Hot Dog High Tea

On Wednesday April 9th 2025 CHAIN the Los Angeles-based dining phenomenon known for its elevated takes on nostalgic chain restaurant favorites is bringing their latest concept an exclusive Hot Dog High Tea event to LA. In collaboration with Jameson Black Barrel and Chicago favorite Portillo’s this one-of-a-kind culinary event will showcase a refined bite-sized reimagination of eight of Chicago’s most beloved flavors.

A High Tea Like No Other!

The exclusive dining experience will transform Portillo’s classics into an elegant tasting menu served on a tiered tea tower and paired with custom-crafted cocktails created by Thunderbolt LA featuring Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey. Upon arrival guests will check in and be seated for their tea service. Before and after the meal they will be invited to enjoy a Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey tasting experience and additional cocktails with plenty of surprises in store throughout the evening.

The Menu

Curated by the culinary innovators at CHAIN the Hot Dog High Tea menu offers a bold reimagining of Portillo’s iconic dishes including:

• The Chicago Pup – A Vienna beef pup on a poppy seed bun with Chain’s Haute Dog Relish™ umami celery salt and a lil’ dill spear.
• Italian Beef & Truffle – Marinated ribeye truffle giardiniera provolone shaved truffles and Black Barrel whiskey au jus.
• BBQ Chicken Tea Sandwich – Smoked chicken thigh tossed in Jameson Black Barrel BBQ sauce on milk bread.
• Salt & Pepper Pizzelle – A take on Portillo’s crinkle fries with a savory tomato jam filling.
• Portillo’s Cheese Gougères – Light & fluffy brushed with clarified butter and dusted with a tomato & chili spice. All filled with Portillo’s cheese.
• Chocolate Croissant – Inspired by Portillo’s chocolate eclair cake featuring a Jameson Black Barrel whiskey eclair filling.
• Strawberry Shortcake Sandwich – Black Pepper Biscuits with a Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey Chantilly.
• Chocolate Cake – The legendary Portillo’s chocolate cake topped with a Jameson Black Barrel Whiskey Caramel Glaze.

Custom Jameson Black Barrel Cocktails

Guests will also enjoy four specialty beverages developed Thunderbolt LA exclusively for the event:

• Honey Crisp Apple Old Fashioned – Jameson Black Barrel Applejack Brandy Honey Bitters.
• Warm Milk Punch – Jameson Black Barrel Aged Rum Almond & Oat Milk Spices.
• Black Barrel Julep – Jameson Black Barrel Chocolate Liqueur Mint Bitters.
• Black Barrel Carbonated Tea – Jameson Black Barrel Barley & Buckwheat Tea Lemon.

Join Us for This Unforgettable Experience

This invite-only 21+ event is a celebration of culinary innovation craftsmanship and a shared love for the most iconic eats. 

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Event Details: 

What: Chain and Jameson Black Barrel Presents: A Hot Dog High Tea

When: APRIL 9th - 7:00pm or 8:00pm (two arrival time slots)

Where: Chain House 649 N Madison Ave. Los Angeles CA 90004

About CHAIN: CHAIN is the World’s First Gourmet ‘Chain Food’ pop-up offering chef-driven versions of classic chain restaurant dishes reimagined. The Chain House speakeasy-style space in Los Angeles and ChainFEST features interactive retro-inspired elements designed to appeal to the nostalgia of patrons and guests. CHAIN was founded by writer-actor B.J. Novak of The Office and Michelin Starred Chef Tim Hollingsworth.​ Their in-demand curated and themed pop-up concepts tasting series and food festivals have developed a massive cult following in Los Angeles and beyond with large waitlists forming around each culinary experience. (www.eatatchain.com) 

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About Jameson Black Barrel Irish Whiskey:

An exceptional blend of expertly aged select batch whiskeys for a rich smooth taste pouring a glass of Jameson Black Barrel Irish whiskey is an experience to savor and share. This premium expression offers a richer more complex experience thanks to its double-charred barrel aged and combination of small-batch grain and single-pot still whiskeys. Jameson Black Barrel blends the artistry of expert distillers and blenders at their single distillery in Midleton Ireland.

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