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We Wish You a Mattie Christmas!

  • Glessner House 1800 South Prairie Avenue Chicago, IL, 60616 United States (map)

The tree is decorated and the stockings are hung, so Frances Glessner is planning a very special Christmas luncheon with the assistance of her favorite cook, Mattie Williamson, and you are invited!

Join us in the dining room and parlor for a variety of tasty holiday treats, inspired by actual menus prepared by Frances Glessner for her guests.

FIRST COURSE
Artisan sausages and cheeses
Mattie’s (award-winning) brown bread and homemade butter

SECOND COURSE
Winter chestnut soup

THIRD COURSE
Roast turkey sandwiches with cranberry relish on Mattie’s signature lightbread rolls
Pickles, stuffed olives, and celery

FOURTH COURSE
Christmas bread (Stollen)
Plum pudding with brandy sauce
Eggnog ice cream

BEVERAGES
Spiced cider and mulled wine

During the meal, Mattie will share recipes, ideas on menu planning, preparing the perfect guest list, and how she sourced the ingredients. The Glessners’ butler Frederick Reynolds will also share a few tales from holidays past including prominent guests.

$60 per person / $50 for members

Seatings at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Each seating limited to 30 guests.

Purchase tickets for the 11:30am seating
Purchase tickets for the 2:30pm seating

All ticket sales are final, no refunds or exchanges.

Later Event: December 14
Christmas Candlelight Tours