African Inspired Tasting Menu at Sikia 8-8 1:00 PM

Join the student culinarians at Washburne Culinary Institute at Kennedy-King College's SIKIA RESTAURANT.
740 W 63rd St, Chicago 60621 for lunch on Saturday, August 8, 2009 1:00 PM as they wow us with their expertise at their south side hidden culinary treasure. Potter Palmer never had it this good.

Washburne is the oldest culinary school in the United States come celebrate a nice summer day with future culinarians as they prepare a delectable feast accompanied by South African wines.

Sikia in Swahili describes an array of human senses that include both the physical capacity to hear, smell, and feel, but also the more intangible ability to understand and perceive. It represents a complex experience, one in which concrete and abstract senses work together to make up total knowledge, Sikia combined with the image of the West African Adinkra symbol for harmony together form the name and logo of Washburne’s African-inspired restaurant.

Drawing on the diversity that is Africa, Sikia celebrates the flavors of a continent where the exotic mingles with the familiar. From the memorable tagines of Morocco to the savory stews of the eastern grasslands and the curries of the Swahili coasts, all of our dishes celebrate the variety of African cultures who prize wholesome, economical and thoroughly delicious cuisine.

Chef Lee Jamison Sikia Restaurant’s Chef/Instructor, has over 30 years experience in hotels and private clubs including the Quadrangle Club at University of Chicago, Marriott Hotels and Allerton Hotel in Chicago. He joined the Washburne staff in August 2002 and became the chef/instructor for Sikia Restaurant in 2008. The culinary arts degree program students work in Sikia.

Reception Paired with South African Wines
Moroccan Salmon Cakes with Fresh Corn Relish
Akara (Black Eye Pea Fritters) with Harissa
Demi Tasse Cups of Senegalise Peanut Soup
Green Bean Fries with Papaya Catsup
Piri Piri Shrimp
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Lunch Menu Paired with South African Wines
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Family Style combo of Moroccan Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad, Ivory Coast Lentil and Cucumber Salad and African Sweet Potato and Pineapple Ambrosia served at each table
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Entrees
Served Family Style with Rolls & Butter:
Morroccan Salmon Charmoula with
Raisin and Cashew Cous Cous
Kebob Duo: North African Chicken and Grape Kebobs and Lamb Kofta on Jollof Rice
Berbere Spiced Short Ribs
served on Hand Ground Yellow Grits*
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Dessert
South African Malva Pudding
with Butterscotch Sauce and Coconut Sorbet*
Ethiopian Spiced Iced Tea

$42.00 inclusive.
Please reserve online at http://www.ChicaGourmets.org Discover, MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Prepaid reservations must be received by July 31, 2009; no refunds after that date.
Reservations are secured with receipt of payment on a first-come basis. Events often sell out early!
E-mail: BarbaraKuck@yahoo.com Tel: 708-383-7543 Fax: 708-383-4964

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