CHICAGO'S HOTTEST NEW TAPAS RESTAURANT, EL TAPEO, HOSTS EASTER BRUNCH

Known for its authentic Spanish cuisine and endless selection of small plates and main courses for sharing, El Tapeo will offer a special à-la-carte Easter Brunch on Sunday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. From delicious menu offerings and specialty brunch cocktails, to unique activities and colorful menus for children to enjoy, El Tapeo’s Easter Brunch is the perfect option for families. Located on the 9th floor of Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center, 2100 Spring Road, El Tapeo also features a spacious 25-seat lounge and intimate 12-seat bar, with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Culinary artist and Chicago native Executive Chef Franco Diaz will create specialty Easter dishes including Ibérico Eggs Benedict, served with shaved ibérico ham, tomato jam, cheddar biscuits and crispy poached eggs and El Tapeo’s signature Spanish Omelet with roasted mushrooms, spinach, artichoke, and goat cheese. Spanish Cava Mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar perfectly complement the dishes’ savory Spanish ingredients. Children will enjoy a special Easter movie viewing, a coloring and separate cookie station, and will leave with Goodie Bags filled with Easter candy and treats. (Reservation required for families with children).

Hailed as “A harmonious dining experience” by the Daily Herald, El Tapeo’s sleek dining room and lounge offer guests the ultimate relaxing atmosphere. Regular hours for the restaurant are 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The lounge is open from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday, and 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. The lounge features a diverse lineup of talented artists performing from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. A reduced food menu will be available beginning at 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. For more information, visit www.eltapeorestaurant.com.

About Le Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center

Located in Greater Chicago directly adjacent to Oakbrook Center and steps from sophisticated shops and upscale dining, Le Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center is a destination of choice for visitors to the western Chicago suburbs. From floor plan to room key, Le Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center brings a new lens on Oak Brook through the work of local Chicago artists and abstract installations representing notable Chicago symbols. Mies Van der Rohe inspired furnishings greet arriving guests, along with a grand, one-of-a-kind mural depicting the architecture of the city by famed muralist Justus Roe. Floor by floor, guests rise to uncover moments that are uniquely Chicago, including images taken from Chicago’s signature “L” train, stunning photographs portraying Chicagoland locals caught in the rain, and custom graphic patterns throughout, created by Starwood’s award-winning design team, abstract designs of local contextual nuances, including original Daniel Burnham city plans for Chicago and maps of the public spaces of the Windy City. Le Méridien Chicago - Oakbrook Center offers 3,500 square feet of event space and 172 artfully designed guestrooms and suites including two luxurious Spa Suites, unparalleled in the Western Suburbs. The ninth floor features spectacular panoramic views from floor to ceiling windows, a 3,000 square foot Grand Salon Ballroom, Executive Club Lounge, and the area’s hottest new restaurant, El Tapeo, offering authentic Spanish cuisine, infused with bold and authentic flavors. Le Méridien Chicago- Oakbrook Center offers all the benefits of the Starwood Preferred Guest Loyalty program. For more information visit www.lemeridienoakbrook.com.