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Hygge en Hiver; a winter five-course dessert, wine, & spirit tasting with Chef Melissa Tantillo of Siege Food Photo

Join us for a very special Tuesday evening with our talented friends at Siege Food Photo.

Chef Melissa Tantillo is the executive pastry chef at Nakorn Kitchen in Evanston, IL. She is the co-founder of Trivium Dining, a pop-up culinary experience hosted throughout various Midwest venues, as well as the owner of Siege Food Photo, a 2023 Pink Lady Food Photo Finalist. Her culinary delights are enjoyed all over the midwest from Chicago to Milwaukee and beyond.

For the menu, expect the winter hygge warmth we are all seeking: sticky toffee pudding, scottish shortbread, butterscotch, chocolate, cinnamon frangipane, and more.

Five special courses paired with five special pours, curated by yours truly here at TC Wine.

On Menu:


Hello Darling
Scottish Shortbread
Chamomile Caramel
Chocolate
Sea salt
🥃 Pairing: @arranwhisky Sauternes Cask Finish

Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sticky Toffee Cake
Bourbon Butterscotch Sauce
Brown sugar whipped cream
🥃 pairing: @mctavishspirits Legacy Series Bourbon “Hope & Honor”

You Asked For It
Dark Vegan Chocolate Cake
Chocolate spruce ganache
Candied Almonds
Candied Orange Slice
🥃 pairing: The Whistler O’Haras Stout Finish Irish Whisky

Cold Snap
Vanilla bean, citrus, hint of cinnamon panna cotta
Cranberry & Port Granita
🍷pairing: Pasquale Pelissero “Muffato” Late Harvest Muscat

Pithivier
Puff pastry
Frangipane
Apricot and almond creme anglaise
🍷Pairing: Fattoria Montellori Vin Santo Della Signora

Tickets are $50/person and include five desserts and pairings. Must be 21+ to attend.

Space is limited to 15 seats. Pre-purchase only.

Purchase your tickets here today.

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