FEB 23, 2023
DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE FUNDRAISER
DOVE'S LUNCHEONETTE FUNDRAISER
brought to you by Sebastian White in collaboration with
James Beard Award winning Chef Paul Kahan &
Chef Sam O'Keefe
James Beard Award winning Chef Paul Kahan &
Chef Sam O'Keefe
With your help we raised
$3,500
Thank you for coming to our fundraising collaboration dinner at Prairie Grass Cafe. We hope you enjoyed the menu and more importantly left inspired, connected, and motivated by the little things that can make the biggest difference. Each of you is now apart of our story and we are forever grateful. We hope to see you again soon and that you stay connected with us as we continue to evolve. Enjoy the photos from the event below!
THE MENU
crab wonton taco.
tempura avocado, black garlic aioli, salsa verde
by Sebastian White
blue corn taco.
tuna, fried green tomato, habanero crema,
black garlic chile oil, salmon roe
by Sebastian White
herbed biscuit.
tempura cauliflower, poached egg, lobster gravy
by Sebastian White
drunken french toast.
fried chicken thigh, bacon/vanilla pear and
blueberry compote, glazed bacon, basil
by Sebastian White
crab wonton taco.
tempura avocado, black garlic aioli, salsa verde
by Sebastian White
blue corn taco.
tuna, fried green tomato, habanero crema,
black garlic chile oil, salmon roe
by Sebastian White
shrimp and pork albondigas.
chorizo verde, tomato-serrano broth, oregano oil
by Chef Sam O'Keefe & Paul Kahan
herbed biscuit.
tempura cauliflower, poached egg, lobster gravy
by Sebastian White
drunken french toast.
fried chicken thigh, bacon/vanilla pear and
blueberry compote, glazed bacon, basil
by Sebastian White
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About the Chefs
- Chef Paul KahanChef and partner Paul Kahan has become the nationally recognizable face of Chicago chefs. Passionately seasonal, unconventionally creative and dedicated to the inspiration of classical cuisine, Kahan has received international acclaim for Blackbird, avec (West Loop & River North), The Publican, Big Star (Wicker Park & Wrigleyville), Publican Quality Meats, Dove’s Luncheonette, Publican Quality Bread, Publican Tavern O’Hare and Bar avec.Learn more
- Chef Sam O'KeefeSouth Korean born, Minneapolis raised, been living in Chicago for past 10 years. Cooking with Chef Paul Kahan and One Off Hospitality for over 5 years. On the opening team of Dove's (2014). Started culinary journey as dishwasher at family owned wine bar, quickly gained interest in food and cooking and was able to step on to the line at age 16. Love exploring new cuisines and being a part of the Chicago restaurant community. Love connecting with people through food. Hope to one day open my own Korean American restaurant. Other notable restaurants I have worked for are Parachute, Duseks, Little Market Brasserie. Other interests include music, fashion, Magic the Gathering.
- Chef Sebastian WhiteSebastian is a trained psychotherapist, who was working with youth who were gang-involved, labeled at-risk, and many others who were simply struggling with the complexities of life before being hit and devastated by the unexpected deaths of both his aunt (Gwen Barjon) and father (William White Jr). In their honor, he founded The Evolved Network, NFP and established Evolved Kitchen and Garden, LLC. Sebastian seeks to inspire through food and use its lessons to heal.Learn more
A note from Sebastian,
the founder, president and ED of The Evolved Network
the founder, president and ED of The Evolved Network
We’re back at it again! Continuing our series of Pop-up fundraisers and chef collaborations not only to share our vision of food and its quality, but to continue to spread the word about The Evolved Network, our mission and our vision. Again, I am extremely fortunate to have another esteemed chef behind us and I genuinely can’t wait to share a kitchen and menu with Chefs Paul Kahan & Sam O'Keefe. I officially met Paul Kahan at our first round table discussion in June of 2022 and he’s continued to be a huge supporter ever since. He provided samples at our Fundraiser at eden in November, he was most recently present at our nonprofit leadership and appreciation luncheon, he agreed months ago to let me use one of his restaurant spaces for this opportunity to build and fundraise for The Evolved Network, and will now be sharing his genius in collaboration with his executive sous chef Chef Sam O’Keefe on a menu with me. That type of humility and graciousness is rare and I’m truly honored.
I remember after the round table discussion in June, he asked to stay on with me just to chat and to get my opinion about something. He listened with depth and care. He was gracious, supportive, and present. I was amazed that a chef of his caliber and resume could be so egoless and demonstrate this level of care and generosity. It is truly an honor Chef Kahan. I will not let you down.
I remember after the round table discussion in June, he asked to stay on with me just to chat and to get my opinion about something. He listened with depth and care. He was gracious, supportive, and present. I was amazed that a chef of his caliber and resume could be so egoless and demonstrate this level of care and generosity. It is truly an honor Chef Kahan. I will not let you down.
Special Thank You
to Paul Kahan, Sam O’Keefe, Rachel Tramontini, Chris Miller,
and Dove's Luncheonette staff
and Dove's Luncheonette staff