To celebrate the fact that, as of today, I am debt free and have six months of emergency savings in my account, I decided to blow some cash. I signed up to attend this fundraising event:
Thursday, May 27th at 7 p.m. at Blackbird
Join Sound Opinions co-hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot for one-of-a-kind experience celebrating the two best things in life: Food and Music.
Chefs Paul Kahan of Blackbird and The Publican and Mindy Segal of Hot Chocolate are preparing a spectacular multi-course dinner inspired by Jim and Greg's musical choices.
Courses will be expertly paired with wine provided by Lush Wine and Spirits.
And the conversation will be provided by you!
Your XXX donation covers one guest and gratuity. A portion of your donation is tax deductible, and all proceeds benefit Sound Opinions and Chicago Public Radio.
Blackbird is located at 619 West Randolph in Chicago.
Limited seats are available, so early reservations are recommended.
Sound Opinions is the world’s only rock and roll talk show hosted by prominent music writers Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot. Jim DeRogatis is a lecturer at Columbia College in Chicago and writes about music and culture for Vocalo.org. He previously spent 15 years as the pop music critic at the Chicago Sun-Times. Greg Kot has been the music critic at the Chicago Tribune since 1990.
Paul Kahan is the Executive Chef/Partner of Blackbird, Big Star, Avec and The Publican. Kahan was honored by his selection as a James Beard nominee for Outstanding Chef in 2007 and 2009 and winner of James Beard Best Chef of the Midwest in 2004. Passionately seasonal, unconventionally creative and dedicated to the inspiration of classical cuisine, Kahan has earned the praise of many who claim him to be one of America’s most influential working chefs.
Mindy Segal is pastry creator specializing in contemporary American cuisine, placing a modern twist on traditional classics. After refining her craft as pastry chef at such prestigious venues as Spago, Charlie Trotter’s and Ambria, Segal launched her solo venture, Hot Chocolate Restaurant and Dessert Bar in Chicago. She is the recipient of the Jean Banchet award for Best Celebrity Pastry Chef in Chicago, Chicago Magazine’s Pastry Chef of the Year and the James Beard Foundation nomination for Outstanding Pastry Chef in the Country in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Lush Wine & Spirits features artisanal wine, beer, and spirits from around the globe. With three neighborhood shops, Roscoe Village, West Town, and the University Village, Lush Wines and Spirits quenches thirst seven days a week.
I download Sound Opinions every week and listen to tons of public radio. I don't always love the opinions expressed on Sound Opinions but I love the fact that people are thinking about music in smart ways and talking about it. I've learned about bands from the show and remembered old favorites.
The last few times my sister has come to visit, we've had great meals at Hot Chocolate but I've never been to any of Paul Kahan's places. I'm excited to see what talented chefs come up with when inspired by music.
Oh, and there will be wine there too!
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