The James Beard Foundation’s national culinary tour, Taste America, is making its stop in Boston on Monday, August 30th for a celebration of local chefs and food culture at Chickadee. Chef-owner John daSilva and Chef de Cuisine Stef Bui will be showcasing their skills by way of a three-course menu that reflects their award-winning combination of New England cuisine and Mediterranean inspiration.
You can book a table in the dining room or on the covered patio at the Seaport spot, located in the Innovation and Design Building, to soak up the elegant harborside vibes while you enjoy handcrafted eats made with the freshest produce from local farms and purveyors.
Tickets are $300 for two (single tickets aren’t available) and include beverage pairings for each course and a swag bag for you to take home. Take a peek at the full menu below and make sure to book your spot online now for either the first seating (5:00-7:00pm) or the second seating (7:45-9:45pm) before it’s sold out.
THREE-COURSE MEAL:
BREAD COURSE
Smoked Potato Pita with Kerrygold Butter and Assorted Kerrygold Cheeses
**Contains dairy and gluten
Rabbit Hole Peach 75 > Rabbit Hole Bespoke Gin with Peach Shrub, Lemon Juice, Angostura Orange Bitters, and Cava
APPETIZER
Chilled Verrill Farm Corn Soup with Peekytoe Crab Falafel, Grilled Avocado, and Jimmy Nardello Peppers
** Gluten-free and nut-free; contains dairy and shellfish
Bodega Garzón Reserva Albariño 2020
ENTRÉE
Suckling Pig Three Ways with Chanterelles, Native Peach, Summer Truffles, and Burnt Honey
** Gluten-free, nut-free, shellfish-free; contains dairy and pork
Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Rioja NV
ALTERNATE ENTRÉE
Roman-Style Artichokes with Gnocchi alla Romana, Fava Beans, Goat Butter, and Za’atar
** Vegetarian and nut-free; contains alliums, dairy, and gluten
Barón de Ley Gran Reserva Rioja NV
DESSERT
Baked Alaska with Native Strawberry, Toasted Coconut Caramel, Rhubarb, and Thai Basil
** Gluten-free, nut-free, vegetarian; contains coconut
Flight of Rabbit Hole whiskeys
Boxergrail Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
Cavehill Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Dareringer Straight Bourbon Whiskey (finished in PX sherry casks)
Heigold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Beverages courtesy of
Barón de Ley
Bodega Garzón
Rabbit Hole Distillery
Menu is subject to change. Guests must be 21 years+ with a valid ID to attend the event.
