Chicago Magazine - 09.2019

SEPTEMBER 2019 | CHICAGO 137

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IT’S SHOWTIME!

This year’s Bon Appétit presents Chicago Gourmet is celebrating

all things food & entertainment, and it’s going to be epic.

Of course there’s the awesome Chicago Gourmet main event

weekend in Millennium Park with celebrity chef cooking

demos, expert wine & cocktail seminars, and delicious food,

wine, spirits, and beer tastings. Plus, there’s an encore. From

an exclusive Hamilton theatre night with Rick Bayless, to a fun

stand-up comedy show with Jeff Mauro, to a Chili Cook-off

with Sarah Grueneberg, special entertainment-inspired culinary

events throughout the week will bring down the house.

We extend a special thank you to Mayor Lori Lightfoot for her

enthusiasm and support. We also appreciate the support of

title sponsor Bon Appétit magazine and presenting sponsor,

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Assembling such great talent

would be impossible without their efforts and we sincerely thank

them, and our many generous sponsors.

And thank YOU for joining us this September in Chicago, the

culinary capitol of the world in our opinion.

Now, places everyone—it’s time for Lights, Camera, Napkin!

Sam Toia

President & CEO,

Illinois Restaurant Association

Greg Schulson

Chairman,

Illinois Restaurant Association

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Cheers!

PHOTOGRAPHY: BONNIE REZABEK