The Duck Inn
6-Course Revisiting Roots Dinner Event
We're 9 months removed from our first collaboration with The Duck Inn and Chef/Owner Kevin Hickey has a whole bunch of new recipes he's eager to get our feedback on. Naturally, when a Michelin-starred chef invites us to serve as guinea pigs, we accept the invitation! As a refresher, Chef Hickey hails from a family whose history in Bridgeport, the South Side’s iconic neighborhood, goes back five generations. After enjoying a whirlwind culinary victories (see his bio below) it made perfect sense for him to return to his roots when he opened The Duck Inn in 2014, named his restaurant for a modest Depression-era lunch counter run by his great-grandmother and housed in a colorful pre-Prohibition era Bridgeport tavern that has been continually operated for almost a century. Here, Hickey delights diners with seasonally driven modern American cuisine embellished by flavorful Polish and Lithuanian touches. We will be taking over the entire restaurant for this event and Chef Hickey will emerge from the kitchen throughout the evening to answer your questions and talk about Chicago, family history, and, of course, all things duck.
About the Host:
Kevin Hickey
Chef & Owner
A Bridgeport native and University of Wisconsin-Stout graduate, Chef Kevin Hinkey began his professional career in the restaurant business at his uncle’s restaurant on the Gold Coast. Prior to opening The Duck Inn, he ran successful Chicago restaurants Allium and Bottlefork, in addition to honing his craft at Four Seasons Chicago (where his cooking earned 2 consecutive Michelin Stars).
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Roasted Root Salad
with turnip, beet, rutabaga, radish, carrot top chimichurri, and pumpkin seed gremolata
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Escargot
with truffle-nettle crepe, pickled foie gras, white mole, and tajin carrot
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Spanish Octopus
with red pepper jus, black garlic romesco, black lime, olive soil, and clams
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Ricotta Gnocchi
with watercress, morel mushroom, english peas, and ripped herbs
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Al Pastor Style Rotisserie Duck
with charred pineapple, cilantro, chayote, chilies, hominy, and duck jus
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Vanilla Honey Panna Cotta
with white chocolate, goats milk caramel, and freeze-dried honey
The Duck Inn
2701 South Eleanor St
Chicago, IL 60608
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.
