Halloween has its Candy. And Thanksgiving has its Pies. What would a Christmas spread be without Christmas Cookies?
At Southport Grocery & Cafe, our ovens have been working overtime to produce our annual batch of Christmas Cookies.
Variety assortments are available in 1/2 lb. ($8.50) and 1 lb. ($16.50) boxes. Come early, come often, while supplies last.
Is someone you know homesick for Chicago? Need a present for an out-of-town Sweet Tooth? Ever sent baked goods from the comfort of your desk?
Send a dozen little treats from Chicago to someone you love…or to yourself. Send a dozen cupcakes in vanilla, chocolate or half a dozen of each for $45 plus shipping.
The latest in packaging technology allows us to freeze a fresh dozen cupcakes and then ship them overnight to any of the lower 48 states.
Vanilla, Chocolate or 6 of Each! Click here to order your dozen cupcakes today…
If you would like to order more than a dozen at a time or are interested in local delivery please call our store at 773-665-0100.
5 lbs. small red potatoes
2 cups sour cream
3 oz. unsalted butter
5 oz. white cheddar cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste
Rinse and clean potatoes before putting in a large pot. No need to peel them, the mash tastes better with them on! Add cold water to the pot, just covering the potatoes, and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil and cook for approx. 15 min. or until tender. Drain potatoes and while they are still hot, smash together with the sour cream, butter & cheddar cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Thanksgiving Dinner often asks us to dig deep into old family recipes or call upon our (often rusty) kitchen skills. You know you can nail Aunt Bea’s stuffing,
but can’t bake a pie to save your life.
Therein lies the niche of the A La Carte Thanksgiving Catering Menu offered this year at Southport Grocery & Cafe. Do-It-Yourself…as little or as much as you like.
Get a leg up in the kitchen with Urban Accents Gourmet Gobbler Kit ($16.00) or Gravy Goodness Mix ($4.95). Not quite sure what to do with a turkey baster?
We have whole oven-roasted, free-range turkeys, 10lbs. serves 6-8 ($60.00) or 14lbs. serves 8-10 ($75.00).
We all know side dishes are essential to Turkey Day. We offer a host of sides to mix and match with your own from sage-sausage stuffing ($15 small / $30 large) to
honey & herb braised carrots ($12 small / $24 large).
Whether it’s baking mixes from Barefoot Contessa or our own homemade pies, we can help you do-it-yourself. Just don’t ask us to do the dishes… You’re on your own there!
Here is our entire Thanksgiving Menu…
Starters
roasted butternut squash soup $9.95 qt
ginger carrot bisque $9.95 qt
artisanal cheese platter $7.50 per serving, minimum 12 servings
mushroom & sun-dried tomato pockets $24 dozen
green olive, goat cheese & walnuts on crostini $24 dozen
brown onion, roasted chicken and tomato tart $28 dozen
rosemary ham-gruyere-mustard palmier $28 dozen
pear wedge & arugula wrapped in prosciutto $28 dozen
mushroom & sun-dried tomato pockets $24 dozen
poached shrimp salad on wonton $28 dozen
smoked duck-lentil salad on lavosh $28 dozen
Sides
Small serves 2-4 people; Large serves 4-6 people
fall fruit with vanilla vinaigrette $10 small / $20 large
sage-sausage stuffing $15 small / $30 large
sweet potato-parmesan puree $12 small / $24 large
our red potato mash $12 small / $24 large
house-made turkey gravy $10 pint / $20 quart
honey & herb braised carrots $12 small / $24 large
brussel sprout mushroom bake $14 small / $28 large
ginger almond green beans $12 small / $24 large
Entrée
oven roasted, fresh, free-range turkey $60 10LB serves 6-8 /$75 14LB serves 8-10
Dessert
rustic apple oatmeal pie $20 serves 6-8
maple pumpkin pie $18 serves 6-8
our famous cupcakes – vanilla or chocolate $2.25 each
dessert tray…cookies, brownies & biscotti $3.50 per person, minimum 6 servings
From the Grocery
More than Gourmet Turkey Stock Base $6.25
Urban Accents Gourmet Gobbler Kit $16
(spiced brine, large brining bag & rub!)
Urban Accents Gravy Goodness Mix $4.95
Urban Accents Sumptuous Stuffing Mix $4.95
Barefoot Contessa Cranberry Harvest Muffin $12.95
Stonewall Kitchen Pumpkin Pancake Mix $8.50
Maggie & Mary Pumpkin Chiffon Mousse Mix $4.75
Bea’s Pumpkin Butter $6
Our House-Made Cranberry-Red Grape Sauce $5.95
Our House Roasted Nuts $10.95 lb – $16.95
Vanilla Walnuts
Cinnamon-Cayenne Cashews
Pecan Au Poivre
Sesame-Oregano Almonds-Pistachios
Place your orders by 4pm Sunday, Nov. 23rd. Final Pick-Up will be 7pm Wednesday, Nov. 26th. We will be closed Thanksgiving Day.
If we determined seasons solely by the weather, we might have to agree that Autumn came and went last week. All of a sudden it is Winter! However, the fact remains, that there are still
3 weeks until the last Fall holiday, Thanksgiving. That gives you plenty of time to try the New Fall Menu at Southport Grocery & Cafe.
For breakfast our menu takes a turn toward comfort. The Brisket & Gravy smothers house-smoked brisket gravy over a homemade biscuit and beneath fried eggs. Keeps you warm on cold Winter (read: Autumn) mornings.
As long as the leaves have fallen from the trees, it’s okay to eat gravy for breakfast!
When it’s cold outside, tuna salad doesn’t quite cut it. A Tuna Melt made with pan-seared albacore tuna sure does. Served straight from the oven and seaped with roasted red
pepper, green olive aioli & local butterkasse cheese, this delightful sandwich melts in your mouth.
What’s fresh? What’s local? These are the 2 main questions driving the changes in our seasonal menus. Whether it’s fresh root vegetables in our new Chop Salad
or local apples in our new Stuffed French Toast, it’s all Fall Menu fodder…
…even if it feels like Winter outside.
Two winners have been picked for our special cupcake promotion…Terri Doyle and Laura Eckhardt both won one dozen cupcakes. Terri shared them with her friend that brought her to Southport Grocery, while Laura and her husband decided to eat them all themselves…no, not all on one day!!
This promotion is not over…stop in to get more information!!
Ginger-Carrot Bisque
5-6 servings
1/2 tablespoon butter
1/2 large onion, diced
5 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 teaspoons garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ginger, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons honey
6 cups water
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
salt & white pepper to taste
Melt the butter in a large pot and saute the onions, carrots, celery & garlic until soft. Add the grated ginger and cook until fragrant. Add the water & honey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until carrots are thoroughly cooked.
Remove pot from heat and let soup cool slightly. Using your food processor or blender, puree soup until smooth, no large chunks!*
Return soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add coconut milk (feel free to add more if you want a creamier soup!), cayenne pepper, salt & pepper to taste. Enjoy!
*For a smoother texture pour your soup through a fine sieve after processing.
Our famous cupcakes are now available for purchase on-line to be shipped anywhere in the contiguous 48 United States!
Send a dozen little treats from Chicago to someone you love…or to yourself. We’re offering a dozen cupcakes in vanilla, chocolate or half of each for $45 plus shipping.
The latest in packaging technology allows us to freeze a fresh dozen cupcakes and then ship them overnight to your doorstep!
Can’t Decide on Vanilla or Chocolate…Order 6 of Each!
Click on the link below for more information on how to order your dozen cupcakes today…
If you would like to order more than a dozen at a time please call our store at 773-665-0100.
Who says Halloween is just for kids?
Southport Grovery & Cafe has dedicated an adult candy-aisle for the sophisticated sweet tooth. The selection offers superior quality homages and twists on old classics.
Chicago’s own Whimsical Candy Company has created the next generation Milky Way. It’s signature La-Dee-Dahs ($4.99) are swirled nougat, caramel and chocolate.
Vosges, also based in Chicago, has updated the classic Reeses combination of peanut butter and chocolate in it’s trademark PB Bon Bon ($10 for 4 pc).
Malt flavoring harkens back to the days of soda shops. That’s what make’s the Retro Malted Milk Bar ($3.50) such a special treat, Whoppers for foodies!
The ultimate sign of change in the adult candy palettes may be the Pate de Fruit ($3.25 for 2 pc) by Charles Chocolates of San Francisco. These treats infused with 5 different wine varietals
make Dots look like the “boxed wine” of candy.
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