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"Let them Drink Bourbon" Bourbon Dinner


March 22, 2012 (Thu) from 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Chicago, IL

Cost: $45
Event ID #409467

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tagsTags:   Food   Spirits   Educational   Sit Down Dinner  


Francesca’s Forno presents “Let them drink Bourbon,” a dinner celebrating small batch bourbon. Special guest Fred Noe, great grandson of Jim Beam, will be on-site to speak about each of the bourbons and the tradition of small batch bourbon.

The evening begins with Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon Jerky paired with Moonshine. This is followed by Pancetta Wrapped Striped Bass with spearmint and orange gremolata paired with Basil Hayden bourbon. The next course is Hazelnut Crusted Pork Cutlet with brown butter and sage paired with bourbon from Knob Creek. Following this is Espresso and Lardo Roasted Rack of Pork with bacon braised collard greens. This is paired with Bookers bourbon. The final course is Chocolate and Bourbon Pecan Pie with bacon and burnt caramel gelato paired with bourbon from Bakers.

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