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Jazz Schedule

Weekends at Suzette's highlight jazz artists

See our Events and Entertainment page for details

 

RESERVATIONS highly recommended: 630.462.0898 or Online.

 

MATT PETERSON:Matt Peterson Trio Jazz

From Debussy to Gershwin, Matt's piano styling is comfortable. Join us on Saturday evening for a relaxed dinner, delicious wine and great music. . . a complete evening for all the senses.

Matt Peterson is a classical and jazz pianist from Seattle, WA. He has performed around the country as a soloist and in groups. His accolades include being the overall winner of the Wheaton College Ben Heppner Concerto Competition with Gershwin’s Concerto in F, and being an invited performer to the Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival. He has also performed with the Disneyland All-American College Band at the Disneyland parks in Anaheim, California, and with the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago. He holds a Masters degree in jazz studies from the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University.

Matt is also an in-demand composer of concert works as well as works for film, theatre, and Internet productions. His full-length CDs of his original piano composition, The Bridge, and The Paradise Suite, are available on iTunes. Read more about Matt >

RESERVATIONS highly recommended: 630.462.0898 or Online.

 

Judy Roberts

JUDY ROBERTS:

Though known by the Chicago Tribune as “Chicago’s Favorite Jazz Woman,” Judy is recognized worldwide for her jazz performances. From her multiple Grammy nominations to international jazz festivals from Singapore to Holland to Monterey, California and Newport Beach, Chicago’s London House will always be her flagship. Every musician and every person who loves music; no matter what genre, needs to experience the music of Judy Roberts. There is no one else like her!

GREG FISHMAN:

Greg is a star in his own right, performing with Woody Hermann’s Big Band and countless other well-known performers as well as personally acclaimed both nationally and internationally as an artist and teacher. He has multiple recordings, is author to numerous publications and is teacher and mentor to many of the young musicians emerging on the music scene today. Greg is one of the foremost experts on the music of Stan Getz.

RESERVATIONS highly recommended: 630.462.0898 or Online.

 

Thanks to Carmen Stokes!

Carmen Stokes, Jazz ArtistWe were thrilled to have the talented and engaging Jazz Artist Carmen Stokes perform at Suzette's on Fridays this past spring!

Carmen Stokes entertains patrons on the Baby Grand Piano in our dining room on Friday evenings this fall & winter. Her delightful charm and silky chords are the perfect accompaniment to Suzette's relaxed, French country cuisine.

CARMEN STOKES:
From Classical to Jazz training, Carmen incorporates jazz, gospel, blues, funk, classical and Latin forms into her music. Performing internationally and nationally, she has graced the stage with legendary artist including Dizzy Gillespie, Herbie Hancock, Prince and countless others. Chicago Jazz Legend Ramsey Lewis contacted Carmen to perform his songs at the Chicago Jazz Awards. Her tribute to Lewis commanded a standing ovation and a glowing review from Howard Reich, arts critic for the Chicago Tribune.

 

 

 



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Suzette's 2026 Calendar

Please check back frequently, as we are always updating and adding to our listings.

Additional updates and specials may be found on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Jan. - Feb.   |   March - April   |   May - June   |   July - Aug.   |   Sept. - Oct.   |   Nov. - Dec.

January, 2026

January 2

First Day Open for 2026

Suzette's Boulangerie & Patisserie and Suzette's Creperie hours may be found here. Closed Mondays.

January 15–25

Restaurant Week in Downtown Wheaton

Cold, blustery weather got you down? Brush off the snow and indulge in comforting French country cuisine! Enjoy Downtown Wheaton's Restaurant Week at Suzette's. View our special 3 for $25 Restaurant Week Lunch Menu, below, and make your reservations today! Great Brunch and Dinner specials are also available: click here to view them on our Du Jour page.

Lunch: 3 for $25
enjoy 3 courses for just $25*

FIRST COURSE
(choose one)

Cup of French Onion Soup
Baby Field Greens Salad with Suzette’s Vinaigrette
Cup of Soup du Jour 

MAIN COURSE
(choose one)

Croque Monsieur
French Scrambled Eggs with Fines Herbes
Chicken Crępe
Ham and Cheese Crępe
Roasted Vegetable Crępe 

DESSERT
(choose one)

Gelato with Cookies
Sorbet with Cookies
Bar Slice from the Patisserie—Ask server for choice of the Day

*Plus tax and gratuity

 

January 24

Live Jazz Music at Suzette's

Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's is excited to host Matt Peterson as he plays on our baby grand piano—the perfect accompaniment to a night at Suzette's. From Debussy to Gershwin, Matt's piano styling is comfortable and inviting.

January 31

Live Jazz Music at Suzette's

Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes legends Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman to play in our intimate setting. Every musician and every person who loves music; no matter what genre, needs to experience the music of Judy Roberts. There is no one else like her!

February

February 7

Live Jazz Music at Suzette's

Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's patrons love Robin Lucas and Paul Merar. Pianist, Vocalist, Robin Lukas held tenure at iconic Chicago haunts: The Drake's Coq d'Or, The Pump Room, The Fairmont's Metropole and The Signature Room at the 95. Don't miss this chance to see this duo!

February 14 : Romantic 3-Course Dinner for Valentine's day

Valentine’s Day…An Evening of Food, Drink & Romance!

Capture the romance of the day with the unmatched ambiance of Suzette's! We have developed a special menu for the occasion that will heighten the mood of the day. View it on Du Jour. Make reservations as soon as possible, as this popular holiday will book up. We have also created beautiful sweets to give to someone even sweeter. Surprise your sweetheart with a selection from our bakery.

Be My Valentine!

Give your sweetie some sweets this Valentine's Day. Check out our chocolate treats at the Patisserie!


February (TBD)

Bordeaux Wine and Food Pairing ClassTime: 6:00–9:00 pm | Instructor: Anton Maletic

Join Anton Maletic as he leads the class in tasting a variety of wines from Bordeaux. Experience this opportunity to compare and contrast the power and allure of this celebrated region.

February 21

Live Jazz Music at Suzette's

Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's welcomes legends Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman to play in our intimate setting. Every musician and every person who loves music; no matter what genre, needs to experience the music of Judy Roberts. There is no one else like her!

February 28

Live Jazz Music at Suzette's

Time: 5:30-8:30 pmSuzette's musical guest this evening: To be announced.

March

March

Lent Specials: Check back for our lent for fish specials that will delight!

Sample Menu (Note: these specials change, so ask your server for today's Lenten Special.)

SHRIMP CREOLE | Whether served over an omelet for breakfast or tucked into a tender crepe for lunch or dinner, Suzette's Creole is spicy, filled with shrimp and warming on a cold day.

BLACKENED CATFISH & FRITES | A zesty catfish filet with Creole seasoning, sauteed in butter.

 

All winter and spring

Our Live Jazz Schedule Has Been Posted on the Entertainment PageTime: 5:30-8:30 pm, varies

Enjoy Spring Jazz Performances by these artists and more:

Matt Peterson: From Debussy to Gershwin, Matt's piano styling is comfortable. Join us on Saturday evening from 5:30-8:30 pm all Spring for a relaxed dinner, delicious wine and great music. . . a complete evening for all the senses. More about Matt.

Judy Roberts and Greg Fishman: Though known by the Chicago Tribune as “Chicago’s Favorite Jazz Woman,” Judy is recognized worldwide for her jazz performances. From her multiple Grammy nominations to international jazz festivals from Singapore to Holland to Monterey, California and Newport Beach, Chicago’s London House will always be her flagship. Every musician and every person who loves music; no matter what genre, needs to experience the music of Judy Roberts. There is no one else like her! More about Judy and Greg.

March 17

St. Patrick's Day—French Style!

This special menu will bring out the Irish in all of us! At Suzette's we do it French Style—Corned Beef, Cabbage and Whiskey-glazed carrots all wrapped in Puff Pastry with Mustard Bechamel Sauce!

April

All spring

Check our Entertainment page for our Live Jazz schedule with engaging artists such as Judy Roberts, Matt Peterson and more.

April 5

Celebrate Easter

Happy Spring! Happy Easter! Embrace the joy of Easter and spring at Suzette's, Sunday, April 20th. Join us for this special menu featuring springtime favorites.

Reservations highly recommended: Call 630.462.0898 or click the yellow button for online reservations.

May

May 10

Mother's Day Brunch

Celebrate Mom at Suzette's with an extraordinary Mother's Day Brunch. See all the details of our special Mother's Day Menu on our Du Jour page.

June

June

Enjoy live music at Suzette's this summer!

For more information, see our Entertainment page.

 

June 21

Father's Day

Dads like a special meal out, too. Bring Dad, and the whole family, out to Suzette's to celebrate all that he does!

June (TBD)

Barolo Wine: The Wine of Kings and the King of Wines!Time: 6:00–9:00 pm | Instructor: Anton Maletic

This class will feature the wines from Cantina Damilano located in northwest Italy. Damilano is one of the historic Barolo wineries of Italy with the family dating back to before 1890. At this class we will taste a range of wines from Damilano including two whites and four reds, including two Barolos. Come and taste these delicious wines along with a four course meal specific to these wines prepared by Chef Alex. Cost: $125 per person plus gratuity. If you enjoy your meal service, a tip for the server after the class is always appreciated.

June (TBD)

Cooking Class: The Loire ValleyTime: 5:30–8:30 pm | Instructors: Chef Chris Thielman & Karen Thielman

Explore the Loire Valley with this delightful menu, which includes Watercress Soup, Filet of Sole with Beurre Blanc Sauce and Macaron de Cormery for dessert. In addition, you'll try two wines from the Loire Valley. 5:30–8:30 PM Cost: $125 per person plus gratuity. If you enjoy your meal service, a tip for the server after the class is always appreciated.

June (TBD)

Suzette's 26th Anniversary with Walk Around Wine Tasting and SaleTime: 2:00 pm | Instructor: Anton Maletic

NEW EVENT! Now is Your Chance to Taste French Wines and become an Expert on French Wines! For more than two decades, Suzette's has boasted an all-French Wine list carefully curated to match the foods on our menu. For many of those years we received the coveted Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine for the depth and breath of our wine cellar. We will have tasting stations throughout the restaurant of French wines from all of the various wine regions along with your fill of appetizers and starters that will compliment the wines you are tasting. You will also have the opportunity to order the wines you are tasting. We hope you will join us at this fun event. Stay tuned for more details on this year's event!

July

July

Enjoy live music on Suzette's Garden Patio Friday Evenings this summer!

For more information, see our Entertainment page.

 

July 14—Bastille Day!

Celebrate with us: It's Suzette's 26th Anniversary and Bastille Day Celebration!

Celebrate with us at our Grand French Picnic featuring all-you-can-eat buffet. Enjoy grilled dishes, salads, our special Bastille Day Sangria and, of course, Suzette's Can-can girls! Robin Lucas will be hosting the event with music and laughter and maybe even a conga line. More details to follow but save the date. This popular event always sells out so make your reservations early.

 

July (TBD)

The Tour de France and the Wines Along the WayTime: 6:00–9:00 pm | Instructor: Anton Maletic

Back By Popular Demand! Every year, like clockwork July marks the famous Bicycle Race—the Tour de France. We do it Wine-style, with a tasting of the wines found along its route. Always one of the best classes of the year. Please join us for Wine and Food—Tour de France style. Cost: $125 per person plus gratuity. If you enjoy your meal service, a tip for the server after the class is always appreciated.

August

 

August

Enjoy live music on Suzette's Garden Patio Friday Evenings this summer!

For more information, see our Entertainment page.

 

August (TBD)

Cooking Class: Beautiful BordeauxTime: 5:30–8:30 pm | Instructors: Chef Chris Thielman & Karen Thielman

The Bordeaux Region is rich in heritage, wine and foods. We will be preparing some of the typical foods of the region and tasting some velvety Bordeaux to match. 5:30–8:30 PM

Cost: $125 per person plus gratuity. If you enjoy your meal service, a tip for the server after the class is always appreciated. 

September

Summer entertainment—Live JAZZ!

Live Jazz Friday and Saturday nights. See full schedule >

 

October

All Fall

Live Jazz Friday & Saturday nights. See full schedule >

 

November

November 22: Thanksgiving Catering deadline

Suzette's is pleased to help with your Thanksgiving and assorted holiday events. All pre-orders for Thanksgiving must be in by Sunday, November 22 to make a Wednesday November 25 pick-up. All pre-orders for the Christmas Holidays must by in by Sunday, December 13 to make a December 24 pick-up. We will be open 8 am–noon for pick-ups on December 24.

See Suzette's Holiday Side Dish and Sweets List (2026 List to be posted this November) > Please check back then

Please call 630.462.0898 to place your order.

 

All Fall

Live Jazz Saturday nights. See full schedule >

Thursday, November 19

Beaujolais Nouveau Day

All over France on Thursday, people will be celebrating the day when bottles of this year's Beaujolais Nouveau wine hit the shelves. Beaujolais Nouveau Day has become one of the best known festivals in France and is celebrated all over the world. This young wine, Beaujolais Nouveau, it is on the shelves between six to eight weeks after the grapes are harvested. 

The release date of the Beaujolais was established in 1985. It was decided that the third Thursday in November would be the uniform release date. The main festival is in Lyon where barrels of Beaujolais Nouveau wine are rolled by wine-growers through the centre before being opened.

 

November 27–December 31

Christmas TeaTime:
Tue - Fri: 2:30
Sat: 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
Sun: 10:00 AM & 1:00 pm

Make plans early to join us for this annual holiday tradition. Celebrate the Holidays with your family, work colleagues and best friends at our three-course Christmas Tea. The third course is our scrumptious desserts prepared by Suzette's pastry chefs. Ends December 31. Call to see if we have extended the dates into January.

Please call 630.462.0898 for reservations.

December

Thursday, December TBD

Wine Tasting Class: Annual Bubbly Class—Kick off the Holidays!
See full class schedule >Time: 6:00-9:00 pm

 

December 13: Holiday Catering deadline

Suzette's is pleased to help with your holiday events. To receive catering for Christmas Day, please order by December 13.

See Suzette's Holiday Side Dish and Sweets List >

Please call 630.462.0898 to place your order.

 

All Fall & winter

Live Jazz Saturday nights. See full schedule >

 

November 27–December 31

Christmas TeaTime:
Tue - Fri: 2:30
Sat: 11:00 am & 2:30 pm
Sun: 10:00 AM & 1:00 pm

Make plans early to join us for this annual holiday tradition. Celebrate the Holidays with your family, work colleagues and best friends at our three-course Christmas Tea. The third course is our scrumptious desserts prepared by Suzette's pastry chefs. Ends December 31.

Please call 630.462.0898 for reservations.

 

December 25

Christmas Day

Merry Christmas to All! (The restaurant will be closed today to allow our staff time with their families.)

 

December 31

New Year's Eve

Happy 2027 to you and yours!