PAUL VIRANT x SEBASTIAN WHITE COLLABORATION DINNER
in support of The Evolved Network
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone that attended or donated to our dinner at Vistro Prime!
- 25Tickets Sold
- 50Guests Attended
- $1000In Donations
THE MENU
scallop.
cripsy lobster and coconut rice, green chile and pecan oil,
togarashi and basil aioli
Chef Sebastian White, The Evolved Network
bouillabaisse.
calamari, mussel, whitefish, pickled fennel,
grilled Publican Quality Bread sourdough
Chef Paul Virant x Chef Rob Martino, Vistro Prime
mushroom toast (Publican Quality Bread).
burrata, lentil granola, arugula salsa verde, parsnip
Chef Sebastian White, The Evolved Network
“Surf and Turf” Bavette and backfin crab.
black garlic and horseradish potato puree, lobster brown butter,
baby corn, pea shoots
Vistro Prime x The Evolved Network Collab:
Chefs Paul Virant, Rob Martino, and Sebastian White
Dessert: Chef’s Choice
Chefs Paul Virant and Angelyne Canicosa, Vistro Prime & Petite Vie
scallop.
cripsy lobster and coconut rice, green chile and pecan oil,
togarashi and basil aioli
Chef Sebastian White, The Evolved Network
bouillabaisse.
calamari, mussel, whitefish, pickled fennel,
grilled Publican Quality Bread sourdough
Chef Paul Virant x Chef Rob Martino, Vistro Prime
mushroom toast (Publican Quality Bread).
burrata, lentil granola, arugula salsa verde, parsnip
Chef Sebastian White, The Evolved Network
“Surf and Turf” Bavette and backfin crab.
black garlic and horseradish potato puree, lobster brown butter,
baby corn, pea shoots
Vistro Prime x The Evolved Network Collab:
Chefs Paul Virant, Rob Martino, and Sebastian White
Dessert: Chef’s Choice
Chefs Paul Virant and Angelyne Canicosa, Vistro Prime & Petite Vie
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About the Chefs
- Chef Paul VirantChef Paul Virant is executive chef and owner of Petite Vie, Vistro Prime and Gaijin, anointed Chef of the Year at Jean Banchet Awards in Chicago in 2024. Accolades include 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2011 finalist nominations for the James Beard Foundation Award's Best Chef: Great Lakes. He was named one of 2007’s Best New Chefs by Food & Wine and has competed on Food Network's "Iron Chef America." Vie earned a Michelin star in 2011.Learn more
- 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
Left to right: Annie Xiang (Volition Tea), Sandra Holl (Floriole), Tony Priolo (Piccolo Sogno), Cliff Rome (Rome’s Joy Catering, Peach's), Sarah Stegner (Prairie Grass Cafe), Sebastian White (The Evolved Network), Paul Virant (Petite Vie, Vistro Prime and Gaijin).
A note from Sebastian,
the founder, president and ED of The Evolved Network
"I met Chef Paul during an appreciation luncheon Chef Sarah Stegner and I hosted at her restaurant back in January of 2023. Chef Paul walked in with this great energy that was infectious. I vividly remember him helping plate the dish that I was serving and how I felt having this distinguished chef support me with plating, but doing so with such humility and curiosity. After that event I saw him again at a Chicago Chef’s Cook event celebrating Ina’s birthday as he was stationed next to ours. He was extremely friendly, thoughtful, and again curious as I believe I had marinated a prawn in mezcal. Since then we’ve stayed in touch and he’s always treated me with care, kindness, and dignity. He never questioned my lack of experience and always embraced me with open arms. I’ve seen him at multiple events supporting different causes and he does so without question and with sincerity. We were so fortunate to have him station at Eat and Evolve 2023 and are incredibly lucky that he’ll be back at Eat and Evolve 2024. But before we get to October 21st, Chef and I will be putting together a collaborative 5 course menu at his steakhouse Vistro Prime. I am beyond excited to do this dinner with you in support of The Evolved Network. There have been multiple opportunities for you to back out of this and I wouldn’t have blamed you. As great leaders do you kept your word and we’re forever grateful. I know what it means to have your support and your buy in. I hope I can soak up just some of the greatness you’ve demonstrated over your distinguished career. Thank you for being a friend and supporter of our efforts. It means the world."
the founder, president and ED of The Evolved Network
"I met Chef Paul during an appreciation luncheon Chef Sarah Stegner and I hosted at her restaurant back in January of 2023. Chef Paul walked in with this great energy that was infectious. I vividly remember him helping plate the dish that I was serving and how I felt having this distinguished chef support me with plating, but doing so with such humility and curiosity. After that event I saw him again at a Chicago Chef’s Cook event celebrating Ina’s birthday as he was stationed next to ours. He was extremely friendly, thoughtful, and again curious as I believe I had marinated a prawn in mezcal. Since then we’ve stayed in touch and he’s always treated me with care, kindness, and dignity. He never questioned my lack of experience and always embraced me with open arms. I’ve seen him at multiple events supporting different causes and he does so without question and with sincerity. We were so fortunate to have him station at Eat and Evolve 2023 and are incredibly lucky that he’ll be back at Eat and Evolve 2024. But before we get to October 21st, Chef and I will be putting together a collaborative 5 course menu at his steakhouse Vistro Prime. I am beyond excited to do this dinner with you in support of The Evolved Network. There have been multiple opportunities for you to back out of this and I wouldn’t have blamed you. As great leaders do you kept your word and we’re forever grateful. I know what it means to have your support and your buy in. I hope I can soak up just some of the greatness you’ve demonstrated over your distinguished career. Thank you for being a friend and supporter of our efforts. It means the world."
To become an event sponsor please email us info@theevolvednetwork.org