Events at Prairie Moon in Evanston.

Prairie Moon hosts events and specials every week, including dining specials, happy hour, drink specials, and music. We are committed to the Evanston artistic community and are proud to feature local DJ’s, art exhibits, readings, and other experiences. We are also a home from some of the best beer tastings in the Chicago area.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS AT PRAIRIE MOON

Oct
17
Mon
GUMBO FESTIVAL!
Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SEE AMERICA! FESTIVAL SERIES #4 BRIDGE CITY GUMBO FESTIVAL!

BRIDGE CITY, LA (GUMBO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!)

(Starting Friday, October 14)


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DINNER FOR TWO $55

SALAD

CAJUN BLUE RIBBON CHICKEN COBB SALAD
Spicy buttermilk Cajun-fried farm fresh chicken tenders, mixed greens, bacon, avocado, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, pepitas, cilantro ranch

MAINS

BRIDGE CITY LA SEAFOOD GUMBO
One quart, Blue crab, Gulf shrimp & Andouille sausage in our signature okra & file’ Gumbo over white rice

BLACK CAT CRAWFISH & GULF SHRIMP ÉTOUFFÉE
Blackened Louisiana catfish filet over our signature shrimp & crawfish étouffée with white rice YA! YA!

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

BANANAS FOSTER PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a pecan praline streusel topping, bananas Foster caramel sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

HURRICANE! (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS) … 20
/ New Orleans Hurricane, dark & light Rums, passion fruit, lime & pineapple juices /

HATCH CHILE MAC & 3 CHEESE ROYALE … $9
Our signature mac & cheese, NM green chiles, applewood bacon topped with Chihuahua & Pecorino cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN 16
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

NORTH END CALAMARI … 13
Parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, Balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce

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Oct
18
Tue
GUMBO FESTIVAL!
Oct 18 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SEE AMERICA! FESTIVAL SERIES #4 BRIDGE CITY GUMBO FESTIVAL!

BRIDGE CITY, LA (GUMBO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!)

(Starting Friday, October 14)


ORDER NOW!

DINNER FOR TWO $55

SALAD

CAJUN BLUE RIBBON CHICKEN COBB SALAD
Spicy buttermilk Cajun-fried farm fresh chicken tenders, mixed greens, bacon, avocado, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, pepitas, cilantro ranch

MAINS

BRIDGE CITY LA SEAFOOD GUMBO
One quart, Blue crab, Gulf shrimp & Andouille sausage in our signature okra & file’ Gumbo over white rice

BLACK CAT CRAWFISH & GULF SHRIMP ÉTOUFFÉE
Blackened Louisiana catfish filet over our signature shrimp & crawfish étouffée with white rice YA! YA!

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

BANANAS FOSTER PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a pecan praline streusel topping, bananas Foster caramel sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

HURRICANE! (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS) … 20
/ New Orleans Hurricane, dark & light Rums, passion fruit, lime & pineapple juices /

HATCH CHILE MAC & 3 CHEESE ROYALE … $9
Our signature mac & cheese, NM green chiles, applewood bacon topped with Chihuahua & Pecorino cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN 16
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

NORTH END CALAMARI … 13
Parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, Balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce

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Oct
19
Wed
GUMBO FESTIVAL!
Oct 19 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

SEE AMERICA! FESTIVAL SERIES #4 BRIDGE CITY GUMBO FESTIVAL!

BRIDGE CITY, LA (GUMBO CAPITAL OF THE WORLD!)

(Starting Friday, October 14)


ORDER NOW!

DINNER FOR TWO $55

SALAD

CAJUN BLUE RIBBON CHICKEN COBB SALAD
Spicy buttermilk Cajun-fried farm fresh chicken tenders, mixed greens, bacon, avocado, sweet corn, cucumbers, tomatoes, pepitas, cilantro ranch

MAINS

BRIDGE CITY LA SEAFOOD GUMBO
One quart, Blue crab, Gulf shrimp & Andouille sausage in our signature okra & file’ Gumbo over white rice

BLACK CAT CRAWFISH & GULF SHRIMP ÉTOUFFÉE
Blackened Louisiana catfish filet over our signature shrimp & crawfish étouffée with white rice YA! YA!

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

BANANAS FOSTER PRALINE BREAD PUDDING
Cinnamon bread pudding with a pecan praline streusel topping, bananas Foster caramel sauce & vanilla cream

ADD A:

HURRICANE! (32OZ=3 COCKTAILS) … 20
/ New Orleans Hurricane, dark & light Rums, passion fruit, lime & pineapple juices /

HATCH CHILE MAC & 3 CHEESE ROYALE … $9
Our signature mac & cheese, NM green chiles, applewood bacon topped with Chihuahua & Pecorino cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN 16
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

NORTH END CALAMARI … 13
Parmesan-sourdough crust, tomatoes, basil, Balsamic reduction, cocktail sauce

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Sep
29
Fri
VALLEY OF THE MOON
Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

VALLEY OF THE MOON

VINTAGE FESTIVAL SONOMA, CA

One of the oldest festivals in the country, the 126th annual Vintage Festival in Sonoma Valley, CA serves as a celebration of the grape bounty, community spirit and rich community history. Held at the historic Sonoma Plaza, community members near and far gather as one, celebrating the heritage and culture of Sonoma Valley through food, wine and fellowship. Prairie Moon’s See America takes you there!

DINNER FOR 2, SEPTEMBER 29TH – OCTOBER 4TH

$59.95

SALAD

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, GOAT CHEESE & MARCONA ALMONDS
Mixed greens & arugula with heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, Marcona almonds & our house Blush wine vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

PAN SEARED BARRAMUNDI
Pan seared flaky, buttery Barramundi fish filet with a Chardonnay tomato basil beurre blanc over garlic spinach

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES WITH CABERNET WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE
Two grilled 6oz beef tenderloin skewers topped with a Cabernet Sauvignon and wild mushroom (yellow boletus, oyster, portabello & porcini) sauce over our house mashed potatoes

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

PUMPKIN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
Seasonal spiced pumpkin NY style cheesecake with vanilla cream & caramel sauce

ADD:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 20
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN $18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 9
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

 

ORDER NOW!

Sep
30
Sat
VALLEY OF THE MOON
Sep 30 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

VALLEY OF THE MOON

VINTAGE FESTIVAL SONOMA, CA

One of the oldest festivals in the country, the 126th annual Vintage Festival in Sonoma Valley, CA serves as a celebration of the grape bounty, community spirit and rich community history. Held at the historic Sonoma Plaza, community members near and far gather as one, celebrating the heritage and culture of Sonoma Valley through food, wine and fellowship. Prairie Moon’s See America takes you there!

DINNER FOR 2, SEPTEMBER 29TH – OCTOBER 4TH

$59.95

SALAD

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, GOAT CHEESE & MARCONA ALMONDS
Mixed greens & arugula with heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, Marcona almonds & our house Blush wine vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

PAN SEARED BARRAMUNDI
Pan seared flaky, buttery Barramundi fish filet with a Chardonnay tomato basil beurre blanc over garlic spinach

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES WITH CABERNET WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE
Two grilled 6oz beef tenderloin skewers topped with a Cabernet Sauvignon and wild mushroom (yellow boletus, oyster, portabello & porcini) sauce over our house mashed potatoes

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

PUMPKIN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
Seasonal spiced pumpkin NY style cheesecake with vanilla cream & caramel sauce

ADD:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 20
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN $18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 9
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

 

ORDER NOW!

Oct
1
Sun
VALLEY OF THE MOON
Oct 1 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

VALLEY OF THE MOON

VINTAGE FESTIVAL SONOMA, CA

One of the oldest festivals in the country, the 126th annual Vintage Festival in Sonoma Valley, CA serves as a celebration of the grape bounty, community spirit and rich community history. Held at the historic Sonoma Plaza, community members near and far gather as one, celebrating the heritage and culture of Sonoma Valley through food, wine and fellowship. Prairie Moon’s See America takes you there!

DINNER FOR 2, SEPTEMBER 29TH – OCTOBER 4TH

$59.95

SALAD

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, GOAT CHEESE & MARCONA ALMONDS
Mixed greens & arugula with heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, Marcona almonds & our house Blush wine vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

PAN SEARED BARRAMUNDI
Pan seared flaky, buttery Barramundi fish filet with a Chardonnay tomato basil beurre blanc over garlic spinach

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES WITH CABERNET WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE
Two grilled 6oz beef tenderloin skewers topped with a Cabernet Sauvignon and wild mushroom (yellow boletus, oyster, portabello & porcini) sauce over our house mashed potatoes

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

PUMPKIN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
Seasonal spiced pumpkin NY style cheesecake with vanilla cream & caramel sauce

ADD:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 20
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN $18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 9
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

 

ORDER NOW!

Oct
2
Mon
VALLEY OF THE MOON
Oct 2 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

VALLEY OF THE MOON

VINTAGE FESTIVAL SONOMA, CA

One of the oldest festivals in the country, the 126th annual Vintage Festival in Sonoma Valley, CA serves as a celebration of the grape bounty, community spirit and rich community history. Held at the historic Sonoma Plaza, community members near and far gather as one, celebrating the heritage and culture of Sonoma Valley through food, wine and fellowship. Prairie Moon’s See America takes you there!

DINNER FOR 2, SEPTEMBER 29TH – OCTOBER 4TH

$59.95

SALAD

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, GOAT CHEESE & MARCONA ALMONDS
Mixed greens & arugula with heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, Marcona almonds & our house Blush wine vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

PAN SEARED BARRAMUNDI
Pan seared flaky, buttery Barramundi fish filet with a Chardonnay tomato basil beurre blanc over garlic spinach

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES WITH CABERNET WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE
Two grilled 6oz beef tenderloin skewers topped with a Cabernet Sauvignon and wild mushroom (yellow boletus, oyster, portabello & porcini) sauce over our house mashed potatoes

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

PUMPKIN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
Seasonal spiced pumpkin NY style cheesecake with vanilla cream & caramel sauce

ADD:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 20
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN $18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 9
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

 

ORDER NOW!

Oct
3
Tue
VALLEY OF THE MOON
Oct 3 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

VALLEY OF THE MOON

VINTAGE FESTIVAL SONOMA, CA

One of the oldest festivals in the country, the 126th annual Vintage Festival in Sonoma Valley, CA serves as a celebration of the grape bounty, community spirit and rich community history. Held at the historic Sonoma Plaza, community members near and far gather as one, celebrating the heritage and culture of Sonoma Valley through food, wine and fellowship. Prairie Moon’s See America takes you there!

DINNER FOR 2, SEPTEMBER 29TH – OCTOBER 4TH

$59.95

SALAD

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, GOAT CHEESE & MARCONA ALMONDS
Mixed greens & arugula with heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, Marcona almonds & our house Blush wine vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

PAN SEARED BARRAMUNDI
Pan seared flaky, buttery Barramundi fish filet with a Chardonnay tomato basil beurre blanc over garlic spinach

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES WITH CABERNET WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE
Two grilled 6oz beef tenderloin skewers topped with a Cabernet Sauvignon and wild mushroom (yellow boletus, oyster, portabello & porcini) sauce over our house mashed potatoes

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

PUMPKIN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
Seasonal spiced pumpkin NY style cheesecake with vanilla cream & caramel sauce

ADD:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 20
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN $18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 9
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

 

ORDER NOW!

Oct
4
Wed
VALLEY OF THE MOON
Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

VALLEY OF THE MOON

VINTAGE FESTIVAL SONOMA, CA

One of the oldest festivals in the country, the 126th annual Vintage Festival in Sonoma Valley, CA serves as a celebration of the grape bounty, community spirit and rich community history. Held at the historic Sonoma Plaza, community members near and far gather as one, celebrating the heritage and culture of Sonoma Valley through food, wine and fellowship. Prairie Moon’s See America takes you there!

DINNER FOR 2, SEPTEMBER 29TH – OCTOBER 4TH

$59.95

SALAD

MIXED GREENS SALAD WITH STRAWBERRIES, GOAT CHEESE & MARCONA ALMONDS
Mixed greens & arugula with heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, red onion, crumbled goat cheese, Marcona almonds & our house Blush wine vinaigrette

ENTRÉES

PAN SEARED BARRAMUNDI
Pan seared flaky, buttery Barramundi fish filet with a Chardonnay tomato basil beurre blanc over garlic spinach

BEEF TENDERLOIN BROCHETTES WITH CABERNET WILD MUSHROOM SAUCE
Two grilled 6oz beef tenderloin skewers topped with a Cabernet Sauvignon and wild mushroom (yellow boletus, oyster, portabello & porcini) sauce over our house mashed potatoes

BUTTERCRUMB SOURDOUGH BREAD & BUTTER

DESSERT

PUMPKIN CARAMEL CHEESECAKE
Seasonal spiced pumpkin NY style cheesecake with vanilla cream & caramel sauce

ADD:

CIDERHOUSE MULE (32OZ= 3 COCKTAILS) … 20
Bourbon, MI spiced apple cider, New Deal ginger liquor, lemon juice, ginger beer

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN $18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE … 9
Our signature mac & cheese with roasted Hatch, NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua cheese

 

ORDER NOW!

Nov
3
Fri
Terlingua TX Chili Festival
Nov 3 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Terlingua TX Chili Festival

November 3rd-8th, 2023

Part of Prairie Moon’s See America series.

The Terlingua Chili Cookoff occurs the first weekend in November every year This is Prairie Moon’s tribute to the original and Grand Daddy of all chili cook-offs – in the world!


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DINNER FOR TWO MENU, $49

CHIPOTLE GLAZED SHRIMP SALAD
8 Grilled tequila-lime marinated Gulf shrimp finished with a chipotle-mango glaze served over mixed greens with avocado, radish, red cabbage pico de gallo, sweet corn, pepitas & ciliantro-lime dressing

ENTRÉES

TERLINGUA CHILI (BOWL OF RED)
Braised cubed Angus sirloin with Guajillo, Ancho and Pasilla in a Texas style chili (just the beef!) with lime crema and extra sharp cheddar

CHICKEN CHORIZO HASH
House made fresh chicken chorizo with ancho chile & spices tossed with roasted sweet potatoes, sweet & hot peppers, onions & cilantro with avocado, queso fresco & arugula on top

FRIJOLES BORRACHOS (DRUNKEN BEANS)
Slow cooked Pinto beans with bacon, tomatoes, dark MX beer & poblano peppers

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE ROYALE
Our signature mac & cheese, roasted NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua & Pepperjack cheeses

DESSERT

CAPIROTADA (MEXICAN BREAD PUDDING)
Cinnamon raisin bread pudding with Mexican vanilla, bananas, toasted almonds & Oaxaca cheese served with spiced rum caramel sauce and vanilla cream

ADD:

SMOKE & SPICE MARGARITA (32OZ = 3 COCKTAILS) … $22
/ Rayu Mezcal, Dry Curacao, lime juice, jalapeno simple /

GUACAMOLE & CHIPS … $9
Haas avocados, tomato, cilantro & jalapeno

HATCH CHILE MAC & CHEESE ROYALE … 9
Our signature mac & cheese, roasted NM green chiles topped with Chihuahua & Pepperjack cheeses

MI ASPARAGUS & MANCHEGO … 9
Fresh MI asparagus Grilled with toasted almonds, fresh rosemary & shaved Spanish Manchego cheese

~OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL~ … ½ DOZEN $18
(Bevan’s St. James River VA) Shucked with cocktail sauce, saltines, lemon wedge

ORDER NOW!