Roka Akor Hosts Five-Course Wine Dinner with Laetitia Vineyard

Roka Akor Old Orchard and Roka Akor Chicago (456 North Clark St) are inviting guests to two exclusive wine dinners ($85 per person) on back-to-back nights on Wednesday, January 29 and Thursday, January 30 to celebrate the award-winning varieties from Laetitia Vineyard and Winery.  Each wine will be expertly paired with a mouthwatering dish from Roka Akor’s skilled chefs in an exciting five-course dinner.

Guests at both dinners will also be given the rare opportunity to chat with Eric Hickey, President and Head Winemaker of Laetitia Vineyard. As an added bonus to the experience, Hickey is bringing with him barrel samples from the California vineyard for guests to learn about how wines are influenced by the oak regime and taste the differences in the wine depending on oak exposure. To make a reservation, call Old Orchard at 847-329-7650 or Chicago at 312-477-7652.

Roka Akor Old Orchard’s menu for the evening features:

Course 1:

Live Scallop Cucumber Gunkan with Campari Cured Ikura

Wine Pairing:

Laetitia XD Sparking Wine

Course 2:

Robata Hamachi Belly, Yuzu Garlic and Quail Egg

Wine Pairing:

Laetitia Estate Chardonnay

Course 3:

Dry Aged Duroc Pork Loin, Japanese Mustard, Charcoal Oil Beet Salad

Wine Pairing:

Laetitia Whole Cluster Pinot Noir

Course 4:

Bison Striploin with Cauliflower Puree, Shiso Oil, BBQ Rice Stick with AkMiso

Wine Pairing:

Laetitia “Les Galets” Pinor Noir

Course 5:

Blood Orange Chiffon Cake with Sour Cherry Ice Cream

 Roka Akor Chicago’s menu for the evening features:

Course 1:

Kampachi Carpaccio, Ponzu, Mitsuba, Wasabi Pea

Wine Pairing:

Laetitia Brut Rose 2009

Course 2:

Diver Scallop, Kinnoko Kamameshi, Sansai Vegetable

Wine Pairing:

NADIA Roussanne

Course 3:

Robata Grilled Suzuki, Shiso Pesto, Mugi Miso Glazed Baby Squash

Wine Pairing:

Laetitia Whole Cluster Pinot Noir

Course 4:

Braised Zabuton, Okinawa Pototo, Rainbow Carrot

Wine Pairing:

Laetitia Estate Syrah

Course 5:

Yuzu Lemon Chiffon Cake

Wine Pairing:

NADIA Orange Muscat

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