The Smokehouse Returns on June 29th and we are creating the ultimate summer BBQ experience. Chef Julius’ love affair with BBQ is REAL, as last year’s guests experienced first hand. So be sure to bring your appetites!

This year Chef is bringing something new… For over 2 years, he has collaborated with farmer Ricky Dollison from Dollison Farms, a black owned farm in Georgia, and Warrior Creek Premium Meats. Together they have cultivated a special dietary plan which has resulted in superior quality hogs. And the fine farmers at Warrior Creeks are shipping a WHOLE HOG to Chicago, just for this event!

We are also excited to announce our partnership with Taste 222 for this event! This posh restaurant and event space is a perfect match for this premium BBQ experience. We look forward to showcasing everything this state of the art venue has to offer.

There are two ticket options: The Smokehouse Classics which includes but not limited to Waygu Brisket, and buffet of amazing sides, BBQ Whole Hog plus many other dishes to be added. The Smokehouse Premium includes the classics PLUS Seafood (lobster, shrimp + crab).

Chef Julius’ BBQ Pop-Up: A Return to The Smokehouse
Saturday, June 29, 2019
Location: Taste 222, 222 N. Canal

Cocktails: 4pm
Dinner: 5pm

We’ve just confirmed the date for our first pop-up of 2019 in celebration of  Mardi Gras! Sunday, March 3rd! Ticket info available soon! To received info right to your email box, send us an note at chefjulius@taleof2chefs.com with the subject line “Mardi Gras Pop-Up”.

Looking for Holiday Party Apps and Festive Brunch ideas? Check out Chef Julius on FOX Chicago on Tuesday, December 12th at 12 noon and WGN Weekend Morning News on Sunday, December 23, 7-9am.

A Tale of Two Chefs is pleased to present our new Thanksgiving Dinner Menu. It is no secret that our goal is to wow your guests and create unforgettable dining experiences. The process is simple, you place the order and let us do the work. Your Thanksgiving order will be delivered to your door. It’s that easy!

To place orders call 872-818-5368 or email us at  chefjulius@taleof2chefs.com.

Appetizers

Bacon Wrapped Dates with Parmesan (per dozen)  14
NOLA Spiced Shrimp Cocktail with Mango cocktail sauce (per dozen)  36
Tuscan Marinated Olives (serves 8)  16
Tiki’s Spiced Nuts (serves 8)  16
Market Salad with Pear Champagne Vinaigrette (serves 4 as first course, 8 as side salad) 36

For Dinner

Fried Jerk Capon (7.5 – 9lbs) – $85

Herb Roasted Turkey Legs or Wings (De-boned) – $40

Sauvignon Blanc Braised Turkey Thighs (De-boned) –$10 per person

Balsamic & Brown Sugar Cornish Game Hens – $12 each

Duck Confit with Root Vegetables – $14 per person

Maple & Whiskey Brined Pork Loin with Whiskey Braised Apples (serves 8+) – $50

Brown Sugar, Maple & Whiskey Glazed Ham (serves 10) – $85

Chianti Braised Beef Short Ribs (serves 6-8) – $120

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For our very special and very busy clients, here’s the NEW menu for our Weekly Meals drop off service. We bring the order to home or your workplace. All you have to do is just heat and serve. Great dining made simple, we got you covered. Send us an email with your order to chefjulius@taleof2chefs.com and we will provide details on delivery logistics.

We look forward to you joining our Weekly Meals Family!

Stay Warm and Happy Eating!
Chef Julius Russell

Braised Chicken

Weekly Meals Menu

Chicken/Turkey

Pan Roasted / Oven Baked/ Grilled (¼ $8.99/ ½ $12.99) – served Herb Rice & Roasted Carrots

Caribbean Jerk, Lemon & Herb, Smoky BBQ, Spicy Cajun, Tomato Creole and Rotisserie

Smothered Chicken – (¼ $8.99/ ½ $12.99) served with Sage Gravy, Herb Rice & Glazed Carrots

Smothered Chicken Wings – (4pc $7.99/ 6pc $10.99) Same as above

Chicken Fricassee, plus 1 side – $15

Chicken Tikka Masala with Baby Potatoes & Sauteed Spinach – $17

Smothered Turkey Wing, Legs, plus 2 sides – $18

Wine Braised Turkey Wings, Legs or Thighs, plus 2 sides – $18

Herb Roasted Turkey Wings, Legs or Thighs, plus 2 sides – $15

A Little Something Different (24oz)

Arroz Con Pollo – $17

Brown Stew Chicken (Caribbean Style) – $15

Vietnamese Black Pepper Chicken w/ Rice – $15

Ginger & Sweet Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry (Classic Chinese Take Out) – $15

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Wow, what a year?! As always, we are excited to wrap up the year with a grand celebration for our pop up family! We will transform the space into a winter wonderland. As for the menu, we’re working hard to blow you away! Below is the first round of details. Stay tuned for menu updates!

We’ve extended our menu to include Bronzeville en Blanc and we look forward to help you plan an amazing dinner with friends! We can help make the night one to remember, and easier to manage!

Check out our full menu of apps and entrees, delivered to you.

Email us at chefjulius@taleof2chefs.com or call 872-818-5368 for more info and to place orders. The deadline to confirm your orders is Thursday, September 6 at 5pm.

Crostini’s (Bruschetta, Jerk Steak, Goatcheese) A sourdough French baguette (that we make) is brushed with our housemade roasted garlic olive oil. We season it with our house salt, pepper & creole dust. After that, you get to build your own crostini, based on the options ordered – $7 per serving

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp with Crusty Bread (A NOLA staple. This is a classic recipe. It DOES NOT have a traditional BBQ sauce. It has New Orleans spices) – $10 per serving

Chef Julius’ Chicken Andouille Sausage Bites/Creole Mustard – $7 per serving

Blackened Chicken or Blackened Wild Salmon Wraps – $10 each

Crab & Quinoa Salad – $20/lb

Herb Roasted / Mango Jerk or Cuban Grilled Chicken Thighs* – $10 per serving

Charred Corn & Salmon Salad (local sweet corn, shallots, leeks, tomatoes, slow smoked salmon, olive oil, spices, sweet bell peppers, parsley, oregano & pimento) – $10 per serving

Patatas Bravas (Spanish Roasted Potatoes) * – $6 per serving

Grilled Lamb Lollipops* (4 options) – $4 each

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The PopUP Series Continues with the The Deep South PopUP
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A Little Fried…A Little Barbecued… And a WHOLE LOTTA SOUL!!!

Inspired by the popup’s newest home 8A5E (BASE), we are creating a posh indoor/outdoor BBQ experience called “The Smokehouse”. Everyone that knows Chef Julius is aware of his love affair with BBQ. And this is the 1st time he’s created an formal BBQ experience in Chicago (Last time was in Napa, see pics below from Uptown Uncorked presented by Lexus & Uptown Magazine ).

There are two ticket options: Dinner which includes BBQ, Beer and Wine and Premium that includes BBQ, Beer and Wine PLUS Seafood and Champagne.

Here’s just a few menu preview dishes:

Mango Jerk Chicken

Memphis Dry Rub Ribs

16 Hour Smoked Beef Brisket

Whole Wild “King” Salmon – Premium

Grilled Garlic Shrimp – Premium

Smoked Stone Crab Claws – Premium

Smoked Beef Short Rib Mac & Cheese

Charred Brussel Sprouts

Very Corny Cornbread with Ramp Butter

Charred Heirloom Tomato, Chickpea and Cucumber Salad

Get your tickets NOW!!!