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Friends of James Beard Benefit

Host Chef JBF Award Winner Paul Kahan

Host Chef Brian Huston

Koren Grieveson Avec/ Chicago

Mike Sheerin Blackbird/ Chicago

The talented team behind acclaimed Chicago restaurants Blackbird, Avec, and the Publican has designed a unique evening to benefit the Beard Foundation. For one night only guests are invited to make a reservation to enjoy this ingredient-driven menu with wine pairings at the time of their choosing.

*Please note special timing of this dinner.

Event Details

Sun, 10.18.2009

05:00 PM, US/Eastern

(menu available all evening)*

  • JBF Members and General Public $125
  • Event Location:
The Publican
837 West Fulton Market
Chicago
  • For reservations or more information, please call 312.733.9555.

Hors d’Oeuvre

Oysters

Smoked Black Cod

Pork Rinds

Champagne Henriot Blanc Souverain Pur Chardonnay NV


Dinner

Sweet Dumpling Squash with Heirloom Apples, Sicilian Pistachios, Fiore Sardo, and Growing Power Baby Chard
Blackbird Vineyards Arriviste 2008

Wild Turbot with Crispy Sweetbreads, Palm Sugar, Roasted Nichols Farm Sweet Corn, and Green Coriander
Goose Island Sophie Belgian-Style Ale

Goat Charcuterie with Crab Apples, Dates, and Dandelions
Blackbird Vineyards Arise 2006

Slagel Family Farm Suckling Pig with Concord Grapes, Chanterelles, Cavolo Nero, and Verjus
Blackbird Vineyards Illustration 2006

Sweet Potato Custard with Milk Chocolate, Cashews, and Bourbon
Three Floyds Conquistador
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