177 North Ada Street, Chicago, IL
Dates are mutually agreed upon and travel must take place within 12 months of auction’s close date.
Experience subject to availability, blackout dates and booking windows. 
 

Enjoy dinner for up to six people at Smyth, the remarkable home to fine dining located just upstairs from Chicago’s most distinct neighborhood bar, The Loyalist.

Smyth boasts an open kitchen led by Chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields, who met while working at Charlie Trotter, and features a cuisine that is both unique and inventive. Per the Michelin Guide 2017: “This is a restaurant with a vision that keeps the guests’ pleasure and kitchen’s near-flawless execution at the heart of each combination.”

Chefs John Shields and Karen Urie Shields are proud supporters of The Trotter Project. United's new onboard menu was created in partnership with chefs gathered through The Trotter Project, a nonprofit organization committed to mentoring and internship programs for budding young talent in the culinary arts.

Bid now for a VIP culinary experience to savor.  

This experience includes:

• Dinner reservation for up to six people at Smyth*
  • A narrative of John and Karen's journey through Smyth County, Virginia. This two-hour sensory eight-course dining experience has balance warmth, and is a special treat for the senses.
  • Includes beverages pairings 
• Private, guided kitchen tour 
• Table visit from the Chef

*Must be 21 years or older to participate in this experience

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