Join us for our first wine dinner in 2026. Special Five Course Menu with selection of 6 wines from Burgundy, Loire, Savoie, Rhone, Languedoc and Bordeaux will be served.
Special Menu - Fix Price
$85 per person – excludes Beverages, Tax and Gratuity
· Soup or Appetizer – Salad – Entrée and Dessert
Join us for Christmas Day dinner.
Single Seating between 4-6pm
$75/person $35/child under 10 yrs
Join Chef Thierry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for an unforgettable evening of fine food, wine, and culinary inspiration! This engaging and delicious cooking class offers guests a chance to learn from one of the North Shore’s most beloved chefs in an intimate and welcoming setting.
Lobster Bisque ~ Butternut Squash ~ French Onion
For Reservations and more info please call the GORTON CENTER of Lake Forest at 847 234 6060 or their website. To Purchase Tickets Online from Gorton Center
$85 Per Person
Join Chef Thierry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for an unforgettable evening of fine food, wine, and culinary inspiration! This engaging and delicious cooking class offers guests a chance to learn from one of the North Shore’s most beloved chefs in an intimate and welcoming setting.
Beef Bourguignon ~ Bouillabaisse ~ Ratatouille
During the evening, Chef Thierry will demonstrate the preparation of a complete three-course French meal—starting with a flavorful soup, followed by a beautifully crafted main dish, and finishing with a delectable dessert. Guests will enjoy watching the techniques and artistry behind each dish and will receive recipes to try at home. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, you’ll walk away with new skills, fresh ideas, and plenty of inspiration.
Your $85 ticket includes two glasses of wine, the live cooking demonstration, and a full three-course meal to enjoy after the lesson. It’s the perfect night out for food lovers, couples, friends, or anyone looking to experience something new and delicious.
Location: Froggy’s French Café, 306 Green Bay Rd, Highwood, IL.
Why Take a Cooking Class?
Cooking classes offer the chance to improve your culinary skills, learn new techniques, and expand your recipe repertoire. But they’re also about connection—sharing a love of food, meeting new people, and enjoying a memorable experience together. Whether you come with friends or on your own, this event promises great conversation, expert instruction, and a delicious payoff at the end.
Space is limited—sign up soon and savor the flavors of France with Chef Thierry!
Join us on Friday October 24th for this amazing wine dinner tasting the wines from Joseph Mellot. Hosted by Jules Martin from Albert Bichot.
Join Chef Thierry Lefeuvre for an unforgettable evening of fine food, wine, and culinary inspiration! This engaging and delicious cooking class offers guests a chance to learn from one of the North Shore’s most beloved chefs in an intimate and welcoming setting.
During the evening, Chef Thierry will demonstrate the preparation of a complete three-course French meal—starting with a flavorful soup, followed by a beautifully crafted main dish, and finishing with a delectable dessert. Guests will enjoy watching the techniques and artistry behind each dish and will receive recipes to try at home. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, you’ll walk away with new skills, fresh ideas, and plenty of inspiration.
Your $85 ticket includes two glasses of wine, the live cooking demonstration, and a full three-course meal to enjoy after the lesson. It’s the perfect night out for food lovers, couples, friends, or anyone looking to experience something new and delicious.
Join Jonathan Whitall, Meg Dedolph, and Mary Vanhoozer for an evening of traditional French dance music while enjoying a delicious French meal: become immersed in the sounds and tastes of France!
Join Chef Thierry Lefeuvre of Froggy’s French Café in Highwood for an unforgettable evening of fine food, wine, and culinary inspiration! This engaging and delicious cooking class offers guests a chance to learn from one of the North Shore’s most beloved chefs in an intimate and welcoming setting.
During the evening, Chef Thierry will demonstrate the preparation of a complete three-course French meal—starting with a flavorful soup, followed by a beautifully crafted main dish, and finishing with a delectable dessert. Guests will enjoy watching the techniques and artistry behind each dish and will receive recipes to try at home. Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, you’ll walk away with new skills, fresh ideas, and plenty of inspiration.
Your $85 ticket includes two glasses of wine, the live cooking demonstration, and a full three-course meal to enjoy after the lesson. It’s the perfect night out for food lovers, couples, friends, or anyone looking to experience something new and delicious.
Friday June 20
Bouchard Père et Fils is a French wine grower, négociant and producer based in Beaune, in the Côte de Beaune wine-growing region of Burgundy, France. The firm was established as a cloth merchant by Michel Bouchard in 1731, and in 1746 his son Joseph subsequently began selling wines and acquiring vineyards.
Reserve your seat Now - Call us at 847 433 7080
Mother’s Day is on the Way!
Come celebrate with us that special day. Don’t forget to Make Your Reservation.
On Sunday May 11, we will be open from 10 AM to 2 PM for a special fixed price $80 luncheon menu. $45 children menu for 10 years old and younger.
Chef Thierry Lefeuvre Mother’s Day special menu will include:
Choice of a Cold or Hot Appetizers
Salade Maison
Choice of a Fish, Meat or Vegetarian Entrée
Choice of a Dessert
Reserve Now
Call us at 847-433-7080
$140 per person All Inclusive of multi-course dinner menu, wine, tax and gratuity.
The Regions of a “Tour de France” Race
Join us for an unforgettable “Tour de France” Wine Dinner, featuring exquisite wines and spirits from Provence, Loire Valley, Chablis, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, and Armagnac—each thoughtfully paired with a curated menu. John Redmond of Kobrand Wine & Spirits Import Co. will guide you through the wine journey, sharing insights and stories behind each region and bottle. Don’t miss this elegant evening of French flavors, fine wine, and expert commentary!
RESERVE NOW ! Limited Seating
Call 847-400-7080 or email us at froggysrodrigo1980@aol.com
Join us for an evening with Bill Cartwright discussing his new book:
LIVING LIFE AT THE CENTER
Please contact the Lake Forest Bookstore directly for more information and booking your reservation. Call to RSVP: 847-234-4420
Adults $40 (Ticket includes passed apps and a glass of wine)
Kids $25 (Ticket includes passed apps)
Books available for signing and purchase
Bill Cartwright, a Hall of Famer at the University of San Francisco and a five-time NBA Champion, recently published his debut book - a sports autobiography named "Bill Cartwright: Living Life at the Center", which includes a foreword by two-time World Series champion and former MLB manager Dusty Baker.
"From my journey beginning in Elk Grove to being launched into the NBA from the Hilltop, the University of San Francisco has always been a vital part of who I am," said Cartwright. "Through the different business adventures I have explored, it has always been my mission to give back and spread the knowledge I have learned to this local community."
As a three-time All-American on the Hilltop, Cartwright has made it his mission to give back to the community that launched his career. Born nearby in Elk Grove, CA and raised in the surrounding Sacramento area, Cartwright's story is different as it is one propelled by normalcy, love and affection, hard work and persistent practice. As a member of the world-renowned Chicago Bulls teams of the 1990's, Cartwright has left an indelible mark on the sport both on and off the court. Throughout his life, Cartwright has grown to become a dedicated mentor and leader who is known for his unwavering commitment to excellence and integrity.
In this autobiography, Cartwright offers readers into his mind as he expands on leadership, teamwork and professional growth. Specifically, the former NBA coach highlights the experiences that have defined his path. From his early days in California to championship parades in Chicago, Bill's story is one of perseverance, dedication and unwavering commitment.
$100 per person - All Inclusive
* Live Music, 3-Course Dinner Menu, 2 glasses of wine, tax and gratuity
Confirmed Reservations Only
Featuring Pierre Lacocque’s MISSISSIPPI HEAT BLUES TRIO
Mississippi Heat is known for its passionate blues delivery. Overseas and national touring have been integral to their work for over thirty years.
The band has appeared at many world-famous festivals, including many in the US (like the Pocono’s, Tampa Bay, and the Chicago Blues Festivals), Scandinavia, Germany, France, Italy, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Canada, Tunisia, Finland, Venezuela, Argentina, and Mexico, among many others.
Buddy Guy has gone on record saying that it’s “been a long time since I heard a good blues band like this.” And the band received this critical acclaim from Bonnie Tallman at the Billtown Blues Festival (Hughesville, PA): “Can’t find enough words to express how blown away everyone was with the Mississippi Heat performance! It was spectacular in every way.”
PIERRE LACOCQUE – HARMONICA
SHERYL YOUNGBLOOD – LEAD VOCALS
GILES COREY – GUITAR & VOCALS
The band has made waves on the blues charts by regularly reaching the #1 spot on Living Blues Magazine’s radio charts (worldwide).
Their facebook.com/mississippiheat has over 21,000 fans. Mississippi Heat has been on the famed Chicago-based label Delmark Records since 2005. A new release is anticipated to be released in August. Coming soon on digital platforms, CDs, and Vinyl.
Come enjoy with us dinner and hear them at Froggy’s in our intimate setting along with the following anticipated 3-Course Menu for the evening:
Call 847-433-7080 or email us at froggysrodrigo1980@aol.com
The highlight wine dinner of this year celebrating true Champagne with a portfolio line-up cast.
$160 per person – All-Inclusive of dinner, Champagne, taxes and gratuity. Private Event Seating
6:00pm – 8:30pm December 19, 2024
– Limited Seating –
Five French Highlights and Taylor Tawny
8th November 2024
$130 per person – All Inclusive of dinner, wine, tax and gratuity.
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Join us Friday, November 8th, 2024 for another special multi-course dinner menu, this time accompanied by some wonderful Taittinger Champagne and then a line-up of 4 four distinct bottlings taking us through the Rhone, Burgundy and even a special Chardonnay from Beaujolais.
Enjoy an evening with awesome wines from top-tier wine houses to also include Louis Jadot and Paul Jaboulet Aine. We round the evening with dessert serving the Taylor Fladgate 10 year old Tawny Porto.
Brought to with collaboration from Breakthru Beverage Group Chicago
Special multiple course dinner with select wines from the Merryville and Albert Bichot estates.
Call us at 847 433-7080 or email froggysrodrigo1980@aol.com
Albert Bichot – Burgundy
Bichot family settled in Burgundy in 1350. In 1831, Bernard Bichot founded the wine trade business. To-day Alberic Bichot is the 6 generation owner, he joined the company in the early 1996. They operate 6 prestigious Estates in Burgundy and about 250 acres. Domaine Long Depaquit in Chablis, Chateau Gris & Do-maine du Clos Frantin in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine du Pavillon in Pommard, Domaine Adelie in Mercu-rey & Domaine de Rochegres in Moulin-A-Vent. All Burgundy Estates are 100% organic.
Merryvale Vineyard - Napa Valley
Founded in 1983, Merryvale is the quintessential St. Helena destination. Located in the heart of the Napa Valley, Merryvale employs sustainable farming practices and superior standards in the vineyards and winery to ensure that the wines live up to their full potential. Helmed by the Schlatter family for over 30 years, Merryvale has established deep roots with ownership of sustainably farmed estate vineyards: The Profile Estate, a 25-acre hillside vineyard overlooking St. Helena. It was first winery built following the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933.
$70 Special Menu per person ($20 Deposit required)
Choice of Soup or Appetizer, House Salad, Choice of Entree and Dessert
Kids Menu Available
We will be open from 11am until 4:30pm. Last seating is before 4:30pm.
Multiple Course Dinner with a very special selection of wines.
$130 ALL INCLUSIVE of tax, gratuity, food and wine.
Join us at Froggy’s French Cafe for an evening of outstanding French cuisine paired with wines from Domaines Albert Bichot in Burgundy, France. Domaines Albert Bichot currently owns six outstanding estates throughout Burgundy and is one of the Top 3 Burgundy producers worldwide. They have 105 hectares of which 87 hectares are certified biological. The evening will be spectacular and the wines included are:
Albert Bichot Cremant de Bourgogne Brut Reserve Blanc
Albert Bichot Chablis Dom Long-Depaquit 2022
Albert Bichot Bourgogne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes 2020
Albert Bichot Santenay 1er Cru “Clos Rousseau” 2018
Albert Bichot Pommard Clos de Ursulines 2018
Albert Bichot Gevrey Chambertin Rouge 2019
The Bichot family has been established in Burgundy since 1350. Founded in 1831 by Bernard Bichot as a wine trading business, Domaines Albert Bichot currently owns six outstanding estates throughout Burgundy. The wines come from Burgundy, Beaujolais and Chablis. Albert Bichot is one of the Top 3 Burgundy producers worldwide. They have 105 hectares, 87 of which are certified biologique.
Albert Bichot has received several accolades, including Head Winemaker Alain Serveau’s Best Winemaker Awards from International Wine Challenge.
The first traces of the Bichot family date back to 1214. They settled in Burgundy in 1350, in their stronghold of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. The family's coat of arms has not changed since nor has its symbol, a doe.
In 1831, Bernard Bichot founded a wine trading business in his name in Monthélie. His son, Hippolyte, succeeded him and bought the first vines in Volnay, already convinced that upstream control was essential. His son, Albert Bichot, the first to bear the name, gave the family business new momentum in the late 19th century and settled in the center of Beaune once and for all in 1912.
The second Albert Bichot, who was born in 1900, was a pioneer of international commerce. North America, Asia, Oceania… He traveled incessantly in order to introduce our wines, which were already recognized as being among the best, to wine lovers around the world.
In the second half of the 20th century, his four sons, Albert, Bernard, Bénigne and Jean-Marc, inherited this know-how. A new era of expansion began with the construction of a large aging cellar, a new bottling center and winery. Our wines are available in all of the world's continents.
(includes Soup or Appetizer, Salad, Entree and Dessert)
Reserve your seats through the Gorton Community Center link provided.
$85 per person including cooking, dinner and 2 glasses of wine.
Special Chef’s Multi-Course Menu - $120/person …all Inclusive with Taxes and Gratuity
Brassfield Estate Winery & Vineyards are located in the western section of High Valley at High Serenity Ranch on a truly distinctive and remarkable wine growing property. Our valley floor vineyards sit at 1800 ft. elevation. The higher vineyard blocks rise to nearly 3000 ft. The temperature fluctuation on this unique property is always one of the most amazing experienced in California.
In 1973, Jerry Brassfield purchased the original 1,600 acres as a cattle ranch and wildlife preserve. Over the next three decades Jerry acquired additional contiguous properties. Today, the Brassfield Estate includes over 5,000 acres across both the eastern and the western sections of High Valley, as well as the Round Mountain Volcano.
Special Menu - Fix Price
$85 per person – excludes Beverages, Tax and Gratuity
· Soup or Appetizer – Salad – Entrée and Dessert
Seatings are at: 5PM 5:15 5:30 5:45 6PM and 7:15PM 7:30 7:45 8:00 8:15 8:30
Special Fix Price Evening Menu
$75 per person - excludes Beverages, Tax and Gratuity
· Only one seating between 4:00pm to 6:00pm
· Soup or Appetizer – Salad – Entrée and Dessert
$130 ALL INCLUSIVE FOOD, WINE, TAX, GRATUITY
Join us at Froggy’s French Café on Thursday, November 9, 2023 for an evening of outstanding wines from Distinguished Vineyards, a producer of fine wines since 2008. Distinguished Vineyards owns 1743 acres of estate vineyards, farming their own grapes to have access to exceptional fruit. That evening, we will be tasting selections from Argyle in Willamette Valley, Oregon and Markham Vineyards in Napa Valley, California.
Argyle is the only winery in the world to be named to Wine Spectator’s Top 100 for Sparkling, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Wines for the dinner include:
Argyle Vintage Brut 2018. Willamette Valley, Oregon
A warm and dry summer lead to a concentrated, yet vibrant 2018 sparkling wine vintage in the Willamette Valley. Knudsen Vineyard, protected in the deep volcanic soils of the Dundee Hills, brings supple depth and elegance, while Spirit Hill Vineyard, in the windy and rocky volcanic soils of the Eola-Amity Hills, brings energy and minerality. Orchard fruits, citrus peel, and toasted brioche are framed around a creamy center and long, graceful finish.
92 points Wine Spectator
Argyle Rose of Pinot Noir 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon
100% Pinot Noir grown in the Eola-Amity Hills, this rosé shines with lively red fruit, elegant flowers, and focused length. Picked over 5 beautiful days in early September, the wine is layered with depth and textural nuance through aging on its gross lees for 5 months before bottling.
91 points Wine Enthusiast
Argyle Chardonnay 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon
A snapshot of the vintage for Argyle Chardonnay, we’re getting the true picture of this dynamic grape. Opulent and fresh, textured and lifted, this year’s blend of Estate fruit offers enticing orchard fruit ready to enjoy.
92 points Wine Advocate
Argyle Pinot Noir 2021, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Ranging from juicy red cherry to blackberry and evolving with exotic spices such as star anise, peppercorn and black tea, the Willamette Valley Pinot noir displays the true nature of place. In part of fermenting in small vessels, we extract pillowy and refined tannins while preserving the striking acidity of the cool climate, youthful and age worthy pinot noir.
91 points Wine Spectator
Markham Merlot 2019, Napa Valley, California
Our Estate Vineyards provide the backbone to this vibrant Napa Valley Merlot. Aromas of plum jam and coffee emerge from the glass, enhanced by toffee and cedar notes from oak aging. Juicy black cherry flavors on the palate meld beautifully with a rich, velvety dark chocolate character on the long, round finish.
92 points James Suckling
Markham “The Altruist” Red Blend 2018, Napa Valley, California
Crafted predominantly with estate-grown fruit, Merlot provides the juicy, velvety core to this Bordeaux-style blend, framed by Cabernet Sauvignon’s weight and power. A dash of Cabernet Franc adds floral aromatics, while Malbec and Petit Verdot round out the palate with juicy boysenberry and radiant color. Delicious and opulent.
61% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot
92 points James Suckling
$90 ALL INCLUSIVE, FOOD, TAX, GRATUITY
(Choice Soup or Appetizer, House Salad, Choice Entree, and Dessert)
We are thrilled to have Lexi back at Froggy’s Live, this time joined by JJ Slater. Join us for an engaging dinner evening of music and entertainment as Northampton Massachusetts based Lexi Weege sings jazz and blues classics accompanied by the soulful playing of guitarist JJ Slater.
The pair have completed four national tours, numerous recording collaborations, and have assembled a massive, passionate family of musicians. Both sing with unique, recognizable voices; Weege marries smoky 50’s jazz with wild, arena-ready 70’s rock, while Slater overlays a smooth, melodic croon with laconic delivery and blue-collar beat poetry.”
Make sure to arrive by 6:30pm. We will start with a choice of soup or appetizer, followed with a choice of 4 main entrees, and a choice of dessert. Reservations will be $90 all inclusive. Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Multi-Course Wine Dinner
Beckmen wines are crafted almost exclusively from our two vineyards, the Thomas and Judith Beckmen Estate Vineyard in Los Olivos District AVA and Purisima Mountain Vineyard in Ballard Canyon AVA. Farming over 150 acres of vines, we view every vintage as another opportunity to grow our legacy as a world-class winery by creating wines that future generations will enjoy. Currently, we’re proud to be hosting wine lovers seven days a week, providing unforgettable experiences at our beautiful winery and tasting room in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Beckmen Vineyards consists of two separate vineyards, each with varying soils and climates. On the western side of Ballard Canyon AVA lies our acclaimed 365 acre (125 acres planted), certified Biodynamic Purisima Mountain Vineyard. With peaks reaching 1,150 feet, Purisima Mountain is a winemaker’s dream, boasting almost 500 feet of elevation change with multiple exposures across its slopes.
$130 per person all inclusive food, wine, tax and gratuity.
