Jonathan Lundy's cookbook release parties in Chicago

On Friday, Aug. 20 and Saturday, Aug. 21, chef Jonathan Lundy of Jonathan at Gratz Park restaurant in Lexington, Ky., will be in Chicago for two book signing events. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the James Beard semifinalist chef, purchase his cookbook Jonathan’s Bluegrass Table: Redefining Kentucky Cuisine and sample an appealing selection of cuisine and cocktails from the book. On Friday, Aug. 20, chef Lundy will be at The Loft in Wicker Park (1936 W. Division) from 5 to 8 p.m. On Saturday, Aug. 21, he will be at Galleria Unico (44 E. Superior) from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost to attend either event is $35 and includes chef Lundy’s food and cocktails. To make a reservation, please call M Events at 708-359-0519.

At the Chicago cookbook signing events, there will be passed appetizers from chef Lundy’s cookbook interpreted by Pure Kitchen Catering and two signature cocktails. The dishes offered that evening will include:

Cuisine
Grilled Caesar Salad
Country Ham Pot Stickers with Bourbon Soy and Peach Sweet-n-Sour Sauces
Sauternes Macerated Broiled Peaches Wrapped with Country Ham, Topped with Capriole Goat Cheese
Deviled Egg Trio
Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale Beer Cheese
Sea Scallop Hot Browns

Cocktails
Belle Brezing Martini
Peachy Bourbon Sour

Please call M Events at 708-359-0519 to attend this terrific event. The $35 admission fee includes appetizers and cocktails.