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INTERNATIONAL DINNER - BELGIUM MENU

SOUP

APPETIZER

SALAD

Waterzooi of Chicken (Gentse Waterzooi)

  • A light, creamy broth made with chicken, leeks, carrots, celery, and potatoes.
  • Finished with egg yolk and cream for richness.
  • Garnished with fresh parsley and chervil

SALAD

APPETIZER

SALAD

Endive & Apple Salad with Walnut and Blue Cheese

  • Belgian endives (witloof), thinly sliced apple, toasted walnuts, and Fourme d’Ambert or local bleu.
  • Light mustard-honey vinaigrette.
  • Bitter, sweet, crunchy, and creamy balance.

APPETIZER

APPETIZER

APPETIZER

Moules à la Marinière (Mussels in White Wine & Herbs)

  • Classic preparation with white wine, shallots, garlic, parsley, and butter.
  • Served in a small portion with a side of crisp baguette slice or frites tasting

FIRST ENTRÉE

SECOND ENTRÉE

SECOND ENTRÉE

Carbonnade Flamande (Flemish Beef Stew)

  • Slow-braised beef in Belgian dubbel or oud bruin beer with onions, thyme, and mustard.
  • Served in a small ramekin with a piece of rustic bread.

SECOND ENTRÉE

SECOND ENTRÉE

SECOND ENTRÉE

Sole Meunière with Brown Butter & Lemon

  • Delicate North Sea sole, pan-seared in butter, finished with lemon and parsley.
  • Served with a miniature portion of stoemp (buttery mashed potatoes with leeks).

DESSERT

SECOND ENTRÉE

DESSERT

Liège Waffle with Caramelized Pears & Speculoos Cream

  • Dense, chewy Liège waffle made with pearl sugar.
  • Topped with caramelized pears in Belgian beer syrup.
  • Finished with speculoos-spiced whipped cream.

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Village Vintner

2380 Esplanade Dr, Algonquin IL 60102

847-658-4900

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