Description
Kindling
202 S Franklin Street - Willis Tower
Chicago, IL 60606
Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 PM CT
Because you're a United MileagePlus® Cardmember, you’re invited to an exclusive dining experience at Kindling in Chicago. This intimate evening features a six-course dinner
for two, complete with thoughtfully paired wines and personal course introductions from Chefs Johnathon Sawyer and Britt Rescigno.
Throughout the experience, the
chefs will prepare dishes live on Chicago’s largest open-fire grill, sharing insights into each course and its accompanying wine as it’s created.
For more information about Kindling, click
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This experience for two (2) includes:
A curated six-course meal prepared and served by Chef Johnathon Sawyer and Chef Britt Rescigno
Private Live-Fire Counter dining experience
Wine pairings, cocktails, and beverages
Small, intimate group of six (6) diners
About Chef Jonathon Sawyer
James Beard Award–winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer is celebrated for his inventive approach to New American cuisine, blending classical technique with global influences. A Food
& Wine Best New Chef and a James Beard Award winner for Best Chef: Great Lakes, Sawyer has built a nationally recognized career shaped by time in top kitchens alongside acclaimed chefs and by his own standout restaurants, including The Greenhouse Tavern. Now
leading Kindling in Chicago, he brings his signature live-fire cooking style and passion for seasonal, thoughtfully sourced ingredients to create dynamic, engaging dining experiences.
About Chef Britt Rescigno
Chef Britt Rescigno, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, brings nationally recognized skill and creativity to every dish. A Food Network champion, winning
Chopped
in 2019 and placing in the top four of
Guy’s Grocery Games: Tournament of Champions. S
he has built a career creating dynamic, innovative culinary experiences across the country. Now at the helm of Fiamma, Chef Britt combines her deep
appreciation for seasonal, locally sourced ingredients with her flair for interactive, engaging cooking, making her an ideal partner for this exclusive live-fire dining experience.
Three (3) packages are available for this event with a one (1) package maximum per Cardmember. Bids for this experience will start at 40,000 MileagePlus® miles. Bidding
opens at 9:00 AM CT on May 11, 2026, and will close at 11:59 PM CT on May 18, 2026. Winning members will be notified on May 19, 2026.
-Guests must be 21+ to attend.