Thanks to talented chefs like Homaro Cantu, Chicago has emerged as the center for cutting-edge American cuisine. Cantu, who has become known for bringing food and science together in fascinating and delicious ways at his Windy City temple of modern cooking, Moto, is teaming up with Ben Roche and Matt Gundlach for an exciting, forward-thinking dinner at the Beard House this Wednesday. Click here to make a reservation.
Hors d’Oeuvre
Fried Chicken Waffles with Maple Syrup
Cuban Pork Cigars
Louisiana Crab Boil
Pairing: Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Tradition 1er Cru Extra Brut NV
Dinner
Fish and Chips with Malt Vinegar, Tartar, and Seaweed Potato
Pairing: Sutton Cellars Fizé Rosé of Carignane NV
Fall Biosphere > Mushroom Dirt, Brussels Sprouts, and Root Vegetable Roots
Pairing: Domaine Turner Pageot Le Blanc 2010
Driftwood Cassoulet with Muscovy Duck, Chestnuts, Pomegranate, and Growing Maitake Mushrooms
Pairing: Domaine Robert Groffier Père & Fils Les Amoureuses Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2008
Classic Beef Preparation > Seared Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace, Creamed Spinach, and Béarnaise
Pairing: Jiménez-Landi Méntrida Sotorrondero 2009
Caramel-Filled Pumpkin Seed Cake with Poached Root Vegetables and Parsnip Ice Cream
Pairing: Hickory Creek Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2008
Campfire S’more Bombe > Liquid Graham Cracker–Filled Chocolate Shell with Burning Marshmallow
Thanks to talented chefs like Homaro Cantu, Chicago has emerged as the center for cutting-edge American cuisine. Cantu, who has become known for bringing food and science together in fascinating and delicious ways at his Windy City temple of modern cooking, Moto, is teaming up with Ben Roche and Matt Gundlach for an exciting, forward-thinking dinner at the Beard House this Wednesday. Click here to make a reservation.
Hors d’Oeuvre
Fried Chicken Waffles with Maple Syrup
Cuban Pork Cigars
Louisiana Crab Boil
Pairing: Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Tradition 1er Cru Extra Brut NV
Dinner
Fish and Chips with Malt Vinegar, Tartar, and Seaweed Potato
Pairing: Sutton Cellars Fizé Rosé of Carignane NV
Fall Biosphere > Mushroom Dirt, Brussels Sprouts, and Root Vegetable Roots
Pairing: Domaine Turner Pageot Le Blanc 2010
Driftwood Cassoulet with Muscovy Duck, Chestnuts, Pomegranate, and Growing Maitake Mushrooms
Pairing: Domaine Robert Groffier Père & Fils Les Amoureuses Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru 2008
Classic Beef Preparation > Seared Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Demi-Glace, Creamed Spinach, and Béarnaise
Pairing: Jiménez-Landi Méntrida Sotorrondero 2009
Caramel-Filled Pumpkin Seed Cake with Poached Root Vegetables and Parsnip Ice Cream
Pairing: Hickory Creek Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2008
Campfire S’more Bombe > Liquid Graham Cracker–Filled Chocolate Shell with Burning Marshmallow
