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Mercat a la Planxa 'Then and Now' Throwback Benefit Diner
This throwback collaboration will pay tribute to the original recipes and flavors that defined Mercat a la Planxa while infusing current Executive Chef David Oland’s unique approach to Spanish cuisine through bright, textural dishes. Together, they will celebrate new culinary perspectives alongside the time-tested classics of the beloved restaurant.
As the Corporate and Community Relations Manager of Meals on Wheels Chicago, Chef Morris is committed to fighting food insecurity and creating a better future for those in need, and Mercat a la Planxa is proud to donate 16% of all proceeds from this event in support of this meaningful cause.
Guests will taste the spirit of Mercat a la Planxa throughout time with this ‘Then and Now’ throwback dining experience. The event includes a 4-course tasting menu with 12 dishes and wine pairings, featuring high-quality Spanish ingredients. The first course introduces Chef Cory’s Salpicon de Mariscos made with razor clams, sofrito, saffron aioli, and slow-roasted confit tomatoes presented next to Chef Oland’s Cono con Jamon, a small format bite with umami flavors made with a Bluefin tuna tartare and tapioca crisp. Other highlights include the Kokotxas al Pil Pil, a classic seafood fare from Chef Cory’s time featuring cod cheeks cooked in emulsified garlic oil and the Canelon de Samfaina, Chef Oland’s vegetarian take on a Spanish-style cannelloni. For dessert, they will bring back the favorite Cono de Xocolate, a chocolate mousse with banana marshmallow, rosemary and olive oil. This treat is a modern twist reminiscent of Mercat a la Planxa’s past.
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