Indian, Latin, Soul with Vermilion & Taylor's Tacos

Feast on an unconventional dinner by two Chicago culinary icons, a contrast in stories and concepts. Both offer cuisines abundant in soul, substance, and intrepid flavor. Twenty-one-year restaurateur Rohini Dey, Ph.D., is the founder of Vermilion restaurant, Let's Talk Womxn, and the James Beard Foundation women's leadership program. After a career in academia, the World Bank, and McKinsey, her unique Indian-Latin and Indian-Chinese fare has been lauded as "Best Restaurants" by Travel & Leisure, Town & Country, Esquire, Wine Enthusiast, Chicago, and 3 Stars Chicago Tribune. Native Chicagoan Taylor Mason created Taylor's Tacos in 2018 after falling in love with Southern California street tacos. Her catering company evolved into Taylor's Tacos retail in 2023, already a must-visit destination according to Eater, Infatuation, Tribune, and Sun Times. Feast on Taylor's "sexy crispy shrimp taco," which won BEST TACO on Good Morning America. Experience Vermilion's legendary #1 DISH WORLDWIDE by USA Today - the lobster Portuguese - alongside an amazing five-course meal with curated cocktail & wine pairings. Vegan fare and zero-proof cocktail options are available for all courses. Your Let's Talk Womxn hosts include Mmmm Wines founder Molly Matelski, who will share her journey crafting premium Italian wines. Let's Talk Womxn is proud to curate this three-way collaborative dinner experience exclusively with the Restaurant Show.

Menu

• First Taylor's Tacos Surf + Turf: the sexy, crispy SHRIMP + savory STEAK tacos. #1 Taco in the US by GMA. Vegan option: sweet poppin' POTATO + awesome AF ASPARAGUS.
• Second Vermilion Indian-Chinese. Not Your KFC Intrepid Fried Chicken. Or vegan Artichoke Fritters. Both with Masala Fries, Chutney.
• Third Taylor's Tacos. The ZADDY, a playfully fun take on an eggplant taco. Vegan option without cheese.
• Fourth Vermilion Indian-Latin. #1 Dish Worldwide by USA Today. Lobster Portuguese, lobster tail simmered in a rich Goan coconut milk essence. Or Gobi Portuguese vegan option. Both with Kerala Lemon Rice.
• Fifth Vermilion. Interactive Ceiling Smasher Ultimate Hedonism Chocolate Dessert. or Vegan Red Chai Ice Cream.

Drink Pairings (Botanic Zero Proof options available)

• Mmm Wines Italian Prosecco Rose. LTW collaboration.
• Vermilion Ode to Chicago Lake Michigan Cocktail or Wine TBD.
• Vermilion 3C Spiced Fortified Sangria, clove cinnamon cumin tones.
• Vermilion My Drink, My Choice Dessert Cocktail or Wine TBD.