Lardon
Day 1: 5-Course Old World Inspired Tasting Series
Opened in 2021, this Logan Square eatery jumped right onto Infatuation’s List of “Best New in Chicago” and now, three years later, is on Time Out’s List of “37 Best in Logan Square” and was a 2022 and 2023 Winner of a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Lardon was created by Chef Chis Thompson, an expert at curing meats. The focus of this all-day restaurant, which transforms from daytime café to nighttime French bistro, is its charcuterie program, which focuses on the utilization of the whole animal, sourcing from local farmers and purveyors throughout the Midwest. Here, diners find dishes like duck confit and cabbage with hazelnuts and goat cheese, steak tartare, steak frites with blue cheese butter and garlic aioli, and much more, including that superb charcuterie. And it’s all served up in a splendid 110-year old building with exposed brick walls and restored antique honeycomb tiled floors. We’re really excited to visit here and hope you’ll join us!
About the Host:
Rodney Staton
Executive Chef
Chef Rodney Staton first established the foundation of his style in Seattle at Campagne, a French bistro that introduced him to the importance of quality ingredients being the basis of any good plate. Since then, he’s honed his craft at the likes of Craftsteak, Spiaggia, and Michelin-Starred Longman & Eagle.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually-plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below. Separate table requests will not be accommodated at this event.
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Brussels Sprouts
persimmon, duck prosciutto, pistachio vinaigrette
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Rabbit Terrine
apple mustard, tatsoi
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Scallops
cauliflower, apple, xo sauce
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Short Rib
rutabaga, black garlic beef jus
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Tonka Bean Cheesecake
grape, hazelnut
Lardon
2200 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- 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 dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, the chef will provide substitutions for the following critical food allergies/dietary restrictions: vegetarian, dairy, gluten, fish, shellfish, nuts, alliums, and/or mushrooms. Pescatarians will receive vegetarian substitutions and the chef 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.
