There are a few shows that inspire the intense fan love that now surrounds HBO’s Game of Thrones. Sides have been taken, battle lines drawn, and everyone has their favorite characters (hopefully ones who are still living).
And now a Chicago restaurant is getting in on the action! Frontier {1072 North Milwaukee Avenue; 773.772.4322}, which specializes in wild game and whole smoked animals, is hosting a Game of Thrones viewing party and dinner this Sunday, April 24. Chef Brian Jupiter will prepare a Whole Smoked Wild Boar, plus signature sides. The dinner also features specialty tapping of the coveted Ommegang Game of Thrones beers, including Three Eyed Raven, Iron Throne, and more!
Get psyched for the event with more details (and cooking tips) from Chef Brian …
DiningOut: How did you decide to focus on this show?
Brian Jupiter: Everyone on our staff is a big fan of the show, plus the atmosphere of our upstairs lounge/bar lends itself well to the vibe of the show (taxidermy, chandeliers made from tree branches, etc.). We’re always looking for reasons to throw fun events that no one else is doing.
How do themes in the show coincide with your day-to-day menu?
Boar is offered regularly on our Whole Smoked Animal menu, so it’s something we prepare frequently. I think the presentation of the whole animal served on a giant wooden cutting board is what makes it so great for this event.
Anyone can book our Wild Boar “Animal Party,” which features a whole wild boar seasoned with brown sugar and spices and smoked over apple and cherry wood. It serves 10-15 people and is served with family-style Caesar Salad with Polenta Croutons, Succotash, Five-Cheese Mac, and Cornbread.
You’re cooking a whole wild boar! What are tips for cooking large-scale protein?
Use high-quality products, from the animal itself (buy from a local farm, or from a butcher who sources from local farms) to the kind of wood used in smoking the animal—you’ll taste the difference! Start with smaller animals and work your way up as you become more comfortable with smoking whole animals.
You also offer alcohol pairings with the menu. What are the details?
We were able to get our hands on the coveted Ommegang Game of Thrones beers, so we’re going to be tapping three different kinds for this dinner.
In addition to the specialty tapping, we also have Game of Thrones-themed craft cocktails and wines available for the night that pair well with the boar.
Tickets for this event are $30 and can be purchased online: http://bit.ly/1pz3DOI.
—Interview by Kaleigh Glaza | Online Editor
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