Fire & Ice Dinner at South Water Kitchen

It’s definitely the kid in me, but every single time I hear “Fire & Ice” my mind immediately goes to trips to Florida as a child. There was a ride at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure known as The Dueling Dragons (now part of the Harry Potter section of the park) and you had a choice to ride the Fire Dragon or the Ice Dragon and it was a lot of fun. I’m an adult now and I have found something else to associate with “Fire & Ice” and it is sure to make my taste buds happy.

South Water Kitchen (225 North Wabash) will host a special Fire & Ice Dinner on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at 7:00pm. Created by Chef Roger Waysok, each course will feature a spicy ingredient and a refreshingly chilled ingredient, paired together in an unexpected way. The five-course menu will consist of the following line-up:

• 1st Course  : Watermelon Carpaccio with Habanera Vinaigrette
• 2nd Course: Bourbon Braised Pork Belly with Peach BBQ Glaze
• 3rd: Course: Ancho Seared Tuna with Pickled Jalapeño and Jicama Slaw
• 4th Course : Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Barley Risotto
• 5th Course : Ginger Flan with Honey Poached Pear

Part of the Chicago Gourmet Wine & Spirit Dinner Series 2013, the sumptuous Fire & Ice Dinner is $55 per person, which includes a wine pairing with each course. Open to the public, guests can RSVP by calling, 312-236-9300 or online, www.southwaterkitchen.com.