News & Events
August 5, 2010
Blackbird's Nunavut Char, Beer and Wine Dinner, Wednesday, August 18
It’s a locals-only dining event here at Blackbird on Wednesday, August 18.
Gathering to join Blackbird’s own Chef de Cuisine Mike Sheerin and Pastry Chef Patrick Fahy are some of Chicago’s other finest chefs including:
Curtis Duffy – Avenues
Bryian Enyart – Topolobampo
Phillip Foss – Lockwood
Todd Stein – Cibo Matto
Andrew Zimmerman – Sepia
Organized by “The Fishmonger” Carl Galvin of Supreme Lobster & Seafood Co., this six-course meal features one course by each chef preparing Nunavut char. Each course comes matched only by the wine and beer pairings provided by Chicago’s own Goose Island Brewery, North Shore Distillery and nearby wineries Cherry Creek Cellars, Shady Lane and Chateau Grand Traverse.
Reception at 6:30 pm
Dinner at 7 pm
$125, plus tax & gratuity
Seating is limited, for reservations please call Blackbird at 312.715.0708
July 6, 2010
Publican Beer Dinner
Join The Publican Sunday July 11th for a Stone Brewing Company Beer Dinner.
Founder, Owner, Brewmaster and general beer personality Steve Wagner of Stone Brewing Co. will be there to chat about his experience and his beer.
Menu:
1st course
Levitation ale
Peaches, burrata & lamb prosciutto
2nd course
Saison du BUFF
Perch, roasted squash & herbs
3rd course
Special Beer
Braised pork leg with roasted sweet potatoes, chocolate & walnuts
4th course
Smoked Porter
Peanut butter cheesecake & blueberry compote
Reservations are strongly encouraged.
For more info please contact:
The Publican
(312) 733-9555
www.thepublicanrestaurant.com
May 19, 2010
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!
In honor of the National Restaurant Association show and the upcoming NeoCon trade fair, Blackbird announces that we will be open for dinner service on both Sunday, May 23 and June 13, 2010.
And we invite you to come dine with us! Our first seating begins at 5:30pm, with both our tasting and a la carte menus available. The patio is open too…
Reservations continue to book, so hurry and make yours today by calling 312.715.0708 or visit Blackbird on OpenTable.com.
See you Sunday!
May 5, 2010
Chef Paul Joins Chicago Public Radio for Benefit, May 27th
Eat to the Beat on Thursday, May 27th! Chef Paul Kahan teams up with Chicago Public Radio hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to create a multi-course menu inspired by their music selections.
Desserts will be prepared by Chef Mindy Segal and Lush Wines & Spirits will provide the wine pairings.
Dinner begins at 7 p.m. at Blackbird.
All proceeds go to benefit the radio program Sound Opinions and Chicago Public Radio. Donations are $175 per guest. Buy yours at: www.tinyurl.com/eat2beat.
April 2, 2010
Salon Series 2010
An avant-garde evening is upon us when Blackbird hosts the next Salon Series Dinner. On April 21, the upstairs dining room transforms into a private art gallery dedicated to photographer Greg Stimac and film-maker Jennifer Reeder.
Joining the artists is our own Chef de Cuisine, Mike Sheerin, who rolls out a five-course meal inspired by the installation. Accompanying each course comes a specialty wine pairing selected by chef and our in-house wine director.
Priced at $115 before tax and gratuity, the evening kicks off with a 6:30 pm reception followed by a 7 pm seating. Space is limited so reserve yours today by calling 312.715.0708.
We look forward to seeing you…
March 26, 2010
By Popular Demand: Additional Beer Dinner, April 8th
In addition to our April 6th beer event with Allagash, Blackbird will host a second beer dinner in honor of the 2010 Craft Brewer’s Conference and World Beer Cup.
On Thursday, April 8th join Ron Jeffries of Jolly Pumpkin, Greg Koch of Stone Brewing Co. and Kjetil & Scott of Norway’s Nogne-O for a multi-course menu designed by Chef Sheerin to perfectly pair with their beers.
A reception at 6:30pm will be followed by dinner at 7pm. Priced at $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity, space is limited. Claim your seat today by calling Blackbird at 312.715.0708.
http://www.nogne-o.com/
http://www.jollypumpkin.com/
http://www.stonebrew.com/
March 11, 2010
Five Courses/Five Beers
Raise your fork and your mug as we celebrate the Craft Brewer’s Conference and the World Beer Cup here in Chicago.
On April 6, Blackbird teams up with Rob Tod, brewmaster of the Allagash Brewing Company for a five course dinner paired with five of Allagash’s premier beers. And currently at Blackbird, Chef de Cuisine, Mike Sheerin, is at work preparing the menu for this memorable event.
The night kicks off with a reception at 6:30pm followed by service at 7 o’clock. Priced at $95 per person, plus tax and gratuity, space is limited. So reserve your seat today by calling 312.715.0708.
February 23, 2010
eighth blackbird benefit with Mario Batali & Paul Kahan. March 15th, 2010
Join us for an evening of delicious music and beautiful food prepared by our friends Mario Batali and Paul Kahan. eighth blackbird’s 2010 benefit promises a night of live music, a feast, libations & mirth!
Space is very limited, and we do expect this event to sell out, so buy your tickets as soon as possible!
January 9, 2010
Blackbird Salon Series Dinner January 27, 2010
Please join Chef Michael Sheerin and artists Paul Jones, Sontra Stala, Joe Krasean and Ben Wilson for an intimate evening in Blackbird’s private upstairs Salon.
The evening will feature a 5-course dinner with wine pairings created and prepared by Chef Mike Sheerin in collaboration and in response to the unique works by these four great Blackbirds.
Reception at 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
$115 inclusive. Limited space, call today for reservations.
May 28, 2009
Amazing Lunch Prix Fixe
Just a reminder that everyday Blackbird features a three-course lunch Prix Fixe for $22.
Within each dish offered, Chef de Cuisine, Mike Sheerin, emphasizes market-fresh ingredients that combine for simple, clean flavors. And Patrick Fahy, our pastry chef caps the menu with two outstanding dessert selections.
We always offer an a la carte menu as well. So come join us at Blackbird, serving lunch Monday – Friday from 11:30am – 2:00pm.
