On July 18, Chicago magazine hosted its third Secret Supper of 2022 at Alpana Signh’s new Gold Coast restaurant, Alpana. Ticket holders enjoyed a five-course dinner inspired and developed by Alpana herself. The seasonal and vegetable-forward menu featured favorites such as the Burrata with tomato peach jam, crispy polenta, and mushrooms with black truffle Parmesan fonduta, and striped sea bass with saffron nage and herb pistou. The tres leches dessert was crafted by Alpana’s friend and fellow Chicago baker, Angel Chavez of Au Levain. Attendees had the chance to enjoy three delicious and beautiful cocktails: a play on an old-fashioned with Basil Hayden Bourbon, a spin on a margarita with Sauza Silver Tequila and a twist on a gin and tonic with Sipsmith Gin. The event was sponsored by Beam Suntory and a portion of the evening’s proceeds benefited the Wings Program, in support of providing house, services, education, and advocacy to end domestic violence.
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The sold-out Secret Supper was hosted at the stunning Alpana in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood.
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A group of guests excited for the evening to begin.
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An Alpana bartender making one of the evening's signature cocktails with Basil Hayden.
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Alpana Singh, owner of Alpana, welcoming guests to Secret Supper with a restaurant and menu overview.
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The five-course vegetarian-forward menu featured Burrata with tomato peach jam accompanied by Hewn Bakery bread.
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Perfectly paired: Chicago magazine's Best of Chicago issue and the Kinda Old Fashioned with Basil Hayden, bitters, demerara, and orange.
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A look inside the feminine and fierce Alpana space.
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Guests enjoyed beverages such as the Jalapeño Business with Sauza Silver Tequila, jalapeño simple, dry curaçao, and lime.
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The housemade Creste di Gallo alla Grappa with tomato grappa sauce, calabrian chillies, and pangrattato was served among the guests at a table.
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Guests enjoying their evening at Secret Supper.
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The dessert course was Au Levain Tres Leches with fresh summer berries.
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A snapshot of a lively Secret Supper from Rush Street.
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