About the Series
The great city of Chicago blends strong ethnic traditions with urban sophistication and style. A "baker's dozen" of Chicago restaurants and chefs sample the city's cuisine. Among the chefs are Jean Banchet, Gabino Sotelino, Pierre Pollin, Jackie Chen, and Fernand Gutierrez. Classic dishes like Saddle of Lamb with Filet of Beef share the program with Chocolate and Bourbon Pecan Cake and Jean Banchet's Raspberry Feuillete. The Charlie Byrd Trio provides the music. Taped on location.What You'll Get
Appetizer
Sausage of Spinach Noodle
Pierre Pollin,
Le Titi de Paris
Salmon and Sea Bass Terrine
Fernand Gutierrez,
The Dining Room,
The Ritz-Carlton
Quail in an Omelet Pouch
Fernand Gutierrez,
The Dining Room,
The Ritz-Carlton
Tartelette Mikado
Fernand Gutierrez,
The Dining Room,
The Ritz-Carlton
Grilled Oysters with Smoked Ham and Fried Parsley
John Draz,
The Winnetka Grill,
Winnetka
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Cream and Asiago Cheese
John Draz,
The Winnetka Grill,
Winnetka
Entree
Saddle of Lamb with Filet of Beef
Pierre Pollin,
Le Titi de Paris
Layered Lamb Cake
Fernand Gutierrez,
The Dining Room,
The Ritz-Carlton
Mesquite-roast Loin of Pork with Apple and Cornbread Stuffing
John Draz,
The Winnetka Grill,
Winnetka
Dessert
Progrès with Two Chocolate Mousses
Pierre Pollin,
Le Titi de Paris
Pear Soufflé
Pierre Pollin,
Le Titi de Paris
Warm Apple Tart
Fernand Gutierrez,
The Dining Room,
The Ritz-Carlton
Chocolate and Bourbon Pecan Cake
John Draz,
The Winnetka Grill,
Winnetka
