Nettare
Day 1: 5-Course Glory to the Great Lakes Tasting Series
Celebrating its second birthday this month (it opened in November, 2023), Nettare has quickly carved out a very special place in Chicago’s dining conversation, landing on Time Out’s “Best Restaurants in Chicago Right Now” as well as Infatuation’s 2025 “Best in West Town” List. Wales-born Executive Chef Andrew Roberts, who cut his teeth at James Beard Nominated Wickman House, The Alinea Group, and, most recently, 2–Michelin-Starred Oriole, channels a “nose-to-tail” sensibility into the restaurant’s Great Lakes–rooted pantry. Fitting then that Nettare’s menu leans hard into regional bounty, with corn riblets dusted with sumac and Calabrian chile ranch and Lake trout with Saskatoon berry vinaigrette. Keep an eye out for its inventive twists too, like pierogies with giardiniera or beef belly with charred kohlrabi. With its regional focus and confident, produce-forward cooking, Nettare feels like a loving celebration of the Midwest. We hope to see you there!
About the Host:
Andrew Roberts
Executive Chef
Originally from Wales, Chef Andrew Roberts relocated to the US from London in 2010. Finding himself most at home in the kitchen, he joined the James Beard Semi-Finalist team at Wickman House (Door County) before settling in Chicago. Starting with The Alinea Group, he grew to join 2-Michelin-Starred Oriole in 2023. He now helms the kitchen at Nettare.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. This menu will be Shellfish & Peanut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Second Summer
local greens, whipped chèvre, black walnut, cured egg yolk, pickles & ferments
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Stracciatella Toast
local stracciatella, confit garlic focaccia, pear & chili vin, roast squash, kale crisp
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Ruby Red Trout
braised cabbage, grilled apples, sunchoke beurre blanc, dill, almond
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Kilgus Dairy Ribeye
maitake, grilled lettuce, beef fat cipollini balsamic
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Apples for Autumn
ginger apple stack cake, honey crunch, speculoos streusel, chestnut ice cream
Nettare
1953 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60622
Event FAQs
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- 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 support@tastingcollective.com 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 support@tastingcollective.com.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten, Dairy, Fish, Egg, Tree Nut, Allium, Mushroom. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
