Category: food festivals

A look inside the Gourmet Market at the One of a Kind Show

A look inside the Gourmet Market at the One of a Kind Show
From Shopping and Fashion Shows to Live Music and Gourmet Markets, the One of a Kind show has become an annual holiday tradition for many Holiday shopping has never been easier than at the One of a Kind Show that opened today at The Mart (222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza). With an eclectic selection of... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
December 5, 2019 at 4:29 pm • 

Call for vendors to participate in Taste of Chicago 2019

Call for vendors to participate in Taste of Chicago 2019
An Early Sign of Summer  The 39th Annual Taste of Chicago July 10-14 The 39th Annual Taste of Chicago, a Chicago tradition for residents and visitors alike, is calling out for vendors to participate in the “World’s Largest Free Food Festival” coming to Grant Park this July 10th to the 14th, 2019. Members of Chicago’s culinary community are encouraged... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
January 10, 2019 at 4:03 pm • 

Here's what you missed by not going to Chicago Tribune Food Bowl's Beef & Brew Trolley Tour

Here's what you missed by not going to Chicago Tribune Food Bowl's Beef & Brew Trolley Tour
“A few things are undisputed about the Italian Beef Sandwich: it originated on the “Sout” Side of Chicago by Italian immigrants, is served in hundreds of places around the city and when made correctly should leave a trail of juice down your arm.” USA TODAY Perhaps Chicago’s most traditional and iconic food, Italian Beef, is finally... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
August 28, 2018 at 3:52 pm • 
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Chicago Tribune Food Bowl: a 3-week food and drink festival that explores Chicago's second to none food scene

Chicago Tribune Food Bowl: a 3-week food and drink festival that explores Chicago's second to none food scene
The Chicago Tribune Food Bowl “celebrates the chefs, restaurateurs, mixologists, innovators, entrepreneurs, critics and connoisseurs who put Chicago at the forefront of the nation’s food and drink scene.” Chicago Tribune’s first ever FOOD BOWL offers a 3-week crash course in the fine art of cuisine from Tuesday, August 7 through Sunday, August 26. The festival showcases the... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
August 6, 2018 at 8:58 am • 

Highwood festival celebrates Nashville’s Honkey Tonk Row

Highwood festival celebrates Nashville’s Honkey Tonk Row
It’s Happening in Highwood No need to leave town this weekend to get a Taste of Nashville. Just head about 20 miles north of downtown Chicago to Highwood…or should we say  Nashwood. North Suburban Highwood has transformed its downtown into Nashwood complete with authentic sounds and tastes from the Music City. Live country music from... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
August 26, 2017 at 10:16 am • 

First Bites Bash: Preview over 60 of Chicago's top restaurants

First Bites Bash: Preview over 60 of Chicago's top restaurants
First Bites Bash (FBB), the official kick-off event for the 10th annual Chicago Restaurant Week, is an opportunity to check out Chicago’s outstanding restaurant landscape. This year’s bash will take place on Thursday, January 26 at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. The hot ticket, that just might be the best bargain in Chicago... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
January 23, 2017 at 10:17 am • 
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The Tao of Tacos: pits top chefs in taco throwdown

The Tao of Tacos: pits top chefs in taco throwdown
Who makes best tacos? Is it… Amanda Cohen | Dirt Candy, New York? Abraham Conlon | Fat Rice? Erling Wu-Bower | Nico Osteria? Mindy Segal | Mindy’s HotChocolate? Jason Hammel | Lula Café? Jason Vincent | Giant? Jimmy Bannos Jr. | The Purple Pig? Jose Garces | Garces Group? Joseph “JJ” Johnson | The Cecil,... Read more »
By Carole Kuhrt Brewer,
June 20, 2016 at 10:37 am •