Flora Fauna
6-Course Omnivore's Oasis Dinner Event
Want to know our idea of a food dream? Southeast Asian cuisine meeting South America with Caribbean touches thrown into the mix. That’s just what you get at the brand-new (June 2019) Flora Fauna in River North, which Thrillist named “One of the Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now.” This colorful environment with its basket swings and tropical colors is the creation of husband-and-wife duo Liz Pearce (Jean-Banchet-nominated mixologist late of Green Door Tavern and Drifter) and chef Jonathan Meyer (Beatnik, Broken Shaker). Meyer is committed to creating dishes with locally-sourced, eco-conscious ingredients that reflect his seminal time working on an organic farm in Costa Rica, while Pearce’s extensive experience in Southeast Asia offers a whole other set of influences. Here, you will find highly original dishes that burst with flavor, such as fried mushrooms with pineapple rum mustard and tamarind-glazed turkey with spicy pickles. And the drinks? To die for. We will be taking over Flora Fauna for this event, and Meyer and Pierce will be on hand to address your questions and discuss their travels and food passions.
About the Host:
Jonathan Meyer
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Chef Meyer's passion for sustainable cooking stems from his extensive travels throughout Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala. Having cut his professional teeth at The Purple Pig, Beatnik, and The Dawson, Meyer branched out on his own, opening Flora Fauna in June 2019.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Braised Jackfruit Dandan
with chilled papaya noodles, crushed cashews, and chili oil
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Grilled Cauliflower & Broccolini
with goats milk yogurt and mustard chow chow
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Seafood Fritters
with kerala curry, chinese broccoli, roasted turnip, and coconut crema
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Fried Skate Wing Lettuce Wraps
with crudites, keri vinaigrette, fermented chili aioli, and mushroom tamari
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Jerk Quail
with dirty ancient grains, roasted wild mushrooms, and braised greens
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Chocolate Taquitos
with dark chocolate mousse, korean chili, tangerine whipped cream, and chicharron
Flora Fauna
11 W Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60654
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.
