Chicago · La Fête du Champagne
Franks & Fizz
Join the Fête team and participating Champagne producers at Chicago’s iconic Wiener’s Circle for a casual late night hang with Chicago dogs and wines poured from magnum. Be sure to come hungry and thirsty – and prepared for some witty repartee with the staff! Dietary Note: Vegan hot dogs and vegan buns will be available. Gluten-free buns are not available, though bun-less hot dogs can be provided upon request. Please note that fries are cooked in sesame oil, and sesame allergies cannot be accommodated. All food served is 100% kosher. Programme credits: The Wieners Circle · Emma Kreis.
Chicago dogs and magnum pours
Franks & Fizz is a late-night La Fête du Champagne gathering at The Wiener’s Circle in Chicago. The format pairs Chicago dogs with Champagne poured from magnums, with the Fête team and participating Champagne producers part of the event.
What is being poured
The published lineup centers on magnum pours and lists A. Bergère Les Peignottes 2019, Delamotte Brut NV, Pierre Gerbais Bochot 2011-2021, Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Edition, Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée NV, Laurent-Perrier Vintage 2015, Famille Moussé Les Vignes de mon Village NV, Piper-Heidsieck Vintage 2014, and Rare Millésime 2012. La Closerie is also listed with wine to be confirmed, and the exact wines and vintages are subject to change.
Food and dietary notes
All food served is kosher. Vegan hot dogs and vegan buns are available. Gluten-free buns are not available, though bun-less hot dogs can be provided on request. Fries are cooked in sesame oil, so sesame allergies cannot be accommodated.
Producer and people lineup
The page names Champagne Pierre Gerbais, Laurent-Perrier, Larmandier-Bernier, Krug, Delamotte, and Champagne La Closerie among the featured wineries. It also lists Adrien Bergère, Jérôme Prévost, Aurélien Gerbais, Edouard Cossy, Frédéric Savart, Cédric Moussé, Olivier Krug, and Arthur Larmandier with their published roles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the format of Franks & Fizz?
It is a late-night La Fête du Champagne gathering at The Wiener’s Circle in Chicago, pairing Chicago dogs with Champagne poured from magnums.
What is being poured?
The published lineup is built around magnum pours and includes A. Bergère, Delamotte, Pierre Gerbais, Krug, Larmandier-Bernier, Laurent-Perrier, Famille Moussé, Piper-Heidsieck, Rare, and La Closerie. Exact wines and vintages are subject to change.
What food is served?
Chicago dogs are part of the event, and all food served is kosher. Vegan hot dogs and vegan buns are available.
Are there any dietary limitations?
Gluten-free buns are not available, though bun-less hot dogs can be provided on request. Fries are cooked in sesame oil, and sesame allergies cannot be accommodated.
Hosts & guests
Adrien Bergère
Winemaker · Champagne A. Bergère
Jérôme Prévost
Founder and Winemaker · Champagne La Closerie
Cristian Rimoldi
Export Director · Champagne Salon
Aurélien Gerbais
Winemaker · Champagne Pierre Gerbais
Olivier Krug
Sixth-generation family director · Krug
Arthur Larmandier
Winemaker · Larmandier-Bernier
Edouard Cossy
Global Director of Grand Siècle · Laurent-Perrier
Cédric Moussé
Winemaker · Famille Moussé
Guillaume Grillon
Senior Director of Distribution · Piper-Heidsieck
Jonathan Boulangeat
Head of Rare Champagne, US · Rare Champagne
Frédéric Savart
Winemaker · Champagne Savart
Featured venues & producers
The Wiener's Circle
Chicago
Champagne A. Bergère
Épernay
Champagne La Closerie
Gueux
Champagne Pierre Gerbais
Celles-sur-Ource
Champagne Salon
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Champagne Savart
Ecueil
Delamotte
Le Mesnil-sur-Oger
Famille Moussé
Cuisles
Krug
Reims
Larmandier-Bernier
Vertus
Laurent-Perrier
Tours-sur-Marne
Piper-Heidsieck
Reims
Rare Champagne
Reims