On August 16, Chicago magazine hosted its first in-person event of 2021 with Secret Supper at the newly opened Avli on the Park. Diners enjoyed a five-course Greek-inspired feast with farm-to-table ingredients by executive chef Nikolaos Kapernaros, and took home a bottle of olive oil flown in directly from the chef’s farm. Guests also sipped on specialty cocktails by Larsen Cognac and Bepi Amaro and enjoyed a Blackberry Sage Cooler mocktail mixed with Topo Chico. The event was sponsored by Larsen Cognac, Bepi Amaro, Topo Chico, ConAgra Brands, Brizo and Delta, and Razny Jewelers. A portion of the evening’s proceeds benefited Growing Home.
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Place setting at Secret Supper
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Attendees enjoying Topo Chico at Chicago magazine’s Secret Supper
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The Avli Spritz Cocktail: Bepi Amaro, champagne and topo chico
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Avli’s own olive oil and olives
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Amuse-Bouche: Grilled Octopus, Cucumber Infused with Honey, Ouzo, Lemon Curd, Oregano
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The French 75 cocktail: Larsen Cognac, champagne, lemon juice and simple syrup
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Guests enjoying the first Secret Supper event of the year
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First Course: Tuna Tataki, Smoked Eggplant Cream, Grape Tomato Confit, Pickled Shallots, Greek Fava Purée, Shiso Sprouts, Chive Oil
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Secret Supper guests
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Interior at Avli on the Park
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Bar at Avli on the Park
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Chef plating the main course: Pan Fried Lamb Shank Artichoke Confit, Sweet Potato Purée, Steamed Asparagus, Salicornia, Housemade Au Jus
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Chef Niko addressing the audience
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A guest snapping pics of the dessert course: Chocolate Baklava Orange Coulis, Chocolate Quenelle
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Guests leaving the event armed with a swag bag courtesy of Larsen Cognac
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