On Wednesday, October 3, 2012, BOKA welcomes Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery from Frankfort, KY - home to the two best rated whiskeys in the world - and Three Floyds Brewing Co LLC, from Munster, IN for an exclusive evening of extraordinary craft beers and artisan whiskeys, paired with a six-course, fall menu presented by Chef/Partner Giuseppe Tentori.
For one night only, 90 guests will enjoy meeting the products' makers while experiencing some of the most rare tastes in the world. For this special occasion, BOKA welcomes two members of this generation of the Van Winkle family: Julian III, grandson to the legendary "Pappy" Van Winkle, and his son Preston, who each continue The Old Rip Van Winkle family tradition. The team has secured sought-out selections that spirit aficionados long to try - like the once-a-year brewed Three Floyd's Dark Lord, or the coveted Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve, 20 Year (the #1 rated bourbon whiskey in the world) - resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind tasting opportunity.
Each course of Chef Tentori's award-winning, contemporary fare will be complemented by Three Floyds artisanal, small-batch brews as well as extraordinary varieties of Old Rip Van Winkle's "wheated" whiskeys, a recipe which has been distilled by the family since the late 1800s. The evening will take guests through a progressive journey of regional flavors to welcome the autumn season. The evening begins at 6:30 pm with Canap�s, followed by dinner at 7:30 pm. The menu includes:
Chef's Assortment of Canap�s
paired with:
Three Floyds, Jinx Proof, Pilsner
Grilled Sturgeon with Fennel and Citrus Salad, Caviar
paired with:
Old Money cocktail featuring Van Winkle Special Reserve, 12 Year
Bouillabaisse with Lobster, Scallops, Potatoes, Saffron Aioli
paired with:
Three Floyds, Munster Fest, Oktoberfest Bier
Capon with BBQ Rub, Fall Squash, Maitake Mushrooms, Chestnuts
paired with:
Van Winkle Family Reserve Rye, 13 Year
Three Floyds, Alpha King, American Pale Ale
Lamb with Celery Root, Whole Wheat Gnudi, Truffle
paired with:
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve, 20 Year
Three Floyds, Moloko, Milk Stout
Aerated Chocolate with Cherry Buerre Rouge, Picked Cherries,
Flourless Chocolate Cake
paired with:
Three Floyds, Dark Lord, Russian Imperial Stout
Tickets for this exclusive evening will be available for purchase beginning at noon on Tuesday, August 28. Please call BOKA directly at (312) 337-6070. Only 90 tickets are available for this event, representing 90 Proof, to complete the 'spirited' theme of the night. The evening begins at 6:30 pm and is priced at $160 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity).
About BOKA
Known for an innovative approach to contemporary American fare, BOKA - the first restaurant in the renowned BOKA Restaurant Group - has been a fixture in Chicago's vibrant dining scene for nearly 10 years. Located in the heart of the city's Lincoln Park neighborhood, BOKA has been Michelin-rated since 2010, and was the recipient of the coveted 4 Diamond AAA in 2011. Chef/Partner Giuseppe Tentori - who was named a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2008, oversees the restaurant's culinary direction. He was a James Beard semi-finalist in both 2009 and 2010.
BOKA is open for dinner seven days a week Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. For more information please call 312-337-6070, or visit the restaurant's website and Facebook page.
