On October 24, Chicago magazine hosted its fourth and final Secret Supper of 2022 at Parker Hospitality’s newest West Loop restaurant, Nisos. Ticket holders enjoyed a five-course dinner curated by Athens-born executive chef Avgeria Stapaki in the restaurant’s bright and airy second-floor dining room. The evening’s Mediterranean-inspired menu highlighted seasonal, fresh ingredients and included dishes like the tiropita with feta, Gruyère, mint, and honey as well as sea bass carpaccio with lemon gel, garlic blossoms, and beetroot tapioca chip. The experience ended on a sweet note with rizogalo, a twist on rice pudding, topped with mango sorbet, cinnamon crumble, and cinnamon tuile. Chef Avgeria’s menu was thoughtfully paired with refreshing and beautiful cocktails featuring El Tesoro Tequila, Haku Vodka and Roku Gin. The Secret Supper was sponsored by Beam Suntory, Brizo and Delta Chicago, and a portion of the proceeds benefited the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer in honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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The sold-out Secret Supper was hosted at Parker Hospitality's new West Loop restaurant, Nisos.
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Cocktails were sponsored by Beam Suntory and featured (clockwise) El Tesoro Tequila, basil-infused Haku Vodka, and Roku Gin.
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A group of guests looking forward to the evening.
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Chef Avgeria Stapaki plating the octopus entrée course with fava and shallot chutney.
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The Mediterranean-inspired menu included a creative take on horiatiki salad with whipped feta, tomato, dehydrated cucumber, and koulouri.
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A group of guests from Brizo and Delta Chicago enjoying their evening.
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Rizogalo dessert with mango passion fruit sorbet, cinnamon crumble, and cinnamon tuile.
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Attendees tasting the featured cocktail, God of the Sun, with El Tesoro Tequila, chile, passion fruit, Sparkling Limonata, and Burlesque Bitters.
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A snapshot of the lively Secret Supper.
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A look at Secret Supper tables prior to guests arriving.
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Chef Avgeria's signature dish, Tiropita, is ready to be served to guests.
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Guests enjoying their dinner at Secret Supper.
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Chef Avgeria greeting and connecting with guests.
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