SideDoor is not your typical gastropub. It’s part of Lawry’s Prime Rib, which means its sandwiches and meats are a step or two above bar grub. It’s located in the historic McCormick Mansion, which means its ambience is warm and luxurious. And you enter in a side door, which hearkens back to Chicago’s speakeasy days and is just plain cool.
Moody Tongue is not your typical brewery. Their brewmaster, Jared Rouben, was a chef at Michelin starred-Martini House in Napa, so their beers are made with everything from the standard chocolate and coffee to the groundbreaking ingredients like peas and truffles.
This April 1 the two are joining forces for a Culinary Brewed Dinner. The first of SideDoor’s Guest Chef dinner series, this event will feature the cuisine of Executive Chef Brian Kwak paired with the beers of Brewmaster Rouben.
Feast your eyes on the menu below, and then make reservations for this unique dining and drinking experience.
First Course
Bay Scallops with avocado mousse and preserved Meyer lemon
Beer: Steeped Emperor’s Lemon Saison
Second Course
Lobster Roll with herbs
Beer: Sliced Nectarine IPA
Third Course
Pork Porchetta with charred rapini
Beer: Brandied Purple Raspberry Dubbel
Fourth Course
Cocoa Crusted Prime Rib with creamed spinach and bordelaise
Beer: Dehydrated Tangerine Cacao Wheat
Cheese Course
Midnight Moon
Beer: Steeped Emperor’s Lemon Saison
Dessert
Baltic Porter Tiramisu
Beer: Caramelized Chocolate Churro Baltic Porter
Tickets are priced at $75 per diner, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling 312.787.6768 or by emailing Beverage Director Jeff Van Der Tuuk at [email protected]. SideDoor is located at 100 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL.
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