The Annual French Wine Dinner At Volo

Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/08/2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Annual French Wine Dinner At Volo

Come celebrate with us at our Annual French Wine Dinner as we raise a glass to Volo’s 20th Anniversary and discover why Volo is an award-winning perennial favorite for acclaimed food & wine in Chicago!
 


Join us for what has become a highly anticipated annual event, when we will be pouring stellar hand-picked iconic boutique wines from France paired with a sublime five-course menu created by Chef Partner Stephen Dunne. The event will take place in Volo’s “#1 Hidden City Patio” (chimag) & rustic coach house, located in charming Roscoe Village.

Volo Managing Partner / Wine Director Jon Young along with special guest Dan Pilkey from Fine Vines welcome you to what is sure to be an evening full of exciting wines, great food, and good cheer!

Guest Arrival 6:45pm, Seating 7:00pm, Dinner Served 7:15pm
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2024 Menu (this year’s menu TBA):
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Aperitif: NV, Valentin Leflaive, Extra-Brut CV|17|50 Premier Cru, Champagne
Amuse Bouche
Potato Terrine; black garlic

First
Seared Sea Scallop; shallot confit, parsley root, caviar beurre blanc
Wine Pairing: 2020 Château Fuissé, Téte de Cuvee, Pouilly-Fuissé, Bourgogne

Second
Crispy Quail; Celery Root, Roquefort cream
Wine Pairing: 2022 Domaine Pascal Jolivet, Sancerre, Loire

Third
Sweetbreads; braised endives, bearnaise sauce
Wine Pairing: 2020 Stéphane Aviron, “Vieilles Vignes” Juliénas, Cru Beaujolais

Fourth
Provencal Lamb Daube; parsnips, olives, red wine
Wine Pairing: 2017 Olivier Leflaive, Pommard Pezerolles Premier Cru, Bourgogne

Dessert
Goats Cheese Creme Brûlée; roasted fig puree, almond brittle
Wine Pairing: NV, Pol Roger “Rich” Demi-Sec, Champagne

$120.00/per guest plus tax and gratuity

Advance online ticket purchase is recommended as space is limited. All size parties are welcome. Besides just having a love for great food & wine, this is an ideal event to share with friends, celebrate a special occasion, surprise your favorite Francophile, treat an important client, or reward staff!

Secure your spot today here!

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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 the Chef de Cuisine positions at Spago Chicago, and the then recently opened MK. Stephen & Jon joined forces in 2005 to open Volo. This year’s menu will reflect Stephen’s love and passion for French food & wine.
“Best Wine Bar”, Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2023
Top 10 Restaurants Most Notable Wine Lists – Open Table / Chicago
The Best Wine Bars In Chicago – Thrillist
“#1 Hidden City Patio” – Chicago Magazine
Chicago’s Best: Alfresco – Chicago’s Best CLTV
“City’s Best Date Spot” (Voted Top 4) – AOL Cityguide
“Best Wine List” & “Best Wine Bar” – Best of Citysearch
Please also note that due to the nature of the evening, we cannot accommodate changes or substitutions to the menu. Thank you.