El Ideas - The NYE white trash dinner

El Ideas, a chicago restaurant lies in the back alley street south west of Chicago downtown, is probably one of the most innovative and interesting in Chicago's culinary scene. They were actually mentioned in the Chicago food film festival and has a winning video featuring Chef Phillip Foss's fries and ice cream.

I was lucky enough to snatch one of the reservations for this unique NYE dinner, with chef Foss developing a "White Trash" Dinner featuring typical trailer food but with a twist. This dinner isn't for the faint of heart from the sound of it, but it does create tons of interest.

Tuna Casserole - cream of mushroom, Big eye Tuna Tartar, blue truffle pudding, egg yolk aioli

Hot picket - surryano, perigord, gouda, black truffle

Scrapple - Foie Gras, quail egg, butter

Pulled Pork - white bread, mustard, bbq sauce

Mac & Cheez - fontina, chorizo, brioche

Mountain Dew & Cool Ranch Dorito

TV dinner - wagyu pot roast, twice baked potato, Brussels sprouts

Grape Soda - tang and donut

Pop Tart S'more - chocolate filling

Mignardises - twinkies & Coconut Snowballs

Overall, the food is creative and delicious. It's always fun for me to go to El Ideas as Chef Foss has a way to bring new perspective to food. Since El Ideas has just expanded the restaurant, I can see more people will be able to try Foss' dishes and I, personally, am looking forward to my next visit to El Ideas