Haussmann Brasserie Opens in Northfield

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Northfield, Ill. (June 2008)-Summer is nearly here, and to welcome its arrival is Jacky Pluton's latest endeavor, the highly anticipated Haussmann Brasserie (305 N. Happ Rd., Northfield; 847-446-1133), a traditional American brasserie with a Parisian flair that is now open for lunch and dinner, with brunch slated to begin Sunday, June 22. The restaurant is located in Northfield, a suburb north of Chicago.

Executive chef/owner Pluton, who last owned Chicago restaurants Pluton and Jacky's Bistro, relishes the opportunity to return to the kitchen. Among his staff he's tapped a talented team that includes chef de cuisine Thomas Rice, formerly of Gilt in New York City, and general manager David Ligon, formerly of Trio.

About the restaurant
"I wanted a strong name that symbolizes French influence on Chicago," says Pluton. "I've named it after Georges-Eugene Haussmann, a famous French planner, who is credited with the redevelopment of Paris under Napoleon III." Haussmann's plans for Paris inspired many American architects including Chicago-raised Daniel Burnham who borrowed liberally from Haussmann's plan and even incorporated the diagonal street designs in his 1909 Plan of Chicago. Similar comparisons can be drawn from French food's influence on American cuisine.

Haussmann's décor is classic and sophisticated, featuring handsome banquette and table seating in a rustic, earth-toned décor with authentic Parisian accoutrements. The restaurant's spacious bar area is in the front of the restaurant, with the 175-seat dining room behind it. A private dining area adjacent to the dining room can accommodate groups of up to 50 people. An outdoor patio seating 50 guests is available for dining during warmer months.