Join Vendador for another intimate Summer Pop Up Tasting Menu by Chef Francis Pascal. This seasonal communal dinner is inspired by the flavors and techniques of traditional Japanese cuisine, and stems from Chef’s days at Japonais by Morimoto and Momotaro. The evening will welcome you with a cocktail or spirit free beverage reception and small bites before moving into dinner. Optional wine or spirit free pairings are available to compliment your experience.
When: Thursday, June 18
Welcome cocktail: 6:30pm
Dinner begins promptly at 7:00 pm
Where: The Publishing House, West Loop
Seating is limited to 14 guests
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About Chef Francis Pascal
Culinary Director and Owner of Vendador
Formerly of Japonais by Morimoto, Momotaro, and Roister of The Alinea Group, Chef Francis Pascal believes high-level cuisine shouldn’t restrict anyone to the walls of the favorite restaurant.
Life’s most important and intimate celebrations should transpire anywhere for any occasion. And never at the cost of a skillfully plated meal.
By focusing on technique, Chicago’s best private chef showcases locally sourced ingredients with a relentless commitment to hospitality in Chicago’s elite venues and private residences, resetting the standard of special events cuisine with devotion to craft in alternative spaces - with or without a kitchen.
Chef Francis was born and raised in Albania. Before moving to the US, Chef’s experience was one of direct contact with the people who were growing his food. He is inspired by their traditions. His mission is to raise awareness about people’s relationship to the quality of the food they are consuming, with special attention to the ingredients’ journey from farm to table. With tribute to this European heritage, he brings an ever-resilient commitment to hospitality, a genuine desire to give, and a globally-inspired perspective to food innovation that is evident with every bite.
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