Feb
25
to Feb 26

Mardi Gras for Mental Health Gala

We're bringing Mardi Gras to Chicago & we cordially invite you to join us for an elegant evening of fun, live entertainment, authentic New Orleans cuisine, and more! The Idell-McCarthy Foundation is on a mission to bring more attention to the mental health crisis in our communities by creating programs & solutions that begin with addressing the whole person, thus benefitting the entire community. Mental health disparities affects everyone, whether directly or indirectly. Our annual gala is a celebration of consciousness to raise awareness, funding, and recognition for the many brave men & women who are on the frontlines of this global issue. With your support we can make a big impact in the lives of everyday people in need of guidance, support, & access to quality resources.

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Jun
11
1:00 PM13:00

Tulane Crawfish Boil

Saturday, June 11
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CT

Hard Rock Cafe
63 W Ontario St
Chicago, IL 60654

For the first time since 2019, Tulane Club of Chicago welcomes you to our annual crawfish boil!
Chef Allen Rochelle will be serving up his signature crawfish, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and fried potato salad. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Hard Rock Cafe.

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Comedy Brunch with a Live Crawfish Buffet
Mar
27
2:00 PM14:00

Comedy Brunch with a Live Crawfish Buffet

Chef Allen & Buy Back the Block has an event coming soon by you Chicago.

Chicago! Let us introduce to you the Chi-Town Comedy Brunch!

This event is hosted at The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo located at 2610 N. Halsted. The event will begin at 2PM, but doors will be open 1PM. There is standing space available for the population. Tables and chairs are available for purchase! You will get to experience a legendary performance by Chicago's very own comedians: Larro, Sam The Prodigy, and Kelvin Wayne! Once the show is over, we will have a day party with great music. Music will be provided by 2 of Chicago's most notorious DJ's- DJ Mile High and DJ G-Sharp! Did we mention that Don from Black Ink Crew Chicago will make an appearance?! This is definitely an event you don't want to miss!!!!!

Brunch:

Brunch will be a buffet catered by Chef Allen who was featured on WGN, 190 North, and Chicago's Best! Brunch will feature live broiled crawfish shipped directly from New Orleans! As well as other Creole and Caribbean cuisines! The buffet is $45 per person and will end at 5PM.

Bottomless Mimosas:

Bottomless mimosas can be purchased for $35 per person! You will be able to enjoy your mimosas until 5PM.

Bottle Service will be available! For details please call us at (708)657-6098 or email us at grindseason1991@gmail.com.

It is highly recommended that you reserve a table for this event. It will sell out.

Due to the preparation of this event, there will be NO REFUNDS.

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Mar
12
2:00 PM14:00

St Patricks Day Afro Beats & Hip Hop Brunch Day Party

East Bayou has an event coming soon by you Chicago. Come join us and receive some southern charm 🍀!

St Patricks Day Afro Beats & Hip Hop Brunch Day Party @ The World Famous Wild Hare

Reggae & Afrobeat Vs 90’s R&B & Hip Hop

Saturday, March 12th, 2022

@ The Legendary Wild Hare

2610 N. Halsted

2PM-7PM

Music by DJ Hurricane and DJ Phokiss

HIP HOP & RNB, AFRO-BEAT, REGGAE, BOUNCE, REGGAETON & MORE

Hosted by: EAST BAYOU Featuring Chef Allen Rochelle's Creole Caribbean BBQ

Brunch Buffet Featuring:

Live Boiled Crawfish (shipped from Louisiana)

and other Creole and Caribbean Specialties prepared by Chef Allen

Vaccination & Mask Required. It is highly recommended that you reserve a table for this event. It will sell out.

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Cajun Tapas & Tricks
Jul
30
7:00 PM19:00

Cajun Tapas & Tricks

Come cook amazing Cajun tapas and be treated to a Comedy show!  Cook some amazing Cajun recipes taught by Cajun Chef, Allen Rochelle, sample some of our wines and then sit down for a Comedy Show!! This awesomeness includes a $5 voucher for wines & spirits and anything in our store!  What else could you want from a night out?

Menu: Hush Puppies, Collard Green Egg Rolls, Spicy Honey Turkey Meatballs

Entertainment: Comedy Show between Courses!

Place: Get in the Kitchen! 3617 N. Broadway St. Chicago

Date & Time: Friday, July 30th, 2021 7-10PM

REFUND POLICY: WE ARE OFFERING REFUNDS 14 DAYS PRIOR TO CLASS. IF YOU CANCEL BETWEEN 14 AND 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE WILL CAN GET A FULL CREDIT TOWARDS A FUTURE PARTY. ANY CANCELLATIONS WITHIN A WEEK WILL BE OFFERED HALF CREDIT OR YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE ANYONE YOU LIKE.

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Patio and Parking Lot Crawfish Boil at Hard Rock Cafe
May
22
12:00 PM12:00

Patio and Parking Lot Crawfish Boil at Hard Rock Cafe

Chef Allen & enFULLAffect Marketing presents

Patio & Parking Lot CRAWFISH BOIL & DAY PARTY

@ HARD ROCK CAFE 63 W. Ontario

May 22, 2021

Music by DJ Mark Flava & Joe Kollege

A L L Y O U C A N E A T C R A W F I S H

(sides include Cajun Fried Potato Salad, Red Beans and Rice and Jambalaya)

- 6 Person Tables Max

- 6 Feet Distance Per Tables

- Limited Capacity

Three 90minute Seatings:

12PM-1:30PM

2PM-3:30PM

4PM-5:30PM

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Cajun Pop Up Restaurant!
Nov
6
to Nov 8

Cajun Pop Up Restaurant!

Le Fleur de Lis Chicago takes over Get in the Kitchen in Lakeview, Chicago

Chef Allen Rochelle hails from a small city in southwest Louisiana (New Iberia) that embraces the Cajun/Creole culture and food. Allen's flare has been featured in The Chicago Tribune and Chicago’s Best along with several television programs including: Hungry Hound, LeShock Value, and 190 North.

Chef Allen will be offering an amazing array of Southern BBQ and Cajun inspired dishes in a Prix fixe menu to tantalize all palates.

HOW IT WORKS:

Reservations are strongly encouraged due to COVID compliance, but walk ins are welcome. Call ahead for availability.

1. In order to reserve, simply select your date and time above.

2. When you come in for dinner or brunch you will choose your choices for Appetizer, Entree’ and Dessert.

We are also BYOB, so bring your favorite bottle!

Friday Dinner Starting at 6PM or 8PM

Saturday Brunch 12pm & 2PM

Saturday Dinner Starting at 6PM or 8PM

Sunday Brunch 12pm & 2PM

Sunday Dinner Starting at 6PM or 8PM

DINNER MENU:

Choice of a Appetizer:

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Smoked Brisket Chili

Vegan Chili

Collard Green Egg Rolls with Creole Dijon Sauce

Choice of Entree:

Smoked Beef Brisket with Mac and Cheese and Greens

Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya

Vegan Jambalaya (V, GF)

Blackened Catfish with Parmesan Cream Sauce with Mac and Cheese and Greens

Fried Chicken with Red Beans and Rice (Chicken Breast Pieces)

Choose 1 Dessert:

Bread Pudding (walnut & raisins) w / Crème AnglaiseV

Beignets with Powdered SugarV

Rum Marinated Carmelized Peaches and Ice CreamGF

BRUNCH MENU:

Includes Yogurt, Parfait and Croissants

Fried Chicken Breast and Waffles w Praline Syrup

Catfish and Grits

Sweet Potato Brisket Hash (W Eggs your way)

Bananas Fosters French Toast with Eggs

Choose One Dessert:

Bread Pudding (walnut & raisins) w / Crème Anglaise V

Beignets with Powdered Sugar V

Rum Marinated Caramelized Peaches and Ice Cream

Address: Get in the Kitchen! |3617 North Broadway

More About the Chef: Allen hails from a small city in southwest Louisiana (New Iberia, LA) that embraces the Cajun/Creole culture and food. At an early age, numerous family members taught Allen how to make Creole food. Allen attended Xavier University of Louisiana and graduated with a degree in Computer Networking and Engineering. Allen frequently visited Chicago during college and was blown away by the endless opportunities of the city. After college, Allen worked in food service for the Hotel Intercontinental in New Orleans. He next took a job with a national seafood restaurant chain and ultimately ended up in Chicago. Equipped with a desire to serve others the exceptional Southern delicacies that defined his childhood; Allen opened his first restaurant, Le Fleur De Lis, in 2010 in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. The food served at the restaurant has been featured in The Chicago Tribune and Chicago’s Best. In the past year the restaurant has been featured on several television programs including: Hungry Hound, LeShock Value, and 190 North. Allen looks forward to the creation of a Creole fusion menu.

REFUND POLICY: NON-REFUNDABLE, but you can substitute anyone you like if you can't make it.

All Reservations for dining will be subject to social distance guidelines. No parties of 6 or more allowed. If you have a party larger than 4, please email ajrochel@gmail.com for confirmation of seating.

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Oct
10
10:00 PM22:00

Cajun Tapas & Tricks

Come cook amazing Cajun tapas and be treated to a magic show!  Cook some amazing Cajun recipes taught by Cajun Chef, Allen Rochelle and then sit down for a Magic Show!! What else could you want from a night out? Our featured magician is going to be John Sturk, co-founder of the Chicago Magic Lounge! BYOB and have a great time!

Safety Precautions: We will be limiting class to 14 people and you will cook with the group  you came in. Groups can be up to 6 people. All groups will be cooking at least 6 ft away from each other and you will be required to wear a mask while moving about the space. Other guidelines will be explained when you join us.

Menu: Seafood Hush puppy, Collard green egg rolls, Creole Butter Shrimp over rice with garlic bread and Walnut Peach cobbler with vanilla Ice cream for dessert. BYOB

Entertainment: Magic Show between Courses!

Place: Get in the Kitchen! 3617 N. Broadway St. Chicago

Date & Time: Saturday, October 10th, 2020 7-10PM

REFUND POLICY: WE ARE NOT OFFERING REFUNDS AT THIS TIME, BUT YOU CAN GET A FULL CREDIT IF YOU CANCEL MORE THAN 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE. IF YOU CANCEL LESS THAN 7 DAYS IN ADVANCE, YOU CAN SUBSTITUTE ANYONE IN YOUR PLACE, BUT NO CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN.

Chicago Cooking Classes- Don’t let anyone else have your fun!

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Cajun Creole Popup Restaurant
Aug
27
to Aug 30

Cajun Creole Popup Restaurant

  • Get In The Kitchen (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Le Fleur de Lis Chicago takes over Get in the Kitchen in Lakeview, Chicago

Chef Allen Rochelle hails from a small city in southwest Louisiana (New Iberia) that embraces the Cajun/Creole culture and food. Allen's flare has been featured in The Chicago Tribune and Chicago’s Best along with several television programs including: Hungry Hound, LeShock Value, and 190 North.

Chef Allen will be offering an amazing array of Cajun inspired dishes in a Prix fixed menu to tantalize all palates.

HOW IT WORKS:

Reservations are strongly encouraged due to COVID compliance, but walk ins are welcome. Call ahead for availability.

In order to reserve, simply select your date and time above.

When you come in for dinner or brunch you will choose your choices for Appetizer, Entree' and Dessert.

If you are electing the Seafood Boil upgrade, make sure to select the "Seafood Boil" option when you order.

We are also BYOB, so bring your favorite bottle!

Thursday Dinner 6PM or 8PM

Friday Dinner Starting at 6PM or 8PM

Saturday Brunch 11am - 3pm

Saturday Dinner Starting at 6PM or 8PM

Sunday Brunch 11am - 3pm

Sunday Dinner Starting at 6PM or 8PM

DINNER MENU:

Choose 2 of the following as your Appetizer and Entree'

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo w/ RiceGF

Collard Green Egg Rolls with a Cajun Dijon Sauce with Ground Dirty Rice

Seafood Cake with a Corn Maque Choux with Remoulade with Ground Dirty Rice

Creole Butter Shrimp w/ Scallions and Rice GF

Fried Catfish and Shrimp Platter with Cajun Fries

Red Beans and Rice V&GF with Fried Chicken Wings

Blackened Fish with Parmesan Cream GF sauce w/ Mac and Cheese and Sautéed Spinach

Chicken and Beef Sausage Jambalaya

SEAFOOD BOIL UPGRADE. For just $25, partake in Chef Allen's Amazing Creole Seafood Boil featuring 1lb of Shrimp, 1lb of Snow Crab Legs, Corn, Beef Sausage & Potato with Remoulade Dipping Sauce! Make sure to select the "Seafood Boil" option for your time and date.

Choose 1 Dessert:

Bread Pudding (walnut & raisins) w / Crème Anglaise V

Beignets with Powdered Sugar V

Rum Marinated Carmelized Peaches and Ice Cream GF

BRUNCH MENU:

Complimentary Yogurt, Granola, Fruit and Croissant with Butter & Jelly

Choose One Entree':

Homemade Biscuits with crawfish etouffee gravy with 2 eggs

Blackened Shrimp and Grits topped with a Corn Maque Choux

Fried Chicken Wings and Waffles with a Praline Syrup

Build your own omelet w Toast

Andouille Sweet Potato hash with 2 eggs

Holy Trinity – Creole Butter Shrimp, Crawfish Etouffee, and Jambalaya

Cajun Fried Rice (Chicken and Shrimp) topped with the perfect fried egg

Choose One Dessert:

Bread Pudding (walnut & raisins) w / Crème Anglaise V

Beignets with Powdered Sugar V

Rum Marinated Carmelized Peaches and Ice Cream GF

Address: Get in the Kitchen! |3617 North Broadway

More About the Chef: Allen hails from a small city in southwest Louisiana (New Iberia, LA) that embraces the Cajun/Creole culture and food. At an early age, numerous family members taught Allen how to make Creole food. Allen attended Xavier University of Louisiana and graduated with a degree in Computer Networking and Engineering. Allen frequently visited Chicago during college and was blown away by the endless opportunities of the city. After college, Allen worked in food service for the Hotel Intercontinental in New Orleans. He next took a job with a national seafood restaurant chain and ultimately ended up in Chicago. Equipped with a desire to serve others the exceptional Southern delicacies that defined his childhood; Allen opened his first restaurant, Le Fleur De Lis, in 2010 in the Bronzeville neighborhood of Chicago. The food served at the restaurant has been featured in The Chicago Tribune and Chicago’s Best. In the past year the restaurant has been featured on several television programs including: Hungry Hound, LeShock Value, and 190 North. Allen looks forward to the creation of a Creole fusion menu.

REFUND POLICY: NON-REFUNDABLE, but you can substitute anyone you like if you can't make it.

All Reservations for dining will be subject to social distance guidelines. No parties of 6 or more allowed. If you have a party larger than 4, please email ajrochel@gmail.com for inquiries.

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