Mr. Beef is getting a new guest in the kitchen—and fans of The Bear will recognize one of the faces behind the counter.
On Sunday, October 25, Michelin-starred chef Santiago Lastra and actor Will Poulter, who played pastry chef Luca on the Emmy-winning series, will head to the River North sandwich spot for a one-day-only pop-up.
On the menu? A Mexican-inspired take on the Italian beef that’s anything but your usual order.
Joining them are Mr. Beef owner Chris Zucchero and Courtney Storer, co-executive and culinary producer of The Bear. Lastra is the chef-patron behind London’s KOL, which holds a Michelin star and a spot on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
What’s on the menu?
Lastra’s Mexican-inspired take on the Italian beef. Expect tender sliced beef tongue layered with caramelized mozzarella, pickled jalapeños, sliced avocado, refried beans, and chopped Mexican chorizo.
And you’ll want to save room for dessert: Chicago favorite Pretty Cool Ice Cream has created an exclusive ice cream sandwich for the occasion, inspired by Lastra’s debut cookbook, Mexican Soul. The book brings Mexican cooking into home kitchens with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients.
What to know about the Chef Santiago Lastra x Mr. Beef pop-up
There are no reservations. The pop-up runs walk-in only, first come, first served, from 1 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, until the food sells out. Stock is limited, so expect a line.
Where: Mr. Beef, 666 N. Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60654.
The Chicago stop is one of several collaborative pop-ups Lastra will host across the US through October and November to mark the launch of Mexican Soul.
