Prairie Grass Cafe Offers Passover Dinner Package for Two

Two-time James Beard Award winner Chef Sarah Stegner brings her celebrated kitchen to your Passover table.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 11:37pm

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For the first night of Passover, two-time James Beard Award winner Chef Sarah Stegner is offering a Passover Dinner Package for Two at Prairie Grass Cafe in Northbrook, Illinois. The menu features a beloved family recipe for Apple Kugel, as well as Matzah Ball Soup, Slow-Braised BBQ Brisket, and more.

Why it matters

Passover is one of the most food-centered and personal holidays in the Jewish tradition. By offering a Passover Dinner Package, Prairie Grass Cafe and Chef Sarah Stegner are bringing the care and quality of their acclaimed kitchen directly to customers' homes for this meaningful celebration.

The details

The Passover Dinner Package for Two ($130) includes Matzah Ball Soup, Matzah, Mixed Green Salad, Slow-Braised BBQ Brisket, Cauliflower Mash, Roasted Carrots, the special Apple Kugel recipe, and Flourless Chocolate Cake. Customers can also order à la carte items like Chopped Chicken Liver, Tzimmes, and additional servings of the Apple Kugel and Flourless Chocolate Cake.

  • The first night of Passover is Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
  • Pre-orders only for takeout, with pick-up from 4-5:30 p.m. on April 1.
  • Dine-in Passover specials also available starting at 5 p.m. on April 1.

The players

Prairie Grass Cafe

A restaurant in Northbrook, Illinois, founded in 2004 by Chef Sarah Stegner and Chef George Bumbaris, both alumni of The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton Chicago. The restaurant features a seasonal American menu rooted in classical French technique and sustainable sourcing.

Chef Sarah Stegner

A two-time James Beard Award winner (Rising Star Chef, 1994; Best Chef Midwest, 1998), a founding member and past president of Green City Market, and co-founder of Chicago Chefs Cook and The Abundance Setting.

Eda Davidman

A very good friend of Chef Sarah Stegner, whose grandmother's recipe for Apple Kugel is being shared as part of the Passover Dinner Package.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

By offering a Passover Dinner Package featuring a beloved family recipe, Prairie Grass Cafe and Chef Sarah Stegner are bringing the personal touch and quality of their acclaimed kitchen directly to customers' homes for this meaningful holiday celebration.