Oceanique, Evanston IL

Posted by prcindy@kurman.com on Sep 20, 2013

Oceanique – Celebrating National Eat Local Day on Monday, September 23 Chef Mark Grosz 505 Main St. Evanston, IL 60202 847-864-3435 www.oceanique.com   Menu – A La Carte Eggplant, Heirloom carrots and tomatoes, seasonal mushrooms, Tropea onions and a leek-basil broth ($23) Fennel, Arugula, Tropea Onion and Peach Salad ($12) Why is it important to offer locally sourced foods? “Buying local is important because to use what’s in season provides the freshest and best flavors. It’s also important to support the local economy. We utilize local farmers markets and farms and plan our menus around what’s available. We don’t use produce out of season because the quality isn’t there and prices are higher,” says Mark Grosz, Oceanique in Evanston, IL List of local ingredients and sources: First Orchards – Eggplant, tomatoes and peaches Nichols Farms – Heirloom carrots, mushrooms, Tropea onions, leeks and...