Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/15/2016
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Volo’s Annual “French Wine Dinner” – Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 (new date)
Come celebrate with Volo and help us ring in our 11th Anniversary! Find out why Volo is among the Top 10 Most Notable Wine Lists (Open Table) and Best Wine Bars In Chicago (Thrillist): Join us Tuesday, March 15th, 2016 (new date) in what has become a highly anticipated annual event, when we will be pouring stellar hand-picked boutique wines from across France paired with a sublime multi-course menu created by Chef/Partner Stephen Dunne and house-made dessert. The event will take place in Volo’s cozy urban/chic dining room and bar located in charming Roscoe Village.
Arrive early and enjoy an aperitif with Wine Director Meghan Vandette & Managing Partner Jon Young for what is sure to be an event full of exciting wines, great food and good cheer!
Guest Arrival 6:45pm, Seating 7:00pm, Dinner Served 7:15ish
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2016 Menu & Wine Pairings:
Aperitif
NV, Domaine des Baumard, Carte Turqiuse, Cremant de Loire, Loire Valley, France
First
Oyster Stew, Cauliflower & Caviar
Pairing: 14, Chéreau Carré, Chateau l’Oiselinière de la Ramée, Muscadet, Sèvre-et-Maine, Loire Valley, France
Second
Veal Sweatbreads, Spinach & Walnut Salad
Pairing: ’14, Paul Blanck et Fils, Pinot Blanc d’Alsace, Alsace, France
Third
Foie Gras Torchon, Caramelized Pineapple, Pistachio
Pairing: ’13, Charles Baur, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France
Fourth
Roasted Fennel Cured Pork, White Bean Gratin, Chicken Liver Bordelaise
Pairing: ’09, Chateau de Lisennes Rouge Bordeaux Superiore, Bordeaux, France
Fifth / Dessert
Orange Creme Brûlée
Pairing: ’10, Chateau La Rame, Semillion, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont Traditionnel, Bordeaux, France
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$74.00/guest includes tax (note: does not include gratuity, please take care of your waiters night of)
Secure your tickets via our Local Wine Events listing here.
Advance online ticket purchase is recommended as this event consistently sells out! All size parties welcome. Besides just having a love for great food & wine, this is an ideal event to share with friends, celebrate a special occasion, suprise your favorite Francophile, treat an important client, or reward staff! Thank you.
About Chef Partner Stephen Dunne: Before arriving in Chicago, Stephen worked in celebrated restaurants in New Orleans, Las Vegas, & San Francisco in addition to training at the 3-Star Michelin Restaurant Lucas Carton in Paris. Once in Chicago, he took over Chef de Cuisine positions at Spago Chicago, and then the recently opened MK. Stephen & Jon joined forces in 2005 to open Volo. This year’s menu will reflect his love for and passion for French food & wine.
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