On any given weekend, Kayao is bustling with friends enjoying pisco sours in one hand while savoring delicious Peruvian flavors in the other. If you haven’t visited this Gold Coast spot yet, you’re truly missing out. The good news is that Kayao is kicking off with culinary events starting tomorrow.
On Thursday, June 25, Kayao will celebrate its two-year anniversary with a special dinner featuring Istmo, an Oaxacan restaurant located on the Gold Coast. Kayao’s Executive Chef Gonzalo Castillo will welcome Chef Carlos López Muñoz of Istmo for a one-night-only collaborative tasting dinner showcasing the flavors and traditions that connect Mexico and Peru.
The evening will feature a six-course menu that combines Oaxacan influences, Nikkei techniques, and Peruvian coastal cuisine, with dishes created by both chefs.
Executive Chef Gonzalo Castillo introduces nightly regional menus
If you can’t make it to the anniversary dinner, Kayao is also offering new tasting menu experiences available every night for the whole table, with three different options. Each five-course menu is priced at $75, with the option to add a beverage pairing of two original cocktails for an additional $35.
The options include:
- Peruvian Roots: A take on classic, comforting Peruvian flavors.
- Nikkei Experience: A blend of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines that features fresh seafood.
- Chifa Experience: Kayao’s expression of the storied Chinese influence in Peru.
Inside the $75 Peruvian ceviche master class hitting Chicago’s Gold Coast this July
Additionally, if you want to take matters into your own hands, Kayao is hosting a Peruvian Ceviche Master Class on Saturday, July 11, from 1 PM to 3 PM.
Guests will be welcomed with a Pisco Sour and seated at a communal table outside, where they will learn to make ceviches inspired by Peru’s coastal cuisine and its Nikkei traditions.
Executive Chef Gonzalo Castillo will teach guests how to prepare, marinate, and plate their own classic Peruvian ceviche using traditional techniques and flavors. After the class, guests will enjoy a communal family-style lunch featuring brunch bites and shared dishes.
