The Duck Inn
Christmakwanzakkah Party
Forget about all your other holiday parties. The holiday party of all holiday parties has officially arrived! We're thrilled to be teaming up with one of the top-rated TC event hosts of 2019, The Duck Inn, for our annual Chicago Christmakwanzakkah Party. Executive Chef/Owner Kevin Hickey, a veteran of Michelin Starred kitchens, totally blew attendees away with our last collaboration together back in March. So, when we were considering options for this year's holiday party, The Duck Inn was at the top of the list. In the spirit of the holidays, the format for this event series will be different than our typical event format - passed hors d'oeuvres cocktail party to start before moving into the seated portion of the party. The evening will kick off with a plethora of Chef Hickey's favorite canapés as you drink and mingle. Then, we'll take our seats for a large-format feast. Of course, we'll wrap up the night with a chef Q&A during dessert. For those of you who weren't able to attend our first event at The Duck Inn, you can read up on Chef Hickey's SUPER impressive background below. It speaks for itself!
About the Host:
Kevin Hickey
Chef & Owner
A Bridgeport native and University of Wisconsin-Stout graduate, Chef Kevin Hinkey began his professional career in the restaurant business at his uncle’s restaurant on the Gold Coast. Prior to opening The Duck Inn, he ran successful Chicago restaurants Allium and Bottlefork, in addition to honing his craft at Four Seasons Chicago (where his cooking earned 2 consecutive Michelin Stars).
The Lineup
Some items be served as passed canapés, some will be served family-style, and some will be individually plated.
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Mini Duck Fat Dogs
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Octopus Skewers
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Cheese Curds
with hoppy mayo
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Whitefish Rillette
with seeded crackers
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Crispy Cauliflower
with salsa verde
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Wedge Salad
with bacon, tomatoes, wildfire blue cheese, and peppercorn dressing
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Rotisserie Duck
with duck fat potatoes, baby kale, and heirloom radish
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Pasta Carbonara
with guanciale, calabrian chiles, and duck egg
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Roasted Wild Mushrooms
with salsify puree, asparagus, and rice pearls
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Warm Date Cake
with apple cider sorbet, chantilly cream, and caramelized apples
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Butterscotch Miso Mousse
with ginger caramel apples, caramel corn, and green apple sorbet
The Duck Inn
2701 South Eleanor St
Chicago, IL 60608
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, adjustments will only be made for the main courses (no replacement canapes will be provided). However, there will be SO MANY dishes served, that guests with allergies/restrictions will get to enjoy more than enough food to feel good and full! 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 what your allergies/restrictions are.
