Holidays at Brass Tack
Join Brass Tack for special dining this holiday season!
Holiday Fashion Tea
Peacock Lounge at Waldorf Astoria Chicago is transforming into a scene out of Paris, with a chic black-and-white streetscape at the lounge entrance to set the mood. Area fashion designers will showcase their hottest couture while you savor a selection of delicacies and teas. Bask in the warmth of the fireplace as the soothing melodies of live music envelop you.
• Exquisite fashion-inspired afternoon tea
• Premium tea selections
• Everlasting pours of Moët & Chandon Champagne for adults
• Decadent welcome beverage for children
November 29th – January 12th from 1 pm-2:30 pm Friday, Saturday Sunday
CHRISTMAS EVE PRIX FIXE DINNER
Indulge in a culinary Prix Fixe adventure that delights the senses and satisfies the soul on Christmas Eve. Book your table now for an unforgettable dining experience!
Starters
Butternut Squash Soup
Wild Mushroom & Mascarpone Tarte
Salads
Roasted Red and Yellow Beet Salad
Grilled Radicchio and Endive Salad
Entrées
Braised Veal Cheeks
Pan Seared Chilean Seabass
Pumpkin Ravioli All’Uovo
Desserts
Bûche De Noël
Coconut & Ivory Tart
An additional wine-pairing menu is available.
Available from 5pm-10pm
Christmas Day Brunch
Celebrate the holiday with brunch, which promises to be as festive and delightful as the season, with delightful a la carte specials in addition to our regular brunch menu!
Eye Openers
Sweet Potato Cranberry Overnight Oats
Warm Breakfast Fruit Cake
Gingerbread Pancake
Yellow Cornbread “Casserole”
A la Carte Specials
Traditional Croque Monsieur: Cheesy Bechamel, Ham, Swiss Cheese, Baby Arugula Salad, Roasted Baby Tomatoes (Make it Madame with a Sunny Side Up Egg)
Cage Free Eggs Florentine: Crispy Crab Cake Toast, Wilted Spinach, Hollandaise, Breakfast Potatoes
Rohan Duck Breast a L’Orange: Valencia Orange, Favas Bean, Roasted Chestnut, Crispy Potato Scallops
Sweet Treats
Waldorf Astoria Monkey Bread: Vanilla Icing
Warm Panettone Bread: Mixed Berries Compote, Whipped Cream
Available from 10am-2pm
New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner
Ring in New Year’s Eve with our exquisite Prix Fixe Menus!
AMUSE BOUCHE
Kaviary Kristal Cavair Blinis
Chive, Crème Fraiche
STARTER
Winter Artichoke Velouté, Shaved fresh truffle,
Morel Duxelle warm brioche
Warm Alaskan Crab Merus Cut
Butter Brioche, Yuzu butter sauce, Spinach Soubise
Creekstone Farm Short ribs Rossini
Seared Foie Gras, Baguette crostini, Red sorrel
Grilled Octopus
Tomato Safran emulsion, Romanesco Fricassee
SALAD
Yellow and red Belgium Salad Landaise
Rohan duck prosciutto, Pecan rolled goat cheese, Sweet Walnut, Mustard Vinaigrette
Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Roquefort Cream
Warm thick bacon, Oven-dried tomato, Pickled red onion, Pea Shoot
Little gem Lettuce & Yellow Circus Frisee
Pickled Heart of palm, shaved aged gouda cheese, Roasted Vined Baby tomato, Banyuls vinaigrette
Red beet smoked White fish salad
Bibb lettuce, Green Smith Apple, Sourdough bread crouton
Lemon pepper ranch
ENTRÉE
Colorado walnut-crusted Jumbo Lambchop
Celery root puree, Fried celery shoestrings, Lamb Merguez jus
Creekstone Farm New York Strip “eye”
Crispy scallop potatoes, Wilted Brussel sprout leaves, Bordelaise sauce
Petaluma Chicken Breast
Balsamic Caramelized winter shallots, Rosemary Baby Turnips, Fingerling potato chips, Chicken Jus
Spanish Turbot a La Plancha
Carrot Mousseline, Baby Carrot Vichyssoise, Fried Leek, Beurre Blanc
Roasted Yellow corn Agnolotti
Braised Leek, Corn off the cobb, Roasted Breakfast Radishes, Candies Kalamata olive, Parmesan cream sauce
PRE-DESSERT
Passion Fruit Sorbet
sparkling wine foam, cilantro-scented pineapple
DESSERT
Gateaux’s St. Honoré
rose & raspberry compote, champagne jelly, dulce crémeux
Chocolate Dome
grand cru chocolate mousse, hazelnut biscuit, salted caramel gelato, rum flambé
Mont Blanc Tart
Brandied “griotte“, Maroon glace, Madagascar vanilla bean gelato
Sherry Vinegar Marinated Strawberry Mille-feuille
Vanilla Chiboust, Nutella ice cream
An additional wine-pairing menu is available.
Available from 5pm-10pm
New Year’s Day Brunch
Kickstart your New Year with a delicious and revitalizing “Recovery Brunch” at Brass Tack. In addition to our regular à la carte options, we’ve crafted special items to help you recharge and begin the year on a high note.” Whether you need revitalizing or want a delightful brunch experience, we have you covered. Start your brunch off with bottomless Everlasting Rosé and enjoy a la carte feature specials such as Basil-and-Corn Cornmeal Waffles Tartine, Blackberry Braised Creekstone farm Beef Short ribs, Fine Herbs Loch Duart Salmon Pocket, plus many more!
Available from 10am-2pm
HOLIDAY PRIVATE DINING
Make your holiday celebration unforgettable at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago. Host a private dining event that will be cherished for years to come, complete with luxurious amenities, exceptional cuisine, and unparalleled service. Create memories in a setting that exudes elegance and sophistication this holiday season.