BLUF Chicago is pleased to welcome all BLUF members and fans from around the world to Chicago for the International Mr. Leather Weekend!
We invite you to join your fellow members and fans in your finest BLUF Leather uniform as we kick off the IML Weekend with the 4th Annual BLUF Dinner.
The event will be held on Friday, May 23th at 5:00PM at the historic Chicago restaurant "The Walnut Room" located inside Macy's Department Store (formerly Marshall Fields).
A Chicago tradition since 1907, the world famous Walnut Room was the first restaurant ever opened in a department store with Circassian wood paneling imported from Russia and Austrian chandeliers. The 17,000 square foot dining room is both elegant and comfortable.
The Menu features an American & Mediterranean spin on Classics including the famous Mrs. Herring's Chicken Pot Pie and Frango Mint deserts. There is a full bar, beer & wine, and non alcohol selections as well.
For our event your three-course ticket includes: Starter, Choice of Entree, and Dessert. Coffee, tea or Soft Drinks are also included.
The Menu:
Starter
Walnut Room Salad
Mixed greens, mandarin slices, almonds, Signature Toasted Sesame dressing
Choice of Entree:
Mrs. Herring's 1890 Original Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken, carrots, sweet corn, leeks, peas, creamy filling, flaky pie crust
Or
Oven-Baked Meatloaf
Beef meatloaf with pine nuts and spinach, tomato jam, onion strings, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetable
Or
Asiago Crusted Chicken
Pommery mustard sauce, whipped potatoes, seasonal vegetable
Or
Roasted Vegetable Grain Bowl
Organic quinoa, green chickpea, kale, edamame, cauliflower, tomatoes, carrots and asparagus.
Dessert:
Frango Mint Ice Cream Pie
Graham cracker crust, Frango mint chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, fresh whipped cream
Beverages:
Starbucks Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks are Included
Please Note:
Wine, Beer, Cocktails and other beverages not mentioned above are not included and each person will pay their own bill for those beverages and associated taxes and gratuities.
Dinner Cost (includes tax & gratuity) per person : $58.00
Time: 5:00 PM
Located in the heart of the Theater District on the 7th floor of Macy's (111 N. State Street) and only a 7 minute walk from the Congress Plaza IML host hotel.
Please note:
Eventbrite Pre-Paid Reservations are Required for this Event
Reservations are available until 12pm Chicago (Central) Time, Thurs May 22, 2025.
There are no refunds for this Event.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Thank You.
The Walnut Room. Located in the heart of the Theater District on the 7th floor of Macy's (111 N. State Street) and only a 7 minute walk from the Congress Plaza IML host hotel.
See also International Mr Leather
BLUF IML Social, Saturday 25 May, 19:00
BLUF IML Dinner, Friday 23 May, 17:00
BLUF IML Social, Saturday 24 May, 18:30
BLUF IML Leather Gear and Cigars Sunday, Sunday 25 May, 14:00
Clouds, 5.04 m/sec, 49% cloud
Expect a day of partly cloudy with clear spells
Coronavirus/COVID19: We will try our best to keep this calendar up to date, but please check with event organisers before travelling, and follow local health advice. If you have travelled to an affected area recently, or are feeling ill - even a cold - please be responsible, consider the risk to others, and avoid attending events.
