The James Beard Foundation Greens Chicago hosted an intimate dinner with James Beard Award–winning chef Abe Conlon at Fat Rice. Guests had the opportunity to explore Portugal’s worldwide culinary influence with Fat Rice favorites like Macau chili prawns, along with new discoveries like Azorean braised octopus with cheiro wine, Malaysian beef ambilla with eggplant and rambutan, and Japanese castella stuffed with loquat ice cream. Each course was paired with hand-selected Portuguese wines that showcase the unique terroir of Portugal’s diverse growing regions. Photography by Francis Son
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