tickets for our upcoming pop-up dinner are available now!
As Chicagoans, our lived experiences heightened our understanding that in the heart of intercultural solidarity - between indigenous and non-indigenous, between Mexican and Guatemalan- lies one clear message: we work together because we can see ourselves in each other. “It’s a beautiful day on the block.” is a seven course dinner pop-up/supper club highlighting the immigrant experience and the Chicago melting pot. Oscar Samayoa, first generation Guatemalan-American chef.
ILIXIR POP-UP DINNER
we partnered with ilixr creative for this incredibly special pop up dinner with chef Simon Davies. while snow was falling outside, we warmed up the Atelier with candlelight and were treated to eight courses. each was perfection, as were the cocktails and company. ilixr is available for private dining experiences and events and how i would be honored to set the stage again…who’s in?
ITALIAN FAMILY POP-UP DINNER
Italian family dinner with Chef Martina and Ruthie. we ate authentic Tuscan dishes, pasta e prosciutto, zucchini con salsiccia, eggplant and mozzarella after a fresh pasta demonstration and bites of polenta al ragu and bruschetta mortadella and pistachio e burrata. ummm, yum. can we talk about that pistachio tiramisu?!
MIDSUMMER POP-UP DINNER
a curated mid summer dinner experience, hors d’oeuvres and optional beverage pairings at the Atelier featuring Chef Francis of Vendador Chicago. this evening was a treat, a five course dining experience with craft cocktails to start, gorgeous setting and cool people.
MABON DINNER
In September, we hosted our Mabon dinner, an autumnal equinox celebration featuring Chef Tina from US Dining. It was a magical, intimate, and culinary-forward event marking the transition of seasons.
GALENTINE’S POP-UP DINNER
Galentine’s pop-up dinner and fashion presentation in collaboration with kameo vintage and lpm kitchen. fabulous women came out to talk spring trends and shop vintage with Melissa Carter while Chef Jacob Lewis treated us to a coursed dinner. the Atelier was dressed for the occasion in layers of pink and red, bows and roses
