The Bristol
6-Course Nose-to-Tail American Dinner Event
“Nose-to-tail.” That’s the bedrock philosophy of Bucktown’s The Bristol, which means that this fine American restaurant makes use of every part of the animal. As you might expect, charcuterie is a defining point here, but then so is handmade pasta, farm-fresh produce, and artisanal cocktails. Simply put, The Bristol satisfies—which explains why it has just celebrated its tenth anniversary. Chef Todd Stein started out his association with The Bristol as a customer who loved eating its iconic duck fat fries, monkey bread, and roast chicken with mustard spaetzle. Now, as a winner of a Rising Star Chef honor from StarChefs.com, he is carrying on the legacy of The Bristol’s founding chef, Chris Pandel, while introducing some lighter dishes and placing a greater emphasis on vegetables. And big news! The Bristol was selected as one of the coveted Michelin Bib Gourmand-designated restaurants in Chicago for 2019 and got a four-star rating from Time Out. We will be taking over the restaurant for this event, and Chef Stein will emerge from the kitchen periodically to take your questions and share his culinary passions.
About the Host:
Todd Stein
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Since discovering his passion for cooking at age 11, Chef Todd Stein has honed his skills across the US, France, and Italy, working under legendary chefs like Keith Korn and Michael Kornick along the way. Stein has worked at mk, cibo matto, ROOF at the Wit Hotel, Piccolo Sogno Due, (to name a few) and is an established winner of three-star reviews from the Chicago press.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be plated individually.
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Smoked Catfish Dip
with trout roe and chips
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Fried Pork Rillette
with pepper jam
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Beets & Feta
with honey-roasted cashews and persillade
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Duck Confit Cavatelli
with shiitake mushrooms and mint
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Miso-Smoked Brisket
with turnips and mustard greens
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Basque Cake
with seasonal jam and chantilly
The Bristol
2152 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647
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.
- 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.
