City Cruises Chicago announces new fall dining and cocktail menus, with the flavors of autumn and winter with dishes and regionally inspired recipes. Guests will be offered new menus across City Cruises’ Signature, Premier, and Premier Plus offerings, all of which will run through the fall and winter seasons.
Each menu will draw on local flavors and traditions. “Experiencing Chicago in a completely unique perspective such as ours is part of what makes our cruises so special, and we wanted to complement that experience with memorable dishes and cocktails inspired by the city,” said Chad Barth, City Cruises’ Vice President of Food & Beverage, who oversaw the creation of each menu in collaboration with the local team.
Options on the fall menus include a Butternut Squash and Kale Salad (Red Oak Lettuce, Aged White Cheddar, Marcona Almonds, Maple Sherry Vinaigrette) and Honeycrisp Apple Salad (Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Crumbled Feta, Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette) to start. Main courses feature a savory Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Breast (Mustard Glazed Marble Fingerlings, Marinated Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Apricot Preserves), Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Ragu (Rosemary Whipped Ricotta, Fresh Herbs, Shaved Parmesan‑Reggiano), an Atlantic Striped Bass (Castelvetrano Olives, Braised Cannellini, Fennel, Fines Herb Vinaigrette) and a Za’atar Flat Iron Steak (Tamari Marinade, Butternut Squash, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Balsamic Demi-Glace). Dessert options include Spanish “Basque Style” Cheesecake (a Cheesecake Soufflé, with Macerated Blueberries, Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Bean Sauce) and Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cake (Kahlúa, Chantilly Cream, Raspberries).
The seasonal cocktail menu features city-inspired names like Chicago Sunset (New Amsterdam Pink Whitney Vodka, New Amsterdam Vodka, Lemon Sour, Strawberry Puree, Fresh Mint, Soda Water), A Day on Lake Michigan (Botanical Citrus Gin, Pamplemousse Liqueur, Yuzu Lemon Sour, Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water) and Making Waves (Camarena Siler Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Mango Puree, Pressed Lime Juice, Habanero Bitters). There are also a selection of mocktails available aboard.
“We are thrilled to offer seasonal menus that are inspired by Chicago,” said Grace Fuller, General Manager. “Fall is a beautiful time to cruise, and thanks to our climate-controlled interiors, we can offer the unique experience of dining with a spectacular city skyline view all year long. We look forward to delighting our guests with these new flavors.”
City Cruises will also host specialty holiday cruises on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. In addition to the regular menu items, Thanksgiving cruises will feature a traditional turkey dinner entree with classic accents like garlic mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.
City Cruises Chicago announces new fall dining and cocktail menus, with the flavors of autumn and winter with dishes and regionally inspired recipes. Guests will be offered new menus across City Cruises’ Signature, Premier, and Premier Plus offerings, all of which will run through the fall and winter seasons.
Each menu will draw on local flavors and traditions. “Experiencing Chicago in a completely unique perspective such as ours is part of what makes our cruises so special, and we wanted to complement that experience with memorable dishes and cocktails inspired by the city,” said Chad Barth, City Cruises’ Vice President of Food & Beverage, who oversaw the creation of each menu in collaboration with the local team.
Options on the fall menus include a Butternut Squash and Kale Salad (Red Oak Lettuce, Aged White Cheddar, Marcona Almonds, Maple Sherry Vinaigrette) and Honeycrisp Apple Salad (Mixed Greens, Candied Pecans, Crumbled Feta, Mandarin Orange Vinaigrette) to start. Main courses feature a savory Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Breast (Mustard Glazed Marble Fingerlings, Marinated Artichokes, Brussels Sprouts, Apricot Preserves), Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Ragu (Rosemary Whipped Ricotta, Fresh Herbs, Shaved Parmesan‑Reggiano), an Atlantic Striped Bass (Castelvetrano Olives, Braised Cannellini, Fennel, Fines Herb Vinaigrette) and a Za’atar Flat Iron Steak (Tamari Marinade, Butternut Squash, Wild Mushroom Ragout, Balsamic Demi-Glace). Dessert options include Spanish “Basque Style” Cheesecake (a Cheesecake Soufflé, with Macerated Blueberries, Chocolate Sauce, Vanilla Bean Sauce) and Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cake (Kahlúa, Chantilly Cream, Raspberries).
The seasonal cocktail menu features city-inspired names like Chicago Sunset (New Amsterdam Pink Whitney Vodka, New Amsterdam Vodka, Lemon Sour, Strawberry Puree, Fresh Mint, Soda Water), A Day on Lake Michigan (Botanical Citrus Gin, Pamplemousse Liqueur, Yuzu Lemon Sour, Fever-Tree Mediterranean Tonic Water) and Making Waves (Camarena Siler Tequila, Cointreau Orange Liqueur, Mango Puree, Pressed Lime Juice, Habanero Bitters). There are also a selection of mocktails available aboard.
“We are thrilled to offer seasonal menus that are inspired by Chicago,” said Grace Fuller, General Manager. “Fall is a beautiful time to cruise, and thanks to our climate-controlled interiors, we can offer the unique experience of dining with a spectacular city skyline view all year long. We look forward to delighting our guests with these new flavors.”
City Cruises will also host specialty holiday cruises on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve. In addition to the regular menu items, Thanksgiving cruises will feature a traditional turkey dinner entree with classic accents like garlic mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce.
Comments
View Comments (0 )
Never miss an eat.
Sign up for breaking news from the Chicago food scene.
Follow Us
Recommended Articles
Like us on Facebook for exclusive news and pictures from the Chicago Food Scene!