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April 23, 2026
Eddie Merlot’s Joins Daytime Chicago
Eddie Merlot’s recently unveiled its brand-new signature cut and coast menu, a limited-time culinary celebration highlighting the finest cuts of steak alongside the ocean’s most indulgent seafood.
Executive chef, Steven Vanderbaan joined us with a taste of that menu and details on other spring specials.
Limited-Time Signature Cut & Coast Menu
Available Until May 25th
201 Bridewell Dr., Burr Ridge
630-468-2098
Steak Diane Recipe:
Ingredients:
- Filet Mignon, 8 oz.
- Salt & Pepper Mix
- Cremini Mushrooms
- Steak Diane Sauce
- Butter
- Brandy
Directions:
- Place Filet Mignon on seasoning rack. Season steak on both sides with salt & pepper mix.
- Place steak on grill and cook for approx. 2 minutes. Turn steak over and cook for another approx. 2 minutes. Turn steak over and rotate t sear a diamond mark onto steak. Turn steak over and repeat on other side. Grill to desired doneness.
- Rest steak for 30 seconds.
- On a cutting board, slice steak into two rounds.
Tableside Directions:
- Add butter to a sauté pan and heat until shimmering.
- Add sliced cremini mushrooms to pan. Sauté for 30 seconds. Move to one side of the pan.
- Add Filet Mignon halves to the sauté pan. Sear for 30 seconds. Turn filet mignon halves over and reduce heat to low.
- Add brandy to sauté pan. Tilt pan and move pan off center from flame to ignite the brandy.
- Return sauté pan to center and allow flames to dissipate.
- Add steak Diane sauce to pan and heat for 30 seconds. Turn filet mignon halves in steak Diane sauce.
- Plate and serve.
