Bakersfield May 1, 2012

Will Open May 1 in Westmont

WESTMONT, Ill. — BAKERSFIELD, 330 East Ogden Avenue, a 7,500 square foot casual, yet sophisticated new restaurant is scheduled to open May 1, 2012. The elegant space will seat 175 inside, 48 on the patio and 23 at the bar. Brian Wright will serve as Executive Chef.

BAKERSFIELD will showcase steaks butchered in-house and prepared on a wood-fired grill. Signature entrees include a Barrel-Cut Filet paired with Wilted Spinach and Red Bliss Smashed Potatoes and the 96-Hour Marinated Cajun Ribeye accompanied by a Loaded Baked Potato. Additionally, seasonal whole fish will be flown in from around the world to be hand-filleted. Entrée-style salads such as the Crab Cake Salad or the Four Farmers Grilled Chicken Salad, and sandwiches like the Lobster Knuckle Sandwich and Mustard-Honey Chicken Sandwich, will satisfy for both lunch and dinner.

Whether guests choose to relax on the fully furnished patio featuring a fireplace, fire pit, and communal table; watch the action from the bar-height Chef’s Table looking into the open kitchen; dine in the main area featuring a floor-to-ceiling glass-enclosed wine room; or enjoy handcrafted cocktails at the well appointed bar, BAKERSFIELD creates an inviting atmosphere.

BAKERSFIELD is owned by the partners behind Westmont’s hugely successful new Standard Market (Andre Radandt, Vince Priest, Phil Stewart, Brett Verkaik). The partners initially worked together at a company that produced carrots and super-premium refrigerated juices. All live in the Chicagoland area (Hinsdale, Hinsdale, Wheaton, Chicago, respectively). The menu will incorporate the same vision that the team has brought to Standard Market: a “celebration of food.”
BAKERSFIELD provides exceptional food and service and is an ideal restaurant for business lunches, catching up with friends, or dining as a family. Hours are Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For reservations, call 630.568.3615 or visit www.bakersfieldrestaurant.com.

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Official Website: http://www.bakersfieldrestaurant.com