Appetite for Design: Province - September 27, 6pm

Randy Zweiban, Province Executive Chef/Owner and Sara Hurand, Architect, Iris Design

At eco-friendly Province, Chef/Owner Randy Zweiban has created a dining experience that can be described as vibrant on all levels. With lively colors inspired by Architect Luis Barragan and farm fresh American cuisine with Latin influences, restaurant critics have described Province as “inventive,” “flavorful” and just plain “fun.” Zweiban ‘s goal was to create an urban escape and with a 16 ½ foot hot pink wall as the main focal point, diners will feel that they have been transported from Chicago to some other region or province.

Zweiban, former chef of Nacional 27, opened the Gold Level LEED certified Province in 2008. Architect Sara Hurand of Iris Design was hired by Zweiban to build-out the raw space in a green West Loop office building that was already designated LEED gold. Architect and Chef made design decisions in keeping with Zweiban’s environmentally conscious philosophy – the paint is all low-VOC, the materials are regenerated woods and leathers, and the dark flooring is made from sustainably harvested cork.

Enjoy a five course meal paired with wines from the Latin regions that inspire Province’s fresh and inventive American cuisine in one of the greenest eateries in Chicago. Architect and chef will discuss the philosophy behind the design of the restaurant and the menu.

COST $90 CAF members; $100 non-members
LOCATION Province 161 N. Jefferson, Chicago IL

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