
Summer Registration 2023
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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 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., serving items such as:
Prix Fix - 1 Entrée and any other 2 courses for $18
Commence
Coconut Shrimp & Scallop Crispy Shrimp & Scallop, Lime Curd, Passionfruit-Coconut Beurre Blanc, Fresh Coconut, Cocoa Nib $8
Crispy Cauliflower Bites Buffalo Hot Sauce Gel, French Onion Dip, Celery Curls, Calabrian Peppers, Chives $7
Comfort
Creamy Parsnips Pickled Cherries, Crispy Parsnip, White Chocolate, Citrus-Pistachio Granola $5
Fresh!
“Spring Thing” Ripe Tomatoes, Charred Tomato, Grilled Asparagus, Avocado, Shaved Radish, Tomato-Sumac Vinaigrette, Fresh Micro-Basil, Whipped Goat Cheese "Fluff", Garlic Herb Crisp $8
“Power” Spring Greens, Italian Frisee, Baby Kale, Mango, Quinoa, Toasted Marcona Almonds, Shaved Parmesan, Spiced, Crispy Chickpeas, Mango-Lime Vinaigrette $7
Entrees
/'San (d)wiCH/: Adorned with our Awesome House Cut Fries
Chikin Asian Style Crispy Chicken, Special Gochujang Red Sauce, Sweet & Spicy Cucumber Salad, Sriracha-Kewpie Mayo, Gem Lettuce, Butter Grilled House Baked Bun, Furikake Seasoned Fries $11
1950 Stromboli Ricotta Cheese, Capicola, Sopprasata Salami, Provolone, Whole Milk Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers, House Pepperconcini, Baby Spinach, Garlic-Herb Brushed, Crispy Dough. Tomato-Vodka Dipping Sauce $10
Extruded
Pasta Verde Carbonara Fresh Fettuccine Pasta, Garlic & Herb Shrimp, Creamy Spinach & Pea Puree, Pancetta, Crispy Peas, Shaved Parmesan $12
The Butcher Block
BAPSANG! Korean Style Beef Short Rib, Pickled Daikon Carrot & Cucumber, Spicy Candied Peanuts, Veggie Fried Rice, Sticky Sesame BBQ Glaze $11
Duck Au Printemps Pan Seared Duck Breast, Duck Confit, Lentils, Asparagus, Rutabaga, Green Pea "Silk" Citrus Salad, Rich Duck Jus $13
Confit Pork Belly Cauliflower Puree, Roasted Cauliflower, Apple Raisin Chutney, Pickled Mustard Seeds, Maple Pork Demi $12
Dessert
Apple Pear Cheesecake Brown Sugar & Oat Streusel, Caramel Sauce, Pear Lime Gel, Lemon Mint Sorbet $5
Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta Graham Cracker Crumble, Fennel Creme, Orange Gel, Fruit Gel, Strawberry Sorbet, Mint $5
Lunch Prix Fixe: 1 Entrée and any other 2 courses $18
Grounded: Plant Focused
Corn and Barley Polenta
smoked parmesan/white truffle
soft egg/popped grain/cured yolk
marsala glazed mushrooms
7
Chilled Lemon Shrimp
fingerling potatoes/lemon chive dressing
creamy shellfish custard/herb oil/anise crisp
8
Tomato Basil Soup
grilled cheese foam
brown butter crumble
cheddar/basil oil
5
Baby Romaine
honey labneh/shaved radishes
pickled strawberry/granola
creamy herb vinaigrette/ricotta salata
5
Spring Thai Vegetable Bowl
thai green curry broth/lime sabayon
cilantro/mint/brown rice
7
Entrees
Sandwiches and Hand Stretched
Fried Fresh Mozzarella Burger
buttered brioche/pesto aioli
tomato compote/shredded romaine
fries/homemade ketchup
12
Shrimp Roll
crispy lemon peppered shrimp
lemon marmalade aioli/romaine
soft split-top bun/tomato sweet onion salad
11
(both served with our garlic, chili, pecorino, & olive oil crust dip)
Smoked Chicken Pizza
san marzano tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella/crispy fried onions
basil/garlic cream
12
Ricotta and Grilled Asparagus Calzone
Ricotta/mozzarella/parmesan
braised mushrooms/white truffle cream
san marzano tomato sauce
12
Prix Fixe - Appetizer, Soup or Salad, Entree, and Dessert
Course I
Appetizer
Corn and Barley Polenta
smoked parmesan/white truffle
soft egg/popped grain/cured yolk
marsala glazed mushrooms
7
Chilled Lemon Shrimp
fingerling potatoes/lemon chive dressing
creamy shellfish custard/herb oil/anise crisp
8
Spring Thai Vegetable Bowl
thai green curry broth/lime sabayon
cilantro/mint/brown rice
7
Course 2
Soup and Salad
Tomato Basil Soup
grilled cheese foam
brown butter crumble
cheddar/basil oil
5
Baby Romaine
honey labneh/shaved radishes
pickled strawberry/granola
creamy herb vinaigrette/ricotta salata
5
Course 3
Entrees
Hand Stretched (Prix Fixe Price $23)
(both served with our garlic, chili, pecorino, & olive oil crust dip)
Smoked Chicken Pizza
san marzano tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella/crispy fried onions
basil/garlic cream
13
Ricotta and Grilled Asparagus Calzone
Ricotta/mozzarella/parmesan
braised mushrooms/white truffle cream
san marzano tomato sauce
13
Grilled Salmon
Prix Fixe Price $29
fingerling potato/mussels
beech mushrooms/fava beans
pickled cucumber vin blanc/tobiko
chive oil/pickled fennel
20
Sauteed Fennel Dusted Chicken Breast
Prix Fixe Price $26
fried parmesan potato/confit of chicken
english peas/roasted carrots
herb chicken jus
16
Grilled New York Strip
Prix Fixe Price $33
aged parmesan barley risotto
mushroom terrine/bacon glazed cabbage
red wine beef reduction
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.
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 12:30 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
9:30 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.
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