Benny's Chop House October Food Celebrations

Celebrate National Apple Month this October at Benny's Chop House
One of the joys of early autumn is the abundance and variety of freshly harvested apples. That's why October has become National Apple Month, a celebration of one of nature's most perfectly conceived foods. Benny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago; 312-626-2444) is celebrating the month of apples by serving a unique and delicious version of the all-American dessert, a beautiful Michigan Apple Tart ($9.99).

Pastry Chef Aaron Lindgren has designed a very special creation-Caramelized Apple Tart with Cream Cheese Dough-as the perfect autumn finale to Benny's quintessential steakhouse dining experience. His apple tart is a modern interpretation that combines the sweetness of perfectly baked apples with the richness of a flaky cream cheese crust. It's unforgettable.

The Tahitian vanilla bean ice cream topped with a haystack of fresh Fuji apples, is a perfect accompaniment to the warm enticing tart.

A great dessert at Benny's Chop House really should be no surprise, since Benny's long list of regular customers comment frequently that the desserts are nothing short of amazing. Paired with the perfect dessert wine, the dessert course is a signature event every time. It's another reason Benny's Chop House is considered one of Chicago's best steakhouses especially for those who desire the best in modern and sophisticated dining.



October is National Dessert Month - Celebrate at Benny's Chop House

October is National Dessert Month and we can't think of a better place to indulge than Benny's Chop House. You may not think of a "steakhouse" as being the place to head for great desserts. Think again. Benny's pastry chef Aaron Lindgren is an alumnus of Charlie Trotter's and his desserts are at the top of Chicago's best. Chocolate lovers won't be disappointed. The Chocolate Pudding Cake ($9.99) with caramel crunch and toffee ice cream is worth the calories; it's simply amazing. Aaron also makes Chicago's best chocolate souffl� ($12.99), so remember to order ahead as this luscious dessert takes 20 minutes to bake. One of Benny's most popular desserts is its S'mores Cheese Cake ($8.99) with milk chocolate, graham cracker, and marshmallow - another winner. Cake fans will find the Carrot Cake ($8.99) with roasted walnuts, cream cheese frosting and the Chocolate Layer Cake ($10.99) with fudge buttercream and chocolate sauce, more than worthy (and enough to share). If it's pies you fancy, you don't have to look further than Benny's Michigan Apple Tart ($9.99) with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce or the Banana Cream Pie ($8.99) with caramel coated bananas. Heck, every dessert is awesome. So go ahead and indulge; celebrate at Benny's any day in October, and remember, leave room for dessert!



Celebrate National Seafood Month this October at Benny's Chop House

National Seafood Month is celebrated during the month of October, and Benny's Chop House (444 N. Wabash Ave., 312-626-2444) is an ideal place to celebrate the occasion. With more than 25 menu items of succulent seafood dishes, the restaurant's name could as well be Benny's Chop House and Seafood.

Executive Chef Jonathan Lane (previously of The Four Seasons - Dallas, Las Vegas, New York and Chicago) has long been a proponent of safe and sustainable cuisine. Benny's seafood comes with a Safe Harbor Certification. This quality control system checks for major risk factors by routinely testing for mercury, pathogens, radiation, and histamines (before the seafood is sold to restaurants). This certification process provides a level of confidence which Benny's extends to its c