The 12th Annual Baconfest Chicago returns on Saturday, April 18, 2020 to the UIC Dorin Forum (725 West Roosevelt). Baconfest Chicago is an annual tasting festival that draws culinary talent in Chicago together in one room to celebrate bacon in all its forms. Over the course of two sessions (Lunch & Dinner), bacon enthusiasts will be offered a menu of bacon dishes and its own lineup of chefs - all vying for the coveted Golden Rasher Awards.
Today, Baconfest organizers released a first look at the year’s list of participating chefs. This year’s line-up includes returning favorites and new Chicago spots, all vying for the Golden Rashers awards. Chefs compete in two categories: Most Creative Use of Bacon and Best Front of House Presentation, with winners taking home towering trophies topped with gleaming pigs, bragging rights, and the envy of their peers. Most Creative Use of Bacon comes in two flavors: Judges’ Choice, awarded by a panel of handpicked judges from the Chicago food world and People's Choice, selected by Baconfest attendees who vote for their favorite by text message. For the bacon public, a prize is offered for Best Bacon Poem.
Baconfest Lunch - Presented by Jewel-Osco
AceBounce - Nina Madsen
Atwood - David FIngerman
Bespoke Cuisine - Joe Morales -- NEW FOR 2020
Bistro Campagne - Adam Grandt
Community Tavern - Joey Beato
Davanti Enoteca - Jim Day
Eden - Devon Quinn -- NEW FOR 2020
Farmhouse Chicago - Eric Mansavage
Firecakes
Flo & Santos - Lupe Garcia
Fred’s Garage - Geo Tapia
Goose Island Brewpub - Henry Pariser
Jordan's Food of Distinction - Stephanie Hickey
Kaiser Tiger
Kitty O'Sheas - Mario Garcia
Latinicity Food Hall - Marcos Flores
Market House on the Square - Dan Marquis
Mercat a la Planxa - David Murphy
Murray Bros. Caddyshack
N'awlins Edibles Traveling Chef - Cheryl Bowman
NoMI Kitchen - Eric Damidot
One Lake Brewing - Nick Stewart -- NEW FOR 2020
Paddy Long's
Phillipe C'est Bon - Phillipe Sobon -- NEW FOR 2020
Piece Pizzeria and Brewery
Sheekar Delights - Diane Joseph
Smack Dab - Axel Erkenswick
Smylie Brothers Brewing Company
Sociale - John McLean & Martin Murch
Soul Kantina - Turon Cummings
The Broken Barrel Bar - Bryant Anderson
The Dearborn - Juan Cervantes
The Signature Room at the 95th - Cardel Reid
Travelle at The Langham - Jeff Vucko
Vinci - Ino Cruz
Wow Bao
Baconfest Dinner
Amazing Edibles Catering - Eric Halvorsen
Asadito Taco - Nick Bajal -- NEW FOR 2020
Bangers & Lace - Evanston
Bar Roma - Fred Ramos
Batter & Berries - Ken Polk
Berger Station - Ivan Gonzalez -- NEW FOR 2020
Cafe ba ba Reeba! - Eric Jorgensen
Carnivore - Erik Williams
CheSa's Gluten Free Food Truck - Chesaree Rollins
Chicago Q
Copper Fox Gastropub - Cortney Pierce
CRĪO Bar and Restaurant - Luis Guzman
Edzo's Burger Shop
Fire Thyme - Jamie Bisioulis
Flo Cafe & Bar - Leonard Sanchez
Gale Street Inn - Geoff Silverwood -- NEW FOR 2020
Good Measure - Matthew Troost
Goose Island Brewpub - Henry Pariser
Imperial Lamian - Alan Tan
Naansense - Hiran Patel
Rack House Kitchen & Tavern - Bryant Anderson
SafeHouse -- NEW FOR 2020
Takito Street - Dudley Nieto
The Bageler's Coffeehouse - Jotam Torres -- NEW FOR 2020
The Florentine - Zachery Walrath
The Grill On The Alley - Ozzy Amelotti
The Grillroom Chophouse and Winebar
The Roaming Hog - Eddie Aguilar
Three Floyds Brewpub - Pat Niebling
Townhouse Restaurant & Wine Bar
XO Marshmallow - Melissa Humphrey
In addition to bacon dishes, attendees can peruse offerings from luxury brands, artisan bacon-makers and bacon-trepreneurs vendors. Local mixologists and brewers also serve up their bacon-inspired cocktails, beer, and wine throughout the two sessions.
Creators of Baconfest Chicago also look to give back and support the Greater Chicago Food Depository with a donation from events proceeds, a raffle on-site, and a food drive at both events. Over its 11 year history, Baconfest has generated more than $480,000 in donations to the area's largest food bank. This translates to more than 1.5 million meals for hungry people in the Chicagoland community.
Tickets:
General Admission tickets offer access to a three-hour tasting session of their choice with unlimited tastings of creative bacon dishes. VIP tickets give guests an hour of early access to the annual pork-a-palooza. All ticket types (other than Bacon-Only) include seven drink tickets good for beer, wine, and cocktails.
Saturday Lunch – April 18 (PRESENTED BY JEWEL-OSCO)
● 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM VIP Hour
● 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM General Admission
Saturday Dinner – April 18
● 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM VIP Hour
● 7:00 PM -10:00 PM General Admission
Baconfest Tickets:
● General Admission Tickets: Full Price: $85 + fees. Three hours of bacon splendor, up to 7 drink tickets included.
● VIP Tickets: Full Price: $160 + fees. Includes all of the above plus one hour of early access to Baconfest.
● Bacon-Only / No Alcohol - General Admission $60 + fees - Save with Bacon-Only tickets – take advantage of unlimited bacon dishes and complimentary soft drinks. No alcoholic drinks included in admission; alcoholic beverages are NOT available for purchase.
● Group Rate General Admission (Minimum 5). $70 + fees – Bring your whole bacon-posse and save. Buy 5 or more general admission advance tickets and save $20 on each ticket.
The 12th Annual Baconfest Chicago returns on Saturday, April 18, 2020 to the UIC Dorin Forum (725 West Roosevelt). Baconfest Chicago is an annual tasting festival that draws culinary talent in Chicago together in one room to celebrate bacon in all its forms. Over the course of two sessions (Lunch & Dinner), bacon enthusiasts will be offered a menu of bacon dishes and its own lineup of chefs - all vying for the coveted Golden Rasher Awards.
Today, Baconfest organizers released a first look at the year’s list of participating chefs. This year’s line-up includes returning favorites and new Chicago spots, all vying for the Golden Rashers awards. Chefs compete in two categories: Most Creative Use of Bacon and Best Front of House Presentation, with winners taking home towering trophies topped with gleaming pigs, bragging rights, and the envy of their peers. Most Creative Use of Bacon comes in two flavors: Judges’ Choice, awarded by a panel of handpicked judges from the Chicago food world and People's Choice, selected by Baconfest attendees who vote for their favorite by text message. For the bacon public, a prize is offered for Best Bacon Poem.
Baconfest Lunch - Presented by Jewel-Osco
AceBounce - Nina Madsen
Atwood - David FIngerman
Bespoke Cuisine - Joe Morales -- NEW FOR 2020
Bistro Campagne - Adam Grandt
Community Tavern - Joey Beato
Davanti Enoteca - Jim Day
Eden - Devon Quinn -- NEW FOR 2020
Farmhouse Chicago - Eric Mansavage
Firecakes
Flo & Santos - Lupe Garcia
Fred’s Garage - Geo Tapia
Goose Island Brewpub - Henry Pariser
Jordan's Food of Distinction - Stephanie Hickey
Kaiser Tiger
Kitty O'Sheas - Mario Garcia
Latinicity Food Hall - Marcos Flores
Market House on the Square - Dan Marquis
Mercat a la Planxa - David Murphy
Murray Bros. Caddyshack
N'awlins Edibles Traveling Chef - Cheryl Bowman
NoMI Kitchen - Eric Damidot
One Lake Brewing - Nick Stewart -- NEW FOR 2020
Paddy Long's
Phillipe C'est Bon - Phillipe Sobon -- NEW FOR 2020
Piece Pizzeria and Brewery
Sheekar Delights - Diane Joseph
Smack Dab - Axel Erkenswick
Smylie Brothers Brewing Company
Sociale - John McLean & Martin Murch
Soul Kantina - Turon Cummings
The Broken Barrel Bar - Bryant Anderson
The Dearborn - Juan Cervantes
The Signature Room at the 95th - Cardel Reid
Travelle at The Langham - Jeff Vucko
Vinci - Ino Cruz
Wow Bao
Baconfest Dinner
Amazing Edibles Catering - Eric Halvorsen
Asadito Taco - Nick Bajal -- NEW FOR 2020
Bangers & Lace - Evanston
Bar Roma - Fred Ramos
Batter & Berries - Ken Polk
Berger Station - Ivan Gonzalez -- NEW FOR 2020
Cafe ba ba Reeba! - Eric Jorgensen
Carnivore - Erik Williams
CheSa's Gluten Free Food Truck - Chesaree Rollins
Chicago Q
Copper Fox Gastropub - Cortney Pierce
CRĪO Bar and Restaurant - Luis Guzman
Edzo's Burger Shop
Fire Thyme - Jamie Bisioulis
Flo Cafe & Bar - Leonard Sanchez
Gale Street Inn - Geoff Silverwood -- NEW FOR 2020
Good Measure - Matthew Troost
Goose Island Brewpub - Henry Pariser
Imperial Lamian - Alan Tan
Naansense - Hiran Patel
Rack House Kitchen & Tavern - Bryant Anderson
SafeHouse -- NEW FOR 2020
Takito Street - Dudley Nieto
The Bageler's Coffeehouse - Jotam Torres -- NEW FOR 2020
The Florentine - Zachery Walrath
The Grill On The Alley - Ozzy Amelotti
The Grillroom Chophouse and Winebar
The Roaming Hog - Eddie Aguilar
Three Floyds Brewpub - Pat Niebling
Townhouse Restaurant & Wine Bar
XO Marshmallow - Melissa Humphrey
In addition to bacon dishes, attendees can peruse offerings from luxury brands, artisan bacon-makers and bacon-trepreneurs vendors. Local mixologists and brewers also serve up their bacon-inspired cocktails, beer, and wine throughout the two sessions.
Creators of Baconfest Chicago also look to give back and support the Greater Chicago Food Depository with a donation from events proceeds, a raffle on-site, and a food drive at both events. Over its 11 year history, Baconfest has generated more than $480,000 in donations to the area's largest food bank. This translates to more than 1.5 million meals for hungry people in the Chicagoland community.
Tickets:
General Admission tickets offer access to a three-hour tasting session of their choice with unlimited tastings of creative bacon dishes. VIP tickets give guests an hour of early access to the annual pork-a-palooza. All ticket types (other than Bacon-Only) include seven drink tickets good for beer, wine, and cocktails.
Saturday Lunch – April 18 (PRESENTED BY JEWEL-OSCO)
● 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM VIP Hour
● 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM General Admission
Saturday Dinner – April 18
● 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM VIP Hour
● 7:00 PM -10:00 PM General Admission
Baconfest Tickets:
● General Admission Tickets: Full Price: $85 + fees. Three hours of bacon splendor, up to 7 drink tickets included.
● VIP Tickets: Full Price: $160 + fees. Includes all of the above plus one hour of early access to Baconfest.
● Bacon-Only / No Alcohol - General Admission $60 + fees - Save with Bacon-Only tickets – take advantage of unlimited bacon dishes and complimentary soft drinks. No alcoholic drinks included in admission; alcoholic beverages are NOT available for purchase.
● Group Rate General Admission (Minimum 5). $70 + fees – Bring your whole bacon-posse and save. Buy 5 or more general admission advance tickets and save $20 on each ticket.
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