March 22, 8-10 p.m. – Francesca’s Forno (1576 Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622; 773-770-0184)
Francesca’s Forno presents “Let them drink Bourbon,” a dinner
celebrating small batch bourbon. Special guest Fred Noe, great grandson of Jim
Beam, will be on-site to speak about each of the bourbons and the tradition of
small batch bourbon. Tickets to this event are $45 per person, excluding tax
and gratuity. Reservations are required.
The evening begins with Brown Sugar Glazed Bacon Jerky
paired with Moonshine. This is
followed by Pancetta Wrapped Striped Bass with spearmint and orange
gremolata paired with Basil Hayden
bourbon. The next course is Hazelnut Crusted Pork Cutlet with
brown butter and sage paired with bourbon from Knob Creek. Following this is Espresso and Lardo Roasted Rack of Pork
with bacon braised collard greens. This is paired with Bookers bourbon. The final course is Chocolate and Bourbon Pecan Pie
with bacon and burnt caramel gelato paired with bourbon from Bakers. 
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