Away for a Day: Inspired by Urbanbelly, Chicago

Away for a Day: Urbanbelly, Chicago

Bold flavors. Unexpected combinations. Comfort food with a twist.

What happens when Asian comfort food gets a creative makeover? That’s the spirit we’re bringing to Blue Bamboo for our next Away for a Day Foodie Dinner, inspired by Chef Bill Kim’s Urbanbelly in Chicago.

Join Chef Dennis Chan for an evening that celebrates big flavors and inventive combinations. We’ll kick things off with Korean fried chicken, bringing crunch and flavor to the table. Next, discover chile-herb edamame curry pho, a creative bowl that brings together fragrant herbs, warming spice and the comfort of a noodle soup.

For dessert, we’re going somewhere unexpected with avocado chocolate mousse—a rich, smooth finish that proves dessert can surprise you.

It’s a dinner for curious eaters, adventurous appetites and anyone who enjoys seeing familiar ingredients in a whole new way. Come take a culinary trip to Chicago without leaving Jacksonville.

Dinner Details

Dates: May 19 and 20

Time: 7:00–9:00 PM

Price: $45 per person

Location: Blue Bamboo Canton Bistro, Jacksonville

Menu: Korean fried chicken, chile-herb edamame curry pho, and avocado chocolate mousse

Beverages: Available at your discretion and priced separately

A note about the menu: Each dinner is our own interpretation of the dishes that made the original famous, cooked the Blue Bamboo way.

Part of the Away for a Day Foodie Dinner Series, where Chef Dennis explores memorable restaurants and the flavors that make dining across America worth the trip. Away for a Day is an original Blue Bamboo series inspired by restaurants we admire. These dinners are not affiliated with or endorsed by the restaurants that inspire them.