The tables are set, the music is hot, and the fragrance of Latin goodness is wafting out of the kitchen at Carnivale, a Nuevo Latino restaurant that’s taken Chicago by storm.

The Safe and Sound Dinner at CARNIVALE drew 40 allergenistas who enjoyed Chef Mark Mendez’s allergen free menu that omitted the top 8 allergens and gluten.

The feast included:
Appetizers
Guacamole and Chips
Ropa Vieja - Sweet Plantains and Braised Beef

Entrée Served Family Style
Arrachera - Grilled Marinated Skirt Steak, Black Beans and Rice, Sweet Onion Chimichurri

Pollo - Guatemalan-Style Chicken, Jalapeno-Parsley Mojo, Potatoes, Olives and Green Beans

Pernil - Rum Glazed Pork Shoulder, Puerto Rican Rice and Beans, Fried Plantains

Dessert
Luscious Chocolate Cinnamon and Vanilla Caramel cupcakes provided by Pam Rose of SWIRLZ CUPCAKES were the perfect compliment to the Latin flavors of the first courses.