Unique Dessert Options During Restaurant Week

By: Jonathan Jones 03/07/2019

[caption id="attachment_8892" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Eddie's Famous Carrot Cake at Eddie Merlot's in Lincolnshire[/caption]

#DessertGoals are met with an array of unique dessert options for Lake County Restaurant Week.

There’s no better way to finish your three-to-four course meal than with something sweet to satisfy your soul.

Many of our Lake County Restaurant Week participants are renowned as the hostess with the moistest cakes, the sultans of crunchdom, the experts that create music to our sweet tooth and enable you to interject for ice cream and so on.

Some of these desserts are off the radar, and the best kept secrets of Lake County.

We figured we’d take this opportunity to shine a light on some of the most unique dessert options for Lake County Restaurant Week.

Attention all sweet tooth fiends: Lend us your eyes and your taste buds.

Bluegrass Restaurant

 

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Bluegrass Restaurant 1636 Old Deerfield Rd., Highland Park

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Mini Bananas Foster

The Chocolate Sanctuary

 

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Boss took me to celebrate my 1 year with the company. #chocolatesanctuary #beignets #worklife

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The Chocolate Sanctuary Restaurant Lounge, 5101 Washington St., Gurnee

LCRW Unique Desserts:

• Bite of Heaven (Chocolate Cake, Madagascar chocolate ganache, housemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings)
• Beignet (Semi-sweet chocolate filled beignet with vanilla creme anglaise)
• White Chocolate Creme Brulee (Creamy Columbian white chocolate creme brulee with whipped cream and fresh berries

Chrissoula's Restaurant

 

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Great catching up with my good friend Lauren. To Theo and Nick - congrats on the opening of your Greek restaurant The food and hospitality was outstanding!

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Chrissoula's Restaurant, 602 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Galaktoboureko and Berries

The Claim Company

 

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Enjoy one of our dessert shots after your meal #dessertshots #theclaimcompany #carrotcakeshot #hotfudgesundaeshots #candybarsundaeshots #flourlesschocolatecake

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The Claim Company Restaurant, 506 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills

Dessert Favorites:

• Dessert Shots (flourless chocolate cake, carrot cake, hot fudge sundae or candy bar sundae with choice of M&Ms, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers or Heath Bars

Disotto Italian

 

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Espresso yourself. Indulge in our Italian Affogato with homemade biscotti, vanilla bean gelato, and bold espresso. #Disotto #Affogato #Dolci #FRG

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Disotto Italian Restaurant, 310 Green Bay Rd., Highwood

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Affogato with Biscotti

Eddie Merlot's

 

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Tomorrow (February 3) is National Carrot Cake Day, but we just can't wait that long for you to try our famous Carrot Cake. Today only, mention this promotion to your server and enjoy an individual portion of cake on us with the purchase of one dinner entrée, or a full portion with the purchase of two dinner entrées. #nationalcarrotcakeday

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Eddie Merlot's, 185 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 100, Lincolnshire

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Eddie's Famous Carrot Cake (Four layers of carrots, walnuts, pineapple, cream cheese icing and caramel)

La Casa de Samuel

 

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La Casa de Samuel, 120 N. Genesee St., Waukegan

Dessert Favorites:

• Plátanos Flameados for two (Flamed bananas cooked at your table with Kahlua, tequila and Gran Manier. Served with ice cream)
• Duraznos Flameados for two (Flamed peaches cooked at your table with Kahlua, tequila and Gran Manier. Served with ice cream)

Long Grove Confectionery

 

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Making hand dipped Sea Salt Caramel Drops at Sarah's Candies at O'Hare airport terminal 2. #longgrove #chocolate #caramel #ohare #travel #chicago #local #enjoyillinois #enjoy

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Long Grove Confectionery, 114 Old McHenry Rd., Long Grove

Dessert Favorites:

• Giant Myrtle
• Classic Caramel
• Toffee Bark
• Peanut Butter Melts
• Dark Chocolate Chocolate Sea Salt Caramel

The Parkway Grill

The Parkway Grill inside Marriott Chicago Deerfield 

LCRW Unique Dessert

• Coconut Banana Bread Pudding (served with ice cream, caramel sauce and toasted pecans)

The Popcorn Factory

 

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The Popcorn Factory Store, 13970 W. Laurel Dr., Lake Forest

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Caramel Trip (Caramel corn, drizzled caramel corn, salted caramel bourbon popcorn)
• Nutty Trip (Almond Pecan, Peanut Brittle and butter toffee almond pretzel popcorn)

Main Street Social

 

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What’s better than our traditional zeppoles? Our zeppoles coated in your favorite sugary cereals ??

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Main Street Social, 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Zeppoli

Marigold Maison Indian Cuisine

 

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It's time for dessert! Our Mango Kulfi, Gulab Jamun, and Mango Lassi are perfect compliments to your meal. #Indiandessert #marigoldmaison

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Marigold Maison Indian Cuisine, 900 Milwaukee Ave., Suite E, Lincolnshire

Dessert Favorites:

• Mango Cheesecake (Served with fresh fruit and whipped cream)
• Galub Jamun (Warm cake cutouts soaked in rose honey syrup and served with ice cream)
• Gajar Ka Halva (Classic dessert from Punjab with carrots, milk and cheese)

Ruby of Siam

Ruby of Siam, 1848 Second St., Highland Park

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Thai Custard

The Shanty

 

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The Shanty 38985 N. Route 41, Wadsworth

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Salted Caramel Crunch Cheesecake (Brown sugar graham crust, toffee bits and salted caramel)

Somethings Brewing

 

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#shesperfect #prettylittlelady #love #monstercookie #love #shoplocal #ourfavorite

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Somethings Brewing, 1126 E. Washington St. and 82 E. Center St., Grayslake

LCRW Unique Dessert:

• Homemade Cookie Dough Sandwich

Three Embers Restaurant

 

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