Funkenhausen
6-Course Bavarian Roots Dinner Event
“Wine, stein, dine” is the motto of this welcome addition to West Town, which Time Out named one of the 15 Best New Restaurants in Chicago in 2018. Chef Mark Steuer, a veteran of eateries like Hot Chocolate, Carriage House, Bedford, The Gage, and Rootstock, was raised in Charleston, South Carolina, but would travel in the summers to Germany, birthplace of his father and homeland of his maternal grandparents. Creating a menu where German and Southern culinary traditions could comfortably co-exist never seemed out of reach for Steuer, and Funkenhausen stands as an unusual hybrid where smoked spare ribs sidle up to wurst and sauerkraut. And if you’re a spaetzle fan—and who isn’t?—you are likely to find ingenious variations on that favorite dish. “It’s hard to stop smiling,” reported the Chicago Tribune after their visit this past November. We will be taking over this spiffy brasserie for our event, and Chef Steuer will be on hand to take your questions, share his story, and spread enthusiasm for these two cuisines that come together so harmoniously under his roof.
About the Host:
Mark Steuer
Executive Chef & Owner
A native of South Carolina, Chef Steuer came to Chicago in 2007. He first honed his craft as chef de cuisine at Mindy's Hot Chocolate, then running the opening kitchens at Carriage House and El Che Bar. He opened his first restaurant, Funkenhausen, in August 2018.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Garlicky Pretzels
with pimento beer cheese
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Asparagus
with sauce gribiche, crab, fennel, and radish
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Boudin Noir Balls
with fava beans, crawfish, creole mustard, and pickled fennel
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Smoked Spare Ribs
with alabama white sauce
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Dry Aged Pork Chop
with ramp salsa verde and english pea succotash
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Black Forest Cake
with white chocolate ganache, haus brandied cherries, and caramel tuile
Funkenhausen
1709 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Chicago, IL 60622
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 support@tastingcollective.com.
- 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.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- 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 support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
