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Easter is upon us and we at the Heritage Corridor Destinations have rounded up the best in-person and to-go meal packages for you and your family. Make sure to make your reservations early as space is more limited this year. Happy Easter from all of us at the Heritage Corridor!
In Person Brunch:
Bolingbrook Golf Club in Bolingbrook is offering a Champagne Easter Brunch from 10:00am-3:00pm. Reservations are limited so make sure to call soon to get your family in. The Easter Bunny will even be there for socially distanced photos. www.bolingbrookgolfclub.com or 630-771-9400 x4008
Ashbury’s at Boughton Ridge in Bolingbrook has limited seatings at 10:00am and 12:00pm and offers bottomless mimosas! Easter couldn’t be better, make sure to call 630-783-6604 to make reservations.
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center in Oglesby will have their annual Easter Buffet from 10:30am-6:00pm. Complete with a carving station, breakfast favorites, signature dishes and more. Reservations are required and payment is due at the time of reservation. Call 815-220-7386.
Public Landing Restaurant in Lockport is offering a wonderful menu including Black Tiger Shrimp, Grilled Salmon, Chicken Gnocchi, steak and prime rib. Make sure to call for reservations at 815-838-6500.
To-go
Public Landing is offering the “Hopper” and serves 4-5 guests. Make sure to place your order by noon on March 27th. Includes rolls, roasted turkey, bakes ham, potatoes, green beans, stuffing and cranberries. You can pick up on the day before Easter. Please call 815-838-6500 to place your order.
Pesciolino Osteria in Channahon has a pre-order meal that serves up to 6 people, of leg of lamb, fig jam, roasted asparagus, garlic smashed Yukon potatoes, salad, bread, and a lemon pie. All you have to do is put it in the oven. Go to http://popme.nu/po634 to order and pick up on April 3rd.
Morris Chop Shop is offering Easter Dinner pre-ordering until 3/28/2021. Their menu will include a ham or beef tenderloin dinner package with vegetable and choice of potato, dessert of Key Lime Pie or New York Style Cheesecake. You can go to https://my-site-morrischopshop.square.site/ to order your Easter Dinner Package.
Chapin's East Banquets & Catering in Minooka is offering Easter Lunch to-go now through April 4th. Dig into a buffet of hardwood smoked ham, cheesy-mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, and fresh baked dessert by Dianne. You must pre-order by March 31. Call 815-521-4000 to place your order.
Make sure to check back as it gets closer to Easter as more places add their menus.