With inspirations from Between’s consulting chef, Jose Victorio, Peruvian background, both dishes are packed with bright, beautiful flavors to bring out the best in shrimp. The Sweet Potato Wrapped Shrimp take a concept similar to Coconut Shrimp to a whole new level. The sweet crustaceans are wrapped in shredded sweet potatoes then fried for an exceptional crunchy, succulent taste. The shrimp are then served with a passion fruit reduction and balsamic micro greens.

Between’s Spicy Shrimp Soup is a classic Peruvian dish from Chef Victorio that exposes guests to the traditional ingredients of Peruvian cuisine. With the spice of the aji panca, a traditional Peruvian chile pepper with a mild, yet smokey, fruity taste to the massive Andean corn, with kernels about the size of a dime, this dish elevates the best of South American food. The dish also includes rice and a poached egg on top to complete round out the massive amounts of flavor in the Spicy Shrimp Soup.

ABOUT BETWEEEN BOUTIQUE CAFÉ & LOUNGE:
Between Boutique Café & Lounge is a plush and romantic lounge that serves a creative fusion of Peruvian – Asian small plates, as well as many equally creative and delectable cocktails. Between is the second restaurant in the Wicker Park area for owner, Carl Anderson, Between was created and inspired by his wife Lu Lu. Between’s atmosphere and decor is as beautiful and unpredictable as Lu Lu’s personality.
The seasonal menu created by consulting chef Jose Victorio reflects the bold-styling of the restaurant itself and has garnered many accolades as well as fans in the neighborhood. Between fuses lounge and café together seamlessly with NYC flair. However, the sexy night vibe is all Chicago, which explains why so people can’t resist locking lips on the seductive and secluded couches. For more information about Between Boutique Café & Lounge, visit www.betweenchicago.com.

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You can’t have a good bowl of onion soup without a healthy layer of baked Jarlsberg cheese on top, but before you can get to that point, you have to ensure that the soup itself is decadent and flavorful.  At Morton’s The Steakhouse, they use five different types of onion and home-made croutons and of course, Jarlsberg cheese, to achieve the most delicious onion soup you’ll ever taste!

The secret to Morton’s Five-Onion soup uses a combination of Spanish and red onions, leeks, shallots and garlic to create a truly savory soup that is a perfect starter for any fall feast! And, with the purchase of Morton’s newly released second cookbook, Morton’s The Cookbook, you can even make their legendary Five-Onion Soup at home!

Morton’s Five-Onion Soup Recipe

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 pounds Spanish onions (about 2 large), thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 small leek, halved, thinly sliced, and well rinsed
3 to 4 shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced garlic (about 20 cloves)
5 tablespoons dry sherry
1/4 cup Madeira wine
1 1/2 teaspoons beef base
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken base
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
3/4 teaspoon herbs de Provence
1 small bay leaf
1 3/4 quarts (7 cups) reconstituted store-bought demi-glace, or beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
Croutons (See recipe below)
1 1/4 pounds Swiss or Jarlsberg cheese, grates or shredded
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for serving

In a deep stockpot, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat.  Add both types of onions, the leeks, shallots, and garlic and cook very slowly, loosely covered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until the onions release their juices, are very soft and syrupy, and are lightly browned.
Add the sherry, Madeira, beef and chicken base, thyme, herbes de Provence, and bay leaf.  Raise the heat to medium and bring to a simmer.  Simmer 4 to 5 minutes to cook off the alcohol.
Stir in the demi-glace and bring to a boil.  Lower the heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 20 minutes.
Preheat the broiler.

Remove the bay leaf, adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, and ladle the soup into 10 broiler-safe soup crocks.  Lay 2 croutons on top of each bowl of soup and sprinkle the cheese over the croutons.  The cheese should cover both the crouton and the soup.
Working in batches, broil the soup crocks 2 to 3 inches from the heat source for about 2 minutes, or until the cheese browns and the soup bubblesx around the sides.  Use heavy oven mitts to handle the crocks and take great care removing the crocks from the broiler.  Garnish each bowl with parsley and serve soup immediately.

Croutons for Five-Onion Soup
Makes 20 to 25 Croutons

One 18- to 20-inch-long baguette or 4 Portugese or Milano rolls

Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Cut the bread on the diagonal into croutons that measure about 2 1/2 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide, and 1/2 inch thick.  Spread the croutons on a baking sheet and bake for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.  Turn and bake for 4 to 6 minutes on the other side, or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven, slide the croutons onto a cool pan or rack and let cool.  Use right away or store in a lidded container for up to 3 days.

About Morton’s: Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. is the world’s largest operator of company-owned upscale steakhouses. Morton’s steakhouses have remained true to its founders’ original vision of combining generous portions of high quality food prepared to exacting standards with exceptional service in an enjoyable dining environment. The Company owns and operates 77 Morton’s steakhouses located in 65 cities in 27 states, and in Puerto Rico and six international locations (Toronto, Vancouver, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Mexico City), as well as two Italian restaurants.

For reservation visit – http://www.mortons.com

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Don Juan: Great traditional Mexican food. This is a great place in Chicago to get Baja style fish tacos.

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