Friday, February 20, 2026

Winter’s Wish: Bringing Warmth to the Cold – by Megha Patel

Step into a winter wonderland where the coldest depths meet the coziest warmth. Indulge in bold, winter-inspired dishes that bring the magic of winter straight to your palate. Winter’s Wish invites you to immerse yourself, escape, and celebrate the season in the most delicious way!

Prix Fixe ($46)

  • Bread Service: Focaccia and Herbal Butter – warm rosemary focaccia bread, served alongside an herb-infused butter candle to melt tableside
  • Appetizer: Brie & Cranberry Crostini – creamy brie layered with house-made cranberry chutney and crispy prosciutto atop toasted crostini
  • Salad: Pomegranate Caprese Salad – fresh mozzarella and tomato layered with basil and finished with a pomegranate glaze
  • Entrée: Midwinter Stuffed Chicken – spinach and ricotta-stuffed chicken breast with an orange-cranberry glaze, served with roasted potatoes and lemon-grilled asparagus
  • Dessert: Molten Chocolate Cake – imported 61% noel dark chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream and a hint of peppermint 

Special ($37)

  • Bread Service: Focaccia and Herbal Butter – warm rosemary focaccia bread, served alongside an herb-infused butter candle to melt tableside
  • Appetizer: Brie & Cranberry Crostini – creamy brie layered with house-made cranberry chutney and crispy prosciutto atop toasted crostini
  • Salad: Pomegranate Caprese Salad – fresh mozzarella and tomato layered with basil and finished with a pomegranate glaze
  • Entrée: Harvest Pumpkin Stuffed Shell – pasta shells stuffed with pumpkin and smoked gouda, bathed in a fragrant sage brown butter alfredo sauce

Dessert À La Carte ($10)

  • Molten Chocolate Cake – imported 61% noel dark chocolate cake with a molten center, served with vanilla ice cream and a hint of peppermint

Featured Beverage ($8)

  • Noël Mulled Sangria – chilled red wine infused with cinnamon, cloves, fresh citrus, and staple winter berries

Spice Box
Bevier Hall
905 S. Goodwin Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: FSHN-Spicebox@illinois.edu
Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition