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Mercadito Chicago, 108 W. Kinzie, holds a special Valentine’s Day event. "Amor Por Favor Experiential Dinner," 6-9 p.m. February 13.
Corporate chef Aldo Ayala's dinner begins the romantic evening with tostada de pulpo enamorado (slow-braised with love and spiced octopus, heart-shaped tostada, tomatillo pico de gallo, roasted garlic aioli, habanero, Serrano chile and micro cilantroaa). Courses to follow are: vientre de puerco (herb-marinated dry roasted pork belly, roasted sweet potato, honey, cinnamon, chile guajillo, piloncillo glaze and micro greens); callo de hacha ( pan-seared diver scallops, stir-fried “fideo” noodles, short rib ragu, garlic mojito and crispy red onions) and carne y ostras (pan seared rib eye steak for two, chile rubbed oyster mushrooms, leek fondue, Seranno osyter scream sauce and crispy oysters. Dinner concludes with Fundido de chocolate (Mexican chocolate fondue, mini churros, homemade marshmallows, strawberries and cinnamon passion fruit whipped cream.
Dishes will be paired with Jose Cuervo cocktails. Special guest Dustin Miller of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will be on hand. The cost is $75 per guest. Reservations required.
Dishes will be paired with Jose Cuervo cocktails. Special guest Dustin Miller of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will be on hand. The cost is $75 per guest. Reservations required.
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