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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!
The Lavu Culinary Kiosk will open the week of September 16, 2024.
The culinary restaurants Thrive and Saveur, will open the week of September 23, 2024.
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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:
Winter 2024
Appetizers
Stuffed Pork Marsala Croquette
Smoked Cheddar Polenta + Portabella Mushrooms + Garlic Potato Foam + Orange Marsala Jus.
Charcoal Grilled Japanese Eggplant
Crispy Tofu + Agave Miso Glaze + Scallion + Sesame + Pomegranate.
Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Velouté
Charred Broccolini + Petite Butter Poached Stuffed Potato (caramelized onion, pan seared mushrooms, bacon, smoked bacon, crème fraiche, chives. $3
Texas Style-Brisket Chili
Smoked Brisket + Corn Chips + Smoked Gouda + Scallions + Charred Tomato +
Crème Fraiche + No Beans + Jalapeno-Cheddar Corn Bread + Honey Butter $4
Salads
Carne Asada Caesar
Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak + Charred Sweet Corn + Roasted Red Peppers + Chihuahua Cheese + Guacamole + Black Beans + Baby Gem + Citrus-Caesar Dressing + Crispy Flour Tortilla Bowl. $9
A Wintery Mix
Mixed Greens + Roasted Grapes + Herb Goat Cheese + Butter-Toffee Pecans +Champagne-Vanilla Orange Vinaigrette + Pomegranate + Petite Roasted Pear & Brie Panini.
Sandwiches
Saveur Patty Melt
Charcoal Grilled Burger + Swiss Cheese + Maple-Bourbon Onion Jam + Bacon + Marble Rye + House Made Steak Sauce. $11
Crispy Chicken Thigh
Buttermilk & Pickle Brine + Honey Sriracha Mayo + Bread & Butter Pickles + Lettuce + Butter Toasted Pretzel Roll.
Pasta
Ravioli Parmigiano
Stuffed Ravioli (chicken, prosciutto, ricotta, sundried tomato) + Sauteed Baby Arugula + Citrus Herb Velouté + Fried Capers + Tomato Jam. $12
Pasta Feature of the Week
(Ask your server)
Entrée
Chicken Roulade
Savoy Cabbage + Herb Chicken Mousseline + Butter Poached Carrot + Oyster Mushrooms + Brussel Sprouts + Black Sticky Rice + Whole Grain Mustard Jus. $13
Seafood Provençal
Pan Seared Whitefish + Wild Caught Argentine Shrimp + PEI Mussels + Charred Octopus + Creamed Leek Risotto + Orange-Saffron Broth + Petite Salad (fresh orange, fennel, shaved radish). $13
Desserts by Students
Please ask your server for our Dessert Menu!
Prix Fixe
1 Entrée and any two other courses for $20
Wednesdays 11 am - 12:45 pm - Fall 2024
Small Plates
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
House-made bacon/apple crème fraiche
Pomegranate/dried apricots/smoked aged cheddar
Maple vinaigrette/apples/crisp cinnamon rice
7 GF
Smoked Chicken Risotto
Arugula/toasted pecan/cranberry butter
Spice oil/parmesan
Chicken tuile
7 GF
Arugula, Squash, and Cheese Pie
Thin buttery yeast bread/Roasted tomato walnut
sauce/compressed spiced cucumbers
7 V
Sauteed Sea Scallops
Parsnip silk scented with vanilla/arugula
Orange butter sauce/lavender pickled blueberries
Fennel crisp
8
Winter Squash Soup
Port wine apples/brandied crème fraiche
Candied spiced pumpkin seeds
5 V/GF
Romaine, Pear, and Winter Squash Salad
Poached pear/cherry port wine coulis
Pear vanilla vinaigrette/candied walnuts
5 V/GF
Entrees
Italian Beef Smash Burger
Red wine braised peppers and onions
Three cheese sauce/romaine/Italian herbs
House-cut fries/homemade ketchup
12
Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Cutlet
Pumpkin brioche/smoked gouda spread
Cranberry chutney/apple slaw
Spiced thick cut potato chips
11
Confit of Chicken Pizza
caramelized onion/san marzano tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella/crispy fried onions/garlic cream
13
Greek Flavored Roasted Vegetable Calzone
Roasted fresh vegetables with oregano and garlic
San marzano tomato sauce/kalamata olives/fresh
Mozzarella/feta/garlic olive oil
12 V
Sauteed Salmon with Fall Spices
Apple cider jus/apple gelee
Carrot ginger puree/barley/apple/rye croutons
13
Slow Cooked Chicken Thanksgiving Style
Sage chicken sausage/sweet potato fondant with its
puree/pecan granola/cranberry chicken jus
Shaved Brussels sprouts salad
12 GF
Prix Fixe Lunch Options
2 small plates, 1 entrée
1 small plate, 1 entrée, 1 dessert
$20.00
Thursdays 6 pm - 7:30 pm - Fall 2024
Small Plates
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
House-made bacon/apple crème fraiche
Pomegranate/dried apricots/smoked aged cheddar
Maple vinaigrette/apples/crisp cinnamon rice
7 GF
Smoked Chicken Risotto
Arugula/toasted pecan/cranberry butter
Spice oil/parmesan
Chicken tuile
7 GF
Arugula, Squash, and Cheese Pie
Thin buttery yeast bread/Roasted tomato walnut
sauce/compressed spiced cucumbers
7 V
Sauteed Sea Scallops
Parsnip silk scented with vanilla/arugula
Orange butter sauce/lavender pickled blueberries
Fennel crisp
8
Winter Squash Soup
Port wine apples/brandied crème fraiche
Candied spiced pumpkin seeds
5 V/GF
Romaine, Pear, and Winter Squash Salad
Poached pear/cherry port wine coulis
Pear vanilla vinaigrette/candied walnuts
5 V/GF
Entrees
Confit of Chicken Pizza
caramelized onion/san marzano tomato sauce
fresh mozzarella/crispy fried onions/garlic cream
13
Greek Flavored Roasted Vegetable Calzone
Roasted fresh vegetables with oregano and garlic
San marzano tomato sauce/kalamata olives/fresh
Mozzarella/feta/garlic olive oil
12 V
Sauteed Salmon with Fall Spices
Apple cider jus/apple gelee
Carrot ginger puree/barley/apple/rye croutons
20
Slow Cooked Chicken Thanksgiving Style
Sage chicken sausage/sweet potato fondant with its
puree/pecan granola/cranberry chicken jus
Shaved Brussels sprouts salad
16 GF
Grilled Picanha (Brazilian Specialty) with Sauce
Piquant
Comte’ cheese and potato terrine/braised beef and
onion tarte tatin/creamed chopped kale/red wine glaze
26
Prix Fixe Dinner Options
2 small plates, 1 entrée, 1 dessert
Pizza or Calzone $25
Chicken $28, Salmon $30
Picanha $35
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.