Setas al Horno (wild mushrooms, shallots, lemon, parsley), and Revuelto (soft scrambled eggs, poached lobster, spinach).

For a list of some more new items and the full review, click here.

Brasserie By LM Unveils Brunch Menu

Brasserie by LM, the recently opened traditional French brasserie in Chicago’s Essex Inn, 800 S. Michigan Ave., presents brunch. Led by Chef Partner Brad Phillips, Brasserie offers a modern and casual destination for brunch in the South Loop. Beginning May 5, guests can enjoy a weekend brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM - 2 PM. In addition to the a la carte menu, a $25 mimosa and entrée special will be available.

Brasserie’s brunch menu will include traditional favorites as well as new creations with entrées, pastries and classic brunch items like French Toast ($10), LM Benedict ($10), Crepes ($10), Savory Tart ($7) Brasserie Burger ($12) and more. Guests can also enjoy Brasserie’s Croque menu which includes Croque Monsieur ($9), Croque Vegetable ($9) and Croque Salmon ($11). For an additional $2, guests can add an egg on top to any Croque to create a Croque Madame. Brasserie Bloody Marys and Mimosas will also be available for $7 each. The full menu is available upon request.

The Scout To Serve Brunch

The popular new South Loop sports bar located at 1301 S. Michigan will start serving brunch this weekend. The Scout Waterhouse and Kitchen will be open for brunch from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Check out the menu below and let us know what you think.



Brunch Menu
Steak and Eggs $20
Angus Ribeye and choice of two eggs any style


Pot Roast Benny $10
English muffin, Pot Roast, and Chipotle Hollandaise


Two Eggs Your Way $7
Served with Applewood Smoked Bacon or Canadian Bacon


Stuffed French Toast $8
Fresh Berry Mascarpone Stuffing, topped with a Berry Compote


Huevos Rancheros “Stacked” $10
Pan-fried Corn Tortillas layered with Eggs, Homemade Mole Sauce, Beans, Sour Cream and more


Green Eggs and Ham “Scout Style” $10
Thick-cut Canadian Bacon, Poached Eggs, Fresh Basil Pesto


Brisket Hash - “The Hangover Cure” $10
Angus Brisket, Grilled Onions and Peppers, Griddled Potatoes topped with two eggs any style