Farm Fields Meet Chicago’s Urban Landscape At The Signature Room’s Gully Creek Ranch Beef Dinner

PRLog (Press Release) - Sep. 29, 2011 - Chicago, Ill. — The fields of nearby farms will feel a lot closer when The Signature Room at the 95th hosts the Gully Creek Ranch Beef Dinner on Thursday, November 3.  During this special farm-focused event, guests will enjoy the gastronomical works of Executive Chef Patrick Sheerin as he celebrates the deliciousness of a Red Poll Cow from Dave and Sherry Hickman’s Gully Creek Ranch in West Branch, Michigan. The event held high above The Magnificent Mile begins with a reception at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. The six-course gourmet menu will be complemented with wine pairings from the premier French Chateau of Barton & Guestier, and costs $125 per person all inclusive.

Sheerin, an advocate for using fresh local produce in his dishes for The Signature Room, will work with Mick Klug Farms, Nichols Farms, Green Acres Farms, Growing Power, and Werp Farms to serve the freshest ingredients to complement his inspired menu featuring the all-natural beef from this 100 percent grassfed, sustainably raised cow. The full menu includes:

Hors d’oeuvres
Beef kielbasa, pickled mustard seeds
Corned beef croquettes
Beef fat French fries; truffle mayonnaise

First Course
Charcuterie
Braunschweiger, Bresaola, meat pie
Grilled onions, market vegetables

Second Course
Charred beef tartare and foie gras mousseline
Pickled beets, pumpernickel croutons; truffle vinaigrette

Third Course
Thai grilled beef heart salad
Shaved kohlrabi, little gem, herbs, toasted peanuts; kaffir lime macerated onions

Fourth Course
Slow roasted beef loin
Smoked potatoes, roasted mushrooms; black garlic aioli

Fifth Course
Smoked and braised beef
Vietnamese inspired French onion broth, gruyere gnocchi

Sixth Course
Suet and roasted carrot cake
Black pepper whipped mascarpone; whiskey & clove caramel

Reservations are required and seats are limited. For reservations, call 312-280-0472 or visit www.signatureroom.com/upcoming-events.

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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. Toast any occasion in the stunning Signature Lounge at the 96th.

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