bellyQ to offer brunch

Got a press release in the inbox today about the new brunch menu at bellyQ in Chicago. Sounds like some great offerings. Here's a look:

Fans of bellyQ (1400 W. Randolph) can now enjoy three meals a day from Bill Kim's latest Asian barbecue concept when their weekend brunch menu launches Sunday, March 3. Available every Sunday from 10am-2pm, Chef Kim's new menu showcases his signature flavorful approach with a creative twist to the traditional brunch offerings such asTea Smoked Duck Benedict ($15) or Fried Chicken with Donuts and Pork Sausage Gravy ($14). The menu offerings have a personal touch, as Chef Kim was not a fan of breakfast growing up, but his mother's creative renditions on classic breakfast foods had him cleaning his plate. For example,The Huckleberry Jam and Vanilla Maple Syrup French Toast ($11) is a result of his mother always using vanilla in her French toast recipe. Guests can also get a taste of what Chef Kim has for breakfast every morning when ordering the Banana Yogurt Shake ($4), another family recipe from his wife Yvonne. Additional offerings include: Entrees Salmon with Red Quinoa, Spinach & Asian Coleslaw ($15) Crispy Tofu with White Corn Grits & Mushroom-Vegetable Gravy ($12) Pork Belly Sandwich with Nuoc Cham Mayo & Lettuce ($12) Chickpea Lemongrass Patty Melt, Cheddar on Marbled Rye Bread ($11) Nori Waffle with Sake, Maple Syrup & Pork Patties ($12) Posole with Pulled Chicken, Rice Noodle & Poached Egg ($12) Vietnamese Omelet, Potatoes, Feta Cheese & Shrimp ($13) Sides Pork Sausage Gravy & Grits ($6) Lemongrass Pork Patties ($6) Sweet & Sour Bacon ($6) Yogurt with Homemade Granola ($6) Home Fries with Salami ($6) To launch the new brunch menu, bellyQ will be throwing a kickoff party March 3 at 10:30am with brunch bites and a DJ for all Facebook fans. Guests just need to "like" the bellyQ Facebook page  and RSVP to the event to enjoy a first taste of the new menu, which will include a variety of brunch offerings and a mimosa or juice for just $10.  Everyone in attendance will also be entered into a raffle to win a bellyQ dinner for two. Prices listed are exclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations or additional information, please call (312) 563-1010 or visit www.bellyqchicago.com.   About bellyQ   Forged from a unique partnership between Chef Bill Kim, Cornerstone Restaurant Group and Michael Jordan, bellyQ redefines Asian barbecue and elevates it into an interactive dining experience that's creative and modern. Chef Kim and his expert team take the best seasonal, locally farmed ingredients and craft them into a menu that's bursting with flavors, from bright and crisp to smoky and earthy. About Cornerstone Restaurant Group Cornerstone Restaurant Group and affiliate Jump Higher, L.L.C., led by restaurateurs Jonathan Albert and David Zadikoff, in partnership with Michael Jordan, oversee all Michael Jordan-brand restaurants, including Michael Jordan's Steak House (Chicago, Connecticut and New York), Michael Jordan's 23.sportcafe (Connecticut), and SolToro Tequila Grill (Connecticut). Cornerstone Restaurant Group also manages operations for WAVE at the W Chicago-Lakeshore, ENO Wine Room at the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, ZYLO Tuscan Steak House at the W Hoboken and bellyQ in Chicago. For more information, visit www.cornerstonerestaurants.com.