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Special Events Wine Seafood Sushi River North

When: Thursday, February 26th, 8pm

Where: Roka Akor (456 N Clark St)

Let the wine battles begin! On Thursday, February 26, Roka Akor Chicago invites guests to an exclusive sommelier-guided wine dinner, which will pair two classic wine regions of the world against each other. Guests will be able to taste and critique Chardonnay and Pinot Noir varietals in sparkling and still form from California and Burgundy with expert knowledge and guidance from Roka Akor's talented staff of in-house sommeliers.

Along with exclusive wines and an enological lesson, the menu for the evening will be a sneak preview of dishes soon to come to Roka Akor's a la carte menu. The wines will be expertly paired with decadent dishes from Executive Chef Ce Bian in an exciting four-course dinner, featuring:

Course One
Kushi Oysters with Ikura & Fresh Shiso
Ossetra Caviar & Yuzu
Aburi Uni
Quail Egg, Ponzu & Fresh Lime

Wines:
Schramsberg Brut Blanc de Blancs, Napa Valley
vs.
Michel Arnould Grand Brut, Champagne

Course Two
Robata Grilled Fresh Maine Lobster & Chile Lime Butter

Wines:
Wind Gap Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
vs.
Domaine William Fevre 1er Cru, Montmains, Chablis, Burgundy

Intermezzo
Star Fruit Juice & Coconut Sorbet

Course Three
Robata Grilled Muscovy Duck Breast
with
Miso Glazed Foie Gras & Celery Root
Sous-Vide Rainbow Carrots

Wines:
Walter Hansel Cahill Vineyard, Russian River, Sonoma County
vs.
Albert Morot "Les Toussaints" 1er Cru, Beaune, Burgundy

Course Four
Lavender Crème Brulee
Cocoa & Almond Marshmallow & Fresh Orange Segments

his dinner marks the first in a monthly event series where guests can explore and taste wines from different regions around the world led by Roka Akor's sommeliers and experts. Each dinner will present a unique theme where guests will be able to learn more about the featured wines through a four-course paired dinner.

$150 per ticket including tax and gratuity. To purchase tickets please call (312) 477-7652

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