SIXTEEN’S NEW MENU EXPLORES ITS ROOTS WITH A FOCUS ON INGREDIENTS

The Michelin Two-Star Restaurant Debuts the Year’s Guiding Theme and Newly Released Menu

CHICAGO – March 30, 2016 – With a focus on the foundation of fine dining, Executive Chef Thomas Lents and the culinary team at Sixteen are taking an in depth approach to ingredients with its new menu entitled Sixteen: A Study in Ingredients. This overarching theme – spotlighting the diverse nature and versatility of individual ingredients – will guide the menu evolution in 2016 at the Michelin Two-Star, Forbes’ Five-Star restaurant at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago.

While retaining a consistent format, Chef Lents will introduce new ingredient studies throughout the year. Each will come about based on seasonality, influence and availability worldwide.

On the current menu, ingredient studies include: The Family of Lobster; The Fish and Shellfish of the Brittany Coast; The Variety of Game; A Study of Poultry; Variations of Vanilla; A Season’s Abundance of Citrus and The Bounty of the Root Cellar. Eschewing the traditional tasting menu format, guests will be asked to choose selections from each study. Their selections will serve as foundation for the dishes presented during the meal, as well as several additional gift courses chosen by Chef Lents and his team.

“Our new menu is a break from the traditional structure so prevalent in the world of fine-dining,” said Chef Lents. “We’ve made a conscious effort to make the Sixteen experience approachable and interactive for our guests. While many wish to spend their whole evening with us, there are others who wish for a more abbreviated tasting experience. This menu affords that flexbility, while still providing a robust exploration opportunity. Another benefit to streamlining our focus in this manner is that it allows us to dive deeply into the ingredients on the plate, allowing them to truly shine.”

Guests can select one or more dishes in each of the following categories:

To Begin

Sour Cherry / Smoked Foie Gras and Squab / Artichokes

Variations of Navet / Lobster Carpaccio / Rosemary Agrodolce

Citron and Pear / Cured Duck Breast / Chestnut

 

To Continue

Trofie Pasta / Tidal Fish and Shellfish / Seaweed

Liver Dumplings / Bouillon of Hen / Vegetable Sachet

Bone Marrow / Cold Water Langouste / Red Wine Sauce

 

To Follow

Black Truffle / Turbot in Brioche / Salsify and Brussels Sprouts

Cedar Roasted Squash / Fallow Venison / Tobacco

Savoy Cabbage / Breast of Hen with Foie Gras / Pied de Mouton Mushrooms

 

To Conclude

Cognac Toffee / Date Pain Perdu / Green Apple

Sesame Shortbread / Madagascar-Vanilla Cheesecake / Banana

Manjari Mousse / Variations of Orange / Pine Nut Cake

The complete four-course tasting is priced at $175 per person, with a smaller three-selection menu (choosing one dish from “To Begin”, “To Follow” and “To Conclude” categories) available for $160. Elongated and abbreivated menus, as well as a la carte menu items, are available upon request.

To complement Chef Lents’ menu, distinctive wine pairings have been selected by Sixteen’s Sommelier Parag Lalit. Calling upon his thorough understanding of culinary cultures from both the East and West, and his knowledge on their affect on contemporary cooking styles, Parag has thoughtfully arranged a selection of wines that achieve harmonious flavor balance. Wine pairings may be added for $95 for the Cru pairing, $250 for the premier pairing, and $750 for a reserve pairing.

Dinner is served at Sixteen nightly from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. To view menus or to make reservations, please visit the restaurant online or call (312) 588-8030.

 

About Sixteen

Located on the 16th Floor of Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, Sixteen was designed by Ivanka Trump and Chicago-based architects Valerio Dewalt Train Associates. Featuring world-class, modern American cuisine from Executive Chef Thomas Lents, Sixteen has received four-star ratings from Chicago magazine and the Chicago Tribune, a two-star designation from the 2015 Michelin Guide, and a Five-Star designation from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide 2015. Sixteen serves breakfast daily from 6:30 to 11 a.m. and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch is available Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is available daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Bar at Sixteen, as well as the adjoining Bridges Room, open daily at 11 a.m. and serve a casual bistro menu from 2:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. For reservations, please call (312) 588-8030. You may also visit Sixteen on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago

Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, located in the heart of the city at 401 N. Wabash Avenue, welcomed its first hotel guests in January 2008. The hotel, comprising floors 14-27 of a 92-story residential tower developed by the Trump Organization, features 339 luxuriously appointed guestrooms including one-, two- and three-bedroom suites; Sixteen, the two-star Michelin-rated restaurant featuring the modern American cuisine of Executive Chef Thomas Lents; The Spa at Trump® with 53 specially appointed spa guest rooms; the Trump Health Club; Rebar, a chic cocktail lounge; The Terrace at Trump and more. Designed by the noted architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill with interiors by McGinley Design, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is a stunning addition to Chicago’s distinguished skyline. The hotel and restaurant were each awarded five stars by the esteemed Forbes Travel Guide in 2015. The property has also been recognized by Travel + Leisure as one of the top 5 hotels for business travelers in the "World's Best Awards" 2012 and named one of the “World’s Best Hotels” for 2013. For room and event reservations at Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, call (312) 588-8000 or (877) 458-TRUMP (7867). Connect with the hotel on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About TRUMP HOTELS™

Launched in October 2007, Trump Hotels is a family enterprise with an unparalleled history of providing extraordinary customer experiences around the world.  Our hallmarks include unique and inspired design at iconic hotels in renowned locations globally, complemented by fully focused and authentic personal service.  Founded and led by internationally renowned developer Donald J. Trump and his children, Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric, the prestigious portfolio includes Trump International Hotel & Tower® New York, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago, Trump International Hotel™ Las Vegas, Trump® International Hotel Waikiki, Trump SoHo® New York, Trump® International Hotel & Tower Panama, Trump International Hotel & Tower Toronto®, Trump National Doral® Miami, and Trump International Golf Links & Hotel™, Ireland.  With a growth strategy to deliver exceptional hotel and resort offerings in key gateway cities and travel destinations around the world, TRUMP HOTELS™ expands to Vancouver, Washington, D.C. and Rio in 2016, and to Asia for the first time with projects in Lido and Bali, Indonesia.  Reservations can be made at www.TRUMPHOTELS.com or by calling (855) TRUMP-00 (855-878-6700).  Connect with TRUMP HOTELS™ on its social media pages.

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As part of the Trump Hotels, the Trump Estate Collection is comprised of extraordinary, diverse properties that feature Trump’s signature standard of Five-star hospitality and service excellence to provide the ultimate travel experiences. There are currently two properties within the Estate Collection including Albermarle Estate at Trump Winery in Charlottesville, VA and MacLeod House & Lodge in Aberdeen, Scotland.

 

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