The Epicurean Circle dining club is back! Join co-hosts Daniel Balsam and Chris Stacey for an evening of social conviviality and gastronomic delights as we dine in an intimate private setting a Mirra. Mirra is the 2024 Eater Chicago awardee for Chefs of the Year and serves refined Chi-Mex and Indian fusion dishes. Family and friends are welcome. https://www.mirrachicago.com/

Private Dining Cap: This is event is capped at 12 people. There is a wait list. Please email Chris at [email protected] to be placed on the wait list.

Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Time: 7:00PM Central

Location: Mirra, 1954 W Armitage Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, 773-687-9610

Cost: $115.50. Includes multiple course family style meal, gratuity, and tax. All beverages are a la carte.

Sample Menu (menus change frequently)

STARTERS: Choose 3 for the table

MIRRA MEZZE Housemade Achar, Salsa Tatemado, Sikil Pak, Guacamole, Tlayudas & Papads

CRISPY TACO Hudson Bay Scallops, Mexican Green Curry, Nopales Pico, Crispy Fenugreek Roti

MIRRA SALAD Baby Gem , Avocado- Ramp Dressing, Crispy Lentil Noodles, Avocado RASUL’S ROTI QUESADILLAS Roasted Mushroom, Amul Cheese, Chettinad Masala

CHAAS AGUACHILE Hamachi, Buttermilk-Lime Aguachile, Garlic-Serrano Achar, Nopales & Curry Leaves

MAINS: Choose 3 for the table

TAVA VARUVAL SALMON FRY Grilled-Roasted Faroe Island Salmon, Varuval Masala, Lime Rice

POLLO ROSTIZADO Tandoori-Adobo Roasted Cornish Hen, Chayote Som Tum, Seasonal Achar & Salsa

CRISPY MAITAKE MUSHROOMS Mole De Coco, South Indian Braised Cabbage

LAMB BARBACOA BIRYANI Basmati Rice, Saffron, Mint, Roti Seal (serves 2-3)

SIDES: Choose 2 for the table

STREET CORN CHAAT Roasted Corn, Chaat Masala, Oaxacan Pasilla Crema

GRILLED BROCCOLINI Salsa Macha Verde, Lime, Fried Shallots

ROASTED BEETS Red Poblano Muhammara, Goat Cheese, Pecan-Black Garlic Salsa Macha

DESSERT: RASMALAI TRES LECHES Olive oil citrus cake, mango mousse, saffron cardamom infused milks

Photo Credit: Garrett Sweet, Mirra, Promotional Material. Public domain.