I am so very excited to announce the first official Lottie + Doof event. First, there was merchandise and now, an event. Soon, there will be a theme park.
I am thrilled to be collaborating with my pal (and favorite Chicago baker), Sandra Holl (and the rest of the fantastic team at Floriole) to bring you a special dinner inspired by our youths in the Midwest. This is the sort of Midwestern comfort food that the movie version of me would have grown up on (the real me grew up on the bottled or boxed versions). We’ve pulled and adapted some recipes from my site, and added some things that just sounded delicious. My blog will come to life!
Without further delay, the menu:
Details after the break….
All of this can be yours for $35, which may be the best dining deal in Chicago. There will be drink pairings available on the night of the event for an additional fee. And there is a vegetarian option, which you can ask about when you order tickets.
How do you order tickets?
They can be purchased in person at Floriole or by calling the bakery on (773) 883-1313. Remember that these are tickets, like theatre tickets. They are nonrefundable— you need to pass them onto a friend (or scalp them!) if you can’t come. And tickets are very limited! So call now and order!
It is sure to be a fun night and I hope to see you there!
UPDATE (1/17/11): Tickets to this event are sold out! Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming response. I’ll be sure to share photos of the dinner and keep you posted on any future plans.
Details:
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
7pm
Floriole Cafe & Bakery
1220 W. Webster
$35 per person. Call for tickets: (773) 883-1313
jeanne says:
January 15th, 2011 at 12:23 am
WHY DO I LIVE IN CALIFORNIA
Pam says:
January 15th, 2011 at 6:53 am
This looks fantastic! …I think you need to come and do an event in Cape Town next… Chicago is a little far :)
Kristi says:
January 15th, 2011 at 7:27 am
Sounds wonderful — I can almost taste the 1980 & 2011 versions simultaneously! Sorry I can’t make it to Chicago in February, but I hope everyone has a great time.
Tim says:
January 15th, 2011 at 8:27 am
Pam- there is no place I would rather go next!
Sara says:
January 15th, 2011 at 9:34 am
Ahh, this is so exciting! Are there any plans for a vegetarian/pescatarian option en lieu of the pork? (I actually do eat chicken+beef+fish, just no pork…) The rest of the menu sounds fantastic, though and I can probably just have the potatoes gratin+slaw and be plenty happy.
schneiderluvsdoof says:
January 15th, 2011 at 9:34 am
I will be there! Can not wait to chow down.
Tim says:
January 15th, 2011 at 10:06 am
Sara- yes! Absolutely, we will have a vegetarian option. (we’re still working out details on that, but it will be delicious!)
schneider- excited to chow down with you!
linda says:
January 15th, 2011 at 11:33 am
wish i lived nearby so i could delight in this fare with you!
have a fabulous event & please share in a post!
Nicole says:
January 15th, 2011 at 1:16 pm
Please tell me there will be another event soon…The CCTB is hosting their pre-restaurant week event that evening. Bummer!
Katrine Jonasen says:
January 15th, 2011 at 2:21 pm
I’m SO living on the wrong continent :( Post pictures, please!
Caroline Shields says:
January 15th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Bought tickets for my mom and I this morn! See you soon.
Lisa { AuthenticSuburbanGourmet } says:
January 15th, 2011 at 2:44 pm
That menu sounds absolutely amazing.. Wish I lived closer – unfortunately California is not a hop, skip and a jump away! Have fun!
Tim says:
January 15th, 2011 at 3:51 pm
Caroline- Awesome! So glad you were able to get tickets (it sold out so fast- we were not expecting that)
Jeremy says:
January 16th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
This sounds so delicious. Congratulations on such a successful event. I tried to call today for tickets and they are already sold out for Wednesday! I look forward to events in the future.
P.S. I LOVE this blog. Great recipes, photos, and stories.
Caffettiera says:
January 16th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
I so badly wish I could be there. The menu sounds very yummy. I might recreate at home a recipe or two just to share the fun of the event.. And well done, it already sold out!
Tim says:
January 16th, 2011 at 8:45 pm
Jeremy- Yes, we were surprised by the response–tickets went fast! Hopefully we’ll do it again and you can come. Thanks for the kind message!
Kimberley says:
January 17th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
I considered, for a hot second, planning a trip to Chicago around this. Really wish I could go. All that for $35!?!? Amazing.
Tim says:
January 17th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Kimberly, that is sweet! It is a good deal, and will be a fun night. I’ll share pictures and recipes after!
Kim Lennert says:
January 17th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
So glad you added a second date! We are looking forward to good snacks!
Tim says:
January 17th, 2011 at 9:01 pm
Kim, great! I’ll look forward to meeting!
Carollina says:
January 18th, 2011 at 8:59 am
Oh man, that’ll teach me to go out of town for a weekend. I had it marked on my calendar!
Liz Barrett says:
January 18th, 2011 at 9:28 am
Hi! My friend Maura shared your site with me – LOVE!! Love the recipes, the photos, the overall look and feel. As what’s-his-name said, “I’ll be back.” Pineapple granita. Shut up!
Tim says:
January 18th, 2011 at 10:22 am
Sorry, Carollina! I’m sure there will be something else in the future…
Liz- weclome! Glad you found me.
Annalea says:
January 18th, 2011 at 1:08 pm
can i get that to go?
Leah says:
January 23rd, 2011 at 4:29 pm
I’m so bummed that tickets are sold out, but so excited to hear about the next event! I will definitely be attending!
Tim says:
January 23rd, 2011 at 7:40 pm
Hi Leah, Sorry you didn’t get into this one! Next time. And I will be sure to share photos and recipes.
Amelia says:
January 24th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Can you do a post about the milk braised pork?? (Apologies if you already have.) sounds amazing.