ChicaGourmets!
and
The Culinary Historians of Chicago
present
"Kitchen of Light: The New Scandinavian Cooking"
by
Andreas Viestad
Food writer, author, TV host
Saturday, May 24, 2003
12 noon to 3 pm
at
CARLUCCI RESTAURANT
6111 N. River Rd., Rosemont, IL
Luncheon/Lecture Price is $30 for members,
$40 for nonmembers and includes wines, tax and gratuity.
Free valet parking
Award-winning Chef John Coletta will serve a menu from recipes in Andreas Viestad's book "Kitchen of Light: The New Scandinavian Cooking," the companion to his public television series of the same name. (The program is scheduled to soon air locally on both WTTW and WYCC.)
Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing.
At 30 years of age, Norwegian Andreas Viestad is one of Scandinavia’s most acclaimed food writers. He is a columnist for Dagbladet, Norway’s leading national newspaper, and has published several award-winning cookbooks in his native country. His latest book, the companion to his upcoming public television series, is intended to be a cultural, geographical and romantic exploration of Scandinavia through its cuisine. Please join us as Andreas personally takes us on a culinary tour of his homeland.
$30 per member, $40 for non-members.
Please make checks payable to ChicaGourmets!
Reserve your place now. Contact ChicaGourmets! at
reservations@chicagourmets.com,
by mail at
ChicaGourmets!, PMB 347, 47 W. Division Chicago, IL 60610-2220,
or by telephone at
Reservations must be received by May 19, 2003. No refunds after May 19, 2003.
MENU
RECEPTION:
Porcini Crusted Ahi Tuna with "Peperonata" and Shaved Celery Salad
Chilled Spring Asparagus Soup with Umbrian Truffles
"Culatello" with homemade Black Peppered Bread Sticks
2000 Haberlehof Pinot Bianco Alois Lageder
LUNCH:
Crab Cocktail with Dill and Mint
2000 Pinot Grigio Russiz Superiore
Mussels with Aquavit, Cream and Tarragon
2001 Molamatta Marco Felluga
Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Potato Puree
2000 Dolcetto Monte Aribaldo Marchesi di Gresy
DESSERT:
Crunchy Almond Brittle Ice Cream, Artisanal Biscotti
Dessert Wine