Friday, June 7th | First Friday Chef's Table Ticket
Friday, June 7th | First Friday Chef's Table Ticket
Bring out the Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts; it’s a luau!
Join us at the chef’s table as our Big Kahunas! This exclusive experience, for a group up to four people, gives you special access to have a seat in the kitchen where you'll interact with Zach (Founder & Sommelier) and Joe (Chef & Partner) of Brix Catering & Events. Additionally we will be joined by Guest Chef Tom Van Lente who is sure to make the kitchen the best seat in the house! This experience is highlighted by special tastings of food and wine with you and your group in addition to the family-style First Friday menu. Get the inside peek at what it's like to put together a dinner like this with all of the hustle & bustle of a typical kitchen service. We like to keep it lively so come prepared for some fun!
The chef’s table can accommodate 2 - 4 guests at a total cost of $400. Please confirm with purchase the number of guests in your group and any dietary restrictions. Don't forget your themed attire - prizes will be awarded!
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Come as strangers. Leave as friends!
6:00PM - Welcome Reception
7:00PM - Congregate for Dinner
DINNER INCLUDES
Island style beers, + Rum Punch + Rose + Zinfandel + and a Rum Shooter with Dessert
COCKTAIL HOUR
Oysters + Poke + Crab Rangoon
DINNER
Surf and Turf
Spam: each chef to make their favorite spam dish
Island Salads
Huli Huli Chicken: fresh market vegetables selected from Green City Market
Whole Roasted Pig: fresh market vegetables selected from Green City Market
DESSERT
Pineapple Upside down cake with an aged rum shooter and coconut sorbet
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G U E S T C H E F
Chef Tom Van Lente has cut his teeth with some of Chicago’s highest profile restaurant
groups - The BoKa Restaurant Group, One Off Hospitality and Four Corners. Being
recognized from organizations ranging from The Michelin Guide, Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Magazine and Plate Magazine (30 Chefs to Watch, 2015) has helped Van
Lente push for the highest of standards in both food and hospitality. Recently, Van
Lente added a new position to his resume: business owner. Van Lente started his own
company, TVL Culinary, in the fall of 2017. His passion for top tier products, high quality
execution and relentless approach to hospitality has never been stronger. Van Lente
now has the ability to bring his own flair and expertise into your home, office or any
space in need of an event or party. TVL Culinary is in full swing with dinners, consulting
opportunities and even has a couple weddings filling up the calendar. When he’s not
cooking, consulting or throwing the best dinner parties around, Tom can be found
keeping a close eye on his family run business, Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook
Terrace, Illinois. He calls Roscoe Village home with his wife Shannon, son Benson,
daughter Everly and pitbull, Mr. Bananas.