mfk. has spent more than a decade building a reputation for incredible food: simple food, beautiful preparations, exceptional ingredients, seafood, pintxos, and the flavors of Spain’s Basque and Catalan coasts. A longtime Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, mfk. has become one of Chicago’s most beloved restaurants—and for one night, they’re bringing their offerings to Champaign-Urbana.

Your ticket includes a rotating spread of seafood, conservas, Spanish tortilla, cured meats, seasonal vegetables, warm bread, other small bites, and a glass of mfk.’s Sangria—followed by their Basque cake for dessert. A cash bar featuring mfk’s basque-inspired cocktails will be available for those looking to imbibe and explore.

In a service that will feel like a cocktail party, snacks will be stationed and passed throughout the evening, encouraging you to make new friends and try new things. Abandon your full-service expectations and get transported to the eateries of Spain, & share a porron with the stranger beside you. 

mfk. is an intimate, seaside-inspired restaurant heavily influenced by the Basque and Catalan regions of Spain. named for M.F.K. Fisher, who pioneered the genre of food memoirs, the restaurant focuses (as she did) on simply prepared, quality ingredients and providing a welcoming environment meant to foster community and shared experiences. The 25-seat restaurant transports one to the tight quarters associated with waiting for a table in Barcelona, paired with midwestern hospitality and charm.