Our mission is to lead the food revolution and expand the accessibility of local food sources to urban diners, cooks, and students.
We assemble food events in unexpected locations in the city of Chicago. Our seasonal and thematic menus exercise classic culinary techniques and modern improvisation. Our events can be described as collaborative dining; cooks, artists, and volunteers converging to produce a unique experience.
Jun 30, 2009
The gallery dinner series was developed together with artist Vicki Fowler of the Mutherland gallery in Bridgeport. We serve dinner in the artist’s studio, and create a seasonal menu in collaboration with the artist, many times using elements from the artwork in the design and styling of the menu. Our last gallery dinner was in the studio of local artist John Himmelfarb.
On June 27th, we were at the home studio of artist Elizabeth Coffin Buchanan.
It was a challenging menu, conceived with Elizabeth's ... Read More
Jun 30, 2009
I don't know about you, but I heart Public Radio. Back in college, I volunteered at 90.1 WEFT, the Champaign-Urbana community radio station. Briefly, I aspired to be a part-time DJ, playing tracks at my whim, seamlessly swapping vinyl, tapes, and cd's, imposing my musical taste on thousands of listeners. I settled for alphabetizing LP records, and listening too, of course.
So when I was approached by Sound Opinions producers about putting together a dinner party for WBEZ, I was overjoyed.
Sous chef Nikki ... Read More
Jun 25, 2009
Come celebrate the Bicentennial birthday of one our favorite presidents.
Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky but called Illinois home.
He was a melancholy guy who led us through the civil war, freed the slaves, and made the top hat cool to wear.
Dinner will be outdoors "al fresco" in an urban garden space.
We will preparing 5+ courses using local ingredients from the prairie using only wood as fuel. We will feature recipes from the famed White House cookbook as well as traditional recipes of ... Read More
Jun 25, 2009
Muah-ha-ha-ha-ha!
It's time to get out of the city for dinner in the country!
Musical guests, The Northside Southpaws will perform.
The Clandestino crew will be cooking and grilling "al fresco" for a special dinner in Mokena, just south of the City. The dining will happen in the barn.
This event is a collaboration with local potter, Melissa Monroe.
Melissa is a fabulous artist, gardener, and foodie. She will be designing and building functional ceramic vessels for an interactive dining experience using ingredients from her garden. Check ... Read More
