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Local Event
Cost: $216
Join us for Vendador's exclusive Summer Solstice pop-up tasting menu experience at The Studio Chicago, a stunning loft in South Loop on June 25th at 6:00pm.
Begin your evening with a handcrafted cocktails or mocktails and elegant small bites as the space fills with golden hour light from floor to ceiling windows. As the summer equinox sun shines bright, take your seat for an exquisite 7-course seasonal tasting menu meticulously crafted by renowned Chef Francis Pascal. This intimate culinary journey with optional wine or spirit free pairings promises an unforgettable opportunity to begin your summer with exceptional flavors in a gorgeous setting.
6:00pm Cocktail Welcome
6:30pm Dinner
The Studio Chicago: 2255 S Michigan Ave. Third Floor
Limited seating available - every past experience has sold out - reserve today!
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About Chef Francis
Culinary Director and Owner of Vendador
Formerly of Japonais by Morimoto, Momotaro, and Roister of The Alinea Group, Chef Francis Pascal believes high-level cuisine shouldn’t restrict anyone to the walls of the favorite restaurant.
Life’s most important and intimate celebrations should transpire anywhere for any occasion. And never at the cost of a skillfully plated meal.
By focusing on technique, the vetted Chef Francis showcases locally sourced ingredients with a relentless commitment to hospitality in your home, office or venue of your choosing.
Chef Francis was born and raised in Albania. Before moving to the US, Chef’s experience was one of direct contact with the people who were growing his food. He is inspired by their traditions. His mission is to raise awareness about people’s relationship to the quality of the food they are consuming, with special attention to the ingredients’ journey from farm to table. With tribute to this European heritage, he brings an ever-resilient commitment to hospitality, a genuine desire to give, and a globally-inspired perspective to food innovation that is evident with every bite.