Chicago's Culinary Crossroads: Canada May 3, 2012

Throughout May, enjoy a unique Chicago dining experience with an international flair as restaurants throughout Chicagoland present special tasting menus, featured items or desserts, cocktails, or beers inspired by the cuisines of the NATO nations. In addition, internationally renowned chefs from some of the NATO nations will be paired with participating restaurants to collaborate on menus that truly reflect their nation’s cuisines.

On May 3rd, Canada shines as Chef Jason Bangerter of LUMA in Toronto will be working with Chef Tony Priolo at Piccolo Sogno to develop unique dishes for this one-evening event. The menu will include:

BC SCALLOP CRUDO
guanciale, spring peas, wild leek pickles

RICOTTA GNUDI
sautéed Northern woods mushrooms, parmesan and truffle

LUMA CHOCOLATE BAR
soft chocolate, Ontario peanuts, peanut butter ice cream

PIZZA
Canadian bacon, maple and ramp leaves

ALBERTA BEEF
grilled, roasted heirloom carrots, Jerusalem artichoke and quinoa

Be sure to get your reservation for this special evening.

Official Website: http://chicagosculinarycrossroads.org/