Event795
Chicago Gala Dinner
La Fête du Champagne’s Chicago Gala Dinner pairs a Chablis reception with a multi-course Champagne-friendly menu at Avec River North.
About the event
Finale dinner in Chicago
Chicago Gala Dinner is the culmination dinner of La Fête du Champagne in Chicago. The evening begins with a reception featuring Chablis from Domaine William Fèvre, then moves into a multi-course dinner built to pair with Champagne.
Chef collaboration
Host chefs Paul Kahan and Dylan Patel of Avec collaborate with John Manion of Brasero, Tayler Ploshehanski of Creepies, and Oliver Poilevey of Obélix on the menu.
Champagne service
The dinner includes bottles provided by attending Champagne producers, and guests are invited to bring bottles of Champagne from their own cellars to share throughout the room. Wine service is conducted by an all-star team of sommeliers.
Venue
The featured venue is Avec River North, a restaurant in Chicago at 141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654.
Featured places
- Avec River North
Primary venue
- Champagne A. Bergère
person affiliation
- Champagne Moussé Fils
person affiliation
- Champagne Pierre Gerbais
person affiliation
- Champagne Salon
person affiliation
- Champagne Savart
person affiliation
- Champange Jérôme Prévost
person affiliation
- Delamotte
person affiliation
- Krug
person affiliation
- Larmandier-Bernier
person affiliation
- Laurent-Perrier
person affiliation
Hosts & guests
Adrien Bergère
Winemaker
Jérôme Prévost
Founder and Winemaker
Cristian Rimoldi
Export Director
Cristian Rimoldi
Export Director
Aurélien Gerbais
Winemaker
Olivier Krug
Sixth-generation family director
Arthur Larmandier
Winemaker
Edouard Cossy
Global Director of Grand Siècle
Cédric Moussé
Winemaker
Frédéric Savart
Winemaker
Paul Kahan
Chef · Avec
Dylan Patel
Chef · Avec
John Manion
Chef · Brasero
Tayler Ploshehanski
Chef · Creepies
Oliver Poilevey
Chef · Obélix
Frequently asked questions
When is the dinner?
It is listed for Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM CT.
Where is it held?
The featured venue is Avec River North, a restaurant in Chicago at 141 W Erie St, Chicago, IL 60654.
How much does it cost?
The published price is $795 + tax.
Who is part of the chef lineup?
The lineup includes Paul Kahan and Dylan Patel of Avec, John Manion of Brasero, Tayler Ploshehanski of Creepies, Oliver Poilevey of Obélix.
Also consider in Chicago
Pearl membership
Save the places behind the experience
Track visits and discover more of Pearl's hospitality world.