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Pop up 5-course Dinner: A Tale of Two Countries

  • The Press Room 1134 West Washington Boulevard Chicago, IL, 60607 (map)

Experience A Tale of Two Countries with Taan and Urban Bar at The Press Room: a collaborative dinner celebrating women, culture, and connection! Chef Chanita Chayalyk of Taan and Carolina Gonzalez of Urban Bar come together for one night only on Sunday, March 8th 5pm in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Chef Chanita presents a 5-course menu inspired by her Thai culture, while Carolina curates cocktails - each pairing a bold fusion of Mexican and Thai flavors, blending tradition, technique, and storytelling in every bite and sip.

The food menu:

  • MIANG PLA: cured hamachi, wild pepper, tamarind, palm sugar

  • POMELO SALAD: coconut cream, lemongrass, toasted coconut

  • NORTHERN SAUSAGE: beef sausage, chili paste, makrut leaves

  • SOUTHERN WILD PEPPER CURRY: mussels, chili paste, wild pepper, coconut cream

  • THAI COFFEE AFFOGATO thai coffee, coconut ice cream

The drink menu:

  • UNITY IS POWER: prolijo mezcal, lemongrass, pink peppercorn. elderflower tonic

  • UNAPOLOGETIC: dobel tequila, pomelo peel, ginger, thai chili

  • PETAL & STEEL: hatozaki whiskey, tamarind husk, rose petal

  • FIERCE BY NATURE: santa teresa rum, coffee, coconut milk, pandan, spiceas

$80 per person excluding tax & gratuity. +$50 cocktail pairing add on, option to order cocktails a la carte. No substitutions or dietary accommodations are available.

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