Do This: "Farm to Table" Kick-Off at Carnivale

By L. Stolpman in Food on May 18, 2010 5:20PM

Carnivale's husband and wife team, Chef Mark Mendez and Wine Director, Elizabeth Mendez, are teaming up with Slow Food Chicago for a Kick-Off Party for the 2010 Farm to Table Season. We went to a Slow Food event at Carnivale last year and it was fantastic. Unbelievably fresh food and fantastic company. At $30, it's a steal.

Featured farms include: Mick Klug Farms, Swan Creek, Capriole Goat Cheese and Dietzler Farms. The Slow-Food website also features the names of farms to know.

• WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• COST: $30 per person, portion of proceeds will benefit Slow Food Chicago
• RESERVE: Reservations required, call 312-850-5005

Want to know what you'll be enjoying? Check out the menu after the cut.

Mick Klug Purple Asparagus wrapped with Serrano Ham, Garlic Aioli
Wine: Paco & Lola, Albariño, Rias Baixas Spain

Swan Creek Deviled Eggs
Wine: Cuvée Alexandre, Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley Chile

Genesis Growers spinach and Capriole Goat Cheese empanada
Wine: A to Z, Pinot Noir, Oregon

Dietzler Farm Meatballs, Romesco Sauce
Wine: La Flor, Malbec, Mendoza Argentina

Carnivale is located at 702 West Fulton Market.