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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!
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Lavu, our culinary kiosk on the ground floor of the City Center Campus, is open for carryout orders Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., serving items such as:
Prix Fix - 1 Entrée and any other 2 courses for $18
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Seafood in Flight I. Crispy Crab Tempura with Togarashi Mayo & Celery Curls II. Seared Sea Scallop “Crudo” with Orange, Soy, Ginger & Thai Chili Vinaigrette III. Steamed and Smoked Fish Dumpling with Wasabi Gel, Soy-Wasabi Almonds $8
Befriend a Pig Crispy Pork Belly Confit, Spring Mushroom & Roasted Corn Risotto, Ramp & Poblano Relish, Smoked Pork Demi, Fresh Chive Oil $7
Comfort
Verde! Creamy Spinach & Peas, Coconut milk, Cilantro, Lime, Indian Spices, Crispy Spinach, Coconut Oil, Aleppo Chili $5
Fresh!
Pears “Per Se” Spring Greens, Shaved Forelle Pears, Spiced Honey Glazed Almonds, Warm Bleu Cheese Beignet with Peppered Honey Gastrique, Pear-Champagne Vinaigrette $6
“Opa!” Baby Gem Lettuce, Mixed Greens, Oven Dried Tomatoes, Olive Tapenade, Pickled Red Onion, House-Brined Pepperoncini, English Cucumber, Gold Tomato, Pan-Seared Saganaki Cheese, Red Wine Herb Vinaigrette $5
Entrees
Flour + Water + Yeast + Salt
Primavera Calzone Ricotta, Goat Cheese, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Shaved Prosciutto, Baby Spinach, Sundried Tomato, Hand Stretched Neapolitan Style Dough, San Marzano Arrabiatta Sauce, White Truffle-Parmesan & Roasted Garlic Oil $11
/ˈSanˌ(d)wiCH/: Adorned with our Awesome House Cut Fries
Greens & Grains Sliders Plant Based Vegetable & Grain “Burger”, Vegan Mayo, Lettuce, House Pickle, Spring Greens, Roasted Tomatoes, Vegan Cheese Sauce, Mustard, Onions, Toasted Hawaiian Rolls (Contains Cashews) $11
“Whispers of Korea” House Ground Grilled Chuck Burger, House-Fermented Kimchi, Pickled Carrot and Daikon, Korean BBQ Sauce, Lemongrass-Sesame Aioli, Scallion Brioche with Furikae Seasoning $11
Extruded
Spring Lamb Pasta Bolognese Style Ragu, Pancetta, Gemelli Pasta, Lemon-Parmesan Herb Crunch, Parmesan Foam $12
The Butcher Block
“Steak on a Plank” Red Wine Braised Beef Short Rib, Truffle-Gruyere & Chive Tater Tots, Red Wine Demi, Baby Gem Lettuce with Green Goddess Dressing, Finished with Crunchy Malden Salt, Served on a Bamboo Butcher Block $13
Cornish Hen Wellington Slow Cooked Hen Breast, Mushroom Duxelles, Spinach & Herb Crepe, Flaky Pastry, Petite Spring Vegetables, Truffle-Potato Dumplings, Chicken-Marsala Jus $12
Dessert
Lemon Cream Cheese Mousse Almond Crust, Mango Curd, Lemon Sponge, Red Fruit Bavarois, Hazelnut-Chocolate Mirror Glaze, Peach Sorbet, Fruit Salad, Almond Crunch $5
Carrot Cake Roulade Vanilla Cream Cheese, Caramel Sauce, Red Currant Sorbet, Pecan Oat Crunch, Candied Carrots $5
Lunch Prix Fixe: 1 Entrée and any other 2 courses $18
Grounded: Plant Focused
Charcoal Grilled Ratatouille
soft poached egg/parmesan fondue
tomato jus/basil oil buttered croutons
7
Semolina Potato Gnocchi
spinach and beech mushrooms
parsnip cashew milk puree
hazelnut gremolata/ricotta salata
7
Cauliflower Apple Veloute
apple golden raisin relish
curry roasted cauliflower
Cauliflower apple tuile
5
Arugula and Frisee
candied pistachios/honey ricotta
Shio koji pickled golden beets
orange pink peppercorn dressing
5
Chilled Thai Shrimp Roulade
pineapple curry broth/heart of palm noodles
ginger tofu & amizake pineapple salsa
coconut kaffir lime emulsion
8
Lightly battered stuffed buffalo wing
chicken sausage/chili glaze
creamy celery root noodles gorgonzola
celery root crumble/pickled shallots
7
Sandwiches and Hand Stretched
Carbonnade de Boeuf Burger
Grilled blended burger/swiss
beer braised bacon and onions
beef fat dijon mayo/winter spiced brioche
fries/house-made ketchup
12
Braised chicken panini
slow cooked chicken thigh
fig and onion jam/provolone/ricotta
fries/house-made ketchup
11
(both served with our garlic, chili, pecorino, & olive oil crust dip)
Salumi Macinate Pizza
san marzano tomato sauce/basil
fresh mozzarella/garlic cream
13
Quattro Formaggi Calzone
Ricotta/provolone/mozzarella/parmesan
garlic spinach/basil/olive oil
13
Entrees
Gently Smoked Grilled Salmon Honey
Warm potato salad/truffle vinaigrette\brown butter squash puree rye croutons/pickled shallots
13
Honey Coriander Glazed Chicken Breast
toasted spice/dried fruit stuffed leg
Schmaltz Confit Turnip
Ginger apple turnip oat milk puree
12
Grounded: Plant Focused
Charcoal Grilled Ratatouille
soft poached egg/parmesan fondue
tomato jus/basil oil buttered croutons
7
Semolina Potato Gnocchi
spinach and beech mushrooms
parsnip cashew milk puree
hazelnut gremolata/ricotta salata
7
Cauliflower apple Veloute
apple golden raisin relish
curry roasted cauliflower
Cauliflower apple tuile
5
Arugula and Frisee
candied pistachios/honey ricotta
Shio koji pickled golden beets
orange pink peppercorn dressing
5
Chilled Thai Shrimp Roulade
pineapple curry broth/heart of palm noodles
ginger tofu & amizake pineapple salsa
coconut kaffir lime emulsion
8
Lightly battered stuffed buffalo wing
chicken sausage/chili glaze
creamy celery root noodles gorgonzola
celery root crumble/pickled shallots
7
Hand Stretched (Prix Fixe Price $23)
(both served with our garlic, chili, pecorino, & olive oil crust dip)
Salumi Macinate
san marzano tomato sauce/basil
fresh mozzarella/garlic cream
14
Quattro Formaggi Calzone
Ricotta/provolone/mozzarella/parmesan
garlic spinach/basil/olive oil
14
Entrees
Gently Smoked Grilled Salmon Honey
Prix Fixe Price $29
Warm potato salad/truffle vinaigrette
brown butter squash puree
rye croutons/pickled shallots
20
Honey Coriander Glazed Chicken Breast
Prix Fixe Price $26
toasted spice/dried fruit stuffed leg
schmaltz confit turnip
Ginger apple turnip oat milk puree
16
Strip Loin with a Roasted Garlic Sausage
Prix Fixe Price $33
celery root noodles carbonara/braised wild mushrooms
celery root crumble/marsala wine sauce
26
Please note that JJC's student restaurants are only open on select days during the fall and spring semesters.
Tuesdays
11a.m. to 12:30p.m.
Reservations are suggested and encouraged. Please call (815) 280-1200.
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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 12:30 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 a.m. to 1:30 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.
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