Enjoy Elegant and Imaginative Midwestern Cuisine in Blackbird's
Enjoy elegant and imaginative Midwestern cuisine in Blackbird’s intimate second floor private dining room.
Echoing the minimalist sophistication Up to 22 guests at one long table of critically acclaimed Blackbird’s main dining room, the space provides the perfect backdrop to any celebration or event.
The private dining room sets the stage for James Beard Award-winning Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Ryan Pfeiffer’s simply executed yet complexly flavorful menu. Private bar area to mingle with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
The communal dining area, framed by custom-made U-shaped banquettes and a striking maple bar, can accommodate groups up to 48 guests for a seated dinner and up to 80 guests for a cocktail-style reception.
Up to 48 guests, maximum, for a seated lunch or dinner
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Located on the second floor, the private dining room is intimate yet fully functional with its own dedicated kitchen, furnished bar and restrooms. A separate entrance ensures complete privacy for corporate functions and social events alike.
The private dining experience at Blackbird reflects the commitment to impeccable service and fine cuisine the restaurant insists upon, complete with a dedicated event planner and service team that will ensure no detail is overlooked.
Private Dining Room Details: • Accomodates up to 48 guests for a seated dinner • Accomodates up to 80 guests for a cocktail-style reception • Completely private room, located on the 2nd floor • Private bar and lounge adjacent to the dining area • AV equipment available for rental: tripod screen - $100 projector - $150 wireless microphone - $75 • Valet services available • Complimentary coat check • Floor plans available for review • Decor assistance available (floral & linens) • Personalized menus for each place setting with your logo or a greeting included
*Please note that the second floor private dining room does not have an elevator and is accessed only by a staircase. Unfortunately, we do not have wheelchair accessibility.
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Blackbird Chefs Kahan and Pfeiffer uphold the highest standards of seasonality and freshness, so the following items may change to best reflect the season and availability of ingredients.
$3Private per piece (minimum Reception order of one dozen per selection) "prime rib" toast clam rockefeller frog fritter. maple. paprika poached shrimp. garlic. sorrel pimento empanadas vou la vent. crab salad. cress briepassed puff hors d'oeuvres tater tot
$50 per charcuterie board (serves 6-8 guests) house made charcuterie. pickles. mustards and chef’s accompaniments $75 per cheese board (serves 6-8 guests) stationary assortment of artisanal boards cheeses. nuts. house made accompaniments and baguette $6 per petite sandwich fried eggplant. curry. farmers cheese. cucumber raita roasted beef. truffle. horseradish. potato strings porchetta bánh mì. pickled daikon. chicken liver mousse crispy chicken po'boy. pickled fennel. lemon aioli. kimchi blackbird burger. jalepeno mornay. bacon shallot jam. pickled red onion
$15 per dozen (minimum order of one dozen) Pastry Chef’s selection, to include an assortment of: cookies and bars: shortbread. brownies candies and chocolates: caramels. truffles petitemini cakes: sweets chocolate mousse. cheesecake
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Blackbird Chefs Kahan and Pfeiffer uphold the highest standards of seasonality and freshness, so the following menus may change slightly based on the availability of ingredients.
Prices are per person not including beverages, 11.5% tax, 2% processing fee & 20% gratuity Private Dining Menus
salad please select one salad of endive. crispy potato. basil. dijon. pancetta. poached egg $75 – three*limited tocourse parties of up to 20 guests max seasonal market salad *most popular, changes regularly
entrée please select two (your guests will make their choice at the time of the event)fhhfhfhhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhf *vegetarian entree is always offered upon request wood grilled sturgeon. gnocchi parisienne. mussel. sorrel seared skate wing. en papillote. lobster. celeriac. preserved lemon
chicken schnitzel. broccoli. sesame. ginger
roasted venison. barley. apple. cordycep. porchetta
grilled hanger steak. dark chocolate mole. white cabbage. truffled chestnut (+$20 striploin supplement)
dessert please select one flourless chocolate bar. candied orange. sage mousse. white chocolate ice cream
pineapple upside down cake. fromage blanc. brown butter. olive oil ice cream
chocolate fondant. rye. cynar. meyer lemon ice cream
passionfruit tarte. graham cracker. meringue. earl grey ice cream
cheese for an additional $15 per person
chef's selection of 2 artisanal and farmhouse cheeses with accompaniments, to be served prior to dessert
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Blackbird salad please select one salad of endive. crispy potato. basil. dijon. pancetta. poached egg *limited to parties of up to 20 guests max
$90 – fourseasonal course market salad *most popular, changes regularly
appetizer please select one warm shrimp salad. smoked beurre monte. pickled walnut. orange grilled sea scallop. persimmon. chicory. brown butter (+$5 supplement) crispy brussels sprouts. apple cider. fresno chili. orange. parmesan tempura eggplant. feta. cashew. green espellette
entrée please select two (your guests will make their choice at the time of the event)fhhfhfhhfhfhfhfhfhfhfhf *vegetarian entree is always offered upon request wood grilled sturgeon. gnocchi parisienne. mussel. sorrel seared skate wing. en papillote. lobster. celeriac. preserved lemon chicken schnitzel. broccoli. sesame. ginger
roasted venison. barley. apple. cordycep. porchetta
grilled hanger steak. dark chocolate mole. white cabbage. truffled chestnut (+$20 striploin supplement)
dessert please select one flourless chocolate bar. candied orange. sage mousse. white chocolate ice cream
pineapple upside down cake. fromage blanc. brown butter. olive oil ice cream
chocolate fondant. rye. cynar. meyer lemon ice cream
passionfruit tarte. graham cracker. meringue. earl grey ice cream
cheese for an additional $15 per person chef's selection of 2 artisanal and farmhouse cheeses with accompaniments, to be served prior to dessert
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Blackbird We are happy to offer additional choices for your guests to select from per course.
$7/person Additional choice of appetizer, salad or dessert
$10/person Additional choice of entree
Custom$10/person Menu OptionsAdditional amuse bouche and pre-dessert intermezzo Additional Choices
Chef Pfeiffer creates customized, unique tasting menus that change seasonally to feature the freshest flavors.
5-course $95 3 oz. wine pairing per course available for $50
10-course 3 oz. wine pairing per course available for $70 Tasting *pricing Menus varies *max 14 guests
Chef Guini will create customized cakes and sweets made from scratch based on your flavor preference. See below for examples, not limited to the following:
Custom Cake Cake Flavor Filling Frosting vanilla mousse (chocolate, vanilla) American buttercream chocolate pastry cream Italian buttercream coconut curd (lemon, passionfruit) cream cheese Desserts red velvet jam ganache $75 9" - 2 layer cake (15-20 servings)
$100 9" - 3 layer cake (25-30 servings)
Outside cakes must be approved and will be charged a $3/per person cake plating fee
Sweets Table A petite sweets table of up to three different items may be substituted for a plated dessert. To include an assortment of: • cookies and bars: shortbread. brownies • candies and chocolates: caramels. truffels • mini cakes: chocolate mousse cake. cheesecake
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Blackbird Upon Consumption Guests may order wine/classic cocktails/beer as desired, and the total will be added to Most popular option the final bill. Please refer to our private dining wine list, on the following page, to make your selections. We recommend selecting one white, red and an optional sparkling wine for your group.
Custom large format cocktails and premium liquors are also available. Beverage OptionsIf interested, please inquire for those options and pricing.
Cash Bar Guests pay individually for their beverages at the bar. We ask that a Cash Bar only apply to the reception period, prior to sitting for dinner. After guests are seated for dinner, we ask that all wine/cocktails/beer are applied to the final bill.
Bar Package The below bar packages are also available in lieu of charging beverages upon consumption. Package will apply to all guests for duration of the event. Alcoholic beverages are priced as follows (based on a 2-hour minimum ):
• Open Beer & House Wine $20/person for 1st hour $14/person for each additional hour
• Open Beer, House Wine & Liquor $30/person for 1st hour $16/person for each additional hour
• Open Beer, Premium Wine & Premium Liquor $36/person for 1st hour $18/person for each additional hour
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Blackbird Below are our suggested wines, to be offered by the bottle, for events. Please note, wine selections are not limited to the below. Please inquire for our full list, also found on our website, for additional options. Sparkling Cremant D’Alsace, Mure, Brut ...... 55 Cremant De Loire Rosé, Chateau Langlois...... 65 Champagne, Sabine Godmé, 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs, Verzenay ...... 90 Champagne,Private J. Lassalle, Dining Chigny-Les-Roses Wine Brut List Rosé...... 135
White
2016 Acumen, Mountainside, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ...... 55 2016 Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre ...... 75 2016 Chappellet, ‘Molly Chappellet’ Napa Valley Chenin Blanc ...... 85 2016 Miner, California Viognier ...... 60 2014 Perrin, ‘Les Sinards’ Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc ...... 95 2015 Joseph Drouhin, Chablis ...... 60 2015 Laurent Cognard, ‘Le View Château’ 1er Cru Montagny ...... 80 2014 Thomas Fogarty, Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay ...... 70 2015 Shafer ‘Red Shoulder Ranch’ Carneros Chardonnay ...... 98 2015 Mas De Daumas Gassac, Grand Cru Languedoc Blanc ...... 115
Red
2012 Domaine des Croix, Bourgogne ...... 75 2015 Aubert Lefas ‘Les Argillières’ 1er Cru Pommard ...... 140 2014 Evesham Wood, Eola Amity Hills Pinot Noir ...... 65 2014 Holloran, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ...... 80 2015 Bedrock Wine Company, Old Vine California Zinfandel ...... 75 2015 Owen Roe ‘Rosa Mystica’ Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc ...... 75 2014 Château Cruzeau, Grand Cru Saint Émilion ...... 70 2014 Château Mongravey, Margaux ...... 120 2014 Cyprus, Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ...... 65 2014 Miner ‘Emily’s Cuvee’ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ...... 105 2015 Sparkman ‘Wonderland’ Yakima Valley Grenache ...... 55 2015 Faury, Vieilles Vignes, Saint Joseph ...... 85 2015 Domaine de Cigalus, Gérard Bertrand, Languedoc ...... 120
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