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Influenced as a young boy in the kitchen by his mother and grandmother, Mother’s Day marks a special time for Executive Chef Steve Chiappetti. On Sunday, May 12, he commemorates the holiday in honor of the women who inspired him to become the chef he is today. In this spirit, he and his team have crafted an over-the-top, Italian American experience for families to gather around the table to taste their way through their mom's favorites. Guests will enjoy a sampling from the Albert’s expansive antipasti buffet, followed by a main course, and finish by indulging in pastries from a table laden with sweets. Cost is $60 per person exclusive of beverage, tax and gratuity. Begins at 10am. Reservations are available on OpenTable.
Menu selections include:
Antipasti:
Roasted carrots with white truffle honey, mint
Asparagus glazed in balsamic dressing, asiago
Sicilian marinated mushrooms
Pickled artichoke hearts
Roasted garlic potatoes
Arugula and Beets
Cheese and Meat Boards:
Talaggio
Drunken Goat Cheese
Gorgonzola Dolce
Calabrese Salami
Fennel Salami
Fig jam, olives, almonds
Carving Station:
Roasted Rack of Lamb
Prime Rib
Turkey
Stuffed Pork Loin
Entrèe Selections:
Short Rib Gnocchi
Cioppino
Braised garlic chicken, lemon rosemary sauce
Roasted Porcetta
Rigatoni, Italian sausage, fresh tomato sauce
Buttered potatoes, cheese fonduta
Egg Frittata
Sweets Table:
Mini budino
Opera torte
Hazelnut mousse cake
Lemon cake
Coconut chocolate cake
Meyer lemon bars
Tiramisu
Chocolate chip cannoli
Fresh berries
Cookies
The full beverage menu is also available a la carte, including selections from a roving Bellini cart featuring freshly squeezed juices, a range of sparkling wine selections and more.
For even more indulgence, treat Mom to an inspired staycation at Hotel EMC2, whose modern, inviting rooms pair seamlessly with scenic views of Chicago's Streeterville skyline. Warm with plush, sateen weave bedding, pillowtop beds and Serta cooling for a softer, smoother touch, rooms come equipped with cozy robes, an open-glass WetLab, 24-hour support with Amazon Alexa and more. Rates are available here.
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/2366012-0