Rear, 1016 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201 847-868-8041
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Cocktails

  • House Cocktails

    Paper Plane - bourbon, aperol, amaro, lemon 14

    Espresso Martini - vodka, coffee liqueur, espresso 12

    Queen Margot - mezcal, charentais melon liqueur, lemon, lime, honey 13

    French 75 - gin, sparkling, lemon juice, peychauds bitters 14

    Aviation - gin, violet liqueur, lemon juice 14

    Mortini - vodka, maraschino liqueur, strega, lime juice, dry vermouth 14

    Green Point - bourbon, punt e mes, yellow chartreuse 13

    Vespers at Woodland - vodka, gin, aquavit, st. germain, orange bitters 13

    Lost at Found - bourbon, rooibos, orange bitters 10

    Baby Mule (non alcoholic) - ginger-beer, lime juice 8

    Blackened Lemonade (non alcoholic) - activated charcoal, lemon, maple syrup 8

Wine by the Glass

  • Sparkling

    Gruet sparkling rose, NV 14

    Gouguenhiem Sparkling Rose of Malbec, Argentina 10

    Domaine Saint Vincent, NV 10

  • White

    Domaine De Bellevue, Muscadet, France 13

    Chateau Moncontour Sec Chenin Blanc, 2018 France 11

    Z.D. Chardonnay, 2017, CA 17

    La Guistiniana, Gavi, 2018 12

    Hartford Court Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, 2018 CA 14

    Brancott Sauvignon Blanc, 2019, New Zealand 13

    Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, 2018, Italy 15

  • Rose

    Copain Tous Ensemble Mendocino, Pinot Noir, 2018, CA 12

    Gilbert Cellars Rose, Mourvedre, Grenache, 2019 WA 14

    Friedeman Dichotomy Rose, Pinot Noir, 2018, CA 11

  • Red

    Pas De Probleme Pinot Noir, France 2019 14

    Venica Merlot, 2017, Italy 12

    Côtes du Rhône, Olivier Cuilleras, 2017, France 13

    Ruffino Chianti, 2018, Italy 10

    Chateau Larose Perganson Bordeaux, 2015, France 16

    Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 2017 11

Wines By the Bottle

  • Sparkling

    Gruet Sparkling Rose, NV 56

    Schramsberg Vineyards, Brut Rosé 2014, CA 108

    Veuve Clicquot, Brut, Yellow Label, France 135

    Domaine Saint Vincent, NV 41

  • White

    Au Bon Climat, Chardonnay, 2017, CA 78

    Brewer Clifton Chardonnay, 2016, CA 60

    Foxen Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2017 CA 65

    Frank Family, Chardonnay 2017, CA 54

    Z.D. Chardonnay, 2017, CA 68

    Contini Pariglia, Vermentino, 2017, Italy 48

    Jermann, Pinot Grigio, 2018, CA 45

    Domaine de Bellevue, France 58

    Chateau Moncontour Sec Chenin Blanc, 2018 France 36

    La Guistiniana, Gavi, 2018 44

    Hartford Court Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, 2018, CA 65

    Brancott Sauvignon Blanc, 2019, New Zealand 48

    Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio, 2018, Italy 68

  • Rose

    Copain Tous Ensemble Mendocino Pinot Noir, 2018 CA 48

    Gilbert Cellars Rose, Mourvedre, Grenache, 2019 WA 64

    Friedeman Dichotomy Rose, Pinot Noir, 2018, CA 50

Reds by the Bottle

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Chappellet, Cabernet, 2016, CA 140

    Justin Isosceles, Cabernet, 2016, CA 133

    Boich Family Cellar, Mt Veeder, 2014, CA 195

    Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015, CA 165

    Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon Mt Veeder, 2014, CA 210

    Vine Cliff Cabernet Sauvignon, 2012, CA 85

    Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015, CA 172

    BonAnno Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, CA 64

    Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 2015, CA 149

    Rickshaw Cabernet Sauvignon, CA 2017 50

  • Pinot Noir

    Brewer Clifton "3-D", 2014, CA 110

    Brewer Clifton "Acin", 2014, CA 115

    Dopp Creek, Colene Clemens, 2017, OR 64

    Pas De Probleme Pinot Noir, France 2019 55

    Benton Lane Pinot Noir, Or, 2015 48

  • Red Wines

    Buglioni, Amarone Della Valpolicella, 2015, Italy 125

    Quilceda Creek, CVR, 2016, WA 145

    Rumor, Monastrell, 2017, Spain, 35

    Contrada Salandra Piedirosso, 2014 Italy 62

    Turley Zinfandel, 2017, CA 85

    Corte Amano Amarone Della Valoplicella Classico, Italy 89

    Tornatore Etna Rosso, Italy 124

    Basel Cellars Estate Merriment Red Blend, 2016, WA 95

    Qupe Syrah, 2017, CA 69

    Chateau La Roque 'Pic Saint-Loup Cuvee' Mourvedre, 2016 France 59

    Domaine Vallet Meribets Syrah St Joseph, 2013, France 70

    Domaine Saint Cyr Beaujolais, 2018 38

    Chateau Pradeaux, 2013, France 102

    Domaine Bois De Boursan, 2015, France 114

    Larose Perganson Bordeaux, Haut Médoc, 2015 62

    Famille J.M. Cazes 'Pauillac' 2015, France 110

    Etienne Becheras 'Le Prieure d'Arras' Crozes-Hermitage, 2016, France 73

    Buglioni Bugiardo Ripasso, Venteo Italy 2015 66

    Venica, Merlot, 2017, Italy 46

    Côtes du Rhône, Olivier Cuilleras, 2017, France 48

    Ruffino Chianti, 2018, Italy 38

    Kadette Kanonkop Pinotage, 2018, South Africa 46

Dessert Wine

  • By the Glass

    Inniskillin Vidal Icewine, 2017 Canada 18

    Jean-Luc Pasquet Pineau Des Charentes, France 12

    Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonoyos, 2013, Hungary 14

    Vietti Moscato di Asti, 2018 Italy 10

    Valdespino "Innocente" Fino Sherry, Spain 10

    Dandelion 30yr Pedro Ximenez, Australia 13

Beer

  • Kronenbourg '1664' Lager, France 7

    Moretti 'La Rossa' Dopplebock, Italy 8

    Sketchbook 'Snowy Owl' Rye Red Ale, Illinois 9

    Ballast Point 'Sculpin I.P.A." California 8

    Chimay Blue 'Grand Reserve' Trappist Ale, Belgium 10

    Murphy's Irish Stout 7

    Smylie Brothers Helles Lager 8

    Well Being Heavenly Body NA Golden Wheat, Missouri 7

Whiskey

  • Bourbon

    Evan Williams - oak, brown sugar, caramel 8.50

    Brenne Single Malt French Whisky - green tea, orange 22.50

    Copper Fiddle - maple, vanilla, sweet oak 12.50

    George Dickel Tennessee Whiskey - maple, butter, oak 8.50

    Bulleit 10 year - vanilla, dried fruit, oak smoke 15.50

    Markers Mark - corn, wheat, caramel 9.00

    Woodford Reserve - dried fruit, toffee, tobacco spice 12.50

    Michter's U.S. 1 - dried fruit, pepper, barley 13.50

    Bluebird Four Grain - sweet spice, oak, vanilla 17.50

    Eagle Rare 10 year - orange peel, new oak, toffee 13.50

    Elijah Craig Small Batch - sweet fruit, nutmeg 9.50

    Four Roses Small Batch - spice, pepper, rich fruit 12.50

    FEW Single Malt - caramel, salt, smoke 19.50

    Bulleit - vanilla, honey, oak 9.50

  • Rye

    Rittenhouse - cocoa, caramel 10.50

    Templeton - banana, vanilla, cedar 10.50

    High West Double Rye - honey herbal tea, mint 12.50

    Whistle Pig - allspice, orange peel, rye 18.50

    Driftless Glen - vanilla, caramel, pepper 11.50

    Woodford Reserve - sorghum, cedar, black pepper 11.50

    Whiskey Acres Rye - caramel, apple, buttered popcorn 10.50

    Dickle Rye - marshmallow, grilled peaches - 10.50

Irish Whiskey

  • Redbreast 12 year - rich, buttery, full 16.50

Scotch

  • Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or - sweet, soft, pleasing 20.50

    Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie - malt, toffee, honey 14.50

    Balvienie 12 Year - nutty sweetness, honey, vanilla 19.50

    Monkey Shoulder Blended - vanilla, honey, oak 12.50

    Nikka Coffey Grain Japanese - cinnamon, orange 18.50

    Glenfiddich 12 Year - vanilla, oak, pepper 12.50

    Glenfiddich 14 Year Bourbon Barrel - toffee, orange 14.50

    Bunnahabhain 18 Year - caramel, leather, wood spice 24.50

    Highland Park 18 Year - stewed fruit, honey, smoke 25.50

    Macallan 12 Year Double Cask - fruit, butterscotch 18.50

    Talisker 10 Year - smoke, sea salt, pepper 22.50

    Laproaig 10 Year - malted barley, smoked salt, peat 15.50

Vodka

  • Ketel One

    Grey Goose

    Tito's

    Hanks Recording Empire

Gin

  • New Amsterdam

    Bombay Sapphire

    Tanqueray

    Beefeater

    Hendricks

Rum

  • Diamond White Rum

    Flor de Cana

    Myers

    Ron Zacapa 23yr Solera

    Sailor Jerry

    Real McCoy 12yr

Tequila / Mezcal

  • Chinaco Anejo

    Exótico Blanco

    Herradura Reposado

    Tequila Arete Reposado

    Tequila Ocho Plata Blanca

    Cruz De Fuego Mezcal

    Herradura Anejo

    Trianon

    Patron Silver

Cordials & Liqueurs

  • Aperol

    Bailey's

    Caffe Borghetti Espresso

    Campari

    Green Chartreuse

    Drambuie

    Maison Rouge V.S.O.P.

    Frangelico

    Grand Marnier

    Hennessey X.O.

    Lazzaroni Amaretto

    Lazzaroni Amaro

    Lillet Rose

    Lucano Amaro

    Martel Cordon Bleu

    North Shore 'Sirene' Absinthe

    Pierre Ferrand '1 er Cru'

    Romana Sambuca

    Rum Chata

    St Germain

    Strega

    Zwack Rhubarb

    Hennessy VSOP Privilege

    Remy Martin VSOP

Steaks

Heritage Angus Beef served with red wine demi-glace and marrow butterball potatoes. Toppers include: "oscar" style 10.95, blue cheese 5.95, peppercorn 2.95, béarnaise 3.95.

Dry-Aged New York
14 oz  63.95		Dry-Aged Bone-In Ribeye 
16 oz  56.95
Center Strip Manhattan Cut
8 oz  39.95
Bone-In Ribeye
16 oz  48.95		New York
14 oz  47.95		Filet Mignon
8oz  45.95
 


Appetizers

  • French Onion Soup

    gruyere, herbed crouton 8.95

  • Chilled Lobster Soup

    cucumber, vadalia onions, cream 10.95

  • Little Gem and Creamy Dijon Salad

    parmigiano reggiano, pickled vidalia onions, chopped egg, pumpkin seeds, spanish white anchovies, bacon 11.95

  • Barn Chopped Salad

    avocado, red pepper, cucumber, goat cheese, mint, red wine vinaigrette 9.95

  • The Grand Central Caviar Sandwich

    wild american bowfin caviar, farm egg, crème fraîche 18.95

  • Steak Tartare

    cornichon, pickled garlic, watercress and toast points 14.95

  • Crab Cake

    king and lump crab meat, green goddess aioli, lime and garlic 15.95

  • Shrimp Scampi

    lemon, butter, old bay, garlic, parmesan crisps 13.95

  • Escolar Ceviche

    avocado, jalapeno, orange, plantain chips 13.95

  • Burrata

    heirloom tomatoes, balsamic reduction, basil 14.95

  • Selection of Artisanal Cheese

    oat crackers and house-made jam 6.95 per selection

  • Charcuterie

    sopressata, salami, prosciutto, 3 artisanal cheeses, apple chutney, pickled onions, dried fruits, nuts, crackers, toast points, mixed berry jam -small 16.95 -large 31.95

Sides

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    almonds, pecorino and balsamic 11.95

  • Butterball Potatoes

    chives, parsley and marrow butter 8.95

  • Asparagus

    simply roasted 9.95

  • Creamed Swiss Chard

    cipollini onions 9.95

  • Roasted Mushrooms

    royal trumpet, maitake 12.95

  • Mac and Cheese

    gruyere and cheddar. Amy’s girls’ favorite... 13.95

Entrees

  • Crab Spaghetti

    jumbo lump crab, white wine, shallots, garlic, chili, parm 28.95

  • Halibut

    roasted mushrooms, grilled asparagus, herb puree 32.95

  • Roasted Vegetable Provençal

    cauliflower, japanese eggplant, tomato, maitake mushrooms, mustard greens and almonds 19.95

  • Pan Seared Salmon

    root vegetables, arugula, fennel, cauliflower, chervil puree 32.95

  • Lamb Bolognese

    hand-dipped ricotta, red wine, warm spices and chitarra pasta 27.95

  • Za’atar Roasted Half Chicken

    butter-braised knob onions, sherry and parsley 23.95

  • Pan-Seared Calves Liver

    bacon, leek, red wine reduction and black pepper 23.95

  • Heritage Sirloin Burger

    boursin cheese, grilled onion, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, waffle fries 17.95

  • South African Lobster Tail

    roasted, served with marrow butterball potatoes & clarified butter 29.95 per tail

Desserts

  • Arnie's Chocolate Velvet Cake

    with raspberry sauce 9

  • Pecan Streusel Carrot Cake

    with cream cheese filling and chai sauce 8.95

  • Sour Cream Vanilla Cheesecake

    with cherries jubilee 10.95

  • Bowl of Fresh Mixed Berries

    with house whipped cream (on the side of course) 10.95

  • Selection of Artisan Cheese

    with oat crackers and house made jam 6.95 per selection

  • Dulce De Leche Gelato

    with chocolate chips 4

  • Mango Sorbet

    4

Prix-Fixe Dinner

Early Bird Dinner
3 courses for $35
May be ordered from 5pm until 6pm nightly. (4pm-6pm Sundays)

  • Little Gem Salad

    creamy dijon dressing

  • Pan Seared Salmon

    root vegetables, arugula, fennel, cauliflower, chervil puree

  • New York Strip Steak "Manhattan Cut"

    6 oz

  • Za'atar Roasted Chicken

    with butter-braised knob onions

  • "Arnie's" Chocolate Velvet Cake

  • Pecan Streusel Carrot Cake

Let us take care of the heavy lifting and at a great price!

Pick up and Delivery Tuesday - Saturday from 5-8pm and Sunday 4-7pm
To place an order please click HERE!
or call 847-868-8041

Starters

  • Ceasar Salad 9

  • Mixed Green Salad 7

  • Barn Chop Salad 15

    red pepper, carrots, cucumber, goat cheese, mint, red wine vinaigrette

  • Asparagus 9

  • Roasted Mushrooms 9

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Squash 8

  • Steak Tartare 15

  • Crab Cake, Green Goddess Aioli 15

  • Mac & Cheese

    Small 10

    Large 17

  • Cheese Board (serves 4) 19

Full Meal Deal

  • All entrees served with Choice of:

    Caesar or Mixed Green Salad

    Herb Roasted Potatoes or Roasted Brussels Squash

  • Lamb Bolognese 20

    red wine, warm spices

  • Crab Spaghetti 23

    white wine, garlic, chili, parmesan

  • Halibut 26

    roasted mushrooms, grilled asparagus, herb puree

  • Seared Salmon 26

    root vegetables

  • Za'atar Roasted Half Chicken 21

  • Chef's whim 17

    vegetable plate

  • 8oz Filet 44

  • 14oz New York Strip 47

  • 16oz Ribeye 45

  • 22oz Porterhouse 49

A La Carte

  • 1/2lb Burger 14

    with Waffle Fries

  • Mac & Cheese

    Small 10.00

    Large 17.00

  • Caviar

    served with toast points & creme fraiche

    Hackle back 40

    Paddlefish 30

    Bowfin 20

Desserts - 9

  • Chocolate Cake

  • Cheesecake

  • Carrot Cake

  • Fresh Berries

Cocktails to Go!

  • Barn Old Fashion 13

    rye, orange bitters, angostura bitters, orange swath, luxardo cherry

  • Lost at Found 13

    bourbon, rooibos, orange bitters, orange swath

Beer

  • Beer by The Bottle

    Kronenberg 1664 12oz. 7.00

    Moretti La Rossa 12oz. 8.00

    Schlitz 16oz. 6.00

    Chimay Blue Label 11.2oz 10.00

Wine By the Bottle

  • White

    Au Bon Climat, Chardonnay, 2017, CA 85

    Brewer Clifton Chardonnay, 2016, CA 63

    Foxen Vineyards, Chardonnay, 2017 CA 90

    Frank Family, Chardonnay 2017, CA 72

    Hartford Court, Chardonnay, 2017, CA 65

    Z.D. Chardonnay, 2017, CA 68

    Contini Pariglia, Vermentino, 2018, Italy 48

    Jermann, Pinot Grigio, 2018, Italy 50

    Matanzas Creek, Sauvignon Blanc, 2018, CA 40

  • Rosé

    Copain Tous Ensemble, Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2018, CA 48

    Erath, Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2017, OR 40

    La Crema, Rosé of Pinot Noir, 2018, CA 44

  • Cabernet Sauvignon

    Cult, Cabernet, 2017, CA 48

    Boich, 'Wall Road', Cabernet, 2014, CA 220

    Bonanno, Cabernet, 2016, CA 64

    Chappellet, Cabernet, 2016, CA 153

    Grgich, Cabernet, 2015, CA 155

    Mayacamas, Cabernet, 2014, CA 279

    Mt Brave, Cabernet, 2015, CA 173

    Silver Oak, 'Alexander Valley', 2015, CA 175

    Spring Mountain, Cabernet, 2015, CA 182

    Vine Cliff, Cabernet, CA, 2012, CA 78

    Justin Isosceles, Cabernet, 2016 133

  • Pinot Noir

    Benton Lane, Pinot Noir, 2015, OR 48

    Brassfield, Pinot Noir, 2016, CA 58

    Brewer Clifton "Acin", 2014, CA 158

    Dopp Creek, Colene Clemens, 2017, OR 64

    Gran Moraine, Pinot Noir, 2017, OR 74

  • Red Wines

    Barter & Trade, Merlot, 2018, WA 52

    Basel Cellars Merriment, 2012, 101

    Buglioni, Amarone Della Valpolicella, 2015, Italy 135

    Chateau Larose Perganson, Haut-Medoc, 2015, France 62

    Chateau Pradeaux, Bandol Rouge, 2014, France 102

    Domaine St Cyr, Beaujolais, 2018, France 38

    Etienne Bechers Crozes-Hermitage, 2017, France 73

    Famille J-M Cazes, Pauillac, 2015, France 110

    Le Moulin Chapitre, Chinon, 2016, France 36

    Leviathan, Red Blend, 2017, CA 60

    Mastroianni, Brunello di Montalcino, 2013, Italy 138

    Meribets, St Joseph, 2013, France 58

    Quilceda Creek, CVR, 2016, WA 165

    Qupe, Syrah, 2017, CA 69

    Rumor, Monastrell, 2017, Spain, 35

    Trefethen 'Dragons Tooth' 2015 78

Something for your Four Legged Friend

  • Tots Treats for Dogs 6.95

    Oatmeal, Peanutbutter, Eggs & Bacon - 12 count

Private Events Dinner

Please select a soup or salad & dessert in advance, and feel free to allow your guests to order their choice of entrée upon arrival. | (for groups under 20; over 20 guests requires a food count three days prior) | $64.95 per person

Soup or Salad

  • Dinner Salad

    green & red lettuce, pickled onions, soft herbs, red wine vinaigrette

  • Signature Little Gem Salad

    creamy Dijon, chopped egg, pumpkin seeds, Parmigiano-Reggiano, pickled onions

Entrée

  • Za’atar Roasted Chicken

    butter braised knob onions, sherry, parsley

  • Seared Halibut

    fingerling potatoes, asparagus, mushrooms, herb puree

  • Roasted Vegetable Provencal

    cauliflower, japanese eggplant, tomato, maitake mushrooms, mustard greens, almonds

  • Prime Heritage Angus New York Strip

    marrow butter potatoes, red wine demi-glace

Dessert

  • Sour Cream Vanilla Cheese Cake

  • Pecan Streusel Carrot Cake

  • Arnie’s Chocolate Velvet Cake

  • Fresh Mixed Berries with Whipped Cream

Appetizers

30 minute reception prior to dinner | Selection of three - $18.95pp | Selection of five - $23.95pp

  • Cold

    Caviar Sandwich

    Steak Tartar on Oat Cracker

    Crab Salad on Gem Lettuce

    Poached Shrimp

    Roasted Beet, Cherry Tomato, Basil

    Ceviche Shots

    Smoked Salmon

  • Warm

    Mini Crab Cakes

    Crispy Pork Terrine

    Fried Eggplant

    Mini Meatballs

    New York Steak Lettuce Wrap

    Pork Belly & Grilled Seasonal Fruit

    Chicken Satay

  • Stations

    Platter Prices Available on Request

  • Three Cheese Platter

    with oak crackers & housemade jam

    $10 per person

  • Charcuterie Platter

    with toast, pickles, mustard (choice of three) prosciutto, finocchiona, country pâté, chicken liver mousse, mortadella Or choose a combination of cheeses & meats

    $10 per person

  • The Barn Crudite

    A combination of fresh & roasted vegetables served with buttermilk dip & romesco sauce

    $7 per person

  • Assortment of Spreads & Breads

    smoked salmon, cream cheese, chopped chicken liver, white bean hummus. Served with toasted & grilled sourdough & flatbreads

    $7 per person

  • Classic Shrimp & King Crab Cocktail

    with lemon, housemade crackers, cocktail sauce

    $16 per person

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