On October 28, Chicago magazine hosted over 100 foodies for a unique dining experience at Cira for the fourth and final Secret Supper of the year. The evening kicked off with a VIP hour at Lazy Bird where guests sipped on Tanqueray cocktails and took photos in the Alexa selfie booth. Once everybody took their seats, chef Chris Pandel treated guests to a five-course Mediterranean-inspired meal. The dinner was paired with wines provided by 90+ Cellars and specialty cocktails created with Ketel One Vodka and Don Julio Blanco. Presenting sponsor Chicagoland Acura Dealers gifted all diners with a cutting board set and surprised one lucky guest with a $250 gift card to Cira. A portion of the evening’s proceeds benefited the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.
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A Tanqueray specialty cocktail from the VIP happy hour at Lazy Bird.
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Guest looking over all the Tanqueray VIP cocktails.
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Guests enjoying the VIP hour.
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The place setting with the menu, Chicago magazine and a cutting board set courtesy of Chicagoland Acura Dealers.
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The first course was paired with Neptune’s Moon, a Ketel One Vodka cocktail.
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Guest preparing for the first course.
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The dining room at CIRA
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Guests enjoying a glass of 90+ Cellars Sauvignon Blanc.
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Attendees enjoying the evening.
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Attendees left with the latest copy of Chicago magazine.
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Chef Chris Pandel at work.
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The fourth course: Amaro Glazed Duck, pumpkin, almond, and black olive.
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The 90+ Cellars Reserve Pinot Noir being served to attendees.
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Chefs plating in the kitchen.
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One lucky guest won a $250 gift card to CIRA, courtesy of Chicagoland Acura Dealers.
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The From Raisin To Resin: Don Julio Blanco, Welsh nectar, mastiha, lemon.
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Chocolate Cremeux: Banana-tumeric ice cream, date compote, and cashew butter.
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