ChicaGourmets!
and
Biggs Steakhouse, Seafood & Wine Cellar
welcome nationally acclaimed
Chef Norman Van Aken
to Chicago!
Please join us for an incredible lunch, booksigning
and visit with Norman with the lunch menu
adapted from Norman’s latest cookbook:
new world kitchen
Saturday April 12th, 2003
12:00 noon
Biggs Steakhouse, Seafood & Wine Cellar
1150 N. Dearborn (at Elm)
Chicago
"The general consensus is that Norman is the Big Dog when you are talking about the Southeastern part of the country — that he has made a whole swarth of territory, an entire spectrum of flavors and ingredients, his own. If you are lucky enough to have eaten in his restaurant, you know how good he is..." — Excerpted from preface of new world kitchen by Anthony Bourdain
Your ChicaGourmets! hosts: Laura Richter and Monica Collins. Please call with any questions, (312) 501-2900.
$49 per member, $59 for non-members. Reserve your place now. Contact ChicaGourmets! at reservations@chicagourmets.com, by mail at ChicaGourmets!, Mail Boxes Etc., PMB 347, 47 W. Division Chicago, Il. 60610-2220, or by telephone at +1(708)383-7543, fax +1(708)383-4964.
Menu
Carapulcra with Pork, Peanuts, Chocolate and Animal Crackers
Nicaraguan Salad: Tomato, Beets, Cabbage, Cucumbers and Avocado
Brazilian "Xinxim" Seafood Stew with Diver Scallop, Lobster Essence, Wild Mushrooms, Tomatoes and Basil
Tamarind Barbeque’d Breast of Duck with Maduro Plantain Crema, Boniato Mash and Rioja Caramelized Pearl Onions
Guava Cheesecake with a Gingersnap Crust
This menu will be paired with fines wines from The Robert Mondavi Family of Wines and sparkling and still water offerings from Nestle Waters.