From Chicago,
with Love

A Dinner for Los Angeles Wildfire Relief

Thursday, January 23rd at Salon 61 

Join us for an unparalleled gathering of Chicago’s top culinary talent for an unforgettable multi-course dinner with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen’s vital efforts in supporting those affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires.

Hosted by Los Angeles native, Chef Evan Funke (Felix, Mother Wolf, Funke, and Tre Dita), each course will pay homage to California’s vibrant culinary heritage. Chef Funke will be joined by Chicago greats including Grant Achatz, Rick Bayless, Lee Wolen, CJ Jacobson, Meg Galus, Thai Dang, Hisanobu Osaka and Max Robbins. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a cocktail reception, followed by an extraordinary multi-course tasting menu with wine pairings, that promises to be a one-of-a-kind experience. From Chicago, With Love is more than a dinner—it’s a celebration of community, generosity, and the power of food to make a difference.

RECEPTION

Chef Hisanobu Osaka

“California Roll” ‘ reconstructed
king crab, gochujang aioli, avocado, caviar

Tomato Tartar
roasted tomato, miso, tobanjan

Chef Max Robbins

Spago-Inspired Salmon Pizza
california creme fraiche, caviar

“Animal Style” California Beef
crispy potato

Chef Thai Dang

“Avocado toast”
smashed avocado, milk bread, tomato chili jam

Marinated Quail Egg
stuffed with roasted chicken

DINNER

Course 1 : Chef CJ Jacobson
Pacific Amberjack, Asian Pear
sancho pepper, mugwort, california bay leaf, osetra caviar

Course 2 : Chef Rick Bayless
Tamal, Wild Hedgehog Mushroom, Mole Verde
roasted chayote, Bayless garden herbs

Course 3 : Chef Lee Wolen
Brown Butter Poached Turbot
dashi, kohlrabi, fermented mushroom

Course 4: Chef Evan Funke
Schiacciata Bianca
focaccia toscana, rosemary, sea salt, extra virgin olive oil
Lasagna Verde
Ragu vecchia scuola, besciamella, parmigiano reggiano

Course 5: Chef Grant Achatz
Slow Cooked Beef Cheek
turnips, perigord black truffles, roasted hazelnuts

Course 6: Chef Meg Galus
Milk Chocolate
california orange, hibiscus, earl grey, citrus greens

61 W Hubbard St, Chicago Il 60654
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This dinner is not eligible Lettuce Frequent Diner Points or Rewards. Lettuce Gift Cards, Holiday Bonuses, or any other promotional comps cannot be accepted as payment.

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