Private Dining by Sepia - dinner menu

PRIVATE DINING by SEPIA
dinner menu

135 north jefferson street chicago il 60661 | 312 441 1920 | www.sepiachicago.com

O V E R V I E W… private dining by sepia

Seamlessly melding refined and rustic, vintage and contemporary, Sepia has the feel of an instant classic. Located next
door, Private Dining by Sepia is a warm, inviting, and stylish venue. Designed to cater to any occasion, it serves as the
perfect backdrop to the inventive, seasonal American cuisine created by Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman.

The menus of Private Dining by Sepia are rooted in tradition, melding rustic sensibility with contemporary flair. Chef
highlights the best of the season, favoring local artisan growers using sustainable practices. No matter the occasion,
Chef Zimmerman - together with Pastry Chef Cindy Schuman, Beverage Director Arthur Hon, Head Bartender Griffin
Elliott, and the rest of Sepia’s team - will personally cater to your needs and preferences to create a memorable event.
Menus must be selected 10 business days prior to your event. If menu selections are not received by this deadline,
chef’s choice will apply.

capacity 1,100
60
approx. square footage: 50
maximum seated: 36
rounds: 24
boardroom:
square:

maximum standing: 100

menu pricing

three-course lunch, starting at: $38pp++
three-course dinner, starting at: $70pp++
brunch, occasionally available*: $45pp++

*inquire for more details

vegetarian and vegan options can be
accommodated with advance notice

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PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES… private dining by sepia

Our selection of hors d’oeuvres represents a wide variety of flavors, textures and visual stimulations. Beautifully
crafted, it includes cold or warm bite-size appetizers, crostinis and spoons. All hors d’oeuvres are $4 per piece, unless
otherwise noted. Minimum of one dozen per selection is required.

Selection of four: $16pp++

each additional selection: $4pp++

edamame “hummus” crostini, pickled lemon, feta, mint
curry roasted carrot crostini, sesame yogurt, crispy pita
sweet onion custard tart, parmigiano sable, herb jam
sundried tomato, goat cheese, oil cured black olive tart
blue cheese and date croqueta, harissa aioli
chickpea panisse, tomato jam
tortilla española, aioli, smoked salt

tuna tartare, thai red curry, rice cracker
confit potatoes stuffed with crème fraîche and caviar
prince edward island mussels en escabeche
chilled oyster on half shell with seasonal mignonette
– addl. $1 per piece
shrimp ceviche, avocado, jicama, tortilla
jerk spiced shrimp, mango mojo

bacon beignets
mini blt gougere
spicy lamb meat balls, harissa-tomato puree
beef tartare, roasted garlic, horseradish, multi grain toast
soy glazed beef stuffed with spring onion
foie gras torchon, toasted brioche, apricot-black pepper jam
- addl. $2 per piece

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SEATED DINNER… private dining by sepia

The dinner menu offers a wide selection of appetizers, soups and salads, entrees, and desserts to accommodate any
discriminating taste. Personalized tasting menu available, starting at $105++ per person. Wine pairing, vegetarian and
vegan options are available upon request. As a seasonal restaurant, featuring local and fresh ingredients, Sepia
cannot guarantee the availability of items for your event until one week prior. Please note that ingredients
and/or accompaniments, and pricing are subject to change.

Three Courses - $70PP++ Four Courses - $82PP++ Additional Choices:

select one soup or salad select one salad select more than one option for

select one entrée select one soup or midcourse any course with an additional

select one dessert select one entrée $10pp++, per choice

select one dessert

soups & salads

please select one

pumpkin and coconut soup, pumpkin seed granola, curry
potato leek soup, chive, crème frâiche, caviar
burrata, piquillo peppers, marjoram, pedro ximenez vinegar
assorted baby greens, candied walnuts, grapes, tilston point blue cheese
salt roasted pear, toasted hazelnuts, grana padano, baby arugula, white balsamic
wild baby arugula, toasted pine nuts, pickled lemon zest, grana padano
butter lettuce, shaved fennel, dill, apple, buttermilk

midcourse

please select one
potato gnocchi, sugo, grana padano
eggplant cannelloni, fresh ricotta, basil, tomato sauce, grana padano
seared scallop, charred eggplant, romesco vinaigrette, herb salad
citrus cured salmon, cream cheese crémeux, fines herb salad, shaved radishes
balsamic glazed quail, mushroom bread pudding, jus

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S E AT E D D I N N E R C O N T. . . private dining by sepia

entrees

please select one (vegetarian option is available upon request)
bass, sautéed baby spinach, marble potatoes, sauce vierge ($2pp supplement)
pan roasted cod, clams, potato, leek, bouillabaisse broth
pan roasted rainbow trout, caramelized brussels sprouts, bacon lardons, fingerling potato, red wine sauce
salmon, wild rice, roasted root vegetable, red wine reduction
grilled chicken, whole grain mustard spaetzle, wilted chard, chicken jus
grilled pork chop, buttermilk mashed potatoes, collards, sauce charcuterie ($5pp supplement)
grilled 8 oz filet mignon, maitake mushrooms, fondant potato, bordelaise ($10pp supplement)
red wine braised short ribs, mascarpone polenta, broccoli raab

c h i l d r e n ’ s e n t r e e s (for children 12 and under)

$15pp++ entrée only | $30pp++ salad or fruit bowl to start, entrée, and dessert
please select one:
white cheddar macaroni and cheese
buttermilk fried chicken fingers, honey mustard, fries
pasta, butter, grana padano
mini slagel farms hamburgers, fries
crispy polenta sticks, tomato sauce, grana padano

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SWEETS… private dining by sepia

Our pastry chef, Cindy Schuman is happy to work with you to customize any dessert, flavors, or accompaniments. A
sweet table of four items may be substituted for a plated dessert with a $4pp supplement. Birthday and wedding
cakes are available at an additional cost per person. Price is determined by guest count, flavors and design. Outside
cakes must be approved and will be charged a $4pp++ cake cutting fee.

plated dessert sweet table

please select one minimum 3 items @ $10pp++
malted milk chocolate mousse on peanut butter crunch each additional item @ $2pp++
chocolate caramel pecan tart with malted ice cream
chocolate mousse cake buttercrunch cake
white chocolate raspberry cake, cream cheese buttercream opera cake
chocolate teardrop shell filled with chocolate mousse white chocolate raspberry cheesecake
chocolate almond tart, ice cream panna cotta verrine with fruit gelee
seasonal fruit tart chocolate bourbon pudding
poached pear, mascarpone crémeux, pine nut crumble, vanilla lemon meringue tart
carrot cake, cream cheese buttercream assorted truffles OR cookies
almond financier, amaretto mousse, chocolate sauce caramel corn
goat cheese cream filled corn crepe, oven roasted apples cream puffs
pumpkin pie
macarons

marshmallow fluff, chocolate dipped cone

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BEVERAGES… private dining by sepia

From Sepia’s award winning cocktails, to freshly prepared juices and ingredients, exquisite stemware to artisan-
produced wines, you will find a selection of premium beverages that will exceed your guests’ expectations.

We offer the choice between three beverage packages or an open bar, with beverages charged on consumption.

upon consumption

Sepia’s most popular option. Please select one level of spirits.

Silver Level - top shelf spirits Beer

$11ea $8/btl
tito’s vodka 5 rabbit golden ale
beefeater gin founders india pale ale
el dorado 5 yr rum
benchmark bourbon Soft Drinks
old overholt rye
chinaco blanco tequila $5/btl
speyburn 10 yr (+$2)* coke, diet coke, sprite, ginger ale
juice: cranberry, pineapple, grapefruit
Gold Level – premium spirits ginger beer (+$2/btl)
pellegrino & acqua panna (+2/btl)
$14ea
ketel one vodka After Dinner
martin miller’s gin
el dorado 12 yr rum port - $12ea
elijah craig 12 yr bourbon cognac - $16ea
templeton rye coffee & tea - $4.50ea
avion silver tequila
balvenie 12 yr single malt (+$4)* Wine

see wine list for pricing

mimosa, bellini, bloody mary available for lunch/brunch events: $12ea

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BEVERAGES... private dining by sepia

packages

Pricing is per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Package will apply to all guests for entirety of event.

Bronze - $20 first hour Silver - $22 first hour Gold - $25 first hour

$9 each additional hour $11 each additional hour $15 each additional hour

sommelier select wine top shelf spirits (*excluding scotch) premium level spirits (*excluding scotch)
beer: 5 rabbit | founders ipa sommelier select wine sommelier select wine
soft drinks beer: 5 rabbit | founders ipa beer: 5 rabbit | founders ipa
coffee & tea soft drinks soft drinks
coffee & tea coffee & tea

enhancements

classic cocktails setup

Enhance the experience of your guests by making classic cocktails available. A $75 setup fee applies. Cocktails are
priced individually, on consumption.

silver level: $13ea | gold level: $16ea

classic martini gimlet moscow mule
manhattan negroni daiquiri
old fashioned dark & stormy seasonal champagne cocktail

batched cocktails

Have your favorite classic cocktail or a custom ‘signature’ cocktail batched for your event. Choose from three sizes:

small - $250 medium - $360 large - $480

yields 30 beverages yields 45 beverages yields 60 beverages

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BEVERAGES... private dining by sepia

wine made simple

Below is a selection of artisan-produced wines, hand-picked by Sepia Beverage Director Arthur Hon.
His philosophy is:

“Wine is about enjoyment. It is about the collective experience of friends, delicious food, and
having a wonderful time. It is also about adventures, where no passport is required and no jetlag
to fret. Here the emphasis is on wines that are produced using organic, biodynamic, and
sustainable agricultural practices. Our passion and commitment to quality value, and the
promotion of lesser known grape varietals and regions stay true in our belief that wines always
taste better when you are with friends.”

sparkling $45
$68
NV domaine gruet blanc de noirs méthode champenoise, new mexico (pinot noir/chardonnay)

NV col vetoraz prosecco di valdobbiadene brut, veneto (prosecco/glera)

white $45
$48
14 vinum cellars chardonnay, monterey $65
15 fuso 21 le salse, verdiccio di matelica, marche, italy (verdiccio) $68
14 broadside chardonnay wild ferment, edna valley, california
13 sancerre clos paradis, domaine fouassier, loire, france (sauvignon blanc) $46
$48
red $57
$66
12 de bardos crianza ars romántica, ribera del duero, spain (tempranillo) $68
13 leone de castris maiana, salice salentino, puglia, italy (negroamaro, malvasia nera)
12 côtes de bourg, château la grolet, bordeaux (merlot/cabernet sauvignon)
13 fabio motta pievi, bolgheri rosso, toscana, italy (cab sauv/merlot/sangiovese)
14 mckinlay vineyards pinot noir, willamette valley, oregon

Wines are priced by the bottle. Please select one from each category.

NOTE: Sepia’s James Beard-nominated wine list offers over 600 selections, with many of them highly allocated and
available in very small quantities. Should you wish to elevate your guests experience, including wine pairings or a

wine class, our dedicated events team will be happy to coordinate with you.

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ANSWERS TO FAQ private dining by sepia

deposits & payments

30% of the estimated event total will be due with contract upon signing. Payment of the F&B minimum balance will
be due as second deposit 14 business days prior to the event. All additional charges incurred during the event will be
charged to the credit card on file. A receipt will be sent via email the following business day. Note: deposit paid toward
private dining room may not be transferred to any table in the restaurant.

interactive experience

Add an interactive component to your event with a cooking demo, wine/mixology ‘class’, or a live Q&A with our
Michelin-star rated team. Cooking demos are available, starting at $1,000 for Executive Chef Andrew Zimmerman.
Wine/Mixology classes start at $500 for 30 minutes (wine and cocktails are priced separately).

menu selections

Menus must be selected seven business days prior to your event. If menu selections are not received by this deadline,
chef’s choice will apply. Guest counts dropping below 15 guests at least five days prior may be subject to chef’s choice
of menu.

chef’s station

A fee of $75 is charged for each chef preparing food at a station during an event.

custom desserts

Inquire about custom desserts & cakes provided by our talented pastry chef, Cindy Schuman. Outside vendors must be
approved. Dessert cutting/plating fee will apply.

room flips

A $250 room rental/setup fee will apply for room flips, including wedding ceremonies and dancing.

valet

Valet is available at $14/car for up to 3 hours + $2/each additional hour. An additional attendant fee of $50 will be
applied for large parties anticipating more than 10 cars, and for weekend lunch events. Guests may pay for
parking, or you may arrange to add it to the master bill.

a/v

Projector and screen (8’) are available with a $350 room rental fee. A wireless microphone is available at no
additional cost.

coat check

A $75 coat check attendant will apply for parties of 40 or more. Guests may check one coat and one bag; additional
bags will incur a fee of $1/bag.

vendors

Private Dining by Sepia does not require the use of specific vendors for your event; however, we would be happy to
provide recommendations. Vendor meals are available at $35pp++ ($25 for lunch) and include entrée only.

tastings

Available for full buy-out (entire restaurant) dinners only, and scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date.
Tastings are typically held within six weeks of event date, due to seasonal menu changes. Tastings are available for up
to 4 guests, and may be scheduled Monday-Thursday, between 5:30pm and 6:00pm

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