To tide you through the long winter months before next spring’s actual Baconfest, Baconfest Chicago has announced a series of bacon dinners at local restaurants through January. Besides notable chefs, most dinners will have a prominent mixologist such as Adam Seger involved. Past events have sold out quickly— hell, everything Baconfest sells out quickly— so if you like the look of these, beginning November 8 at Chalkboard, you’ll want to jump on them.
Tuesday, November 8 - Chalkboard Restaurant, Chef Gilbert Langlois
6:30pm passed appetizers, 7:00pm dinner
$55 per person - Tax, tip, and non “featured” beverages NOT included.
Menu to include: Chocolate Bacon Lollipops, Quail Eggs with Roasted Bacon, Bacon Peanut Butter Custard with Bacon Fat Frosting, Braised Pork Belly with savory pumpkin bread pudding
Reservations via Open Table or by contacting the restaurant 773.477.7144
Monday, November 14 - Atwood Cafe, Chef Derek Simcik - Cocktails by Mike Ryan (Sable Kitchen)
6:30 PM passed appetizers, 7:00 PM dinner
$65 per person - Tax, tip, and non “featured” beverages NOT included.
Menu to include: bacon wrapped fig stuffed rabbit saddle, pork belly crepinette, “candied yam”
Reservations via Open Table or by contacting the restaurant 312.368.1900
Thursday, December 8 - Custom House Tavern, Chef Perry Hendrix, cocktails by Adam Seger, HUM
6:00pm reception and cocktail hour, 7:00 pm dinner
$75 - ALL INCLUSIVE, will cover food, libations, gratuities, and tax.
Menu to include: Cavetelli Carbonara, Bacon wrapped trout with romesco sauce and charred scallion vin, Bacon Fritters with Pickled Golden Raisins
Reservations by contacting the restaurant : (312) 523-0200
Thursday, January 19 - Hearty Restaurant, Chefs Dan Smith, Steve McDonagh and Jason Mouseau
Menu and Details TBA
