Chicago's Signature Room hosts Single Barrel Bourbon Pairing Event with Buffalo Trace Distillery

June 7, 2010 - PRLog -- Bourbon lovers will be treated to a deliciously unique one-night-only culinary event at The Signature Room at the 95th on Sunday, June 27.  Executive Chef Patrick Sheerin has partnered with Buffalo Trace Distillery to create a single barrel of bourbon for this summertime dinner. The mouthwatering five-course dinner is complemented by signature bourbon cocktails.

The sophisticated menu will include a Potato and Gruyere Cheese Croquette and Bourbon Glazed Short Ribs during the reception.  The first seated course features Crispy Pork Belly with Bourbon BBQ Baked Beans followed by a second course including Curried Shrimp Bisque and Shrimp Toast.  The third course offers Chicken Burgoo, while the fourth features a Bourbon Basted New York Strip Loin with Market Carrots.  Topping off the dining event is a delectable dessert of Pretzel Bread Pudding with Pecan Crumble, Butterscotch and Butter Pecan Ice Cream.

The Signature Room will welcome Kris Comstock, Bourbon Brand Manager from Buffalo Trace Distillery, as the guest speaker for the event. He will introduce the unique distilling methods and background of this well-loved bourbon. The multiple award-winning Buffalo Trace Distillery based in Frankfort, Kentucky was named the 2010 Whisky Visitor Attraction of the Year by Whisky Magazine.

Buffalo Trace Bourbon Dinner Facts:
Where: The Signature Room at the 95th, 875 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago
When: Sunday, June 27, 2010 (Reception: 6 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m.)
Cost: $75 per person, all inclusive
Reservations: Call 312-280-0472 or visit www.signatureroom.com.

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About the Signature Room at the 95th
The Signature Room and Signature Lounge are privately owned Chicago favorites, with over 8,000 square-feet of dining and entertainment space atop one of the city’s most recognized buildings. Unparalleled views of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, Lake Michigan and the city’s world-renowned architectural gems are rivaled by the sophisticated, contemporary American cuisine that pleases over 800,000 guests each year. An award-winning wine list accompanies a delicious variety of menus ranging from light lunch options to timeless dinner classics, and from gourmet bar fare to specialty brunches. To toast any occasion, The Signature Lounge provides a stunning setting.