
Area High School Art Exhibition
JJC's Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery will host its annual Area High School Art Exhibition beginning Monday, Nov...
JJC culinary students run two restaurants at the City Center Campus: Saveur and Thrive. They each offer their own creative and imaginative cuisines.. In addition, JJC also offers a quick service kiosk, Lavu. Stop by and enjoy the amazing culinary delights made by our students!
Did you enjoy your experience dining at one of our restaurants? Share a review and photos of your meal on TripAdvisor.
Thrive on TripAdvisor Saveur on TripAdvisor
Lavu, our culinary kiosk on the ground floor of the City Center Campus, is open for carryout orders Monday through Thursday 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., serving items such as:
Commence:
Appetizers from the Hibachi Charcoal Grill
Korean Bulgogi Chicken Wings
Petite Fried Rice, House Fermented Kim Chi. $5
Japanese Hibachi Steak
Pineapple, Teriyaki, Steamed Pork Dumpling. $6
Kakuni (Pork Belly)
Ginger, Soy, Scallion, Shichimi Togarashi, Peanut Satay Noodles. $6
Soup
Comforting Carrot
Silky Ginger-Carrot Puree, Coconut Milk, Lime, Cilantro, Toasted Coconut, Chili Oil.
From Fields of Greens
A Wintery Mix
Italian Frisee, Mixed Greens, Winter Spiced, Poached Pears, Salt Roasted Beets, Feta Cream Cheese Mousse, Candied Walnuts, Pear- Champagne Vinaigrette. $6
Saveur House Wedge Salad
Grilled Steak “Chimichurri”, Avocado, Charred Tomato, Cucumber, Roasted Corn, Pickled Red Onions, Smoked Bacon, Crispy Tortilla| Blue Cheese Crumbles, Tomatillo- Bleu Cheese Dressing. $8
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich
Saveur Cheesesteak Melt: Chargrilled Marinated Hangar Steak, Bourbon & Bacon Onion Jam, Provolone Cheese, Truffle Butter, House made “A-1” Steak Sauce. $13
Chicken Fried BLT
Pickle Brined, Crispy Fried Chicken, House Smoked Applewood Bacon, Heirloom Tomato, Mixed Greens, Mayo, Parmesan Grilled Focaccia. $12
Calzone
Caramelized Pear, Prosciutto, Baby Spinach, Ricotta, Smoked Gouda, Truffle-Parmesan Aioli. $9
Stuffed Pasta
Hazelnut Fried-Duck Ravioli, Ricotta, Cranberries, Golden Raisins, Sage, Orange, Spiced Pumpkin Butter, Pumpkin Seed Granola Crumble. $12
Entrée
Brown Butter Roasted Walleye Pike, Celeriac Puree, Pickled Apples, Apple Gel, Salt Roasted Beets, Apple-Cider Beurre Blanc, Herbaceous Oil. $13
Pork Saltimbocca
Butternut Squash Risotto, Maple-Bourbon & Lavender Glaze, , Spiced Plum Compote, Sweet Chili Roasted Brussel Sprouts. $12
Desserts
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Cake Crumble, Compressed Apples, Apple Gel, Chocolate, Vanilla bean Ice Cream.
Carrot Cinnamon Doughnut
Vanilla cream cheese mousse, Pecan oat crumble, Caramel Sauce, Blueberry Gel | Bourbon Apple Crisp Ice Cream.
Small Plates
Arborio & Wild Rice Crusted Cauliflower (GF,V)
Smoked tomato and pepper sauce
Lemon basil cauliflower puree
Fried capers/sweet and sour golden raisins
7
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad (GF)
House-made bacon/apple crème fraiche
Pomegranate/dried apricots/smoked ricotta salata
Maple vinaigrette/apples/crisp cinnamon rice
7
Butternut Squash, Apple, Ricotta Ravioli (V)
Creamy parmesan broth/gingerbread crumble
Brown butter apple puree/spice oil
Shaved butternut squash and arugula
7
Fried Gruyere Cheese Choux Puffs (V)
Cinnamon butternut squash apple butter
Cranberry sauce/parmesan
7
Braised Short Rib Dumpling (GF)
Savoy cabbage/wild mushrooms/madeira glaze
Aerated sour cream potato/mushroom jam
Smoked dried beef/candied onion
8
Seafood Salad
Compressed cucumber noodles/dill
Chilled bisque veloute/anise tuile
Vanilla lemon gel/cucumber powder
8
Winter Squash Soup (GF,V)
Apple aigre doux/brandied crème fraiche
Candied spiced pumpkin seeds
5
Romaine, Pear & Winter Squash Salad (GF,V)
Poached pear/winter squash and ricotta
Pear vanilla vinaigrette/candied walnuts
5
Entrees
Italian Beef Burger
Red wine braised peppers and onions
Three cheese sauce/romaine/Italian herbs
House-cut fries/homemade ketchup
12
Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlet
Pumpkin brioche/smoked gouda spread
Cranberry compote/apple slaw
Spiced thick cut potato chips
11
Smoked Chicken Pizza
caramelized onion/san marzano tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella/crispy fried onions/garlic cream
13
Ricotta and Spinach Calzone (V)
sun-dried cherry tomatoes/basil/parmesan cream
San Marzano tomato sauce/fresh mozzarella
12
sautéed Salmon with Lemon and Fall Spices
Apple cider jus/apple gelee
Carrot ginger puree
Barley/apple/rye croutons/fried capers/romaine
13
Five Spice Sautéed Chicken Thanksgiving Style (GF)
Sweet potato fondant with its puree/pecan granola
Cranberry chicken jus/Brussels sprouts leaves salad/sage black pepper meringue
12
Prix Fixe Lunch Options
2 small plates, 1 entree - $19
1 small plate, 1 entree, 1 dessert - $19
Small Plates
Arborio & Wild Rice Crusted Cauliflower (GF,V)
Smoked tomato and pepper sauce
Lemon basil cauliflower puree
Fried capers/sweet and sour golden raisins
7
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad (GF, V)
House-made bacon/apple crème fraiche
Pomegranate/dried apricots/smoked ricotta salata
Maple vinaigrette/apples/crisp cinnamon rice
7
Butternut Squash, Apple, Ricotta Ravioli (V)
Creamy parmesan broth/gingerbread crumble
Brown butter apple puree/spice oil
Shaved butternut squash and arugula
7
Fried Gruyere Cheese Choux Puffs (V)
Cinnamon butternut squash apple butter
Cranberry sauce/parmesan
7
Braised Short Rib Dumpling (GF)
Savoy cabbage/wild mushrooms/madeira glaze
Aerated sour cream potato/mushroom jam
Smoked dried beef/candied onion
8
Seafood Salad
Compressed cucumber noodles/dill
Chilled bisque veloute/anise tuile
Vanilla lemon gel/cucumber powder
8
Winter Squash Soup (GF,V)
Apple aigre doux/brandied crème fraiche
Candied spiced pumpkin seeds
5
Romaine, Pear, & Winter Squash Salad (GF,V)
Poached pear/winter squash and ricotta
Pear vanilla vinaigrette/candied walnuts
5
Entrees
Smoked Chicken Pizza
Caramelized onion/san marzano tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella/crispy fried onions/garlic cream
14
Ricotta and Spinach Calzone (V)
Sun-dried cherry tomatoes/basil/parmesan cream
san marzano tomato sauce/fresh mozzarella
13
Sautéed Salmon with Lemon and Fall Spices
Apple cider jus/apple gelee
Carrot ginger puree
Barley/apple/rye croutons/fried capers/romaine
20
Five Spice Sautéed Chicken Thanksgiving Style
Sweet potato fondant with its puree/pecan granola
Cranberry chicken jus/Brussels sprouts leaves salad
Sage black pepper meringue
17
Grilled Bavette Steak with Braised Beef and Sauce Piquant
White truffle parsnip puree/crispy fried parsnip croquette/molasses parsnip tuile
26
Prix Fixe Dinner Options and Prices
2 small plates, 1 entrée, 1 dessert
Pizza and Calzone $24
Chicken $27, Salmon $30
Bavette Steak $34
Please note that JJC's student restaurants are only open on select days during the fall and spring semesters.
Tuesdays and Thursdays
11a.m. to 12:45p.m.
Reservations are suggested and encouraged. Please call (815) 280-1200.
Closed
One of two restaurants run by the students in the Culinary Arts Program, Saveur features a journey of tastes and textures through contemporary American and International cuisine all prepared from scratch by our talented culinary students.
Saveur is a full-service restaurant, providing table service with a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant will be open at the City Center Campus located at 235 N. Chicago St., Joliet, IL on the second floor. All proceeds go directly to the Culinary Arts Department.
Wednesdays
11a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Thursdays
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Reservations are suggested and encouraged. Please call (815) 280-1201.
Closed
The focus of Thrive is to craft elegant and imaginative cuisine, showcasing fresh ingredients. All pastas are produced in house, as well as cheeses, breads and more to create a menu both classic and approachable that is simple yet flavorful. Thrive is also run by the students in the Culinary Arts Department.
Thrive Restaurant is located on the first floor of the City Center Campus, facing Chicago Street.
Monday through Thursday
9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Lavu Culinary Cafe, located on the main floor of the lobby next to Thrive Restaurant, is available for carryout featuring coffee, breakfast items, sandwiches, soups and desserts.
JJC's Laura A. Sprague Art Gallery will host its annual Area High School Art Exhibition beginning Monday, Nov...