Sunset Foods’ Annual Caviar & Bubbles Event 2025
Sunset’s Annual Bubbles & Caviar Event is back! Join us on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, to sample a curated selection of wild American caviars paired with exceptional sparkling wines. Bring these delicacies home for the holidays to impress your guests or give as an unforgettable gift.
Saturday, December 13th, 2025 | 12 PM – 4 PM
Available at All Sunset Foods & The Grand Locations
Highland Park • Northbrook • Lake Forest • Libertyville • Long Grove • The Grand Winnetka • The Grand Glencoe
Featured Caviars
We are proud to feature a selection of fine Wild American Caviars, perfect for holiday entertaining and elevated at-home tastings.
American Paddlefish Caviar
This exquisite caviar, with its pale gray to steel-gray pearls and golden brown tones, delivers a rich, smooth, and nutty flavor that melts in your mouth. Harvested from the Mississippi River and the waters of Tennessee and Illinois, Paddlefish Caviar is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to intimate gatherings.
American Hackleback Caviar (“Sturgeon”)
This wild-caught caviar, with jet-black to dark brown pearls, offers a smooth, mild, and slightly sweet flavor with a clean finish. Originating from the rivers and lakes of the Midwest, Hackleback Caviar is ideal for upscale dinners or as a thoughtful gift for the foodie in your life.
American Keta Caviar (“Salmon”)
With its vivid reddish-orange, semi-transparent pearls, this Alaskan Salmon Caviar delivers a buttery richness followed by a satisfying depth of flavor. Its vibrant color and bold taste make it a show-stopping addition to canapés, holiday brunches, or festive seafood platters.
Featured Sparkling Wines
No celebration is complete without bubbles. This year, we are excited to pair your caviar with these exquisite sparkling selections:
Alfred Gratien Champagne Brut
A classic Champagne offering a pale yellow color with active sparkle. On the palate, it balances the freshness of pear and white fruit with nutty, yeasty biscuit notes derived from oak barrel fermentation. It finishes with a clean, elegant minerality that complements the salty, buttery richness of caviar.
Gloria Ferrer Brut or Rosé
Brut: A Pinot Noir–forward sparkler with notes of red apple and raspberry, creamy on the palate with a soft, refreshing finish.
Rosé: A vibrant pink bubbly featuring aromas of strawberry and black cherry with subtle vanilla highlights and a persistent, fruity finish.
Freixenet Cava Brut
A world-renowned Spanish Cava known for its iconic black bottle. Crisp, clean, and well-balanced, it features bright flavors of apple, ripe pear, and citrus, finished with a zesty touch of ginger that makes a lively pairing with briny caviar.
Mionetto Prosecco
Prosecco: An Italian classic with aromas of golden apple, honey, and white peach. Crisp and refreshing with gentle bubbles that lift the flavors of seafood.
Alcohol-Removed: A celebration-ready option with delicate notes of citrus, white flowers, and green apple—perfect for guests who prefer the experience without the alcohol.
Create the Perfect Bite
To help you create the ultimate caviar bites at home, we are featuring Carr’s Crackers and Vermont Crème Fraîche on sale. These pairing essentials provide the perfect crisp and creamy base for your caviar tasting, whether you’re serving simple blinis or building an elegant seafood board.
Recipe Spotlight: Smoked Salmon & Caviar on Crispy Potatoes
For customers looking to really wow their guests, this recipe is a game-changer. Far from the average chips and dip, these briny nibbles are elegant, delicious, and simpler to make than you might think.
Don’t forget to stop by Sunset’s Seafood Department for our wide selection of lox and smoked salmon to perfect this dish.
Caviar & Bubbles Event FAQs
Do I need a reservation?
No reservations are required. Simply stop into any Sunset Foods or The Grand location on Saturday, December 13th between 12 PM and 4 PM to enjoy the tasting.
Is there a cost to attend?
The tasting is complimentary. Featured caviars, sparkling wines, and pairing items will be available for purchase so you can recreate the experience at home.
Which locations are participating?
Caviar & Bubbles 2025 is available at all five Sunset Foods locations—Highland Park, Northbrook, Lake Forest, Libertyville, and Long Grove—as well as The Grand Winnetka and The Grand Glencoe.
