The First Section Since 1941

January 25, 2016 Dinner Meeting

Address:  Union League Club

65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Phone: (312) 427-7800

 

Schedule:

4:00 - 5:00 PM - Executive Board Meeting

5:00 - 6:00 PM - Social Hour with cash bar and Appetizers

6:00 - 8:30 PM - Dinner & Presentation

 

 

Interested in Sponsoring a Toast?

Contact businessoffice@chicagoift.org for more information.

 

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This is a Semi-Formal Event.

Dinner Meeting Information

Event Sponsors

Premier Dining Experience & Red Carpet Event

 

Enjoy Sommelier-Led Wine Pairings with a 3-Course Gourmet Dinner as we Toast the Chicago Section IFT's 75th Anniversary

 

Celebrate the Chicago Section IFT’s Past, Present, and Future with us on January 25th at the elegant Union League Club.

 

This Semi-Formal Event Will Include:

 

  • Special Guest Speaker – IFT President Dr. Colin Dennis
  • Chicago-Themed Silent Auction: Raise Funds for CSIFT Scholarships
    o Authentic Blackhawks Jersey – Autographed by team captain Jonathan Toews (Sponsored by Prinova)
    o VIP Experience for 2 to the Blue Man Group – includes dinner, drinks, premier seating, and a backstage experience and photo opportunity (Sponsored by FONA)
    o Elegant Dinner for 2 at Everest (Sponsored by Barry-Callebaut)
  • Enjoy Live Music by the Altus String Quartet from DePaul University
  • Professional Photographer: Red Carpet Photo Opportunities and Complimentary 4x6 Souvenir
  • Commemorative Anniversary Booklets and Lapel Pins available for purchase

 

 

Fee:

$75.00 for Everyone

 

Due to the cost of the event, there will be no different prices for members/non-members.

 

However, the discount code for unemployed/retired members is valid. Use discount code UNEMP-1010050

 

 

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Dinner Menu

 

Hors D'oeuvres

  • Falafel Cake with Olive Relish
  • Smoked Almond Stuffed & Bacon Wrapped Dates

Soup - Wine Pairing: A to Z, Pinot Gris, Oregon

  • Cream of Yukon Gold Potato Soup
  • Butter Braised Leeks and Crisp Prosciutto

Main Entrée Choices - Wine Pairing: Mercer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington

  1. Braised Short Rib of Beef
    Portobello Mushroom Ravioli and Caramelized Onions Natural Jus
  2. Eggplant and Forest Mushroom Lasagna
    Sautéed Spinach, Ricotta Cheese and Roasted Garlic Cream
  3. Chicken Scallopini
    Rosemary Roasted Lyonnaise Potatoes, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce

Dessert - Wine Pairing: Zardetto, Prosecco Brut, Italy

  • Contemporary Tiramisu
  • Almond Butter Cake, Whipped Espresso Ganache, Mascarpone Cream, Dragée Almonds

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Chicago Section IFT  |  The First Section  |  P.O. Box 926, Lombard, Illinois 60148  |  Ph: 630.916.4960  |  email: info@chicagoift.org

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