Dos Urban Cantina
6-Course Contemporary Mexican Dinner Event
Brian Enyart, executive chef and co-owner of Dos Urban Cantina on Logan Square, has enjoyed an enviable career. For 15 years, he worked in the kitchen of Frontera Grill with celebrated chef Rick Bayless. He then became the chef de cuisine at Topolobampo, Frontera Grill’s sleeker, more modern sister restaurant. Under his direction, Topolobampo received one Michelin star and later went on to receive the James Beard Foundation Award for “outstanding restaurant.” In November 2015, he opened Dos Urban Cantina with his wife and former Topolobampo pastry chef Jennifer Jones Enyart, and their creation has received numerous honors, including Michelin Bib Gourmand rankings from 2016 to 2019. The Michelin Guide hails Dos Urban Cantina’s “consistently delicious and inventive cuisine,” while Thrillist recently ranked it among “the best Mexican restaurants in Chicago.” We'll be taking over the restaurant's private space for this event, and both chefs will be on hand to take questions, discuss their careers, and explain why they think Mexican food ranks among the world’s best cuisines.
About the Hosts:
Brian Enyart
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Chef Enyart honed his craft under Chef Rick Bayless, first at Frontera Grill in Chicago, then as chef de cuisine at Topolobampo. Under his direction, Topolobampo received one Michelin star and later went on to receive the James Beard Foundation award for “Outstanding Restaurant.” In November 2015 he opened Dos Urban Cantina with his wife Jennifer.
Jennifer Jones Enyart
Pastry Chef & Co-Owner
An Illinois native, Chef Enyart cut her teeth in Chicago's Le Lan, Quince, and Charlie Trotter's before moving over to Chef Rick Bayless' Topolobampo, where she was recognized as the Chicago Tribune's Pastry Chef of the Year for 2012. In 2015 she opened Dos Urban Cantina with her husband Brian, where her work has earned her a James Beard Award nomination for Outstanding Pastry Chef in 2018.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Sweet Corn Tamal
with charred parmesan and roasted tomato salsa
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Huitlacoche Quesadilla
with sweet corn, spicy salsa verde and crema
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Ancient Grains
with toasted seeds, avocado and serrano chile
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Achiote-Miso Marinated Fish Collars
with mexican rice and xnipec salad
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Pan Roased Flank Steak
with herbed potatoes, bagna cauda butter and black garlic pasilla salsa
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Chocolate Cake
"Chicago's Best Chocolate Cake" -- Chicago Tribune
Dos Urban Cantina
2829 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
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 support@tastingcollective.com.
- 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 support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
