Arami
DAY 2: 6-Course Winter Luau Dinner Series
Located in West Town, Arami melds together elements of traditional and contemporary Japanese cuisine to offer an inventive new take unlike anything else you'll find in Chicago. Executive Chef Joseph Fontelera spent years cooking in top Michelin-starred kitchens all over Chicago before taking the helm at Arami and, clearly, this experience has clearly paid -- the restaurant has garnered praise from the folks at Michelin as a Bib Gourmand for seven straight years and counting! The Chicago Tribune’s restaurant reviewer Phil Vettel says,“Arami is one of the best-balanced Japanese restaurants in Chicago… I hate when waiters tell me that "everything's good," but at Arami, that's pretty much the case.” For this event series, Chef Fontelera has decided he wants to take us on a quick jaunt away from the Chicago winter to Hawaii (a cuisine with heavy Japanese influences), for a Luau-inspired event. We'll be taking over the restaurant for this event and Chef Fontelera will be coming out of the kitchen through the evening to share stories and answer questions!
About the Host:
Joseph Fontelera
Executive Chef
Prior to taking the reigns at Arami, Chef Fontelera cut his teeth at a handful of Chicago's top Michelin-starred restaurants including Momotaro, Takashi, and Mexique. Most recently, he served as Sushi Chef de Cuisine at Japonais by Morimoto under Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Hayashi MakI
bigeye tuna with papaya, shiso, and cucumber
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Kani Motoyaki
broiled king crab with tobiko old bay aioli and cheddar bay bread
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Kalua Pig and Cabbage
pulled roasted pork shoulder with braised napa cabbage and sweet brown sauce
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Tako Luau
braised spanish octopus with coconut broth and luau leaf
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Chicken Long Rice
with roast chicken clear broth and rice vermicelli
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Butter Mochi
sweet rice and butter flavored cake
Arami
1829 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
