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JBF Greens Chicago X The Publican: 2026 Awards Weekend Brunch

Cost: $95

Join JBF Greens at The Publican for a celebratory brunch to kick off the James Beard Awards® weekend! 

Led by chef/partner Paul Kahan and head butcher/chef Rob Levitt, The Publican is rooted in farm-to-table cooking that highlights responsibly sourced meats, seafood, and exceptional produce. Formerly the head butcher/chef at Publican Quality Meats, Levitt assumed the role at The Publican in 2025, bringing a refreshed vision for the menu where his whole animal ethos now extends to vegetables and seafood. 

For the occasion, chef Levitt will be joined by One Off Hospitality partners Donnie Madia, Eduard Seitan, and Terry Alexander to create a three-course brunch menu to launch the weekend’s festivities.  

Menu

Welcome Reception

Charcuterie

Radishes with Butter

Vegetarian; contains dairy

Pimento Cheese with Crackers

Vegetarian; contains dairy and wheat

Welcome Beverages

French Bloom Le Rosé

Alcohol-Free Organic Sparkling Rosé

Brengman Family Wines Bark4Compassion White Blend 2025

Brunch

First Course

Bread with Butter and Jam

Vegetarian; contains dairy and wheat

Natalie’s Pastries

Vegetarian; contains dairy and wheat

Second Course

Smoked Steelhead Trout with Green Garlic Ricotta, Marinated English Peas, and Sesame Sourdough*

Contains alliums, dairy, and wheat

*Can be prepared vegetarian and gluten-free upon request

Preserved Seafood with Picolino Cucumbers, Chilis, Herbs, and Yogurt*

Contains alliums, dairy, and shellfish

*Can be prepared without dairy or seafood upon request 

Third Course

Ham Chop in Hay > Ham Chop with Burnt Strawberry Glaze, Pickled Green Strawberries, and Shaved Fennel

A brunch-inspired take on the iconic Ham Chop in Hay.

Contains alliums

Grilled Asparagus with Pancetta, Breadcrumbs, Grilled Ramps, and Ramp Gribiche*

Contains alliums and wheat

*Can be prepared vegetarian and gluten-free upon request

Beverages

French Bloom Le Rosé

Alcohol-Free Organic Sparkling Rosé

WhaleSong Pacific Ode To The Publican American Chardonnay 2024 

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